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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 10, 2026

New East Austin art gallery honors its historically Black neighborhood

A new contemporary art space called Ostillo Art Foundation is opening on September 19 in Austin's historically Black Rosewood neighborhood. Located at 2600 Rosewood Ave., the venue will feature gallery space, a library, and an open-air performance area, and will become the permanent home of the East Side Kings Festival, a music festival celebrating African American blues, jazz, and gospel. The inaugural exhibition, "Masquerade," curated by founding director Sacha Zerbib, draws from the collection of local developer René Campos and includes works by 14 artists such as Glenn Ligon, Marlene Dumas, and Kader Attia, all exploring themes of identity, masks, and spectacle.

museum exhibitions schedule May 23, 2026

Unchained.Art Contemporary Gallery presents Erin Carle: "you should eat a burger" opening reception

Unchained.Art Contemporary Gallery in Austin, Texas, is hosting the opening reception of "you should eat a burger," a solo exhibition by local artist Erin Carle. The show uses food as both subject and symbol, drawing from Carle's background in ballet to explore the coded language and expectations surrounding women's bodies, addressing themes of self-worth, desire, shame, and control through bright colors and stylized figures.

article local schedule Apr 2, 2026

Austin's Art Scene Blooms with 10 Vibrant Exhibitions

Austin's art scene is currently showcasing ten new exhibitions across various galleries and museums, highlighting a diverse range of artists and mediums. This surge in activity signals a period of significant growth and vitality for the city's cultural landscape, attracting both local engagement and broader national attention.

museum exhibitions schedule Feb 17, 2026

Laura Rathe Fine Art presents "Austin Bound" opening reception

Laura Rathe Fine Art is opening its first gallery location in Austin, Texas, with an inaugural exhibition titled "Austin Bound." The new space, situated at 907 W. 5th Street in Downtown Austin, marks a significant expansion for the gallery, which has operated in Texas for over 25 years.

museum exhibitions schedule Jan 26, 2026

New contemporary art gallery connects Austin to unexpected ski town

A new contemporary art gallery called Connelly Martin is opening with two locations: one in Austin, Texas, and another in Ketchum, Idaho, near the Sun Valley ski resort. Founded by Bailey Connelly and Lily Martin, the gallery will feature emerging and mid-career artists, with each location hosting five exhibitions annually. The Austin space opens February 13, followed by the Sun Valley location on July 11, and the gallery plans two pop-ups each year in different towns. The inaugural show in both spaces will be a group exhibition, including work by Austin textile artist Elizabeth Hohimer.

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