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Imaginative Wanderings Of The Austin Art Scene
The art scene in Austin consists of so much more than just museums. There is a wide array of eclectic and avant-garde art movements throughout the city. The most notable of which is The 2011 Art Outside Music and Art Festival, happening Friday, October 7 to Sunday, October 9. Art Outside is family friendly art and music event featuring artwork, multimedia, large scale art installations, yoga, aerial acrobatics, fire spinning, music and workshops along the banks of the San Gabriel River northeast of Austin, Texas. Workshops and camping are included with the price of admission.I found some more information here.
It is being held at the Apache Pass Festival Grounds, which consists of hundreds of acres of grassy camping areas shaded by large pecan trees and access to the San Gabriel River. There are facilities for showering, bathrooms, potable water, communal commons and access to charging stations for electronic devices.
If you are looking for a more traditional art experience, may I suggest the Blanton Museum of Art. Thursdays from 10 AM to 5 PM is FREE DAY at the museum, a perfect way to check out the art without going broke. It is the largest art museum in Austin and features a substantial permanent collection of important works of art as well as traveling collections from around the world. Some of the free things to do at the Blanton on Thursdays include over 30,000 square feet of permanent and traveling collections and exhibits. The Blanton features modern and contemporary art from both the United States and Latin America. There is also a notable collection of paintings of the American West.
Whether you’re looking for a life-changing art experience, or you just want to check out some paintings, Austin has the right fit for you. A city in constant growth, Austin is quickly becoming a Mecca for American art.