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Schubert’s Winter Journey (Winterreise) follows a heartbroken poet on an existential trek through a German winter. David Adam Moore stars in this visually striking production by GLMMR, fusing the worlds of fine art, photography, visual technology, and live performance. Austin Opera’s Principal Coach & Pianist, Nyle Matsuoka joins Moore at the piano.

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With change comes the need to adapt, and that is exactly what local artists have had to do in the midst of Austin’s evolving art scene. For longtime Austin artists and newcomers alike, making art in the capital city is much different than it used to be.

We spoke with seven local artists to gain insight on everything from making a career out of art to the best ways the community can support artists.

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One of Austin’s oldest organizations, Art Alliance Austin, has made it their mission to support working artists for nearly 70 years. With the longstanding Art City Festival as their foundation, they have grown to incorporate more events and programs to support the art community. Learn more about how this nonprofit is working toward elevating the creative economy in Austin.

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ortunately, for us, every issue we produce highlights an artist or two. However, in this issue, we get to put a spotlight on artists and their creations throughout the whole issue— it’s all art! This is fun for us because we consider ourselves artists of sorts. Ashley and I do the graphic design for the magazine, among other things. If we had more time, we’d paint, create renderings, design homes, and make ceramics. Yet, it seems to be an artist, one must have a multitude of skills that go beyond just conceptual thinking and then creating. Built on the foundation of creating, we are now a team of talented artists, including photographers and writers who bring local stories to life in the pages of each issue.

Typically, we like to keep to the storytelling format. But in this issue, we decided to let the artists speak for themselves with our very first Q and A —asking them questions about the art scene in Austin and how it has changed, where it is going, and their impression of the culture surrounding it. We interviewed long-time visual artists to newer artists, too. From painters to sculptors to gallery owners, their answers and opinions vary but are all honest and from the heart. Some of their answers are hard to digest but full of life, and yet there is something to glean from each response.

We also sat down with Art Alliance Austin to learn about their robust creative history and to hear about what they’re doing in response to the needs of the art community in Austin. Visiting with muralist El Federico was enlightening, and we were inspired by how he is brightening the walls of our community with his larger-than-life paintings.

After all is put to “paper” within this issue, the conclusion becomes: art is still very much alive in our community. It is, however, taking on a different form and adapting as our city grows. And as we change, so will art. Thus, my advice is to stay in touch with local artists, learn about their art, buy it, and understand how it shapes the community in which we live. Art is an investment into our future; we should treat it as such.

Lastly, it was a blast and an honor meeting everyone who attended the 3rd Annual EASTside Magazine Women’s networking event! We continue to be inspired and learn from each of you. A special thank you to our sponsors and those in attendance for making the evening so memorable.

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On the Cover The pops of color and inspiring words on the Peace, Love, Justice mural on the side of LookThinkMake at East Cesar Chavez was just the right imagry for this year’s Art Issue cover. Muralist El Federico and photographer Eric Morales did an excellent job in making this one jump off the page.

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“We’re trying to make it affordable and create an environment where people can thrive,”

Big Art on Campus How Austin Viie is Building an Affordable Platform for Artists WORDS BY SAM LAURON

In a city that’s lauded for its tech accomplishments and startup culture, Austin Viie could’ve easily made the sole focus of their multi-use campus on the technology industry. However, the upcoming East Austin tech and media hub chose instead to make art a central pillar in their community plans at the former Motorola campus.

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ith structures from the previous tenant already in place at the 125-acre site, Austin Viie is breathing new life into the abandoned 1970s-style buildings to fit their vision for a modern, wellness-based community plan. One of the major additions to the campus will be the Civic Center, a central building that will dedicate 33,000 square feet to artist studios.

Viie founder Adam Zarafshani says that the art component was the first one that came to fruition when they began to plan the community.

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through their extensive art program on campus. The Civic Center will offer affordable rent to local and emerging artists while also providing a creative community for artists to grow and collaborate. Additionally, all of the revenue made from studio rent will go directly into the art program to build a sustainable foundation for future artists to succeed.

“We’re trying to make it affordable and create an environment where people can thrive,” says Adam. “[We] want to give them an opportunity that they may not have otherwise.”

