Austin

Arthouse at the Jones Center
700 Congress Avenue
Austin , Texas 78701
512-453-5312
www.arthousetexas.org
Founded in 1911, Arthouse is the oldest statewide visual arts organization in Texas and the only one devoted solely to contemporary art. Arthouse’s mission is to promote the growth and appreciation of contemporary art and artists in Texas. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11–7, Thursday 11–9, Saturday 10–5, and Sunday 1–5. Admission is free.
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Austin Museum of Art—Downtown
823 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
512-495-9224
www.amoa.org
User-friendly. Austin eclectic. Dynamic. Educational fun. Austin Museum of Art–Downtown, the Museum’s main exhibition site, distills the unique spirit of Austin into a multifaceted art experience. The museum presents changing exhibitions of 20th century and contemporary art. Come for a sojourn of inspiration, a stimulating gathering with friends, or a lunch-break jolt of creativity. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10–6, Thursday 10–8, and Sunday 12–5. Admission is $1 to $5.
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Austin Museum of Art—Laguna Gloria
3809 W. 35th Street
Austin, Texas 78703
512-458-8191
www.amoa.org
Picturesque beauty. Historic treasure. A natural setting for art. Austin Museum of Art–Laguna Gloria incorporates unique attributes of Austin into a memorable art experience. Laguna Gloria is a complement of pastoral refuge and urban energy. A legendary landmark, AMOA–Laguna Gloria is one of the city’s most beloved sites. The villa is open daily 11–4. The grounds are open Monday–Saturday 9–5 and Sunday 11–5. Admission is a suggested donation of $3.
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Blanton Museum of Art
Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78712
512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
Art is the ultimate experience at the new Blanton! Its inspiring collection of more than 17,000 works consists of Old Master paintings, modern and contemporary American and Latin American art, and an encyclopedic collection of prints and drawings. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10-5, Thursday 10-8 (Free all day), Sunday 1-5. Admission is $3 to $5.
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Elisabet Ney Museum
304 East 44th Street
Austin, Texas 78751
512-458-2255
www.ci.austin.tx.us/elisabetney
In 1892, renowned European sculptress Elisabet Ney (1833-1907) built a studio in Austin’s Hyde Park neighborhood, where she resumed her career as a portrait sculptor. The studio is today the Elisabet Ney Museum, a National Historic Landmark and National Trust Associate Site. Many of Ney’s portraits from life, including Jacob Grimm, Arthur Schopenhauer, Otto von Bismarck, and King Ludwig II of Bavaria, are displayed together with legendary Texas statesmen and heroes. Open Wednesday–Saturday 10–5 and Sunday 12–5. Admission is free.
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George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
1165 Angelina Street
Austin, Texas 78702
512-974-4926
www.ci.austin.tx.us/carver
The George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center has the distinction of being the first African-American neighborhood museum in the state of Texas. The Carver Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits artifacts documenting the history of African-Americans from Austin, Central Texas, and beyond. It promotes a climate in which African-American artists can be recognized and appreciated for their culturally diverse heritage. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30–6, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30–8, and Saturday 1–5. Admission is free.
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Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
21st and Guadalupe Street
Austin, Texas 78712
512-471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu
The Harry Ransom Center houses one of the world’s finest cultural archives with over 45 million items, including extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. The Ransom Center Galleries offer diverse exhibitions from the Center’s holdings as well as a permanent display of the Gutenberg Bible and the First Photograph. The Ransom Center Galleries are open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10–5, Thursday 10–7, and Saturday and Sunday 12–5. Admission is free.
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Julia C. Butridge Gallery at the Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
512-397-1469
www.ci.austin.tx.us/dougherty/gallery.htm
TheCity of Austin's Julia C. Butridge Gallery strives to preserve and enrich the cultural life of the city by nurturing and supporting excellence in the visual arts and by providing opportunities for every individual to experience the arts. The gallery features 1,800 square feet of space available to Austin area artists and arts organizations for exhibitions in all media and subject matter. Rather than collecting a commission from works sold, the Julia C. Butridge Gallery offers artists a flat rental fee for exhibition space.
Monday–Thursday 9 A.M.–9:30 P.M., Friday 9:00 A.M.–5:30 P.M., Saturday 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M. Closed Sunday.
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La Peña
227 Congress Avenue
Austin , Texas 78701
512-477-6007
www.lapena-austin.org
La Peña is an interdisciplinary cultural and educational organization dedicated to the enhancement of art in all its forms. La Peña's mission is to support artistic development; to provide exposure to emerging local visual artists, musicians, poets, and other performing artists; and to offer Austin residents and visitors the full spectrum of traditional and contemporary Latino art. Open Monday–Friday 9–5, and Saturday and Sunday 9–3. Admission is free. Photo: Iron Accordion by Alejandro Diaz, Jr.
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LBJ Library and Museum
2313 Red River Street
Austin, Texas 78705
512-721-0200
www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
The LBJ Library and Museum offers more than just a fascinating look back at America's history. It also has varied and unique pieces of art. View portrait sculptures by Robert Berks, a rare Cubist painting by Diego Rivera, and antiquities from around the world. The LBJ Library and Museum is open every day from 9–5, except December 25. Admission is free.
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Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-478-6222
www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/macc_index.htm
Opens September 2007

