Arthouse/Austin Museum of Art

The boards of the two museums have voted to merge, but what does that mean?

"...They sealed the deal – "they" being the boards of Arthouse and the Austin Museum of Art, who, after..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Earthen Works at the Austin Museum of Art Revolution in Clay

"...hooked. Revolution in Clay, selections from the Marer Collection of contemporary ceramics, called out like an old friend I..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Arts Feature

More Art for Laguna Gloria

The Contemporary Austin gets $9 million for sculpture park

"...Seventy years after philanthropist Clara Driscoll donated her Lake Austin estate to the Texas Fine Arts Association to be..."

Sept. 12, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Laguna Gloria to Get New Entrance

The Contemporary Austin plans $6 million makeover on 35th St.

"...goodbyes to the cramped, awkward approach to the Contemporary Austin's Laguna Gloria site. In a month, the museum will..."

Feb. 22, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Tubes of Art

"...Antonio. We're going to hear the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum's senior curator of film and media arts, John G...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Now Showing: The Contemporary Austin

Museum bids adios to AMOA-Arthouse, unveils new identity

"...As of today, the visual arts institution born of the merger..."

July 18, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Art

Art Openings

"...ART SPACE, 2209 S. First, 443-9674. "The Sacred and Profane," a multi-media event featuring works by over 50 local..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Contemporary Austin Goings & Comings

Judith Sims retires, Deming sculpture Mystic Raven returns

"...To give you an idea of how long Judith Sims has worked with the museum..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Watching Art Grow

"...in Process" is concerned. The current show at the Austin Museum of Art's Laguna Gloria site is one which..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Sacred Spaces and the Art of Margo Sawyer at AMOA

"...recently with "Margo Sawyer: Presence and Absence" at the Austin Museum of Art – Laguna Gloria. This is the..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

The Long and the Short of It

The expansive Cinematexas short film festival

"...15 minutes prior to screenings. Passes for various combinations of events are also available (an Everything Pass is $45;..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Feature

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...Script Works Ahead Three nights of new plays by member playwrights of Austin Script Works,..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Best of the Fest

"...worked at 40 Acres and a Mule as Director of Development and is now working on her first feature..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Talking Art at the Top

The executive directors of the city's museums shed light on the local visual arts scene

"...If you didn't know, the Austin Museum of Art is not going to build its..."

July 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

10 Can’t-Miss Art Museums and Galleries

Old Masters and new whiz kids all have a home here

"...A city of murals and outdoor sculptures and inspired graffiti, art is..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

"...When Bobbie Barker, regional vice-president of Southern Union Gas, was chair of the Downtown Austin..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

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

Upgrade Coming for the Contemporary Austin

$3 million renovation coming for the museum's downtown home

"...The Contemporary Austin is raising the roof. Literally...."

Sept. 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin’s Best Free Summer Events

From museums to live music to yoga to bats, Austin has it all

"...or a local looking for some free summer fun, Austin has tons of unique options. From decades-long traditions to..."

July 15, 2022 Events Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The Austin Critics Table has named the fifth group of individuals to be inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...The Austin Critics Table has named the fifth group of individuals..."

April 21, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art City Austin 2014

Art Alliance Austin's annual spring art fair brings art to the streets around City Hall

"...that we're overdue for some outdoor festivities. Art Alliance Austin's annual Art City Austin will be taking place this..."

April 11, 2014 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

Art Top Ten

Hanging the Best of 1995

"...1. Artwork/Installation: Regina Vater's installation "Ita./Ota" (The Austin Museum of Art exhibition, Ceremony of the Spirit). While..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Arts Feature

Art for Healing

The stunning art collection of the Dell Children's Medical Center

"...and, as I understand it, many people find art museums almost as intimidating. But fear gives way to wonder..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

October Is the Busiest Month for Events in Austin

There are just too many events to miss in the coming week, so On the Range takes over for 'Food-o-File' in order to spread the word

"...in the local economy. Add to that the promise of a good UT football season, and what's not to..."

Oct. 15, 2008 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...In the Nineties, Austin's cultural scene could afford to dream big. The city..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rite of Spring: The Austin Fine Arts Festival

Local sculptor Damian Priour talks about being Featured Artist for one of the city's rites of spring: the Austin Fine Arts Festival.

"...years, you could be sure it was spring in Austin by three reliable signs: bluebonnets sprouting along the Interstate;..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Contemporary Austin Feeds Your Head at Home

All the art in the Jones Center and at Laguna Gloria is yours for the viewing on the museum's new website

"...You ever visit the Contemporary Austin's exhibitions in that Jones Center building Downtown? All those..."

May 15, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

'Concerto Laguna'

AMOA-Arthouse's Spring Sound series unleashes the music of the shores

"...headset and walk down the stone steps. A carillon of resonant bells are struck and bowed by musicians spread..."

March 1, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'A Couple of Ways of Doing Something'

Chuck Close gets in Austin's face with new examples of his pioneering portraiture

"...than almost any artist in history. Eyes the size of footballs, noses the length of a hockey stick, mouths..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Nicole Eisenman Receives Booth/FLAG Art Prize

NYC artist is the first recipient of the $200,000 award

"...Three months after the Contemporary Austin announced its partnership with New York's FLAG Art Foundation..."

Aug. 6, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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