TRIBEZA Curators

Emily Eisenhart’s Guide to Austin

By Tribeza Staff
September 17, 2025

Austin-based designer and artist Emily Eisenhart works across mediums ranging from painting and sculpture to photography, though many locals may know her best for the colorful, abstract murals that brighten walls across the city. With a background in cultural anthropology, she approaches projects like an ethnographer, exploring the character of a place to create story-driven artwork that reflects its people and culture. Her portfolio includes collaborations with architects, developers and national brands such as Whole Foods, Warby Parker, YETI, SXSW and Austin FC, and her work has been featured in The New York Times. Eisenhart’s partnership with Community First! Village was recognized by ULI as 2024’s Best Project Innovation, and she also serves as a founding board member of Design Austin, an organization dedicated to amplifying creative excellence.

For TRIBEZA’s Curators series, Eisenhart shares with us her favorite places and hidden gems around Austin.

Watch the full interview HERE.

How long have you lived in Austin?

I’ve been living and making art in Austin for 10 years.

What brought you here? What do you love about Austin?

Part of what drew me to Austin was the warmth of the people and the climate. It’s a familiar, friendly city.

What’s your perfect day in Austin—from morning to night?

I’d wake up, work out and then go to Flitch Coffee. I live on the East side and it feels like our unofficial town square. Then I’d walk over to Boggy Creek Farm and get fresh vegetables from the local farm. After that, I would probably head to my art studio, make some artwork, hang out with my dog and maybe garden a little bit. Then I’d have dinner with friends at night.

Where do you take out-of-towners to show them the “real” Austin?

Depending on who the guest is and what the weather is like, I would love to take them swimming at Barton Springs Pool. If they’re rowdy, I would take them to Chicken Shit Bingo at The Little Longhorn Saloon.

What do you hope never changes about Austin, even as the city grows?

I like that each neighborhood has its own feel and personality, and even as we grow, I hope that that’s retained. I also appreciate community members coming together, and I hope that sense of familiarity, friendliness and generosity remains.