You’re invited to our 5th annual
ART Bus Tour!
Experience a trip through the wonderful world of art in Austin
Take the ART Bus on our annual super fun party tour!
Since 2018, we’ve hosted ART Bus Tours to invite you to explore the best of Austin’s creative scene. Now, we’re back at it for the 5th time with new stops and annual faves each day!
Meet the artists, hear about their process and buy one-of-a-kind art. Sip drinks on the bus, listen to a great live mix by Trupica, make new friends and see more art than you have all year on this behind-the-scenes excursion.
LET’S DO THIS
- All ages are welcome
- Buy your ART Bus Passes to join a tour
- Every day is unique and many people join us for multiple tours to meet new friends and see it all
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts—there’s a lot to see!
- Drinks are included with your ticket! Shiner beer, Guayakí yerba mate, and Topo Chico sparkling water, cooled by the trusty Kwik Ice
An Unforgettable Ride
We make it easy to love Austin’s creative scenes! Your tour is guided by Natalie and Zach, the founders of Almost Real Things, Austin’s go-to-guide for art since 2015.
Interested in renting the ART Bus? Learn more and contact us here.
An Unforgettable Trip
We make it easy to love Austin’s creative scenes!
Your tour is guided by Natalie and Zach, the founders of Almost Real Things, Austin’s go-to-guide for art since 2015.
Full Schedule
Saturday, Nov 9: West
1. PICKUP & DROP-OFF AT ALMOST REAL THINGS HQ
Explore our Art & Vendor Market to shop for original art & gifts and meet the artists who work at ART HQ!
20 FEATURED ARTISTS
Ami Plasse, ANGRY CLOUD, Basil Moon, Beautifully Chaotic Art, Bekka Baker, By Akki, Freewheelin’ Goods, Greg Barton, Julia Jacobson, Latisha’s Theory, Malti B Lee, Natalie Earhart, NikkiNucklesArt, Saira Holland, Sappy Go Lucky, Stephanie Vanicek, That New Idea, Travis Timm, y0mex & Zach Zulch.
820 Shelby Lane, #103
20 FEATURED ARTISTS
Ami Plasse, ANGRY CLOUD, Basil Moon, Beautifully Chaotic Art, Bekka Baker, By Akki, Freewheelin’ Goods, Greg Barton, Julia Jacobson, Latisha’s Theory, Malti B Lee, Natalie Earhart, NikkiNucklesArt, Saira Holland, Sappy Go Lucky, Stephanie Vanicek, That New Idea, Travis Timm, y0mex & Zach Zulch.
820 Shelby Lane, #103
2. HANGAR ART STUDIOS
Visit 6 artists in this quaint South Austin gallery & studio space. View additional artwork from 10 more artists on display in their ancillary spaces and tour their 3 resident artist studios!
6 FEATURED ARTISTS
Anthony Vaughn Patterson, Arielle Austin, Ella Nilsson, Jason Webb, Rachel Salome Jewelry, and Pixel Perfect Art
3625 Menchaca Rd
6 FEATURED ARTISTS
Anthony Vaughn Patterson, Arielle Austin, Ella Nilsson, Jason Webb, Rachel Salome Jewelry, and Pixel Perfect Art
3625 Menchaca Rd
3. LARRY AKERS & FRIENDS
Stop by Larry Akers’ home studio in the Zilker neighborhood. Larry was on our very first tour 5 years ago! He's hosting 5 artists, all with different mediums.
6 FEATURED ARTISTS
Larry Akers, Rosemarie Good, Natalya Holbrook, Roni Zulu, Samia Banz & Andrea Santarlasci
2311 Ridgeview Dr
6 FEATURED ARTISTS
Larry Akers, Rosemarie Good, Natalya Holbrook, Roni Zulu, Samia Banz & Andrea Santarlasci
2311 Ridgeview Dr
4. THORNTON RD STUDIOS
Visit select gallery & studio spaces at this art hub in the heart of Austin’s Iconic ’04 neighborhood.
2311 Thornton Rd
2311 Thornton Rd
Sunday, Nov 10: West
1. PICKUP & DROP-OFF AT ALMOST REAL THINGS HQ
Explore our Art & Vendor Market to shop for original art & gifts and meet the artists who work at ART HQ!