Mexic-Arte Museum
419 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
512-480-9373
www.mexic-artemuseum.org
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Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the presentation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. Open Monday–Saturday 10–6. Closed Sunday. Admission
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
605 Robert E. Lee Road
Austin, Texas 78704
512-445-5582
www.umlaufsculpture.org
More than 130 sculptures, paintings, and drawings by noted 20th-century American sculptor Charles Umlauf and works by various contemporary sculptors are on display inside the museum and outside in the Xeriscape garden. Throughout the year, the museum offers guided tours, exhibits, lectures, and other educational programs to encourage the appreciation of sculpture. Open Wednesday–Friday 10–4:30, and Saturday and Sunday 1–4:30. Admission is $1–$3.50.
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Women & Their Work
1710 Lavaca Street
Austin , Texas 78701
512-477-1064
www.womenandtheirwork.org
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Known for its pioneering spirit, embrace of artistic innovation,
and commitment to Texas audiences and artists, Women & Their Work Art Space is a one-of-a-kind, statewide non-profit organization. Voted “Best Gallery” numerous times in the Austin Chronicle Readers Poll, Women & Their Work Art Space showcases exhibitions of contemporary art throughout the year and presents performances, readings, film screenings, and educational outreach programs. Monday–Friday 9–6; Saturday 12–5. Admission is free.
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2006/2007 Calendar:
February 22 - March 31: Elaine Bradford
April 5 - May 12: Aki Nagasaka
May 17 - June 23: Denise Prince Martin
June 28 - August 4: Whitney Lee
August 9 - September 15: Katherine Bash
October 4 - November 10: Cauleen Smith
January 10 - February 16: Donna Huanca
February 21 - March 29: Katy Heinlein

Outside of the greater Austin area


Hill Country Arts Foundation
120 Point Theatre Road South
Ingram , Texas 78025
830-367-5121
www.hcaf.com
Since 1958 this non-profit organization has been providing a cultural atmosphere on the banks of Johnson Creek and the Guadalupe River. The Duncan McAshan Visual Art Center includes an art gallery featuring national and regional artists, a fine art gift shop, studios, and an art library. Educational programs are offered for adults and children. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10–4. Admission to the gallery is free.
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Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
228 Earl Garrett Street
Kerrville , Texas 78028
830-895-2911
www.kacckerrville.com
Supporting the local art scene, this expansive gallery, housed in Kerrville’s historic post office, presents a diversity of multi-media exhibitions that change monthly. KACC also offers unique gift items created by local artists. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10–4 and Sunday 1–4. Admission is free.
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The Museum of Western Art
1550 Bandera Highway
Kerrville, Texas 78028
830-896-2553
www.museumofwesternart.org
The Museum of Western Art features art by today’s best-known Western artists, as well as that of famous masters of the past. Open Tuesday–Saturday 9–5 and Sunday 1–5. Admission is $1 to $5.
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Wittliff Gallery of Southwestern & Mexican Photography
Alkek Library Special Collections
Texas State University
San Marcos , Texas 78666
512-245-2313
www.wg.txstate.edu
The Wittliff Gallery is a first-class exhibition space, creative center, and archive that includes among its many
holdings one of the most significant collections of contemporary Mexican photography in the United States. Connie Todd, Curator. Open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8–5, Wednesday and Thursday 8–7, Saturday 9–5, and Sunday 2–6. Admission is free. Photo: Mujer ángel [Angel Woman], 1979, ©Graciela Iturbide
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