Writing About You, Yourself and Why for the Austin Studio Tour
Attracting more guests to visit you during the 2026 Austin Studio Tour starts with describing yourself and what makes your art and space unique. Imagine someone flipping through the Guidebook—what will make you stand out? Attendees will be exploring and favoriting profiles that interest them, so your job is to make it easier for them […]
Our Comprehensive Guide to the Nexus Grant Application
Are you new to grant writing? Grant writing is no easy task. Even if you’re an experienced writer, every application is different. The Nexus grant, launched by the City of Austin, is meant to fund new and emerging local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses to produce creative public projects. This is an […]
Discussing Community Engagement with Miriam Conner
Be “In the Know!” about grant opportunities in the City of Austin! We want all artists to know about how to connect to opportunities that empower you to learn, grow and succeed as a professional. That’s why we’ve partnered with the City of Austin to provide assistance and spread the word about the Nexus grant. […]
How to Approach the Nexus Grant Application Questions
Let’s Break Down some Nexus Grant Application Questions Below we’ll be breaking down the first two short answer questions on the Nexus grant application. All of these questions are available to view on the City of Austin’s Nexus webpage. Remember, the Nexus grant is available to new and emerging local small organizations, individual artists, and […]
Watch our Grant Writing Workshop with Lys Santamaria
Be “In the Know!” about grant opportunities in the City of Austin! We want all artists to know about how to connect to opportunities that empower you to learn, grow and succeed as a professional. That’s why we’ve partnered with the City of Austin to provide assistance and spread the word about the Nexus grant. […]
Three Fantastic Opportunities Open for Artists in Austin
Now’s your chance to explore new programs and further your career through public art! We’ve teamed up with Creative Policy and partnered with Austin’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) to help spread the word about three incredible public art opportunities. These open calls are fantastic opportunities for artists at various stages of their careers. Whether […]
Touch the Art! An Interactive Art Exhibition
Are you ever tempted to touch the art hanging in a gallery? Now’s your chance! Austin’s go-to guide for art, Almost Real Things, is collaborating with the art students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and a group of professional Austin artists working with unique textures and mediums to bring you […]
ART Ahead: Coca-Cola Move Campaign
About ART Ahead We developed ART Ahead to provide resources and opportunities to emerging artists to further their creative careers. Our programs center on community-driven support that focuses on collaboration and personal growth. For our past ART Ahead Accelerator, we worked with 6 creators in Austin for three months, offering professional development courses and culminating […]
Get to Know the Talented Artists Behind The Mosaic Workshop
Since 2019, The Mosaic Workshop has empowered the community and activated spaces through mosaic murals, workshops & grassroots projects. What started as duo between co-founders J Muzacz and Carmen Rangel, has expanded to team of powerhouse artists who put accessibility and community-building at the forefront. But here’s what we really think you should know: they’re […]
Make Art Easy: Interview with Our Printing and Framing Partner Art Direct
I met Brent Howard almost exactly a year ago when I serendipitously heard him say, “I’m looking for Natalie!” It was our first major event of 2022, the release of Issue 23, and I was in my usual pace, half-running/half-sprinting. A month later and Art Direct was our official printing and framing partner and we […]