Arts

Mental Health Break

7 cultural activities Austin families can do right from home 7 cultural activities Austin families can do right from home By Jen Hamilton Hernandez

3.20.20  |  11:31 am

A few weeks ago, Austinites were making our spring break or SXSW plans, and now most of us are homebound ...

Creativity Continues

Texas arts groups offering virtual access to music, museums, and more Texas arts groups offering virtual access to music, museums, and more By Lindsey Wilson

3.18.20  |  3:42 pm

Everything's canceled, but that doesn't mean you're limited in what you can enjoy from home right now ...

Museum news

Texas art museum mounts first display of important Van Gogh paintings Texas art museum mounts first display of important Van Gogh paintings By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.11.20  |  9:24 am

The Dallas Museum of Art is partnering with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to mount the first exhibition dedicated ...

SXSW 2020

9 immersive and interactive art exhibits to see during SXSW 2020 9 immersive and interactive art exhibits to see during SXSW 2020 By Lauren Jones

3.6.20  |  10:58 am

Coronavirus fears aside, SXSW 2020 is sure to be one for the books. This year, The Lego Group (yes, the ...

Broadway Austin

Aladdin brings whole new world to Austin's Bass Concert Hall Aladdin brings whole new world to Austin's Bass Concert Hall By Meredith Rainey

3.6.20  |  9:12 am

At some point, we’ve all wished for something we know we can’t have. It’s human nature. But ...

A Major Acquisition

Smithsonian art museum adds portrait by Texas artist with Austin ties Smithsonian art museum adds portrait by Texas artist with Austin ties By Katie Friel

2.21.20  |  4:16 pm

An iconic American museum is adding one of Texas' own to its prestigious collection. On Tuesday, February 18, the National ...

Broadway in Austin

How Come From Away turned a 9/11-inspired musical into beacon of hope How Come From Away turned a 9/11-inspired musical into beacon of hope By Meredith Rainey

2.12.20  |  6:00 am

On September 11, 2001, more than 7,000 airline passengers were diverted to a tiny Newfoundland town in eastern Canada ...

Art All Around Us

6 must-see art exhibitions coming soon to Austin museums 6 must-see art exhibitions coming soon to Austin museums By Lauren Jones

2.5.20  |  9:53 am

It’s no secret that Austin is an artistic hub. From the Blanton Museum of Art to the Jones Center ...

The First Rainbow Coalition

South Texas filmmaker spotlights struggle for equality in new PBS film South Texas filmmaker spotlights struggle for equality in new PBS film By Craig D. Lindsey

1.27.20  |  4:40 pm

This week, PBS stations across the U.S. will air The First Rainbow Coalition, an hour-length documentary on the young ...

Arts in Context

Austin artist uses Japanese heritage to design works of wearable art Austin artist uses Japanese heritage to design works of wearable art By KLRU-TV/Austin PBS

1.20.20  |  12:45 pm

Editor's note: CultureMap is proud to present the latest installment in our partnership with KLRU's documentary series Arts ...

A beautiful future

Ambitious Austin academy has designs to rival European art schools Ambitious Austin academy has designs to rival European art schools By Lauren Jones

1.15.20  |  2:30 pm

For those looking to receive a classical arts education, academies in Florence, Paris, or New York City may come to ...

Picture Perfect

Texas art museum hits high note with new Selena photography exhibit Texas art museum hits high note with new Selena photography exhibit By Katie Friel

1.9.20  |  9:04 am

A small retrospective is sure to make big headlines when it debuts at the McNay Art Museum later this month ...

Visionaries

Local nonprofit helps Austin’s homeless population paint a new future Local nonprofit helps Austin’s homeless population paint a new future By Lauren Jones

12.31.19  |  10:28 am

For more than 25 years Art from the Streets has been serving Austin’s homeless and at-risk population, providing a ...

Art in Austin

Interactive art installation brings Austin together by building a wall Interactive art installation brings Austin together by building a wall By Lauren Jones

11.27.19  |  9:00 am

A transformed juvenile detention center off Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard is now the east side’s newest creative compound ...

Shine On

Fantastical new Austin light show shines spotlight on famous gardens Fantastical new Austin light show shines spotlight on famous gardens By Katie Friel

11.14.19  |  11:50 am

As Creek Show glows on and Trail of Lights prepares for its dazzling annual display, Austinites have no shortage of ...

Arts in Context

Austin rapper bakes up new career dishing out wild pizza combinations Austin rapper bakes up new career dishing out wild pizza combinations By KLRU-TV/Austin PBS

11.8.19  |  11:39 am

Editor's note: CultureMap is proud to present the latest installment in our partnership with KLRU's documentary series Arts ...

Hide and Seek

Magical tree fort pop-up climbs into South Austin for a limited time Magical tree fort pop-up climbs into South Austin for a limited time By Lauren Jones

11.4.19  |  11:39 am

Now through January 26, Austin residents can enjoy Fortlandia at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a special exhibition featuring ...

Music to Our Ears

Austin bombing victim honored with state-of-the-art east side theater Austin bombing victim honored with state-of-the-art east side theater By Katie Friel

11.1.19  |  1:00 pm

It's hard to vocalize how devastating the 2018 package bombs were to the people of Austin. The terrorist act ...

A Read-y Good Time

The insider's guide to navigating the best of Texas Book Festival 2019 The insider's guide to navigating the best of Texas Book Festival 2019 By Justine Harrington

10.18.19  |  2:27 pm

Temperatures have finally dipped below 90 degrees, H-E-B put out ornamental pumpkin displays weeks ago, and it’s not totally ...

Music Beat

Best acts to catch during ACL Music Fest and more October music notes Best acts to catch during ACL Music Fest and more October music notes By John Laird

10.1.19  |  10:45 am

Editor's note: Each month, we spotlight the can't-miss shows, anticipated albums, and must-know artists that make Austin the ...