Austin Film Society Announces Opening of New Creative Media Center

Former National Guard armory will provide sound stage, office space

"...a big day for independent film and television in Austin as the Austin Film Society has announced the completion..."

Nov. 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...even a felony carrying a prison sentence. So street artists painting illegally will often get out at night. But..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Austin Creative Alliance's Summit Report

The service organization moves beyond talk with four ideas on how the city can expand its cultural infrastructure

"...Kraka-thoom!!! Rapidly rising rents force Austin theatres, galleries, and live music clubs to shut their..."

April 15, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips: Chicken Farm Art Center, San Angelo

San Angelo artist colony offers surprising shopping, B&B, and food in West Texas

"...The Chicken Farm Art Center in San Angelo showcases the work of artists..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Chamber Music Center’s My Life

This concert of works by Brahms, Smetana, and Fujiwara contrasted autobiographical stories told within music by young composers and mature ones

"...All art is connected to the moment in which it is..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Enjoying and Making Art at the 2019 West Austin Studio Tour

Artists offer demos, workshops, and experiences to get you in on the creative action

"...Looking at art can inspire you in all kinds of ways: to..."

May 10, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Artspace Crisis and Microvenues

Are home art galleries and mini-performance venues the answer to the space crunch?

"...This Saturday night, when Pump Project Art Complex closes its exhibition "The Door by the Garden,"..."

June 22, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art

Art Openings

"...4); "N-O-N," Terra Children's Gallery (Mar 5); "Texas Film Art," Pro-Jex (Mar 5); "C-21 Expo -- Metamorfosis," Austin Visual..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Generous Art

A new gallery splits proceeds from sales between artists and nonprofits

"...You're a visual artist who gets asked to donate your work for nonprofit..."

June 24, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art for Days

Can you handle two weeks' worth of the East Austin Studio Tour?

"...To wrangle this year's East Austin Studio Tour, you're gonna need Noah's frickin' ark...."

Nov. 13, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"Piecing It Together" Gives Credit to Austin's First Graffiti Artists

The Mexican American Cultural Center exhibition captures the lore and legends of the local graffiti scene early on

"..."Piecing It Together: Austin Graffiti Art 1984-2004" opens Jan. 24 at the Emma..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Introducing the 2019 Class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The stories behind the art transformers of this year's Hall of Fame inductees

"...What keeps Austin's cultural scene among the liveliest in the nation is..."

May 24, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: The Mayor's Plan to Save Austin Music

Mayor Steve Adler addresses the elephant in the club, Susan Antone honored, and Henry Gonzalez goes to the head of the Austin poster artist altar

"...biggest headliner ever on Wednesday ­– the Obamas – Austin music still has problems, and Steve Adler's here to..."

March 4, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2016

These inductees – Ballet Austin's Cookie Ruiz and Stephen Mills, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra's Peter Bay – are cultural heroes who lead by example

"...That the vitality of Austin's cultural scene is owed to its leaders – those..."

May 6, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin City Elections

Time to get creative with your vote

"...Ladies Are Funny Festival on Saturday or take the Art of the Pot tour or catch the opening of..."

May 11, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ATXFC Artist Initiative Puts Austin Artists' Work Front and Center

Austin's next art gallery?

"...what’s happening on the pitch, but that doesn’t mean Austin FC isn’t thinking about the rest of the city..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Getting Your Head Around (and Hands on) the Art of Abraham Cruzvillegas

Conceptual artist brings "Hi, how are you, Gonzo?" to the Contemporary Austin

"..."Hi, how are you, Gonzo?," now at the Contemporary Austin, visitors are encouraged to get up close and explore..."

May 3, 2019 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

2012 Austin Visual Arts Awards

AVAA honors local art makers who really love making art

"...After a one-year hiatus, the Austin Visual Arts Association resumed its annual tradition of honoring..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Postponement of "Deborah Roberts: I'm" Let the Artist Make More Timely Art

A pandemic delay allows the artist to meet the moment in her upcoming show at the Contemporary Austin

"...Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contem­porary Austin was one of the most highly anticipated arts events..."

July 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin FC Launches ATXFC Artist Initiative

New program shows soccer club's support for creativity in the city

"...what's happening on the pitch, but that doesn't mean Austin FC isn't thinking about the rest of the city..."

May 25, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Find Your Center

Ballet Austin's grand-opening celebration

"...Ballet Austin wants everybody to see its new digs, so it's..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Amplify Austin 2015: Turning Up Arts & Culture

Focusing the Amplify spotlight on Austin arts

"...We know what the true heartbeat of Austin is: It's the rhythm sustained by legendary..."

March 4, 2015 Chronolog Post by Tamar Price

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...A storm front is moving in: a creative storm front, that is. (Sorry to all those hoping..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Report From Art Basel

Texans find a place with the art world elite in Art Basel Miami Beach

"...Earlier this month, I made my first trip to Art Basel, a major international art fair that's been held..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Arts Feature by Jacqueline May

'Get Art: Give Hope'

Austin nonprofit offers homeless artists a voice with annual showcase and sale

"...The stereotyped portrait of a renowned artist often comes in a neat, pristine, and somewhat pretentious..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

Art of the State '98

Art & Theatre to See Around Texas This Summer

"...which is culture. If you're unaware of the dynamic creative work being done in Dallas and San Antonio, of..."

May 29, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean stodgy. It..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...the last address on a dead-end street in East Austin. From the road, you can see the front of..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Art's Eastside Origins The East End by Mike Clark-Madison

"...named La India Bonita. Interspersed between these hallmarks of Austin's Latino commercial center, you can find some of the..."

Aug. 25, 1995 News Feature

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...A toast, please, to the 170-plus artists and creative projects recognized in the nominations for the..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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