Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"..."Starving artists" isn't a term that generates much sympathy these days,..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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.

"...not for long. This happens to walls sometimes. They start their lives humbly, purely functional, until someone singles them..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Articulations

The passing of Texas regionalist pioneer painter Everett Spruce

"...of the "Dallas Nine," a group of Lone Star artists who rejected impressionism, abstractionism, and other European trends for..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

A Better Tomorrow

For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in perpetual gloom, but with the city reviewing its Cultural Contracts Program, artists and arts companies talking with each other about collaborations and a shared vision of what the arts mean to Austin, there are glimmers of light on the city's arts funding horizon.

"...For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in perpetual gloom. The..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The Austin Museum of Art's downtown home gets a shot in the arm, and local television devotes more attention to Austin's arts scene.

"...AMOA Museum Wins $100K..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Austin loses a longtime artist, Mickey Joe Mayfield, and Vortex Repertory Company gains a managing director, Barry Pineo.

"...that Mickey Joe Mayfield was gone. The longtime Austin artist, well known for his paintings of the tropical trees,..."

May 31, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

2002 Summer Camps

"...around the house, glued to the PlayStation or the Cartoon Network, or out gallivanting in whatever playground the devil's..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Articulations

The renovation of Laguna Gloria is a go, Charo is not, and Flaming Idiot Rob Williams whips up one of his bologna specials for Katie Couric.

"...Renewing Laguna Gloria..."

April 26, 2002 Arts Column 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.

"...Acres; and Fiesta popping up on the grounds of Laguna Gloria. Back before festivals spread all over the calendar..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

Three local businesses are promoting products with brand-new flavors this month, and Austin's latest culinary news.

"...hot cocoa... In honor of the upcoming Austin Fine Arts Festival on April 13-14 in Republic Square, the talented..."

March 22, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

If it's October in Austin, you can bet there are more gala events scheduled than any one person could possibly attend. Food editor Virginia B. Wood provides a rundown of them.

"...tonight, Oct. 18 from 6-9pm, on the grounds of Laguna Gloria (3809 W. 35th St., 458-8191) so if you..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Long and the Short of It

The expansive Cinematexas short film festival

"...for students). Passes can be purchased at Cinematexas Festival Headquarters at the Hideout, 617 Congress. See "Locations" for all..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Stirred up by the arts, sounding off on local TV

"...and I just got around to reading Amy Smith's article on the Austin Museum of Art in last week's..."

July 20, 2001 Column

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

"...parks, and working with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department to give some attention to those parks. It really..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

2001 Kids' Summer Fun Guide

"...Arts & Crafts CampsMITCHIE'S FINE BLACK ARTS has two Saturday..."

May 4, 2001 Features Feature

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The year 2000 in the Austin arts, with Top 10 lists by Chronicle Arts critics and their picks for stories and personalities of the year.

"...solo show about finding a house and finding a partner and how both tie in to fulfilling one's dreams...."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

After a long wait -- some 17 years -- the Austin Museum of Art has a final design for its new downtown facility. And it's a good thing.

"...Museum Design Approved..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

CinemaTexas5

International Short Film and Video Festival Schedule

"...In past years, the sidebar presented works by Hal Hartley and Robert Altman. This year the honoree is Jim..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Screens Feature

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...rundown on the seventh annual Austin Film Festival and Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference, which is commencing as you..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

The details about how to benefit the Austin Museum of Art while eating, the news on four new restaurants, and what to expect during Texas Wine Month.

"...year in a row, the folks at the Austin Museum of Art invite you to enjoy La Dolce Vita,..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Arts & Entertainment

"...her dancing as those greats did. We've seen few artists who move as comfortably, as confidently, as naturally as..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Best of Austin Feature

Tying the Knot: A Drama

Yes, the merger of Austin's Paramount Theatre and State Theater Company is a business affair, but since theatres traffic in stories, human dramas that talk to us about life, this historic event deserves to be looked at as a story, the story of a wedding between two neighbors.

"...the union of the Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts and the State Theater Company is a business affair,..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Renovations for Mary Moody Northen Theatre and Austin Museum of Art - Laguna Gloria.

"...another new theatre construction project? How about another new museum building? Looks like we'll be getting both in the..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Postscripts

Upcoming literary events in Austin.

"...is the date of the 12th annual Austin Book Arts Fair,..."

June 23, 2000 Books Column

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...that the building opposite, former SXSW and occasional house party venue, the Millennium Center, was serving double duty as..."

May 19, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Articulations

More money for the Long Center, more art for AMOA, and more national exposure for a Flaming Idiot.

"...Arts Dollar Watch..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...taking place across town. Beginning in June, the Austin Museum of Art's Art School at Laguna Gloria is offering..."

May 12, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...century with historically correct homes, animals, and clothes. Children participating in the week-long camps dress in 19th-century working clothes..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

Articulations

A spring full of architecural blooms.

"...The first blossom to sprout belonged to the Austin Museum of Art, specifically its new downtown facility. On March..."

April 14, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

A Big Word With a Small "A"

Sue Graze leads an organization that works to bring the visual arts to the entire Lone Star State. She talks with Rebecca Cohen about her first year directing the Texas Fine Arts Association.

"...with Sue Graze, executive director of the Texas Fine Arts Association (TFAA). We met at the Jones Center for..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

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