Arts

Money for Monet

Texas philanthropist's $250 million art collection goes on auction Texas philanthropist's $250 million art collection goes on auction By John Egan

4.4.22  |  2:43 pm

A collection of 12 artworks owned by late Fort Worth philanthropist Anne Hendricks Bass is hitting the auction block in ...

State of the Arts

9 empowering and inspirational Austin art exhibits to explore in April 9 empowering and inspirational Austin art exhibits to explore in April By Kristen O'Brien

4.4.22  |  12:28 pm

Plant the seeds of art this month and decorate the soul with inspiring and empowering exhibits to see in Austin ...

Record Time

Waterloo Records celebrates 40 years as an Austin icon Waterloo Records celebrates 40 years as an Austin icon By Hannah J. Phillips

4.1.22  |  4:16 pm

While rising rents and pandemic-related closures have changed the landscape of West Sixth Street these past few years, Waterloo Records ...

Bag to the future

Brooklyn artist fashions plastic waste into immersive Austin show Brooklyn artist fashions plastic waste into immersive Austin show By Brianna Caleri

4.1.22  |  1:37 pm

At first glance, the Plastic Bag Store looks like a regular corner store with produce, frozen goods, and a small ...

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7 energizing art exhibits blossoming in Austin this month 7 energizing art exhibits blossoming in Austin this month By Kristen O'Brien

3.2.22  |  10:45 am

These seven shows and installations offer a breath of fresh air in the Austin arts scene this March. Craving a ...

Rhapsody In Blue

Austin park gives trees the blues with eco-friendly art installation Austin park gives trees the blues with eco-friendly art installation By Brianna Caleri

2.24.22  |  2:44 pm

Aside from water and the sky (i.e., most of the planet, but trust us), blue is an exceedingly rare ...

Sound science

Artists-in-residence are redesigning music at The Contemporary Austin Artists-in-residence are redesigning music at The Contemporary Austin By Brianna Caleri

2.18.22  |  2:34 pm

Upstairs at Austin museum The Contemporary, a large space is strewn with electronics, acoustic instruments and miscellaneous items arranged like ...

Art history

Austin art gallery debuts dynamic exhibit celebrating Black history Austin art gallery debuts dynamic exhibit celebrating Black history By Brianna Caleri

2.4.22  |  10:54 am

Regardless of what lawmakers are afraid kids will hear, Black history is American history, and RichesArt Gallery in Austin is ...

state of the arts

8 Austin art exhibits that will tug at your heartstrings this February 8 Austin art exhibits that will tug at your heartstrings this February By Kristen O'Brien

2.3.22  |  10:48 am

Warm up and reinvigorate your arts ambitions this month with a wealth of stellar exhibits and installations to choose from ...

Worth a thousand notes

New music-inspired exhibit jazzes up Austin’s Central Library New music-inspired exhibit jazzes up Austin’s Central Library By Brianna Caleri

1.31.22  |  10:58 am

Another year begins, and another cultural connection is made by the Austin Public Library, one of Austin’s most regular ...

Uprooted

Austin's Lady Bird Lake blooms with new floating wetlands this spring Austin's Lady Bird Lake blooms with new floating wetlands this spring By Brianna Caleri

1.28.22  |  10:53 am

Designing a garden is a very personal matter. The Trail Foundation, protector and curator of the Ann and Roy Butler ...

contemporary vision

Mural inspired by Austin icon Daniel Johnston to be unveiled downtown Mural inspired by Austin icon Daniel Johnston to be unveiled downtown By Britny Eubank, KVUE

1.14.22  |  12:44 pm

KVUE — If you’ve been downtown recently, you may have noticed some new art. The Contemporary Austin has installed a ...

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9 rousing art exhibits throughout Austin to welcome the new year 9 rousing art exhibits throughout Austin to welcome the new year By Kristen O'Brien

1.5.22  |  12:30 pm

It’s January and that means it’s time to embrace those New Year’s resolutions to better nurture your ...

The art of moving

Austin’s largest contemporary gallery reframes its future at new spot Austin’s largest contemporary gallery reframes its future at new spot By Brianna Caleri

12.21.21  |  12:40 pm

Austin’s best gallery greets visitors with loud music — Morrissey included — and a simple hello. No salesperson follows unless called ...

Wall to wall

Downtown high-rise teams with Texas artists for Austin-inspired decor Downtown high-rise teams with Texas artists for Austin-inspired decor By Brianna Caleri

12.15.21  |  10:52 am

As Austin continues to take in more people, whether visiting or relocating to the Capital City, new residences have to ...

Presence and gifts

Renowned dance company taps into spirit of Austin in new holiday show Renowned dance company taps into spirit of Austin in new holiday show By Brianna Caleri

12.9.21  |  1:16 pm

A few times a year we get a chance to collectively ask ourselves, “Who am I?” Especially during the winter ...

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9 new Austin art exhibits to dazzle you during December 9 new Austin art exhibits to dazzle you during December By Kristen O'Brien

12.3.21  |  9:01 am

It’s the most wonderful time of the year … to soak up some creative cheer, for cozy gallery outings and ...

Holding down the fort

Outdoor Fortlandia exhibit reminds Austin the world is our playground Outdoor Fortlandia exhibit reminds Austin the world is our playground By Brianna Caleri

11.24.21  |  9:03 am

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center recognizes that some learning environments can be “places of no.” Museums have plenty of ...

Art for the Masses

New immersive Frida Kahlo experience comes to life in 2 Texas cities New immersive Frida Kahlo experience comes to life in 2 Texas cities By Alex Bentley

11.23.21  |  2:35 pm

Art lovers will have the chance to step inside the world of iconic artist Frida Kahlo when the exhibition Frida ...

Drawing a fortune

Texas billionaire's art trove fetches astounding $332M at auction Texas billionaire's art trove fetches astounding $332M at auction By Stephanie Allmon Merry

11.16.21  |  1:29 pm

Impressionist masterworks from late Dallas oil tycoon Edwin L. Cox valued at $200 million sold for a whopping $332 million ...