AMOA: AMERICA STARTS HERE: KATE ERICSON AND MEL ZIEGLER
presents 10 years of collaborative work by two artists who helped rethink the nature of public art and conceptual practice in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Ericson and Ziegler devised public art projects and site-specific installations that altered sites subtly, using poetic language and their idiosyncratic wit to illuminate mainstream American contexts and highlight individual community issues. Through May 6.
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress, 495-9224.
ART PALACE: AGENT ON THE ROAD
This is part one of a two-part collaboration with Dallas gallery Road Agent and their artists Lizzy Wetzel, Bladly Brown, and Edward Setina. Through June 2.
Art Palace, 2109 Cesar Chavez, 496-0687.
ARTAMICI FINE ART GALLERY
Artists from Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and Peru; paintings by Augustina Rodriguez, Oscar Riquelme, and Pablo Taboada; drawings by Gilberto Ramirez; and metal sculpture by Augusto Brocca.
ArtAmici Fine Art Gallery, 78 San Marcos, 457-0171.
ARTHOUSE AT THE JONES CENTER: AHEAD OF THEIR TIME
The eighth annual advanced student art exhibition gives those students the opportunity to show their work in a professional setting and receive feedback from a well-respected curator. Film Expo: Sat., April 28, 6pm. Reception: Sun., April 29, 1-4pm. Teen Art Bash: Sat., May 12, 2-8pm. Exhibition: Through May 12.
Arthouse, 700 Congress, 453-5312.
ARTURO'S UNDERGROUND CAFE: CHRIS SCROGER
Through May 26.
Arturo's Bakery & Cafe, 314 W. 17th, 469-0380.
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ARTWORKS GALLERY
Tropical butterflies displayed in plexiboxes designed by G.W. Clark.
Artworks Gallery, 1214 W. Sixth, 472-1550.
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AUSTIN ART GLASS
This glassblowing studio and gallery offers functional and decorative glass art, classes, and more.
Austin Art Glass, 1608 S. Congress, 916-4527.
www.austinartglass.com
AUSTIN JAVA: AUSTIN SCENE
Julie Dean captures the essence of Austin in her photos from every neighborhood in the city. Through June 5.
Austin Java, 1206 Parkway, 476-1829; 1608 Barton Springs Rd, 482-9450; 301 W. Second #100, 481-9400.
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BETH MCELHANEY GALLERY
Handmade jewelry in this space shared with Pro-Jex Gallery. 1710 S. Lamar Ste. B.
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BLUE MOON GLASSWORKS
Unique handmade glass art and jewelry.
Blue Moon Glassworks, 108 W. 43rd, 380-0770.
www.austinbluemoon.com
BOLM STUDIOS: NO RESTRAINT
features works by Forrest Elliot. Closing Reception: Thu., May 10, 7-10pm. Exhibition: Through May 13.
Bolm Studios, 5305 Bolm.
CAFE JOSIE: PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN CONE
Through June 22.
Cafe Josie, 1200-B W. Sixth, 322-9226.
www.conephotography.com
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CAPITOL VISITORS CENTER: ON THE PLAINS WITH PASTELS, PENCILS, AND PAINTS
Frank Reaugh captured the rugged beauty and vastness of the frontier and documented the people, landscapes, and animals of a vital period of American history. Through May 28.
Capitol Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th, 305-8400.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY: ARTE SAGRADO XII
A national juried exhibition with juror Ken Schmidt. Through May 18.
Concordia University, 11400 Concordia University Dr, 486-2001.
CORONADO STUDIOS
The Serie Project, a nonprofit Latino arts organization hosted by Coronado Studios, produces, promotes, and exhibits serigraph prints created by diverse artists. 6601 Felix, 385-3591.
www.serieproject.org
D BERMAN GALLERY: JOSEPH PHILLIPS AND JARED THEIS
Each of these Austin artists creates fantastical worlds – one from clay, one on paper, both with remarkable skill and imagination. Through May 26.
D Berman Gallery, 1701 Guadalupe, 477-8877.
DAVIS GALLERY: TEXAS RIVERS
Susu Meyer's paintings carry us to a timeless place whether we skim its surface or sink deeper into its soulful dimension. Through May 26.
Davis Gallery, 837 W. 12th, 477-4929.
DIBONA STUDIO
Oil paintings and "sculptural tattoos" by Joyce DiBona. 404 W. Milton, 851-2646.
www.joycedibona.com
ELSE MADSEN GALLERY: IDENTITY THEFT
International photography relevant to our modern and media-mangled world. Through May 25.
Else Madsen Gallery, 411 Brazos #99.
EYE CONTACT ART
showcases the work of Joshua Garcia and others. 12400 Amherst #102,
825-8577.
www.eyecontactart.com
FIELDING LECHT: IN MY STAIRWELL
The striking images of internationally recognized film and music photographer Mark Seliger bring Austin some haute glamour. Closing reception: Thu., May 10, 6-9pm.
Fielding Lecht Gallery, 708 Congress, 476-0044.
FLATBED: ANN CONNER
Created with a Prirograph and compass, and carved by hand with a power chisel, this 2006 suite of eight, large color woodcuts is the artist's third project to be published by Flatbed Press. Through June 23.
Flatbed Press, 2830 E. MLK, 477-9328.
FRANCOIS PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY
Francois Photography, 309-B Bowie, 320-0072.
GALLERY 3 @ THE CO-OP: DISTANT RELATIVE
New work by UT undergraduate students in sculpture. Through May 19.
Gallery 3, 2246 Guadalupe, 476-7211.