Affordable studio space is not the only opportunity artists will have at Viie. Artists will have the chance to infuse their work throughout the campus, whether that’s by placing art in-

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stallations on the outdoor trails or the onsite Zen Gardens, having their work displayed on the LCD monitors placed in every building, or by collaborating with the tech companies who will also occupy a portion of the space.

All of the programs to be set in place are to ensure that artists receive maximum exposure and recognition for the work. An added bonus to the initial group of artists to call Austin Viie home is molding and modifying this program to their needs.

“We see our job as giving them space, an environment, and an audience,” states Adam. “And then through collaboration, [artists] can come up with the programs that fit them.”

Adam, whose background is in construction and engineering, admits that all credit to the art program should go to his wife, Fara Ranjbaran. “All of this is really the brainchild of my wife,” he smiles.

In addition to being a physician and Chief Medical Officer of Viie, Fara is also a painter, and her work currently hangs on the walls of Viie’s office.

As the campus develops over the next year or so, as large companies move in, and as programs are established, art will continue to be woven throughout the whole site.

“Whether it’s painting or music or sculpting,” Adam says, “all of those things generate synergy in the campus.”

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Muralist El Federico Begins a New Chapter WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES

Life has a way of taking a left hand turn when you’re looking right. And when Federico Archuleta hit the Austin street art scene in the early 2000s, it was because CDs had fallen out of fashion in favor of digital sound files, and Tower Records had shut its doors leaving him, a graphic designer, out of work and full of ideas.

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got bored,” he says. “I was like I’ve got to do something with my time, and I started making large-scale stencils.” Those large-scale stencils were also complemented by larger-than-life subjects.

Some of his first pieces of public art appeared on the Drag and include portraits of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Not long thereafter though, Federico migrated to the Eastside of town, and it was on these streets that he began to stamp his name on walls with his instantly recognizable style of Tex Mex spray can and folk art. Among his most iconic images are La Virgen, which is a rendition of the classic Madonna figure and ’Til Death Do Us Part, a mural that evokes the spirit of El Día de los Muertos with a nod to partnerships of all kinds.

Federico regularly changes the genders of his skulls when reproducing the work.

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Change might be inevitable, but it is something that he has chosen to blend into his work. Keeping the past alive as a historical record is a colorful and whimsical occupation for Federico. It is also becoming a taxing one.

Following the tale of a memory where he tripped over a can of paint, Federico reveals, “I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and I’ve had it for about a year and a half.” This neurological disease has a lagging onset and has only recently become a concern in his work as it has slowed his output, which prompted him to offer an explanation. “It’s something that I’ve kept to myself, but I feel that now it’s high time that I let the public know.” He discloses because he knows it will eventually change the process of how he works.

Even with a new reality full of questions and uncertainties facing him, Federico maintains that he has no intention of forgoing his art. Of course, he says that safety will always be a priority. “If I ever reach a point in which I feel that I cannot climb ladders or scaffolding, believe me, I will stop on my own account,” he remarks.

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“It might take me longer to finish a project, but Lord knows I’ll get it done, and it will still be a good quality piece,” he insists.

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November 17, 12-3:30pm The craftiest and most delicious Bloody Mary’s will be together in one place during the Bloody Mary Festival. Enjoy drinks created by the finest restaurants and bars around while supporting the Boneshaker Project, a program helping to keep local kids active and healthy.

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Pioneer Farms WORDS BY JESS HAGEMANN PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES

There’s a 96-acre property in northeast Austin where time stands still. Seven days a week, costumed interpreters wearing prairie dresses and overalls go about the activities of daily living—plowing gardens, collecting eggs, and raising Longhorn cattle—but neither they, nor the restored village they reside, ever ages. That’s because at Pioneer Farms, home to an 1841 Tonkawa encampment, an 1868 German immigrant farm, and an 1873 Texian farm, among other sites, it’s perennially the nineteenth century. And they like it that way.

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oday, Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms Foundation owns the outdoor “living history museum,” but it’s been educating the public about Texas’s origins since the mid-1970s. Chairman and CEO Michael Ward describes how four years ago, Pioneer Farms spun off from its previous governing body (the Austin Heritage Society, now called Preservation Austin) into a freestanding museum with its own 501(c)3 status. The mission, however, remained the same: to showcase what life was actually like in 1800s Texas.

