Joy & Delight at Austin’s Historic Neill-Cochran House Museum
Austin-based artist LuAnn Barrow’s paintings transport viewers into a world both impossible and seemingly only just out of reach. This exquisitely wrought world, that brings both the familiar and the exotic, is on display now...
Five Minutes With J. Alex Ruiz, Blacksmith & Bladesmith
J. Alex Ruiz is a self-taught blacksmith who has won top honors competing on the History Channel’s 'Forged in Fire' series. In 2014, San Antonio's Ruiz became interested in blacksmithing when he picked up a...
It Couldn’t Have Happened Anywhere Else | Catching Up with Kendra Scott
Paris, New York, London, Los Angeles, Milan – the fashion houses of the world have been well established for decades. They are where trends are born and runways shine, and their command over the fashion...
Five Minutes With Ann Johnson, Artist & Activist Behind “She Matters”
“These women matter.” Ann Johnson’s new exhibit is not just a title— it’s a statement. Her new exhibit at Texas A&M University, “She Matters,” is an opportunity for women of color to tell their stories...
SXSW Etiquette: The Seven Deadlier Sins of SXSW
We had so much fun making a “Seven deadly sins of SXSW” list, that we thought that the theme might be applicable to other facets of the conference and Festival. So, without further ado, here...
The Best Activations at SXSW 2019 | The Seven Deadly Sins of SXSW
Every year, media titans and Interactive outlets – networks, nationally recognizable brands, movie productions and A-list personalities work overtime to craft activations that draw attention from conference attendees – to achieve peak interest from the...
Muralist Jon Pucci Has Gone to the Dogs
Muralist Jon Pucci first made his way to Austin after falling for a girl from Texas, who said they should move to her hometown after college. It turns out, the boy and girl fell out...
The Pink Parachute Project: Recasting Resilience
Texas is known for its resilience, strength and sharpshooters. Throughout the Lone Star state’s history, Texas women have become recognized and renowned for these traits. Now, photographer Teodora Pogonat follows in their footsteps. Through January...
Giving Back: Making Artwork Accessible to More
Launched in Summer 2018, ArtStartArt is an Austin-based online marketplace designed to support university-level art school students and make the practice of buying and selling original artwork a more approachable experience. Created by Alok Marwaha...
