Visual Arts
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“Women in Art 2024” Expands the Celebration of Women’s History!
Calling all women artists! The Lakeway Arts District and Bee Cave Arts Foundation invite you to be a part of an extraordinary two-month-long celebration of female artistry in the “Women in Art 2024” exhibition, showcasing a diverse array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, mixed media, and fiber arts. This empowering exhibition will take place at the Bee Cave Arts Foundation’s Hive Gallery at the Hill Country Galleria from February 3rd to March 22nd, 2024. Unleash your creative expression and share your artistic vision as we celebrate women’s history, issues, and rights. This group show by women artists can include any subject matter, abstract or realistic. Artwork inspiration includes women’s history,…
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Keep Calm and Draw!
Did you know that drawing can be a great way to relax and de-stress? When you focus on your drawing, you are forced to slow down and be present in the moment. This can help to quiet your mind and calm your body. If you are ready to try it, join us for a relaxing adult craft class: Draw Yourself Calm on Thursday, September 21st at 10:30am Lake Travis Community Library where they will guide you through a meditative drawing class to help you relax. Supplies are provided! If you would like to try it at home, here are many different ideas to draw yourself calm: Draw simple shapes. This could…
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Vibrant Oil Paintings of Texas and Lake Travis
The Lakeway Arts Committee is proud to feature the oil paintings of local artist Mary Barnes at City Hall. The gallery is open during normal business hours, or before, during, or after a City Council meeting. The gallery is located just outside the lobby area at City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road. Barnes’ oil paintings capture the beauty of the Texas and Lake Travis area in vivid detail. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions throughout the state. An artist reception will be held on September 18th from 5:30-6:30pm immediately before the monthly Lakeway City Council meeting. The reception is free, open to the public and a…
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Empowering the ATX Community with Meaningful Public Art
Decades of artistic evolution on the streets of Austin, Texas have culminated in ATX Urban Art, a first-of-its-kind exhibition and book showcasing the city’s graffiti, street art, murals, and mosaics from the 1950s to today. It shines a spotlight on Austin artists at a time when the rapid growth of our city makes the preservation of the works from early pioneers and those carrying the torch today so important. J Muzacz, well known mural artist and author of ATX Urban Art, has brought together 34 street artists featured in his 700 page book documenting the history of street art in Austin. 150 works of art by these artists are currently…
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Cool Arts Show and Studio Tour features Local Artists
Don’t miss the 2023 Cool Arts Show and Studio Tour to enjoy the best local art in Lakeway! The Lakeway Arts Committee will hold the annual Cool Arts Show and Studio Tour on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27. Over twenty artists will exhibit and sell their work at the Lakeway Activity Center from 1-5PM on Saturday, August 26th. Attendees will find paintings, watercolors, pottery, garden art and more from many talented local artists. Artist studio tours will be held around Lakeway on August 26 and 27 from 12-5pm. Studio tour maps will be available at the Lakeway Activity Center starting on Friday August 25th. This year attendees will also be able to…