According to Ward, “Most people don’t have a clue what happened in Texas in the 1800s.

When you were living out at the edge, on the frontier, you either figured out a way to grow stuff, eat, and live, or you were going to die.

Now people show up out here, and they just fall in love with the place.”

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More than 62,000 guests visit this tourist attraction-cum-time capsule every year, including school groups, conference attendees, and would-be artists game to try their hand at blacksmithing, bladesmithing, or woodworking—just a few of the many “lost arts” on offer at the farm.

The experience especially affects kids, Ward says. “There’s a disconnect now between the land and people who grow up in cities.

[Some] think their eggs come from H-E-B, so they’re amazed when a chicken stands up and there’s an egg. Or they’ll look around and say, ‘Where’s the TV? Where’s the computer?’ It’s all these little lightbulb moments.”

Only a handful of the buildings at Pioneer Farms are original to the site. The rest have been donated over the years, with farm staff and volunteers raising money to relocate the

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It’s important to preserve what we can, Ward emphasizes, because “old buildings all have stories to tell, from their design and their construction to the history that occurred there. If you just keep your mouth shut and watch and listen, they’ll speak.”

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PRIMARY AN ARRAY OF MEDIUMS AND VARIED PERSPECTIVES ARE WHAT THE WORLD APPRECIATES IN ART. BUT WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS?

It cannot be labeled or put in a box. However, it can be purchased, it can be adored, it can hold memories, and can become an heirloom. It can also be one’s rise of expression, a display of skillset, and be used to describe one’s place in this world.

Austin artists share their perspective on art culture and offer their insights of the evolving art scene in East Austin.

WORDS BY JESSI DEVENYNS PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES

Kevin Muñoz

PAINTER + GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Outside of being an independent artist, I have a day job as a graphic designer at Alamo Drafthouse. I like my job; if I didn’t like what I was doing, I’d be miserable.

Dallas, LA, New York, they have a lot of old money. Lots of the old folks with an understanding of culture and good amount of money, which helps. Austin is such a new town. People are moving into this place, and it’s a lot of tech people, a lot of youth, and I don’t know that they understand art as collection or if they’ve discovered it yet.

How are you able to successfully pursue a career as an artist?

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How does an artist successfully market themselves?

Basically for this market, I’m just kind of doing my thing and putting my work out there. To be honest, the way I share my work is Instagram. I think most artists nowadays are sharing on there. If Instagram wasn’t around, I wouldn’t be out there as much getting views, or people wouldn’t know about my work… I don’t go to coffee shops and try to hang my work.

That’s just not my style. It’s not that I’m above it or anything, it’s just not my thing.

What is it like to sell art in Austin versus larger metropolitan areas?

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What is the best piece of advice that you’ve been given as an artist?

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Just be bold, take chances, make your work and put it out there. If you’re getting it out there, people are going to pay attention and at least appreciate it and maybe support you and your work.

Ryan Runcie

PAINTER + MURALIST

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Where does a young artist look for mentorship?

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Seek mentorship from their sketchbooks first and foremost. Making art is the best teacher there is. Studying art in school and going to local art galleries, non-profit spaces, and workshops are great exposure to professional artists in lieu of having a dedicated mentor. Personally, the growth I wanted to achieve in my skill as an artist came from a constant, focused, and intentional practice much like you would expect from an aspiring gymnast. Practice makes progress.

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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given as an artist?

The best advice I have for those pursuing art as a career is to treat the practice and execution of your art as a profession. Work at your art business 40 hours a week and understand the monetary value of your art inventory. If you want this to be your full-time job, at a minimum, work at it full time. For either the professional or moonlighting artist, always strive to make yourself proud.

Moya McIntyre

FOUNDER OF DIMENSION GALLERY + PAINTER

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What is the artist community like today?

How has that changed from what it was like in the past?

There was this big influx of artists moving to the Eastside in the early 2000s through the 2010s. I don’t follow real estate demographics, but from what I understand, there are a lot of people moving out now.

