Arts and Drafts
Every Thursday 7:00PM @ Rio Rita (East Side)
Knitters! Crocheters! Needle Pointers! Crafters of ALL VARIETIES! Join us on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM for crafting, drinks and food at the Rio Rita. NOW WITH LIQUOR! Racy conversation! Thril…more»
In Citizen's Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889-1891
Sat. 09/15 | 7:00PM - Tue. 01/06 @ Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
The 1880's and 1890's were decades of tremendous upheaval for many native peoples in Texas. Numerous Indian reservations were opened in the Oklahoma and Indian Territories during this …more»
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In the decades between 1880 and 1900, American Indians underwent significant cultural transformations as a result of European settlers who thrust them into reservations and Euro-American customs. During this period, William J. Lenny and William L. Sawyers opened a photo studio in Purcell, Okla., near the reservations, and photographed American Indians in both their traditional dress and the current fashions of the time.read more at austin360.com
Mike’s World: Michael Smith & Joshua White
Tue. 09/11 | 7:00PM - Sun. 12/30 @ Blanton Museum of Art (Campus)
September 11 - December 30, 2007.Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat 10am - 5pmThurs. 10am - 8pmSun. 1pm - 5pmMike’s World: Michael Smith & Joshua White Blanton Museum …more»
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The exhibit of internationally renowned performance/video/installation artist Smith and his director and artist White will revolve around a character named Mike who is in search of a piece of the American dream.read more at austin360.com
Transactions
Tue. 09/11 | 7:00PM - Sun. 11/18 @ Blanton Museum of Art (Campus)
Transactions will explore the use of alternative systems of distribution by artists Conrad Bakker, Daniel Bozhkov, Eugenio Dittborn, Christine Hill, Emily Jacir, Ben Kinmont, Cildo Meireles, S…more»
LAS CALLES - New Works by Evan Hecox
Fri. 11/09 | 6:00PM - Sat. 01/05 @ 4 Walls Fine Art (Downtown)
4 walls fine art presents: LAS CALLES - new works by Evan Hecox Opening Reception : Friday, November 9 from 6 - 9pm Evan Hecox is an artist and graphic designer who has become known largely …more»
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4 Walls Fine Art presents an exhibtion of new drawings and prints by Evan Hecox, inspired by recent travels in Mexico.read more at austin360.com
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Fri. 10/05 | 7:00PM - Fri. 11/16 @ Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
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Egyptian mummies have continued to fascinate each generation, their ancient secrets and riddles captivating scientists and children alike. In the IMAX film “Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs,” award-winning directing team Keith Melton and Reed Smoot explore the 19th-century discovery of a tomb of 40 mummies, including 12 kings of Egypt.read more at austin360.com
The Seuss-sational Life and Art of Ted Geisel: 1904-1991
Fri. 11/02 | 7:00PM - Sat. 11/24 @ Art on 5th (Downtown)
Originally created to commemorate the 100th Birthday of Dr. Seuss, the exhibit has expanded to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Chri…more»
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Featuring a collection of new discovered “Lost Sculptures,” which includes three-dimensional animals with horns and beaks, 32 historical panels and the complete collection of the “Secret Art of Dr. Seuss” limited edition artwork.read more at austin360.com
Ricardo Acevedo: 'Appetite — A 10 Year Retrospective'
Every Thursday 7:00PM @ Continental Club (South Austin)
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Ricardo Acevedo has been photographing Austin for more than 10 years, and through Nov. 29, he’ll exhibit “Appetite — A 10 Year Retrospective” at the Continental Gallery above the Continental Club. Stacee Millangue of the Idea Gallery describes Acevedo’s work process as “photographic painting” on account of his local pioneering of digital and analog hybridizing techniques.read more at austin360.com
Cauleen Smith : NTSC
Thu. 10/11 | 6:00PM - Sat. 11/17 @ Women & Their Work (Downtown)
Opening Reception : Thursday, October 17, 6-8pm In a dazzling, multi-layered exhibition of video, sculpture and drawing, Cauleen Smith investigates deeply embedded cultural assumptions an…more»