20 FEATURED ARTISTS
Ami Plasse, ANGRY CLOUD, Basil Moon, Beautifully Chaotic Art, Bekka Baker, By Akki, Freewheelin’ Goods, Greg Barton, Julia Jacobson, Latisha’s Theory, Malti B Lee, Natalie Earhart, NikkiNucklesArt, Saira Holland, Sappy Go Lucky, Stephanie Vanicek, That New Idea, Travis Timm, y0mex & Zach Zulch
820 Shelby Lane, #103
20 FEATURED ARTISTS
Ami Plasse, ANGRY CLOUD, Basil Moon, Beautifully Chaotic Art, Bekka Baker, By Akki, Freewheelin’ Goods, Greg Barton, Julia Jacobson, Latisha’s Theory, Malti B Lee, Natalie Earhart, NikkiNucklesArt, Saira Holland, Sappy Go Lucky, Stephanie Vanicek, That New Idea, Travis Timm, y0mex & Zach Zulch
820 Shelby Lane, #103
2. MARY YZNAGA & FRIENDS
Visit 5 artists outside their home studios. Enjoy live music performances in the driveway and chill in the neighborhood!
5 FEATURED ARTISTS
Mary Yznaga (metal artist showing a series of new steel and aluminum flowers), Kicka Wendell (felted wool shawls, hats and gloves & more), Linda Mathews (leather purses and bags), Buster Cooey (crafted knives) and Jill Robinson, Austin’s Gourd Art Queen
1912 Goodrich Ave
5 FEATURED ARTISTS
Mary Yznaga (metal artist showing a series of new steel and aluminum flowers), Kicka Wendell (felted wool shawls, hats and gloves & more), Linda Mathews (leather purses and bags), Buster Cooey (crafted knives) and Jill Robinson, Austin’s Gourd Art Queen
1912 Goodrich Ave
3. JULIE AHMAD GALLERY & STUDIO
See contemporary and abstract art from artist & curator Julie Ahmad, alongside numerous artists at Thornton Rd Studios.
2311 Thornton Rd, UNIT K
2311 Thornton Rd, UNIT K
4. SOUTH AUSTIN CREATIVES
We're stopping by this pop-up to view work from 5 artists and snack on small bites, and drinks. Enjoy live music in the courtyard outside.
5 FEATURED ARTISTS
Katherine K. Brupbacher, Katie Conley, Cristina White-Jones, Doreen Landrum (Crackpot Clay), Andrea Yakerson (Bee Mary Jewelry)
1600 S 1st St, Suite 150
5 FEATURED ARTISTS
Katherine K. Brupbacher, Katie Conley, Cristina White-Jones, Doreen Landrum (Crackpot Clay), Andrea Yakerson (Bee Mary Jewelry)
1600 S 1st St, Suite 150
Saturday, Nov 16: East
1. PICKUP & DROP-OFF AT 2324 STUDIOS & GALLERY
Tour the 18 studios and our 2nd home at 2324 Studios & Gallery. Meet and shop from 30+ artists and vendors inside and outside curated by The Paper Committee and Maridad Studios. Along with a truly stacked lineup of amazing artists that represent the full spectrum of mediums, they’ll also have flash tattoos by @tattoos.2u, beautifully weird portraits by @hannahmatthia, live demos, art installations, swag bags, bevvies, and so much more!
40+ FEATURED ARTISTS
2324 E Cesar Chavez St
40+ FEATURED ARTISTS
2324 E Cesar Chavez St
2. REDLINE STUDIOS
Visit the brand new studio space and shop their bright & bold art from of our friends.
4 FEATURED ARTISTS
Erik Ross, Gabriel Portillo, Felipe Gomez & Xander Rudd
1309 E 4th St
4 FEATURED ARTISTS
Erik Ross, Gabriel Portillo, Felipe Gomez & Xander Rudd
1309 E 4th St
3. BOLM ARTS
Visit 15+ private studios & shop an indoor/outdoor market full of vendors.
25+ FEATURED ARTISTS
Amanda Fay, David Wright, Josh House, Olivia Maaghul, Sophia Roderick, Karla Armendariz, Michelle Rahbar, Steef Crombach, Stephanie Mervine, Sydney Dettmar, Thomas Cook, Leah Primeaux, Nicole Kline, David Salazar, Lisa Alley, Ash Oreline, Stevie, Juli Gonzales, Andew Sakamoto, SAUCEMRKT, Ulices Rios-Salgado. Outdoor Market uncluding Clarissa Sylva, Alaina Kay Ceramics, Greta Garretson, Marta Moss, Erica Prasad, Savvy Visions. Bad Lucky Indoor Market representing 10+ local artists and makers. Bolm Arts Gallery will be hosting a show of LASA student work in collaboration with LASA Highschool.