It doesn’t seem that East Austin is a place that’s conducive to the artist lifestyle anymore. Many artists are moving to small towns like Lockhart and Smithville, or farther out of the city center.

a narrow population of buyers and collectors. Most artists in Austin have some other source of income that allows them to focus on their art. Of course, there are some artists who are able to make a significant income from their art, but if I had to estimate the percentage of thriving visual artists in Austin, it’s probably about 5%. At the end of the day, visual art is not something you study in business school or pursue for great financial gain. Artists are compelled to practice their art with or without a stream of income from it. For most artists, art is a calling.

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Unfortunately, very few artists in Austin are able to make a living from their art.

While there are many artists producing art in Austin, there has historically been

It’s important for Austin artists to come into the art scene with a plan to support themselves financially that isn’t tied to art.

This could be a part-time job or a partner

What is the potential for financial success for artists in Austin?

What advice would you offer an artist just starting out?

who helps with the necessities. You have to be in a situation where you’re either okay living with very little or sporadic income or figure out a way to support yourself outside of the art scene. The City of Austin Cultural Arts Funding has grants that can help accomplished artists realize projects, but this funding is steadily shrinking as more people apply and more of the available money gets allocated to larger entities like the Convention Center and multi-million dollar arts nonprofits.

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What do supporters of the arts need to understand about artists?

Those who want to support the arts in Austin should realize that support means financial support. You don’t have to be a wealthy collector to support artists financially. I see a lot of people trying to get into music shows for free for example. They want to enjoy the music but do not want to pay, which directly reduces the amount of money that the musician makes at the end of the night. This is the same for visual artists. There are people who want to come to shows and drink free

YEARS drinks and not pay for the experience.

Visual artists and musicians are key people who make our city interesting, and they should be compensated for adding so much creativity and culture for us.

With regard to visual art, I recommend giving yourself an annual budget, even if it’s just a few hundred dollars. Then allow yourself to spend that money each year on buying art. You won’t regret it. Every piece I have in my house, no matter how much of a splurge it seemed in the moment, was more than worth it. I love seeing real art made by real people in my house. It gives inspiration and joy.

Take your time and get to know the art scene a bit, and you can find more interesting and higher quality pieces, often at prices that are affordable even on a fixed budget. If you don’t have the time to constantly visit galleries and attend shows, at the very least attend E.A.S.T. every year. If you find a few that you like, follow them on social media. Most of them post photos of current work, sales on old works, and new print releases. So even if you don’t find something you want to buy on the tour, you can find something later down the road. eastsideatx.com

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Debbie Kizer PAINTER + FOUNDER OF IMAGINE ART

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What is the artist community like today? How has that changed from what it was like in the past?

In 2006, it didn’t seem like there were a lot of formation in the arts or that people were collaborating or promoting or raising up artists in East Austin. I think the East Austin Studio Tour has made a giant effort to bring attention to artists in East Austin in particular. As a result, the artists have stood up and been more recognized and focused on their own formation. And in the last five years, the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division has done a ton of work in East Austin like mapping cultural assets in the area.

It helps people identify with cultural districting and cultural activity and the economic impact of all that.

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What is needed for stabilization and longevity within the arts community?

Space, affordable space, it’s pretty giant. And with the space affordability issue being citywide, it’s an issue for art organizations and independent artists.

Obviously their income has to be significantly higher in order for them to maintain and sustain their operations, whether it be their personal studio or a facility like Imagine Art. I personally think waiving tax payments for art organizations is an option. Other options might be available to either do tax waivers where privately owned businesses or owners of a property could apply for waivers if nonprofit arts were leasing their space.

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What advice would you offer to new galleries or communal art spaces?

I think that they must have a diversity of funding streams. They have to meet viable needs just like any market. You can’t just have art on the wall as a gallery or be a studio space that’s serving six artists.

So try creatively leveraging public-private partnerships and doing earned revenue types of activities that bring in various revenues. And I think that artists have a lot of opportunity in the city because there is funding, especially for those in the disability arena or the at-risk populations of youth or women.

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What can the public do to help support the arts community?

Patronage. You know, a lot of times when we do our exhibits or have our gallery openings, it’s the same people who are coming. And I don’t know that people really know that, ‘We’re in your neighborhood.

