Touch the ART!
Go ahead. Do it.
We are proud to present our 2nd annual interactive Touch the Art experience—where touching the art is allowed and encouraged! Visit our fully transformed ART HQ to interact with installations and touchable pieces from 40+ artists, plus collaborators from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Attendees will be fully immersed in an experience that evokes all of the senses!
THE EXPERIENCE
+ Venue: ART HQ, 820 Shelby Ln. #103
+ All-ages welcome
+ Grand Opening night dance party with live music
+ Immersive installations
+ Themed cocktails & mocktails
+ Artwork for sale
+ Limited edition tactile merchandise
IMMERSIVE LINEUP
Installation Artists
Allison Lash + Brandon Dudley + Dil Jones + Jill Hudson + Mesmerize + Natalie Earhart + The Art Students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired + Veronica Ceci + Zachary Zulch
Exhibiting Artists
ANGRY CLOUD + Beili Liu + BoPHo + Casey Alfstad + Charissa Hearon + Christina Smith + Corey Robbins Design + Cyd Precious + Dylan Y Quinn + FEEBEE + Hannah & Nemo + Hannah Matthia + Hartzeeb + ilikeu + Innerloop Glass + J Muzacz + Jmoo + Karmita + Lara Heine + Lindsay Laser Smith + Litzy + Liza Fishbone + Mateo Gutierrez + Melissa Lynn Art + Montrel Beverly + NikkibJo + Ohnoohyah + Paola Sire + Quest + Rigo Ortiz + Roxolana The Artist + Sky Khan + SLOP + Stellar Roz + Tammie Rubin + The Bead Bitch + The Happy Hooker + The Puzzled Co.
Musical Accompaniment
Trupica & Friends (Apr 27 Grand Opening) + Henry Invisible (May 4)
Tickets
Henry Invisible rocks Touch the Art LIVE!
Sat, May 4: 9pm–midnight
We’re bringing Austin’s legendary one-man-funk-band for a special MAY THE 4TH BE FUNKY set! Plus, immerse yourself in our groundbreaking Touch the Art experience with activities, drinks & unlimited refills with our souvenir cup.
Experience Touch the Art
Fri, Sat, Sun, Apr 28—May 19
A more intimate tour through the experience. Tickets include admission, a themed cocktail/mocktail and a limited edition tactile Touch the Art sticker.
Partners
We’re touched by their support
This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Know before you go
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.
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.
Yes, all are welcome! If you are visiting with children, please guide them in touching the art respectfully.
Sorry, no pets please.
Our guide will let you know how to interact with the art during your visit. All of the descriptions about the show and the artwork for sale are shown in print and braille. If you're using a cane, you can follow the path along the floor to guide you through the space.
Yes! Simply purchase 4 or more tickets at the same time and use the coupon code ARTGROUP for a 15% discount.
Parking is free at ART HQ: 820 Shelby Ln. For the grand opening party on April 27th, we highly encourage ride share and carpooling—parking will be very limited.
