“Jana Swec: Congitopia” at grayDUCK Gallery

It’s the valuable give and take between Jana Swec and her collaborators that make this show consistent, as well as surprising

"...That approach is rare in the visual arts, but Jana Swec has found a way...."

March 24, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Art and Motherhood on the West Austin Studio Tour

Four WEST exhibitors reveal how their work is informed by being a mom

"...Jana Swec..."

May 8, 2015 Arts Feature by Seth Orion Schwaiger

'Jana Swec and Jared Theis'

This two-person exhibition at D Berman Gallery is a brilliant yet subtle pairing

"...'Jana Swec and Jared Theis'..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Do It Yourself Biennial

How to showcase all the great art in Texas on a shoestring budget

"...Supplementing the Austin crew (Phillips, Little, and Jana Swec of Bolm; Palacios of the Dougherty; Lawrence of..."

March 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dawn in the EAST

Big Medium's Shea Little recalls the East Austin Studio Tour's beginning

"...of his studio alongside fellow artists Joseph Phillips and Jana Swec. The artists sensed an increasing need to showcase..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

Five Things in Austin Galleries You'll Want to Appreciate

From unique photography to craftily duplicate furniture, the most gorgeous items on display

"...Austin-based artists Jacqueline May and Jana Swec seek connection to something deeper: May using outright..."

April 1, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Welcome to My Studio

The East Austin Studio Tour offers a rare chance to see where artists work and live

"...Jana Swec, who co-founded EAST with Shea Little and Joseph..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Expanding East

The third East Austin Studio Tour doubles the days, doubles the fun

"...though, the contact with creators can be unexpectedly stimulating. Jana Swec, also a co-founder of the tour, says, "I..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Five Ways to Dress Up Your Bare, Bare Walls

A big weekend of gallery shows gives you plenty of decorating opportunities

"...Foster, Shawn Camp, Abi Daniel, Jason Brooks, Ann Flemings, Jana Swec, Court Lurie, and Blair Gallacher – who are..."

May 20, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: Ah Sing Den

Amateur Asian-inspired fare pales to impressive cocktails

"...and armchairs, a de Gournay-esque peacock-themed mural by artist Jana Swec, and pops of colors and texture update the..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Collective Strength

The 2014 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...organization – initially just three working artists: Shea Little, Jana Swec, and Joseph Phillips – launched the East Austin..."

May 23, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Studio Practice

Canopy tenants love the Eastside artist studio complex, even if they aren't from the Eastside ... or artists

"...the organization's co-founder Shea Little. He and his partners, Jana Swec and Joseph Phillips, had their eyes on 916..."

May 3, 2013 Arts Feature by Matthew Irwin

Mona Remix

Leonardo's lady gets a modern makeover in Rino Pizzi's Mona Lisa Project

"...room in the New Works exhibition space at AMOA, Jana Swec has left almost the exact same portion of..."

July 1, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cantanker/us

'Cantanker/us,' a show of artwork by the staff of the visual-arts magazine Cantanker, is a rare opportunity to consider both sides of each artist/staffer's practice

"...of his signature stitched compositions. Little also teams with Jana Swec, a collaborator – along with Little and Joseph..."

June 22, 2007 Arts Review by Amanda Douberley

22 to Think About

Austin Museum of Art shows new local art that engages the mind

"...the Sodalitas trio – Shea Little, Joseph Phillips, and Jana Swec – echoes this appreciation of and love for..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

22, Two

The Austin Museum of Art has lined up the next 22 local artists that we ought to keep our eyes on

"...Sodalitas: Shea Little, Joseph Phillips, Jana Swec..."

May 20, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Where Cement Is Beautiful and Cranes Are Elegant

The Texas realism and pop-art imagery shared by Sodalitas and Brian Bowers make their pairing at Davis Gallery good sense.

"...Sodalitas is the moniker of three collaborating artists: Jana Swec, Shea Little, and Joseph Phillips. Together they make..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Five Arty Things to Do for Women's History Month

Celebrating achievements and creativity from Austin's women artists

"...Austin-based artists Jacqueline May and Jana Swec seek connection to something deeper, May using outright..."

March 4, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Studio Tour 2022 Is All Over the Map

The annual celebration of art expands to match its city's size

"...the annual event come from? In 2003, local artists Jana Swec, Joseph Phillips, and Shea Little decided to host..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Forget About That Goddam E.A.S.T. For a Minute, OK?

Even though it's just a month away, yeah, we know …

"...Which is to say: Shea Little, Joseph Phillips, and Jana Swec...."

Oct. 11, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

East Austin Studio Tour 2017

"...over two weekends in November. We sent staff photographer Jana Birchum out to scout the first weekend of the..."

Nov. 14, 2017 Photo Gallery

Art and Motherhood on the West Austin Studio Tour

Four WEST exhibitors reveal how their work is informed by being a mom

May 8, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Fuse Is Lit

The lineup for Fusebox Festival 2013 has been announced

"...Mayer, McKay Otto, Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Margo Sawyer, Shawn Smith, Jana Swec, Jade Walker, and Steve Wiman...."

Jan. 30, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

EAST-tastic

Six stops to make the 2012 East Austin Studio Tour extra special

"...Medium's group show, featuring great work by EAST founders Jana Swec, Shea Little, and Joseph Phillips, individually and collectively..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'A Perfect Recipe' Awards

A bake sale yields $1,000 in minifellowships for three Austin artists

"...McMillan ($300), and Sodalitas, the collective of Shea Little, Jana Swec, and Joseph Phillips ($200). Receiving honorable mentions were..."

June 11, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Visual Arts Awards

An overflow crowd turned out to see which local artists would be honored

"...Service to the Arts: Jana Swec, Shea Little, Joseph Phillips for East Austin Studio..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Collaboration From Conception

Half the exhibition calls into question notions of originality and authenticity, but the other half undermines it

"...into the work of Shea Little, Joseph Phillips, and Jana Swec, who have worked together for more than five..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Arts Review by Amanda Douberley

East Austin Studio Tour Map

"...Sodalitas, Jana Swec, Joseph Phillps, Shea Little, Matt Norris, Michael Schliefke,..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature

2006 EAST Studio Tour

The full list of studios and artists

"...#9-12 Sodalitas (385-1670), Joseph Phillips (385-1670), Shea Little (385-1670), Jana Swec (385-1670), Michael Schliefke (431-0612), Michelle Mayer (695-9449), Matt..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Arts Feature

EAST: Now With More!

The 2005 East Austin Studio Tour boasts 40% more paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, prints ...

Nov. 18, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

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