HALCYON COFFEEHOUSE
Photography and encaustic paintings by Marlene Barberousse-Nikolin and Sabrina Carmona. Through June 3.
Halcyon, 218 W. Fourth, 472-9637.
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JAPANESE MAY FESTIVAL
Dancers flourishing silk kimonos, the thundering beat of Taiko's festival drums, and gleaming kendo swords bring the sensual and sensational artistry of Japanese culture to Central Texas. Sun., May 6, noon-5pm.
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, 477-8672.
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KATHY WOMACK GALLERY
Kathy Womack Gallery, 411 Brazos #100.
LA PENA: PERFORMANCES BY ERRO GRUPO
An urban performance, Adelaide Fontana chronicles the character's last radio broadcast where she's free to speak the truth to her listeners. Performance takes place in the small window display, making the sidewalk and street a theatre set. April 26-28; May 3-5; Fri.-Sun., 7pm.
La Peña, 227 Congress #300, 236-0610.
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LA PENA: TEXTIMONIO
showcases the ceramic and sculptural work and life of Marsha Gomez. Through Aug. 31.
La Peña, 227 Congress #300, 236-0610.
LAS MANITAS AVENUE CAFE: THE PUPPET SHOW
Puppets and portraits of Mexican artists by fourth-grade students at Sanchez Elementary. Closing reception: Fri., May 18, 4:30-6pm.
Las Manitas Avenue Cafe,.
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MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM: FROM REVOLUTION TO RENAISSANCE
Following the 1910 revolution, Mexico witnessed an explosion of creativity, exemplified in this show curated by James Oles and featuring the important modern Mexican art collection of Lance and Erika Aaron: works by master artists David Alfaro Siqueiros, Rufino Tamayo, Maria Izquerido, and Olga Costa. Through Dec. 31.
Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress, 480-9373.
MITCHIE'S FINE BLACK ART
presents an eclectic selection of African and African-American artwork.
Mitchie's Gallery, 7801 N. Lamar Ste. B-148, 323-6901.
www.mitchie.com
NEW EAST ARTS: SHAPING CONSCIOUSNESS
Deborah Roberts' current series of paintings and drawings are politically provocative pieces that show her evolution as an artist. Through June 8.
NEA, 1601 E. 5th Street, Suite 106, 477-9438.
NORTH HILLS GALLERY: FLIGHTS OF SPIRIT
Works by Betty Jameson and Carolyn Patterson. Through May 6.
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PHOTOBUCKET: COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ARTISTS
For beginners and those already familiar with Photoshop Muse. See the Flatbed website for more.
www.flatbedpress.com
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QUATTRO GALLERY: RUSSELL CROMAN AND DAVID STEIN
Astrophotography and paintings that are out of this world. Through May 30.
Quattro Gallery, 12971 Pond Springs Rd, 219-3178.
ROADHOUSE RELICS
Vintage neon, carnival banners, and other tributes to U.S. popular culture by Todd Sanders.
Roadhouse Relics, 1720 S. First, 442-6366.
www.roadhouserelics.com
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SLUGFEST GALLERY: OSCAR GILLESPIE
Using the difficult art of engraving as a starting point, the artist renders various creatures, birds, rabbits, or people amidst a swirl of line and color to edify the human condition in his "Over 21: Pages & Marginalia." Through May 13.
Slugfest Gallery, 1906 Miriam, 477-7204.
THE CATHEDRAL OF JUNK
is approximately 60 tons of junk wired together over 15 years to form intricate towers and rooms in the back yard of a South Austin home. Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, noon-9pm, or by appointment.
Cathedral of Junk, 4422 Lareina, 299-7413.
www.keepaustinweird.com
THE RUSSELL COLLECTION: FREDERICK HART
One of the nation's finest representational artists, Hart's work is a balance of extraordinary aptitude and exquisite beauty. Reception: Sat., April 28, 6-9pm. Exhibition: April 28-May 26.
TOTALLY COOL/TOTALLY ART
features more than 800 works from local teens who participate in the citywide program. South Austin Recreation Center,
South Austin Recreation Center, 1100 Cumberland, 444-6601.
VIN BISTRO: THE PAGE SERIES
Mixed media on paper by Jerry Seagle. Through May 31.
Vin Bistro,.
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VOLITANT GALLERY
Memoria Memoir is artist Carol Flax's multisensory exhibition depicting the elusive nature of memory as abetted by the show's audiences over 13 weeks. In Perspectivas, the work of Armando Miguelez takes the intangible essence of memory and relates it outward. Curated by Leslie Castro. Through Aug. 4.
Volitant Gallery,.
VOLITANT GALLERY: PARADING DOWN THE AISLE
This collection of photography confronts viewers with nontraditional depictions of marriage's bells and bliss, curated by Amy Griffin. Through June 16.
Volitant Gallery,.
WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY: JENNIFER BALKAN
Balkan's astonishing oil paintings will haunt your mind's deepest corners for years to come. If you're smart enough to see this show. And, of course, you are. Through May 23.
Wally Workman Gallery, 1202 W. Sixth, 472-7428.
www.wallyworkmangallery.com
WOMEN & THEIR WORK: YELLOW LABYRINTH
This new installation by Aki Nagasaka transforms the space into an ephemeral experience. Through May 12.
Women & Their Work, 1710 Lavaca, 477-1064.
YARD DOG: CASEY MCGLYNN
Visually and psychologically complex works, full of color, texture, multiple images and lots of writing. Through May 27.
Yard Dog, 1510 S. Congress, 912-1613.
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