Armadillo Christmas Bazaar (ACB) has changed a lot since its humble beginnings in 1976, and so has its perception. Anne Johnson, Producer and GM, joined the ACB family when she was five years old so her understanding of the early years relies on mysteriously shrouded stories from the then inner...
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...
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...
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...
ATX Urban Art is shining a light on the artists behind the city’s most iconic art. For the first time, stories and photos of urban art in Austin are being recorded for everyone to appreciate. It’s the culmination of years of hard work, hundreds of collaborators and 600 pages. We...
The Little Gay Shop is more than a store. It’s a community. Co-founders Justin Galicz and Kirt Reynolds’ mission is to support, celebrate and ignite the queer community. Through their shop, events and pop-ups, they’re spotlighting queer artists and bringing them the exposure they deserve. We caught up with Justin...
Our ART Club community is filled with amazing creators, makers and doers. We featured 7 of them in Issue 20 “Combo,” to highlight the work they’ve been putting in to pursue their passions. These creators capture our Combo theme perfectly. They combine mediums, materials, inspirations and styles to create entirely...
Something Cool may sound ambiguous, but it really is the most fitting description of this hidden gem. It’s part studios, part gallery, part workshops, part collective and part anything you want it to be. Founder Luis Angulo, aka ULOANG, refers to Something Cool Studios as an art hive. It’s a...
Our ART Club community is filled with amazing creators, makers and doers. We featured five of them in Issue 19 “Make/Do,” to highlight the work they’ve been putting in to pursue their passions. These creators capture our Make/Do theme perfectly. They are all dedicated to pushing through challenges, making it...
