Event Type 2 Visual Arts
february
03feb7:00 pm9:00 pmUMLAUF After Dark: Lunar New Year
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Celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant evening of entertainment, community connections, and festive traditions. Enjoy performances by the Austin Moonflower Performing Arts Group at 6:30 p.m. and
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Celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant evening of entertainment, community connections, and festive traditions. Enjoy performances by the Austin Moonflower Performing Arts Group at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., a luminous dragon dance by Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team at 8 p.m., and explore Asian-American artists, vendors, and community partners throughout the night. Savor specialty cocktails, KinAugi Filipino BBQ, and Yoyo Bubble Tea while ushering in good fortune for the year ahead.
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February 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
06feb6:00 pm8:00 pmOpening Reception of Erik Parker's 'Loaded' at Paggi House
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Join The Loren Hotel for an opening reception for "Loaded," a solo exhibition by Texas-born visual artist Erik Parker, will take place Friday, Feb. 6, from 6 to
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Join The Loren Hotel for an opening reception for “Loaded,” a solo exhibition by Texas-born visual artist Erik Parker, will take place Friday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Paggi House.
The exhibition features works from 2012 to the present, bringing together Parker’s dreamlike landscapes, cartoon-inflected portraits and layered word paintings. Drawing from punk, skate culture, hip-hop, graffiti and psychedelic aesthetics, the work reflects the density and pace of today’s visually saturated world. Complimentary valet parking will be available during the reception.
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February 6, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
06feb7:00 pm10:00 pmManual Focus Car and Art Show
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The inaugural Manual Focus Car and Art Show, presented by Kindred Motorworks, will take over Distribution Hall on Feb. 6–7, combining automotive design and fine art in a
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The inaugural Manual Focus Car and Art Show, presented by Kindred Motorworks, will take over Distribution Hall on Feb. 6–7, combining automotive design and fine art in a gallery-style setting. The curated event presents cars as works of art alongside paintings, photography, sculpture and mixed-media pieces inspired by car culture, with proceeds benefiting The Contemporary Austin.
The weekend begins with a ticketed pre-party on Friday, Feb. 6, featuring early access to the show, complimentary bites and an online auction. The main event continues Saturday, Feb. 7, with a family-friendly day of exhibitions, food and beverage vendors, and art-driven activations.
Tickets start at $20, with children 12 and under admitted free.
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February 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
06feb7:00 pm11:00 pmOpening Reception of 'Here & Now,' at ArtUs Co.
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ArtUs Co. will open its 2026 exhibition season with "Here & Now," an open-themed group show launching with a public reception Friday, Feb. 6, from 7 to 11
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ArtUs Co. will open its 2026 exhibition season with “Here & Now,” an open-themed group show launching with a public reception Friday, Feb. 6, from 7 to 11 p.m. The free opening party will feature music by Chappie Funk and drinks by Goodnight Loving Vodka. The exhibition runs through March 20, 2026.
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February 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
07feb11:00 am8:00 pmManual Focus Car and Art Show
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The inaugural Manual Focus Car and Art Show, presented by Kindred Motorworks, will take over Distribution Hall on Feb. 6–7, combining automotive design and fine art in a
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The inaugural Manual Focus Car and Art Show, presented by Kindred Motorworks, will take over Distribution Hall on Feb. 6–7, combining automotive design and fine art in a gallery-style setting. The curated event presents cars as works of art alongside paintings, photography, sculpture and mixed-media pieces inspired by car culture, with proceeds benefiting The Contemporary Austin.
The weekend begins with a ticketed pre-party on Friday, Feb. 6, featuring early access to the show, complimentary bites and an online auction. The main event continues Saturday, Feb. 7, with a family-friendly day of exhibitions, food and beverage vendors, and art-driven activations.
Tickets start at $20, with children 12 and under admitted free.
