Sneak Peek of Part 2 of the 2025 Austin Studio Tour Application

Get a preview of part 2 the application! Save some time and preview our Google doc for Part 2: Participation Details of the Austin Studio Tour application as you wait on your acceptance! Click “File” then “Make a copy” to start filling out the template to brainstorm your answers before applying. Remember, the deadline for […]
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 […]
How to Write a Catchy Description for the Austin Studio Tour

Attracting more guests to visit you during the 2026 Austin Studio Tour starts with describing what they can experience. Imagine someone flipping through the Guidebook—what will make you stand out? Most attendees don’t know what to expect, so your job is to make it easier for them to find you. Follow our guide to write […]
Austin Studio Tour Application to Participate

The Application to Participate is now OPEN! Dear Artists and Art Lovers, Our Austin Studio Tour application is live! The Austin Studio Tour is a cornerstone of our art community. Come November 8–9 & 15–16, we’ll reignite this 23-year tradition by lighting up the city with art and inviting Austinites and visitors into hundreds of […]
2025 Austin Studio Tour Part 1 Application Template

Get a preview of the application! We like to play it safe so we created this Google Doc template where you can fill out your responses and copy/paste them into our application form. Click “File” then “Make a copy” to start filling out the template to brainstorm your answers before applying. Once you start the […]
Your 2025 Austin Studio Tour Dates

SAVE THE DATES! Hello! Thank you for your patience as we worked with Big Medium on all the legal details and asset transitions. Now the fun begins—we’re so excited for this year’s Austin Studio Tour! Trust us when we say this event is our #1 priority. We’re die-hard fans of the tour and we’re […]
Announcement: Austin Studio Tour to be produced by Almost Real Things

A joint message from the Board of Directors at Big Medium, steward of the Austin Studio Tour for 22 years, and our team at Almost Real Things. We are pleased to announce that the Austin Studio Tour will continue this fall! This will mark the 23rd year of the beloved citywide celebration of artists, studios, […]
8 More Artists to See During the Austin Studio Tour

It’s the last weekend of the Austin Studio Tour! What stops are you going to see? This weekend is your last chance to catch all of the live streams, workshops, virtual galleries and outdoor installations that are a part of this year’s Austin Studio Tour. With 420+ participants, there is no shortage of content vying […]
20 Amazing Artists to See During the Austin Studio Tour

The Austin Studio Tour is here! Do you know which artists you’re going to see? Every year Big Medium releases their tour line-up I immediately feel excited, then slowly my anxiety creeps in. With 420+ artists & collectives on the list this year, it’s hard to figure out where to start, what to see and […]