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“Austin Museum Day has become a treasured and much-anticipated ‘day of discovery’ when residents and visitors can seek out not only our flagship institutions, but also smaller hidden gems.”

Throughout September of 2018, multiple venues are hosting celebrations of Houston's art history in tandem with the release of Pete Gershon's new book, 'Collision: The Contemporary Art Scene in Houston, 1972-1985.'

UH's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences has received an anonymous gift of $4 million for its creative writing program, along with other initiatives.

Set to run October 4-7, 2018 at Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center, this seventh iteration of the fair will feature more than 70 galleries, making it the "largest edition to date."

This weekend brings an unusual and kinetically-themed event to several Houston venues.

The program aims to integrate artists and arts organizations into the fabric of Austin's public schools as resources for students in exchange for studio spaces.

Raking in $78.8 million, museums in the Lone Star State were only beat out by institutions in California ($162.8 million), and New York ($330.6 million).

The Alley Theatre in Houston recently announced that is will host a performance lecture by Houston artists Nick Vaughan and Jake Margolin.

The Russian punk protest outfit Pussy Riot has made a statement that one of its members has ben allegedly poisoned in Russia.

John McAfee, the mind behind the software company McAfee Associates and its love-to-hate antivirus software, recently announced on Twitter that he is launching a new crypto artist residency program.

There are a number of Texas-based organizations offering classes, workshops, and opportunities geared towards helping artists develop their work and establish savvy business techniques.

Artpace's Fall 2018 residents include Ana Fernandez, Clifford Owens, and Alice Khalilova.

Every year, the city of San Antonio celebrates El Grito, Mexico’s Independence Day. Not to be mistaken for Cinco de Mayo, which is perhaps Mexico’s most famous holiday and commemorates the Mexican…

For what perhaps is the first time ever, you can now see a large-scale wall painting by Banksy in Texas.

Founded by Margaret Williamson Bechtold, an Austin-based creative consultant, stylist, and publisher of the annual zine "Girls Our Age," Dontworrybaby occupies an abandoned cement factory located "somewhere in Austin."

Started with the goal of bringing artists to the Panhandle for long-term stints, CASP's residency is open to both professional artists and recent graduates, with recent MFAs receiving discounted rent in exchange for work.

Ballroom Marfa and the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis are partnering to host a program featuring the best of both institutions: a screening of Patricio Guzmán's film Nostalgia for the Light, and a Star Party featuring star and constellation viewing through the observatory's various telescopes. 

SAVEDx, a new fashion label centered on partnering with artists to create limited-edition goods, has announced that its first-ever collaboration will be produced with Texas artist Vincent Valdez.

Open to early and mid-career filmmakers living and working in Texas, the grant has helped propel many of its awardees into national and international recognition at film festivals.

If you’re looking to get prints, zines, and comics in Austin, you should know about STAPLE!, an annual independent media expo featuring self-published and artist-made goods. Now in its 14th year,…