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February 7, 2026 11:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
07feb5:00 pm8:00 pmFeaturedOpening Reception for Group Art Exhibition: 'Selective Memory'
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'Selective Memory' brings together four Austin artists whose works explore how to filter, edit and reconstruct lived experiences. Working across diverse mediums and concepts, each artist engages with memory in
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‘Selective Memory’ brings together four Austin artists whose works explore how to filter, edit and reconstruct lived experiences. Working across diverse mediums and concepts, each artist engages with memory in their own way — through found materials of the past, movement or finely detailed work that mirrors how memories surface and dissolve. Exhibition runs through March 21, 2026.
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February 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
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Wally Workman Gallery will present "James Andrew Smith and Owen Mann: Floral" from Feb. 7 through March 1, 2026, with an opening reception Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6
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Wally Workman Gallery will present “James Andrew Smith and Owen Mann: Floral” from Feb. 7 through March 1, 2026, with an opening reception Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition pairs Smith’s hyperrealist paintings with Mann’s porcelain sculptures, capturing flowers at the edge of realism and emphasizing both the simplicity and abundance of natural beauty. Smith lives and works in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mann is based in Greenough, Montana. The exhibition marks Smith’s fifth show in Texas and Mann’s first.
08feb10:00 am1:00 pmLetterpress Poster Printing Workshop
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Press Room Austin is hosting a Letterpress Poster Printing Workshop on Feb. 8 at the Baker School in Austin. The hands-on session invites participants to design and print
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Press Room Austin is hosting a Letterpress Poster Printing Workshop on Feb. 8 at the Baker School in Austin. The hands-on session invites participants to design and print a custom lobby poster using authentic vintage letterpress movie cuts spanning classic Hollywood, sci-fi, horror and westerns. Led by expert instructors, the workshop offers an introduction to letterpress history and technique in an intimate setting limited to six participants.
No prior experience is required; all materials are provided.
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08feb11:00 am4:00 pmUMLAUF Family Day: Lunar New Year
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UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum is celebrating the Year of the Horse with a free, family-friendly afternoon of art, performances and hands-on activities. Programming includes storytimes at noon
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UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum is celebrating the Year of the Horse with a free, family-friendly afternoon of art, performances and hands-on activities. Programming includes storytimes at noon and 1 p.m., a 2 p.m. dance performance by the Love of China School of Dance, and all-day offerings such as calligraphy, origami, cultural crafts, sculpture searches and community engagement booths.
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February 8, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
11feb6:00 pm8:00 pm'Women Who Wander' Opening Reception at UMLAUF
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UMLAUF presents its newest exhibition, "Women Who Wander," on February 11 bringing together artists Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Yoshie Sakai, and Tammie Rubin, who work across diverse mediums to
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UMLAUF presents its newest exhibition, “Women Who Wander,” on February 11 bringing together artists Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Yoshie Sakai, and Tammie Rubin, who work across diverse mediums to explore themes of female identity, migration, and belonging.
RSVPs are encouraged and walk-ups are welcome.
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February 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
12feb6:30 pm8:30 pmFeaturedNYC Takeover At Wexel Art Gallery
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Welcome to the NYC Takeover, Wexel Art Gallery’s newest exhibition! Join us for a playful, high-energy evening inspired by the spirit of New York City, featuring works by Allyson Monson,
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Welcome to the NYC Takeover, Wexel Art Gallery’s newest exhibition! Join us for a playful, high-energy evening inspired by the spirit of New York City, featuring works by Allyson Monson, Ralph Yznaga, Joe Harris, Michael Shaeffer and more — all beautifully framed in our signature acrylic.
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February 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
13feb5:00 pm8:00 pmConnelly Martin Gallery Grand Opening and Open Reception
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Connelly Martin opens its Austin gallery with "Milk Punch," an inaugural group exhibition bringing together 13 national and international artists working across painting, sculpture and mixed media.
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Connelly Martin opens its Austin gallery with “Milk Punch,” an inaugural group exhibition bringing together 13 national and international artists working across painting, sculpture and mixed media.
