Varsity Mural Finally Complete With New Image From Slacker

Empty 13th frame now filled by the iconic Teresa Taylor

"...the blank spot in the middle of the film-themed mural on the northwest corner of 24th and Guadalupe –..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austintatious Mural

Forty years after first painting it, the artists are giving their mural a brush-up – and need your help

"...Rick Turner, felt a responsibility to restore the Austintatious mural they created on the University Co-op's 23rd Street wall..."

March 14, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"Don't Be a Dick" Mural Covered Up by Ads, in Textbook Dick Move

Temporary OkCupid ads festoon Native Hostel wall

"...A mural in the downtown area has a simple request for..."

Feb. 8, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

From the Walls to the Web: "Austintatious," Austin's Original Mural, Goes Online

"Austintatious," Austin's first and most famous mural, celebrates its golden anniversary with a new interactive history

"...campus to 23rd Street to create "Austintatious," Austin's first mural. Now, 50 years later, not only has the mural..."

March 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Joelle DiPaolo

12th and Chicon Mural to Be Repainted

New owner responds to community uproar

"...An Eastside mural was painted over Friday, May 12, kicking up another..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips: Mural Alley, Alpine

West Texas outdoor art gallery tells Lone Star State stories

"...Mural Alley in Alpine has grown to encompass just about..."

April 28, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Downtown Mural Awaits a New Home

Rescue mission in works for Seymour Fogel mural filling wall on second story of former tax office

"...The untitled mural by leading Texan modernist artist Seymour Fogel fills a..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Austin Musician Gina Chavez Became the Subject of the City's Latest Mural

The story of an L.A. muralist creating a 12-foot-tall portrait of a local musical star

"...thousand words ... so rather than argue, I paint murals that everyone can enjoy to blur the cultural lines..."

April 3, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Varsity Theater Mural's Fate Comes Into Focus

Architect proposes mix of restoration and do-over

"...Restoration or remake? The famous mural on the old Varsity Theater on the Drag is..."

June 24, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Obey Giantess: Mega Mural of Feminist Proportions Pops Up Downtown

Artists Sandra Chevrier and Shepard Fairey give Austin a 12-story tribute to the centenary of the 19th Amendment

"...At first glance, the massive new mural at the intersection of Congress and Cesar Chavez seems..."

March 20, 2020 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Historic Varsity Theater Mural Mutilated

Construction endangers the iconic movie mural at 24th and Guadalupe

"...Who banged holes in the old Varsity Theater mural? The iconic painting at 24th and Guadalupe depicting the..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Daniel Johnston Mural Unveiling

"...Daniel Johnston mural unveiling at the Contemporary Austin's Jones Center on January..."

Jan. 27, 2022 Photo Gallery

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

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

"...The 23rd Street Mural off the Drag was covered by a large graffiti..."

March 22, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

You Have to Be High to See This Mural

There’s a new 30,000-square-foot artwork on a Domain NORTHSIDE roof

"...that there are a hell of a lot of murals in these parts – already extant, or currently in..."

Sept. 14, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crosstalk: Hi, How Are You Mural Lasts a Long Time Despite Building Demo, and More Music News

Record Store Day and an Ice Cream Factory Studio workshop

"...Daniel Johnston's famed Hi, How Are You mural lives on as a freestanding piece of wall following..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

More on the Chicon Mural

A new plan is in the works

"...Chicon streets, which until recently was home to a mural of iconic black artists. Six Square Executive Director Nefertitti..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Mural Should Be Off Limits

"...stunned me, and then it made me furious. The mural on the pillar of the bridge just south of..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Postmarks

Baseball Hero To Be Honored With Mural

The late Willie Wells to be immortalized by Tim Kerr

"...legend, artist and musician Tim Kerr, to paint a mural honoring Willie Wells. While many who have lived in..."

Jan. 2, 2012 Chronolog Post by R.U. Steinberg

Día de los Muertos COVID-19 Mural

"...Día de los Muertos unveiling of a new mural honoring those in the Latinx community lost to COVID-19..."

Nov. 2, 2021 Photo Gallery

On the Railroad Bridge Mural

"...Dear Editor, No doubt some will miss the mural on the railroad bridge which was painted over last..."

Oct. 22, 2012 Postmarks

Mural Misuse?

"...wanted to start out saying we have some awesome murals in this town. This is a bitch session about..."

Sept. 26, 2005 Postmarks

Alamo Drafthouse Rolls the Dice on a New Dungeons & Dragons Mural

Artist TRUTH sprays his artistic magic over Slaughter Lane

"...are at least a little connected through a massive mural for the release of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among..."

Feb. 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Looking Up Mural Fest

"...Looking Up Mural Fest at Something Cool Studios on November 13, 2021..."

Nov. 15, 2021 Photo Gallery

Black Austin Matters Mural on Congress Avenue

"...On Tue., June 16, a multiblock street mural reading "Black Austin Matters" was installed on Congress Avenue..."

June 19, 2020 Photo Gallery

Still Gets Choked Up When Driving by Mural

"...enthusiastically telling the story of the new South Austin mural at Time Warner's Stassney location [“Austin Murals,” Arts, Feb...."

Feb. 28, 2006 Postmarks

Merle Haggard Mural Credit, Where Due

"...Just wanted to give credit where it's due. The mural that appeared behind Merle Haggard in the article about..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Postmarks

New South Austin Mural in Progress

The dragons of South Congress are giving way to a hacienda still life with a horse

"...space, the building owners decided to create a new mural that reflects the current tenants. Artist Russell Reid of..."

July 23, 2004 Arts Feature

La Lotería Returns

After community outcry, painted-over mural to be restored

"...The iconic Eastside La Lotería mural, which was recently painted over as part of an..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Original 12th Street Muralist Likely to Handle Replacement

Chris Rogers is still considering the subject of a new mural

"...Muralist Chris Rogers told the Chronicle Tuesday that he and..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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