WELCOME TO WEST
ARTISTS & STUDIOS
Big Medium is proud to present the 3rd Annual West Austin Studio Tour! WEST is a free, self-guided tour that champions the abundance of talent within Austin’s large and wildly diverse creative community. The public is invited to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists' tools, techniques, and inspirations, and support the arts community by building their personal art collections with the work of local artists.
This is where the creativity begins. For many of these spaces, this is the only time of year that you can get a special glimpse into the inspiration, process and techniques of the artist. This symbol can be used to find artist studios on the map. The yellow color corresponds to WEST signs displayed outside their physical location. Two Artists & Studios subcategories have been created to help you understand the type of space you will be visiting.
WEST BASICS DATES & TIMES All artist studios and exhibition spaces will be free to the public and open on the weekends of May 10-11 & May 17-18 from 11am - 6pm. WEST BOUNDARIES West of I-35 East of Mopac/Loop 1 South of Hwy 183 North of Hwy 71/Ben White and Hwy 360 COLLECTIVE COURTESY Please keep in mind that many WEST locations are in residential areas. Our neighbors have been very welcoming to tour visitors over the years, and it’s important to respect and reciprocate that hospitality. Please don’t be too loud or cause disturbances; avoid leaving any trash behind; drive and park your cars thoughtfully; and whenever possible, use bikes or public transportation to navigate your way around the tour. FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit: westaustinstudiotour.org Email: west@bigmedium.org Call: (512) 939-6665
RESIDENTIAL STUDIOS Usually individual artists who create work in a studio space at their home. COMMERCIAL LOCATIONS Predominantly commercial or warehouse spaces with multiple artist studios.
EXHIBITIONS Exhibitions take place in spaces that are either dedicated to exhibiting art year-round or have created shows specifically for WEST at their location. This symbol can be used to find Exhibitions on the map with the blue color corresponding to WEST signs outside their physical location. Three Exhibition subcategories have been created to help you understand the type of space you will be visiting. EXHIBITIONS Established art-based venues such as galleries, project spaces, theatres, and museums. TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS Exhibitions hosted in a variety of spaces, such as restaurants, retail shops or pop-up locations, showcasing the work of local artists. TEMPORARY PROJECTS Site-specific temporary installations or exhibitions taking place in outdoor or non-traditional spaces.