Opening Feb. 13 from 5–8 p.m., the show explores materiality, memory, landscape and identity through works that balance softness and structure, intimacy and scale. The exhibition marks the launch of Connelly Martin’s program and invites the public to gather for the debut of a new contemporary art space in West Austin.
Pictured: József Csató, “Untitled IV,” 2025
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February 13, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
14feb10:00 am8:00 pmBlanton All Day: In Love and Art
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Blanton Museum of Art will host a full day of live music, gallery talks, tours and family-friendly art activities on Valentine's Day. Highlights include greeting card–making for all
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Blanton Museum of Art will host a full day of live music, gallery talks, tours and family-friendly art activities on Valentine’s Day. Highlights include greeting card–making for all ages, storytime sessions at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. centered on themes of love and friendship, and two live sets by musician Daniel Fears in the Michener Gallery Building.
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February 14, 2026 10:00 am - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
20feb4:00 pm10:00 pmFeaturedSuperfair Austin's Independent Artist Art Fair
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Superfair Austin is not your typical art fair. It’s a ticketed weekend experience where you meet independent artists face-to-face and buy original artwork directly from the people who made it
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Superfair Austin is not your typical art fair. It’s a ticketed weekend experience where you meet independent artists face-to-face and buy original artwork directly from the people who made it — no galleries, no commissions, no middlemen.
Discover paintings, photography, sculpture and mixed media with prices starting around $100, all in a relaxed, welcoming setting designed for first-time buyers and seasoned collectors alike.
Come curious. Leave with art you actually want to live with.
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February 20, 2026 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
21feb4:00 pm10:00 pmFeaturedSuperfair Austin's Independent Artist Art Fair
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Superfair Austin is not your typical art fair. It’s a ticketed weekend experience where you meet independent artists face-to-face and buy original artwork directly from the people who made it
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Superfair Austin is not your typical art fair. It’s a ticketed weekend experience where you meet independent artists face-to-face and buy original artwork directly from the people who made it — no galleries, no commissions, no middlemen.
Discover paintings, photography, sculpture and mixed media with prices starting around $100, all in a relaxed, welcoming setting designed for first-time buyers and seasoned collectors alike.
Come curious. Leave with art you actually want to live with.
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February 21, 2026 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
22feb4:00 pm10:00 pmFeaturedSuperfair Austin's Independent Artist Art Fair
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Superfair Austin is not your typical art fair. It’s a ticketed weekend experience where you meet independent artists face-to-face and buy original artwork directly from the people who made it
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Superfair Austin is not your typical art fair. It’s a ticketed weekend experience where you meet independent artists face-to-face and buy original artwork directly from the people who made it — no galleries, no commissions, no middlemen.
Discover paintings, photography, sculpture and mixed media with prices starting around $100, all in a relaxed, welcoming setting designed for first-time buyers and seasoned collectors alike.
Come curious. Leave with art you actually want to live with.
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February 22, 2026 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
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26mar6:00 pm7:30 pmFeaturedThe Trail Conservancy Presents TRIBEZA on the Trail
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Join TRIBEZA and The Trail Conservancy for TRIBEZA on the Trail, a fun, guided art walk-and-talk on Thursday, March 26. Starting at the art deco–style Seaholm Intake Facility, guests will
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Join TRIBEZA and The Trail Conservancy for TRIBEZA on the Trail, a fun, guided art walk-and-talk on Thursday, March 26. Starting at the art deco–style Seaholm Intake Facility, guests will enjoy a 1.5-mile loop along the Butler Trail featuring works by local TEMPO on the Trail artists. TEMPO on the Trail is a temporary public art exhibition that supports emerging artists that creates unexpected moments with art in nature along the waterfront.
The event will conclude at Mañana Coffee for discounted bites and beverages, giveaways, and surprises. Plus and everyone can pick up a complimentary copy of TRIBEZA’s special 25th anniversary issue to take home. Participation is free with RSVP.
Parking is available at the Austin Public Library, nearby street parking, or in the small lot next to the Seaholm building.
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March 26, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT+00:00)