Description
As seen on TV: the experience built for ALL OF YOUR SENSES! CBS | KVUE | KXAN
IMMERSIVE LINEUP
Installation Artists
Charissa Hearon + Dil Jones + Elena Cortez-Neavel + Lisa B. Woods + Mesmerize + Natalie Earhart + Swathi Konduri + Art Students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired + Zach Zulch
Exhibiting Artists
Angela Wolf + ANGRY CLOUD + Bailey Forman + Brushwood + Chido Machine + Chitram Arts + Cindy Hoang + Cowboy Rocky + Daniel Wood Adams + Diane Sung + Ellen Crofts + Hannah Busekrus + Hannia Caballero + Inne Aguilar + Kitteh Noir + Mateo Gutierrez + Mouf + Nikki Jo + Richesart + Rockywood Studios + Sarah Risko + Sicedstudios + Spinster Studios + The Balloon Collective + Unboredroom in collaboration with TWC’s Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center & VISTA + Veeny Revilla + Yevgenia Davidoff
ABOUT ALMOST REAL THINGS
When you think of ART, think of Almost Real Things.
Almost Real Things was founded in 2015 to inspire and empower people to participate in the creative community. We provide lucrative opportunities that creators need to succeed. Almost Real Things stands for ART!
LOGISTICS
- We limit our hourly attendance to give you plenty of time to engage with our art, activities and installations.
- Touch the Art is a self-paced experience but our team of artists will be there if you need them.
- Photos & videos are encouraged. Please share your photos with us by tagging @almostrealthings!
- All captured content taken by Almost Real Things of its guests and experience is the property of Almost Real Things LLC. All publicly posted content of Almost Real Things HQ and/or Touch the Art is released to Almost Real Things LLC for public use.
- Our restroom is gender-neutral.
- Racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination will not be tolerated in Mesmerize.
- Please hold onto your belongings throughout your adventure. Should you lose something, contact us and we’ll do our best to locate it.
FAQ
ABOUT THE VENUE: ART HQ
Part venue, part gallery, part studio, part magical dance party dreamland. ART HQ is your home for all things creative in Austin, Texas. Since 2021, ART HQ has been the main headquarters for Almost Real Things and provided affordable rental and studio space for creators in Austin.
CAN I REALLY TOUCH ALL OF THE ART?
Of course! However, please touch respectfully and we ask that you do not pick up any artwork or remove it from where it is placed.
IS IT ALL AGES?
Yes, all are welcome! If you are visiting with children, please guide them in touching the art respectfully.
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
Sorry, no pets aside from service animals.
I AM VISUALLY IMPAIRED. WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
When you arrive, you will give your name to our front desk in the lobby after walking through the front door. Our guide will verbally describe how to navigate through the space and where to find descriptions of the artwork. We will also have a written (print and braille) guide onsite that you can use, as well as an audio description of the experience. This will be posted on this website ASAP so that you can reference it beforehand.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE, NON-REFUNDABLE, AND CANNOT BE RESOLD.
