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 […]
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, […]
Perception is Everything with Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
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 circle. It all began at […]
We Got Issues Celebration: 13 “Identity” & 14 “VIVID”
We’re back with more issues than ever! Fri, June 21: 6-10pm Soma Vida: 2324 E Cesar Chavez St, ATX We hope you’ve had a chance to flip through the pages of our latest two issues 13 “Identity” and 14 “VIVID” to explore all the talented creatives that will be featured at our celebration. If not, come grab a […]
Almost Real Things Free SXSW 2019 Calendar
almostrealthings.com/sxsw Free things are a godsend when you’re hustling month in and month out to make something great and SXSW is a true mecca of free opportunities, networking and swag. Zach makes a spreadsheet every year and this time we want to share it with you! Follow along and we’ll see you out there!
Austin Arthouse Film Festival Celebrates Experimental Cinema
This year’s Austin Arthouse Film Festival was definitely one for the books. Held on October 20th at AFS Cinema, 35 short films were screened to a packed audience filled with filmmakers, directors and patrons from all over. Organized by Giselle Marie Muñoz and Liz Tabish, two Austin filmmakers, the festival presented two blocks of arthouse films […]
We Got Issues Celebration: 10 “Material”
Our Issue 10 Celebration is materializing—can you feel it? RSVP on Facebook | Do512 Canopy Austin: 916 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702 We hope you’ve had a chance to flip through the pages of Issue 10 “Material“ to explore all the talented creatives that will be featured at the celebration. Peruse the scene, shop some local art, get […]
We Got Issues Celebration: 09 “Dream State”
Get your dream on but don’t sleep on Almost Real Things Nonprofit Magazine’s 9th issue celebration! Friday, Feb 23rd, 8pm-12am: RSVP on Eventbrite | Facebook Volcom Garden: 1209 E 6th St, ATX 78702 Hopefully you’ve gotten your hands on a fresh copy of Issue 09 “Dream State” to see all of the dreamy creatives we’ll be featuring at […]
History & Memories at Austin’s Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
WITH ANNE JOHNSON, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER AND GENERAL MANAGER The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar will run 11am-10pm daily from December 14-24 at the Palmer Events Center. HOW DID ARMADILLO GET STARTED? The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar’s rich history goes back more than 40 seasons, originating in the roots of Austin’s legendary music scene. The first venue, The Armadillo […]