Participants
Big Medium’s East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) is a free, annual, self-guided art event spanning two weekends in November. EAST provides opportunities for the public to meet the artists and artisans of Austin in their creative spaces.
Recommended Routes
Experience EAST through curated tours from our partners. These collections of suggested stops will help you jump start your tour. Thank you to the Austin Chronicle and SWSW for supporting Big Medium and providing these personalized picks.
Click or tap a tour in the list below to view a list of stops.
Dates & Times
Free and open on November 11-12 & 18-19, 2017 from 11am-6pm.
Boundaries
East of I-35
West of HHW 183
South of HWY 290
North of Riverside
916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2 #101
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 939-6665
What to See
| Artist Studios | This is where the creativity begins. For many of these spaces, this is the one time of year that you can get a special glimpse into the inspiration, process, and techniques of the artist. In this category, you can see home studios, spaces in larger studio complexes, or stand-alone commercial studios. |
| Galleries | This category is for established art venues with regular gallery programming. These spaces are committed to exhibiting art year-round, supporting artists with opportunities to share their work and vision with the public in a dedicated space. |
| Temporary Exhibitions | Temporary Exhibitions include pop-up shows, often created specifically for EAST. In this category, you can see exhibitions in warehouse spaces, empty homes, libraries, small businesses, and other unconventional venues. |
| Happenings | Happenings are time-based art events. This category may include performances, workshops, opening receptions, installations, competitions, art-centered celebrations, educational programming, and art-themed parties. Be sure to check the date and time for each Happening. |
| Libraries | Big Medium partners with the Austin Public Library to feature exhibitions at library branches within the tour boundaries. Our Library liaison, Carlos Rodriquez-Brondo, curates each show. Be sure to check the open hours for each Library. |
| Schools | This category highlights the schools in our community. Visit these spaces to discover what east Austin’s young artists are creating. |
