Kaely Coon

Finally, art west of I-35 is getting it’s due with the inaugural West Austin Studio Tour this weekend. The sister tour to the long-running East Austin Studio Tour (EAST), WEST features a similar self-guided tour through artist’s studios and galleries, celebrating the talent in Austin’s creative community. Kicking off... continue reading on Austinist

Sara Vanderbeek wants to paint every person she’s ever met. Even when her RISD classmates dove into conceptual work, she had a fascination with the Bay Area Figurative Movement and portraiture. Something clicked with this idea she loosely titles Everyone I Have Ever Known that has come to guide... continue reading on Austinist

We’re recommending two big art openings tonight, with excellent shows premiering just a walk or bike away from each other. At Co-Lab is The Development of Actuality by Robert Jackson Harrington. According to the artist, his sculptural work, "displays the concept of potential. The possibility of what could be as... continue reading on Austinist

Did you know Thursdays are free at the Blanton Museum of Art? If you didn't, this Thursday is a perfect time to drop by on UT's dime to experience the internationally acclaimed artist El Anatsui's show, When I Last Wrote to You about Africa before it closes this Sunday.... continue reading on Austinist

If you’ve ever thought, "How nuts would it be to have bands, crafts, and even live puppetry (because why not) all at the same time?" then head on over to Lucy the Poodle's CRAFT NITE! at Skinny's Ballroom tomorrow night. Featuring tons of live music and, yup - a... continue reading on Austinist