The free, self-guided Austin Studio Tour – an annual Big Medium program – invites visitors to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists' tools, techniques and inspirations, and explore galleries. A combination of the popular East Austin Studio Tour and West Austin Studio Tour, Austin Studio Tour takes place over the weekends from November 9-17, 2024. Weekend one will take place November 9-10 and focus solely on studios west of I-35 and weekend two will be November 16-17 and highlight studios east of I-35.

Studios & Exhibitions

The Austin Studio Tour features 480 local artists and collaboratives. Here are just a few artists and galleries featured in previous tours:

Artist Landry McMeans’ psychedelic prints are inspired by the landscape and flora of far West Texas. McMeans’ newly opened Date Nite Gallery features her work as well as handmade goods from local makers and is located in South Austin. Karen Woodward is a mixed-media artist with a specialty in glass sculpture. Her studio at Canopy Austin displays her bright and colorful works that often explore human life and oneself. 

In South Austin, the Julie Ahmad Contemporary Studio is a collective of female artists. Studio resident Carol Aaron has explored a variety of mediums, but now specializes in encaustic painting, an ancient technique involving heating wax and pigment to fuse to the canvas. Malti B Lee draws on her diverse background to create acrylic works depicting her travels. 

To view the full list of artists and galleries on display visit the Studio Tour website. After thoroughly exploring the stops on the Austin Studio Tour, check out more of the city’s cultural arts scene at VisitAustin.org.