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...
Austin Film Festival 2018 | Everybody Knows
Photo Courtesy © Memento Films The wisdom goes, “the truth shall set you free,” and rarely is this maxim challenged. To that end, few films have challenged the age-old saying as much as “Everybody Knows (Todos...
In the Studio with Anna Swanson of Demi and Olive
As an interior decorator it is so important to me to be able to source unique and whimsical art for my clients. I especially love when I can find talented local artists to use in...
Five Minutes with Allison Castillo | Artist, Designer
"All my paintings are made up of many layers and textures--- just like life." Allison Hoffer Castillo, who comes from a long line of artists, grew up in Fort Worth. She established Allison Castillo Designs...
