From the 40 Acres to East Austin

UT students use East Austin Stories to explore community life

"...East Austin is changing, and armed with video cameras and questions,..."

May 19, 2018 Screens Post by Mae Hamilton

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

"...in town where artists like Escove can produce large-scale murals without worrying about the police. [inset-1-right]..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Greyhound Mural

With the unveiling of a new mural at Austin's Greyhound bus terminal, three Martin Middle School students have helped make a valuable addition to both the celebration of their culture and the rich legacy of art in Austin.

"...the perfect note to the unveiling of a new mural at Austin's Greyhound bus terminal, 916 E. Koenig, on..."

Aug. 22, 2003 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

Sound & Color: Four Visual Depictions of Austin's Musical Identity

A whole palette of music-related art happenings of late, from a new Daniel Johnston mural to Bob Dylan's depiction of the Hole in the Wall

"...The Contemporary Austin Unveils New Daniel Johnston Tribute Mural..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

Crosstalk: A SXSW Murder Plot, 23rd Street Mural Vandalism, and More Culture News

Willie Nelson helps touring artists, and a new burger joint takes over Contigo

"...Notti, a prominent personality on local entertainment outlet Pop Austin Media, helped police foil a murder plot against rapper..."

March 22, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Austin Murals

Two new murals that made their debuts in February reveal the pride of the Southside

"...Wolczanski and had local artists submit bids for a mural. Vaughn and Rich pitched a "South Austin pride" theme,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Shared Frequencies Radio Connects Austin DJs with the World

Online electronic station celebrates third birthday Saturday at Coconut Club

"...come to meet internet friends who have joined her Austin-based operation, Shared Frequencies Radio. The founder rattles off other..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Why Are Some of Austin's Smartest Restaurants Heading Toward Dripping Springs?

The Switch, Pieous, and the League look west

"...and Revolution Spirits chose to locate in far Southwest Austin less than a decade ago, the idea seemed like..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

25 Bars That Define Austin

Dives, lounges, and saloons that are raising the bar

"...of a city more defined by its bars than Austin, but choosing just which bars define the city sure..."

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...travelers to and from our city were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), as they often are, but for..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Neon Exodus

For 22 years, the electrified mural on Fifth Street has been a local landmark, but now it's coming down

"...tense: After 22 years of near-constant display, the electrified mural is coming down...."

March 28, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Articulations

The past few weeks have seen the passing of Johnny Torrez, Dana Ravel, and Clarence Brisco, three individuals all distinguished by their support of and advocacy of artists besides themselves.

"...end, first as an employee of the city of Austin and then as a citizen activist in Round Rock,..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Our Murals, Ourselves

"...Detail of Genesis by S. Fogel, 1950 photograph by..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

1% for Soul

Weighing the Costs of the Art in Public Places Program

"...Ceramic Quilts at South Austin Senior Activity Centerphotograph by Minh Carrico..."

March 7, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Art

Art Openings

"...Film Art," Pro-Jex (Mar 5); "C-21 Expo -- Metamorfosis," Austin Visual Arts Association (Mar 6); "David Douglas Duncan: One..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Articulations

The Rude Mechs take Lipstick Traces to Europe, Austin Civic Wind Ensemble finds a new conductor, Mexic-Arte makes art for the bus station, and the city is looking for artists to mark up South Congress.

"...For the Rude Mechs, "today Austin, tomorrow the world" has ceased to be just a..."

July 11, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Public Art

Two artists are arrested while painting a mural on a wall in East Austin

"...Mural artists Angel Quesada and Lannea Brooks were arrested and..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Arts Feature by Abe Louise Young

Bringers of Joy

20,000 Austin kids are happily learning to make positive change in their lives through Creative Action

"...Head's up, Austin: Some artists you've never heard of are teaching your..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

UT: Major Arts Commissions Announced

Landmarks will get new mural, CoFA a Spanish-language opera

"...the news of two major commissions: from public art program Landmarks, a massive mural by José Parlá and from..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Cheer Up Charlies Booker Trish Connelly’s Thoughtful Curation

Community outpours support for booker’s multiple sclerosis treatment, city opens first for-profit venue assistance program, and Las Cruxes’ storefront shutters

"...college in Vancouver, Connelly tutored middle school students in Austin. One summer break allowed her to try out concert-creating..."

March 29, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Fleming’s Filets of Fall: Three Steaks to the Win

That steakhouse in the Domain sizzles up some savory satisfaction

"...We recently told you about that new mural of a Texas-glorifying guitar on the rooftop of a..."

Sept. 27, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Living Maya

Austin becomes a hotbed of past and future Maya knowledge

"...people would come from all over the world to Austin to hear her pronouncements," said David Stuart, a longtime..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Restaurant Options to Pair With Smithville's Small-Town Charm

Things to do when you're out east of the big city

"...Head out east of Austin on Highway 71, past the airport with its international..."

May 15, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

City to Crack Down on Graffiti?

Proposal for crackdown on unauthorized street art coming?

"...City Council the rollout of a large-scale graffiti abatement program, which will likely include a package of penalties to..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Transforming a Neighborhood Near You

Since 1985, Austin's Art in Public Places program has placed more than 100 works in 57 facilities, transforming not only the look of the city but neighborhoods and the lives of people in them.

"...is just deciding which one. As the administrator for Austin's Art in Public Places program, Peters knows the delicate..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Playback: KINGs and Queens

Kids in a New Groove, Bull McCabe’s bows out, and underground heroes of Austin music

"...schools would kill for. Still, her weekly lessons with Austin music nonprofit Kids in a New Groove (KING) serve..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...Along with the welcoming arch and mosaic mural greeting entrants coming off I-35, there are indicators that..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...Citizens of Austin, prepare to meet the official representatives of your 10..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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