This is who we are, and this is what we’re doing.’

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Miriam Conner

CURATOR + COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

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How has demand for art changed as the city has grown?

Rather than creating outside of the box, the Austin art consumer, corporate and independent, has pigeon-holed artists into creating “common art,” making the creative artist under-funded and underappreciated.

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What advice would you give to art supporters?

We all must support all the arts and artists in order to keep Austin, Austin. Artists and art supporters need to value the work, time, and creative expression.

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What role does public arts funding have in Austin?

Funding programs and initiatives create a place and community, where funding individual pieces of art create ego. Austin is at a point were funding the arts is crucial in expanding our equitable actions to make ‘Austin the most livable city in the country.’

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How do artists develop their career in an ever-changing city dynamic?

My main advice is developing relationships with mentors in different fields of work.

Mentors will help you learn the ever-changing pathways of the system and who and how to ask the correct questions.

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El Federico

MURALIST + GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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What is the artist community like today?

How has that changed from what it was like in the past?

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One thing that has changed a lot, and can’t be denied, is the rising rents. It’s turning a lot of people out. It’s just a matter of affordability. The work is there, but the affordability is not.

I’m personally finding out that I must maintain one foot in the mural work and the other foot in doing stuff that maintains a healthy presence in the shops, stores, and online as well. That means mugs and tee shirts, buttons, magnets, and merchandise sales.

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How do you as an artist develop your career in an ever-changing city dynamic and remain successful?

David Santos SCULPTOR + CHICANO ARTIST

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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given as an artist?

“Never do the same thing twice.” That advice was told by Vollard to Picasso, then by Picasso to Vlady who told me that in Mexico City in the ‘70s. Only paint flowers if that is your passion but never the same flower twice.

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What is the artist community like today? How has that changed from what it was like in the past?

Old Eastside Barrio Artists are not included in the new art community, for lack of lived-experience. The original Eastside Barrio Artist community is almost extinct: not much left to connect to anymore. Everything is changing… Maybe a new Eastside consciousness will rescue vanishing heritage and soul. There are a lot of wonderful new folks. Welcome, and help us pull Abuleita out from under the bus.

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Staple In the Art Community WORDS BY SAM LAURON PHOTOS BY ERIC MORALES

Few organizations have evolved with the city’s development and growth over the years like Art Alliance Austin has. For nearly 70 years, Art Alliance Austin has consistently provided a space for the local art community to come together, promote their work, and grow in their trade. And it all began with a small festival now known as Art City.Â

“I think as a creative community, we have some work to do [in order to] come together.”

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rt City, formerly called Fiesta, began in 1950 as a community fundraiser for Laguna Gloria.

The festival has taken place every year since, but has evolved into a weekend-long event designed to showcase the entire city as a place to celebrate art. April 2020 will mark the festival’s 70th anniversary, making it the second oldest festival in Austin, following the Kite Festival.

initiated a program to elevate the creative economy there. Using that experience, she moved back to Austin and began her position at Art Alliance with the same mission of supporting working artists.

While Art City has built the foundation for the nonprofit, Art Alliance Austin has developed numerous programs over the years that tie into the festival and are designed to showcase artists and connect them to the community. One of their mainstays is Art Breaks, an event series where artists open up their studios to the public to share their work and process. Art Alliance is also the city’s host for the international event series known as PechaKucha—Japanese for “chit-chat.”

PechaKucha nights are produced four times a year and offer anyone in the creative community a chance to give a short presentation to a group of more than 700 people.

The newest program that Art Alliance will be implementing is the Youth Art Investment Project. Modeled after a successful initiative in Colorado, the program is designed to give youth a glimpse into the art buying process by providing in-school curriculum. Students will then have the opportunity to put their art-buying knowledge into practice during Art City where they will purchase a piece to be placed in their school or other community space.

“All of the things we do are to give artists a forum for selling, being recognized, and having a place,” says Patricia Schults, executive director of Art Alliance Austin.

Patricia has long been invested in the city’s artist economy. After working at Austin’s Chamber of Commerce, she continued her career as the CEO of the Chamber of Commerce in Sonoma, California, where she

“I think as a creative community, we have some work to do [in order to] come together,” Patricia states. “What are the major tenets that we all agree on, and how can we work collectively to support those?”

