Yard Dog Turns 20

Dream Syndicate and Mekons frontmen art – rock

"...ago, Randy Franklin and his wife Jann Baskett opened Yard Dog Art Gallery. Spanning folk art to fine art,..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

"Jesse Narens: Creak, Crack, Creep" at Yard Dog Gallery

This Portland artist's images of nature transmogrified are a perfect antidote to holiday overcheer

"...evokes the darkness of this world, that is, vividly, part of the darkness of this world...."

Dec. 6, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

"Carl Block: Odd Pottery"

Block's ceramic monster-faced jugs with crooked teeth and varminty eyes are indeed odd but also colorful and delightful

"...Sometimes, when you want a piece of artwork to advance the goal of keeping your own meager..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bassist Mikki Itzigsohn Premieres First Visual Art Show

Ode to “Songwriters” at Yard Dog Art Gallery

"...first time painting them. On display through March at Yard Dog Art Gallery, the bassist’s debut solo art show..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Art of Death

Kate Heyhoe weaves Dreams of the Dead via sugar skulls

"...Sugar is definitely not my medium, but somehow I started doing it and figured it out," she recalls. It..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Top Ten Art

The Best Art Shows in 1997 That I Never Reviewed

"...Out of Bounds: New Work by Eight Southeast Artists at Hunington Art Gallery. "In Search pf the Face..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Arts Feature

Art

Art Openings

"...ALTERNATE CURRENT ART SPACE, 2209 S. First, 443-9674. "The Sacred and Profane,"..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Art

Art Openings

"..."Dance Show," Skylight Gallery (Mar 4); "Definientia II," Gallery Lombardi (Mar 4); "New..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Andrea Heimer: "Folk and Dagger"

In these narrative paintings, the complex human interactions of suburbia depicted are so strange and yet so familiar

"...Andrea Heimer: "Folk and Dagger"Yard Dog Art Gallery, 1510 S. Congress, 512/912-1613 www.yarddog.com Through..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Artist Calder Kamin Envisions "A World Without Waste"

With animals crafted from plastic bags, the Austin native turns our eyes to nature

"...The creative reuse crusader, known for turning trash into art, crochets the darnedest critters out of plastic yarn. Her..."

July 2, 2021 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Tom Russell's Sound and Vision

"...as “Gallo del Cielo” and “Spanish Burgundy,” but his artistry spans across media. In addition to recording more than..."

Feb. 14, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

The Waco Brothers’ Family Affair

Continental Club goes SXSW for one night only

"...Every fall, bandleader/singer-songwriter/visual artist Jon Langford brings new art work to the Yard..."

Oct. 17, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Saturday Night's Alright

Bloodshot Records, Joe Ely, and David Bromberg compete for your attention

"...will be recreating one of its storied SXSW day parties at the Yard Dog Art Gallery on South Congress...."

Sept. 16, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

3 New Artists

The name of the show doesn't have to be creative, because what's on the walls is

"...'3 New Artists'..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Making Biscuit

Punk icon Randy "Biscuit" Turner serves art 24/7

"...house in South Austin sports a wealth of year-round yard art. Bowling balls ring the corner lot oak, a..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Wes Anderson vs. Texas' Wild Birds

Woodcut artist Lisa Brawn explains "Quién Es Más Macho?"

"...having literally nothing in common. But to nature-inspired pop artist Lisa Brawn, a showdown between them was inevitable...."

July 11, 2016 Arts Post by Mary Cantrell

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...a porn star should be the last person on earth with anything to gain by strapping on a guitar..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Camp Bosworth: Three Day Bender and Other Stories from the Big Bend

This Marfa artist captures Texans' love of guns and beer in witty wooden sculptures

"...Yard Dog Gallery..."

May 1, 2009 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Native Texans

"...Bob "Daddy-O" Wade & Bert L. Long, Jr...."

Oct. 11, 1996 Arts Feature

An Altar-nate View

Liven up the boo-ring Halloween season with Día de los Muertos celebrations

"...a collection of figurines, papel picado, and other folk art related to the festivities. Thanks to my husband Will..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

West Side Tour-y

Big Medium lets artists on the other side of I-35 in on the fun

"...Don't tell that to Big Medium. The local visual arts nonprofit that gave us the East Austin Studio Tour..."

May 18, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Over and Under'

Jenny Hart weaves together threads of mystery and wonder in this exhibit of embroidery

"...Yard Dog Folk Art..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...found a whole lot to like on the local arts scene. The informal affiliation of arts writers has gathered..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dancing About Architecture

photograph by Todd V. Wolfson A Big Hand for a Little Lady

"...confirms that Sonic Youth will indeed be performing as part of SXSW, with the time and place set as..."

March 13, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Untrained Wonders

UT's Exhibition of Self-Taught Artists Features Miracles

"...essence of this exhibition of work by self-taught Texas artists, each of them unique, many possessed of visions from..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 18th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Austin Critics Table to the last year in the arts. As the informal affiliation of local arts writers gathered..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum’s 25th Annual Garden Party..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...recognized achievements in dance, classical music, and the visual arts as well as theatre. The awards will be announced..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert shopping during the..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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