A Week of Art in Austin

You may be asking, “Isn’t every week in Austin a ‘week of art’?” Well, this week is of particular significance as Art Alliance Austin holds Art Week Austin. The AWA schedule includes over 700 public displays, multiple community events and lectures and forums; culminating with Art City Austin, an Austin-style celebration of art and culture on the 24^th and 25^th.

The action really gets going tonight with David Ellis Live at Co-Lab, and on Sunday testsite presents the opening reception for Maison Erectheum. Also, Dan Cameron, founder of the not-for-profit U.S. Biennial, Inc., and artistic director of Prospect New Orleans, will be giving a series of Art Talks discussing current trends in contemporary art and his selection process. There’re docent-led Public Art Bike Tours departing from Mellow Johnny’s, as well as events at AMoA on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, Fusebox, Mindpop! Action Summit, and Pecha Kucha night are all happening this week in conjunction with AWA. And while you’re out there getting involved in all of AWA’s 700 plus programs, make sure you participate in the 2^nd Street District Installation “One swallow doesn’t make a summer”, addressing the City’s development concerns and featuring the work of one of our favorite Austin photographer’s Barry Stone.

This is going to be a huge event, focused intently on your favorite city. So scour through that schedule for your must-sees, or just pop into your favorite gallery and check out what’s happening. And don’t forget the ACP event on Friday at Caffé Medici. See you then!