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Opening night celebration features video, sculpture and drawing, and an appearance by the artist.read more at austin360.com
Medusa Baby
Sat. 11/03 | 7:00PM - Mon. 12/31 @ Flatbed Press
November 3 - December 31 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm Opening reception Nov. 3 from 6pm -9pm
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New York-based artist, model, actor and costume designer (and ex-wife of David Byrne) Adelle Lutz brings her latest video sound installation to town. Her ‘Peace Piece,’ a storefront video installation staged during the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York, garnered popular attention.read more at austin360.com
Downtown Art Night at Participating Galleries (6-9pm)
Thu. 11/15 | 6:00PM @ Participating Restaurants
Little Murders
Fri. 11/02 | 7:00PM - Sat. 11/17 @ Arts on Real
The Newquists are your typical American family: Mom is overbearing and belittling, Dad is milquetoast until you call him by his name Carol, Brother likes to wear Sister's shoes, and Sister…more»
Leanne Venier's "Abstractions"
Sun. 07/01 | 12:00AM - Fri. 08/01 @ New World Deli
New World Deli is now featuring the energetic and sensuous abstract oil paintings of Leanne Venier. The artist breathes life into paint, and what emerges in her works is provocative and often …more»
Lula Marcondes and the Tales of a Storytelling Artist from Brazil
Fri. 11/09 | 6:00PM - Sun. 12/23 @ La Pena
Lula Marcondes and the Tales of a Storytelling Artist from Brazil November 9 – December 23, 2007 Reception: Friday, November 9 6-8 pm Lectures: Friday, November 30 6-8 pm with John Mu…more»
Xmas Expo -christmas art show
Every Thursday 12:00AM @ Gallery Lombardi (West Sixth)
This art show features unique gifts and artworks. Prices range from $20 up, on everything from t-shirts to ceramics, paintings, drawings and works on paper all made by Central Texas arti…more»
Ann Matlock: New Work & Marjorie Moore: Remains
Every Thursday 6:00PM @ d berman gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday December 18 6-8pm d berman gallery will be closed for the holidays from December 24- January 2. d berman gallery presents new work by two Texas women arti…more»
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Matlock weaves stunning still lifes from silk, wool and cotton that appear to be luminous oil paintings. Moore fuses myriads of odd objects – animal bones, small toys, beads, stones, sand – to create her beguiling latest series of works that she calls `Baghdad Boxes.’ more at www.austin360.com
Steve Roden and Stephen Vitiello: Reverberations
Sat. 10/06 | 7:00PM - Sat. 11/17 @ Lora Reynolds Gallery (Downtown)
The Lora Reynolds Gallery is pleased to present works by Steve Roden and Stephen Vitiello! Helpful Information: Opening reception on Saturday, October 6, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Conversations with a…more»
Shelley Tate Garner
Fri. 12/01 | 7:00PM - Mon. 12/31 @ Art on 5th (Downtown)
Garner is a talented multi-media artist from Oklahoma. Her love for art as a child has turned into a quest for knowledge and skill. Enjoy this ongoing exhibit of this fabulous artist.Tickets: …more»
Sarah Greene Reed & Shawn Smith: New Work
Thu. 10/18 | 6:00PM - Wed. 11/21 @ d berman gallery
Artist Sarah Greene Reed creates illusions of depth with her new digital collages, while artist Shawn Smith constructs 3-dimensional pieces inspired by the flat, grainy pixels of digital media…more»
Hatha Yoga with Pamela
Every Thursday 9:00AM @ Ruta Maya (South Austin)
The word Hatha comes from combining two sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon. Hatha Yoga is practiced for mental and physical health as well as vitality. …more»
WorkSpace: Paul Ramirez Jonas
Sat. 11/03 | 7:00PM - Sun. 02/03 @ Blanton Museum of Art (Campus)
The New York-based, Honduran-born artist Paul Ramirez Jonas investigates specific moments in history when projects - envisioned as progressive - were almost achieved, but fail. For Ramirez Jon…more»
Expert Perspective: Albrecht Dürer
Thu. 11/15 | 12:30PM @ Blanton Museum of Art (Campus)
Join Jonathan Bober, the Blanton's curator of prints, drawings, and European paintings, as he discusses Albrecht Dürer.Tickets: Free Admission …more»
Art Fix
Thu. 11/15 | 6:00PM @ Blanton Museum of Art (Campus)
Get your creative fill with the Blanton's Art Fix series. Stop by the museum and enjoy short programs on art and art making, music, lifestyle, literature/writing, and mind, body, spirit.…more»
Wine and dine —er, snack — while working on the craft of your choice. read more at austin360.com