Glorious Renewal

The Contemporary Austin gives new life to the place where it all began, Laguna Gloria

"...appreciation of art to the people of Texas." The TFAA had been established 32 years earlier to honor another..."

March 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

More Art for Laguna Gloria

The Contemporary Austin gets $9 million for sculpture park

"...museum forged from the merger of Arthouse (originally the TFAA) and the Austin Museum of Art (née Laguna Gloria..."

Sept. 12, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: Follow What Leader?

It's a new era for Arthouse and AMOA, but who will guide them through it?

"...museum's sister organization – actually, AMOA split off from TFAA, but that's another story – slowly but steadily transformed..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

First Generation

The 2011 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...which evolved into the Austin Museum of Art, and TFAA acquired a Downtown home and renamed itself Arthouse. Thus,..."

June 3, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

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

"...Gloria. Arts patron Clara Driscoll gave her estate to TFAA in 1943, but TFAA deeded the building and grounds..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Making the Scene

Looking back at the time when Austin was at the center of the Texas art world

"...participated in local art shows as jurors, including the TFAA's annual juried exhibition, the "Texas Circuit." All of this..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Arts Feature by Amanda Douberley

Movin' On Up

With a hotshot New York design team on board, Arthouse makes a long-awaited start on the transformation of its second story

July 29, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Talking Art at the Top

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

"...1943 philanthropist Clara Driscoll, who was a member of TFAA, donated her estate to the group with the stipulation..."

July 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Articulations

Austin Script Works has a changing of the bard, Austin officially becomes a capital of culture, and the Texas Fine Arts Association is renamed Arthouse.

"...TFAA Is in the (Art)House..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Stephen talks about a few up and coming fashion events and tells Brooks Coleman what he can do with his Erector set.

"...SPINOUT Friday, August 23, 6:30pm, brings us the TFAA Spin Art Party. Last year's party was a great..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Goofy Guys, Lonely Ladies, Dangerous Dancers - and Abe Lincoln?

"...Directed by: Various. This TFAA screening features four short films by Master's candidates in..."

Aug. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pie in the Sky: The Brigid Berlin Story

"...now-favorite food: key lime pie. (For more info see www.tfaa.org or call 453-5312.)..."

July 16, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Articulations

The Austin theatre festival MoMFest goes away, the Austin Arts Commission welcomes Sue Graze to its membership, and a couple of Austin theatre types show up on TV.

"...by Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman. Prior to joining TFAA, Graze was the assistant director for programs and senior..."

June 14, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Halfway Home

The Los Angeles County of Art's exhibition "The Road to Aztlan, Art From a Mythic Homeland" includes a wondrous survey of pre-conquest Mesoamerican art, but when it comes to contemporary Chicano works, the "road" doesn't take us all the way home.

"...of Art (AMOA) and the Texas Fine Arts Association (TFAA). The exhibit is divided between two venues: The pre-conquest..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Articulations

The Texas Fine Arts Association's student exhibition "Pop Patriotism" is unexpectedly fascinating and moving, and a long-delayed tribute to operatic legend Jess Walters takes place.

"...faith in a mythic homeland through art. I salute TFAA, teachers Brooke Kirkland of Barbara Jordan Elementary, Hollyana Melear..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

George Krause: The Human Form, As Vessel and Art

Photographer George Krause searches for the complex emotional life which makes us human: in our sexuality, our cultural conventions, and our attitude toward death. The exhibition of his images at D Berman Gallery confirms him as one of the country's greatest photographers.

"...Alternate Currents and Movements Gallery; visionary organizations such as TFAA and Mexic-Arte; and two full-fledged museums, AMOA and UT's..."

April 7, 2000 Arts Review by Ben Willcott

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.

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

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

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...the arrivals of Sue Graze as executive director at TFAA, Julie Mann as managing director at Frontera, Ann Ciccolella..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

"...Green Light: TFAA Director..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Growth Spurt

Nine Shows That Transported Me

"...to rub you at all, but the fact that TFAA has a new space in downtown Austin is worth..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

On the Funding Front

"...undertakings." You tell 'em, Lloyd. New Exec to Lead TFAA..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Share the Smart Growth

"...that there needs to be a relationship at all? TFAA's New American Talent exhibitions come forth out of annual..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column

Exhibitionism

"...of Modern Art in New York, selected for this TFAA survey, some were clever or playful. Some were boring...."

Dec. 18, 1998 Arts Review

Downtown Austin Is Getting a Fresh Coat of Museums

"...visual arts scene," says Susan Moorhead, interim director for TFAA's Jones Center for Contemporary Art. "Downtown, especially Congress Avenue,..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Downtown Visual Arts

Nov. 27, 1998 Arts Feature

Articulations

"...TFAA Moving Again..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Gregor Leaves TFAA

"...position as executive director of the statewide non-profit organization. TFAA promotes contemporary artists and art across the state via..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Ten Years After

Curator Annette Carlozzi Returns to Austin's Arts Scene

"...left 10 years ago, Sandra Gregor was head of TFAA (Texas Fine Arts Association), Chris Cowden had been at..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

What Galleries Are Doing on the World Wide Web Why Net Art?

"...Work Gallery (W&TW) and the Texas Fine Arts Association (TFAA), as well as several individual artists, participated last fall...."

Jan. 19, 1996 Arts Feature

Art Top Ten

Hanging the Best of 1995

"...4. Exhibition/Performance: The TFAA "Red Hot Auction." With signature flare, Jerri Kunz livened..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Arts Feature

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