Art shopping in Austin
October 3, 2008 8:31 AM Subscribe
Where in Austin could I go this weekend to purchase a cool piece of art as a wedding present for my sister and her fiancé?
I'd like to give them a small piece of art instead of something meh from a chain store. They have modern furniture but fairly conservative tastes: I'm thinking of purchasing a photograph, a line drawing, maybe a watercolor. Unframed is preferable. I'd go to the Torpedo Factory if I still lived in the DC area. Any suggestions of similar places I could go in Austin, with limited time and a limited budget (~$300)? Thanks!
I'd like to give them a small piece of art instead of something meh from a chain store. They have modern furniture but fairly conservative tastes: I'm thinking of purchasing a photograph, a line drawing, maybe a watercolor. Unframed is preferable. I'd go to the Torpedo Factory if I still lived in the DC area. Any suggestions of similar places I could go in Austin, with limited time and a limited budget (~$300)? Thanks!
Austin Art Garage has a good diverse group of artists, reasonably priced too!
posted by pokeedog at 9:03 AM on October 3, 2008
posted by pokeedog at 9:03 AM on October 3, 2008
Oh man, it's not *specifically* an art shop, but Uncommon Objects around Southern Congress is amazing.
It's huuuuuge, and you could spend hours there any not look at everything. They've got lots and lots of fun, quirky pieces that might fit the bill.
posted by mrhaydel at 12:38 PM on October 3, 2008
It's huuuuuge, and you could spend hours there any not look at everything. They've got lots and lots of fun, quirky pieces that might fit the bill.
posted by mrhaydel at 12:38 PM on October 3, 2008
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The Thornton Road Studios. Same kind of idea.
posted by adamrice at 9:01 AM on October 3, 2008