5305 Bolm Rd
25+ FEATURED ARTISTS
Amanda Fay, David Wright, Josh House, Olivia Maaghul, Sophia Roderick, Karla Armendariz, Michelle Rahbar, Steef Crombach, Stephanie Mervine, Sydney Dettmar, Thomas Cook, Leah Primeaux, Nicole Kline, David Salazar, Lisa Alley, Ash Oreline, Stevie, Juli Gonzales, Andew Sakamoto, SAUCEMRKT, Ulices Rios-Salgado. Outdoor Market uncluding Clarissa Sylva, Alaina Kay Ceramics, Greta Garretson, Marta Moss, Erica Prasad, Savvy Visions. Bad Lucky Indoor Market representing 10+ local artists and makers. Bolm Arts Gallery will be hosting a show of LASA student work in collaboration with LASA Highschool.
5305 Bolm Rd
4. GRACKLE HOUSE COLLECTIVE
Come with us to this iconic Austin Studio Tour stop! The Grackle House is the home and studio of Carly Weaver. Now in their 16th year, Grackle House will host 9 artists and performances including live music, film, poetry, animals, fun activities and beverages!
9 FEATURED ARTISTS
Carly Weaver, Mariel Fogel, Joy Noguess, Mark Garcia, Heather Lecheler, Jared Rosenacker, Eya Floyd, Bleu Daghlian, Lisa Linbrugger
2606 E 2nd St
9 FEATURED ARTISTS
Carly Weaver, Mariel Fogel, Joy Noguess, Mark Garcia, Heather Lecheler, Jared Rosenacker, Eya Floyd, Bleu Daghlian, Lisa Linbrugger
2606 E 2nd St
Sunday, Nov 17: East
1. PICKUP & DROP-OFF AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM
Tour this historical museum and cultural center and check out the Austin Studio Tour group exhibition.
50+ FEATURED ARTISTS
1165 Angelina St
50+ FEATURED ARTISTS
1165 Angelina St
2. THEE GAY AGENDA
View this group exhibition by trans, non-binary and gender expansive artists curated from a nationwide open call. This is the second year of this event produced by Thee Gay Agenda in collaboration with Salvage Vanguard Theatre!
15+ FEATURED ARTISTS
3506 Rogge Ln
15+ FEATURED ARTISTS
3506 Rogge Ln
3. THE CATHEDRAL
It’s a tradition to visit this former church turned art studio & gallery. We’ll view their pop-up show featuring 14 of their resident artists + more vendors!
10+ FEATURED ARTISTS
Monica Ceniceros, Laura Clay, Mary Catherine Rochford, Katie Chance, Lys Santamaria, Claire Naylor, Eryn Brooke, Karmita, Dalton Tracee, Maggie Lyon, Hailey Gearo, Sarah Boisvert, Sari Shryack & Ziesook You
2403 E 16th St
10+ FEATURED ARTISTS
Monica Ceniceros, Laura Clay, Mary Catherine Rochford, Katie Chance, Lys Santamaria, Claire Naylor, Eryn Brooke, Karmita, Dalton Tracee, Maggie Lyon, Hailey Gearo, Sarah Boisvert, Sari Shryack & Ziesook You
2403 E 16th St
4. RICHESART GALLERY & SHAG NOIR SALON
Check out the fashion exhibition at one of Austin’s coolest art & community spaces-RichesArt Gallery. Visit Minnie Little next door at Shag Salon to meet their stylists and and learn about the hairs they tame.
10+ FEATURED ARTISTS
2511 E 6th St
10+ FEATURED ARTISTS
2511 E 6th St
Much love to our friends and supporters at
Austin Studio Tour • Art Direct • Topo Chico • Guayakí Yerba Mate • Shiner Beer • Kwik Ice
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We use every dollar to pay our curators and drivers for their hard work.
Almost Real Things, LLC is a sponsored project of Artus Co 501(c)(3), and operates under their non-profit status. This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Our crew members at Almost Real Things will lead your journey.
Since 2015 we’ve connected ourselves to the heart of Austin’s creative scene, with a passion for introducing you to the best entertainment in the city.
We’re excited to go on this journey with you!
