Wow, was that ever an exciting kick off and 1st weekend of the WEST Austin Studio Tour! We had 60 people the first day, which is more than we had the entire first weekend in 2017. WEST is definitely growing and
This week is the BIG Kick Off Opening "Due West" of the 7th Annual WEST Austin Studio Tour which begins THIS weekend!
What is WEST you ask? It is the premiere spring art event in Austin covering two weekends in may with over 400 participating artists. It is produced by Big Medium, a non-profit whose sole purpose is to support and promote contemporary art and artists in Texas.
"Big Medium produces the East Austin Studio Tour, the West Austin Studio Tour, the Texas Biennial, and presents innovative exhibitions throughout the year in the Big Medium gallery."
The WEST Austin Studio Tour, of which we are honored and excited to participate in as an artist for the 2nd year, is a
"Leaf Trinity" by Judith Simonds.[/caption]
It's already May and the WEST Austin Studio Tour is upon us. Boy, are we excited!! It was so fantastic last year (our first time participating) that we decided to have our studio Deborah Main Designs participate again this year with SIX artists!
Not familiar with WEST? It's the west side of Austin's EAST Austin Studio Tour, and it has been growing rapidly. Hundreds of artists participate in both tours. EAST is always in the fall, and WEST is always in May.
It's so fun to grab some friends or family and take