Through their staple programs like Art City, Art Breaks, and with new initiatives like Youth Art Investment Project, their ultimate vision is to continue supporting Austin’s creative community while also amplifying what it means to support artists. “Whether hanging artwork on your walls or commissioning a local artist,” she explains, “we want to start a whole new conversation about what it means to invest in art.”

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Come As Thou Art Art Alliance’s annual fundraiser, ARTBASH, will take shape as an Avant-garde celebration on October 26 at Native Hostel. Guests are encouraged to dress up, explore their creative side, and immerse themselves in the installations and performances that will take place that night.

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On the corner of East 6th and Attayac Streets, a new type of gathering place has quietly made its mark in Austin’s vibrant hospitality scene.

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risten Carson, founder of Inn Cahoots, and her husband bought their first house in East Austin in 2011.

Wanting their home to reflect the Eastside’s art community, Kristen brought in an artist to create a graffiti wall in their living room. Thanks to that design choice, their home was eventually discovered and rented out by MTV to be used for artist interviews during South

by Southwest. It was this experience that introduced the couple to Airbnb and the world of short-term rentals.

Due to their home’s prime location on East 6th Street, it was being rented out

nearly every weekend, often to large groups like bachelorette parties. After the city created restrictions on group travel that limited the number of people temporary rentals were allowed to host at one time to no more than ten, the idea for Inn Cahoots was born.

“We dreamed up a place that specializes in large group travel,” Kristin remembers.

Designed as a hybrid of a hotel and an Airbnb, Inn Cahoots has the space to accommodate large groups of people, whether that’s a bachelorette party, a corporate retreat, or a family reunion, all while maintaining a homey feel. The unique layout is comprised of five condo-style units that each have five bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen space. The idea behind the layout was flexibility. Everything is completely modifiable, from the furniture set up to the unit combinations. Each unit is also separated by a divider that can be opened up, transforming the hotel into one spacious venue.

Initially, Inn Cahoots focused on hosting people in a boutique hotel type of setting. However, the amount of decked out living spaces naturally lended themselves to being the perfect setup for large parties. “Once we started opening up the walls that were supposed to separate the living rooms, it became a really big event space,” she recalls. “It really just created itself.”

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Ultimately, Kristen hopes to see Inn Cahoots become a destination for large group travel and hopefully help reduce the number of big groups that rent in quiet, local neighborhoods. “I would like to have this space take the [large] parties that shouldn’t be in neighborhoods,” she says, “and put them on 6th Street where it isn’t as disruptive to the community.”

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Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death observed in Mexico and many Latin American and Hispanic cultures. The festivities take place on November 1 and 2 each year, making the fall the perfect time to head south of the border for the festivities.

Friday The 16th-century Convent of Santa Catalina de Siena in which the Quinta Real Oaxaca hotel resides is an attraction in its own right, especially the ancient fountain, community wash basins, faded frescoes and other original works of art.

Drop your bags at the hotel and wander through the center of Oaxaca to visit the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Learn about the area’s history and biodiversity while strolling through the lush landscapes and cacti at the adjacent Ethnobotanical Garden.

Oaxaca is one of the

most biologically diverse regions in Mexico. The agave plant grows abundantly in the countryside and is used to produce mezcal, an artisanal spirit specific to Oaxaca and increasingly popular in the states.

A tasting at Mezcaloteca is a fun way to learn about the varietals of tequila’s more complex, often smokier, sibling while supporting artisanal mezcal producers.

Follow it up with dinner at El Destilado.

Saturday If your interest in mezcal has been piqued, plan a day trip outside the city to learn about mezcal production near the town of Santiago

Dia de los Muertos: Expect to find the city transformed as locals prepare to welcome their loved ones spirits back to earth. A trip to the market is essential to see all of the items that go into the festive altars.

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vendors, Tacos De Comal Plaza Del Carmen. Enjoy panoramic views of Oaxaca from the hilltop ruins of Monte Alban. Located a 20 minute cab ride from the city center, the pre-Colombian site is the most significant in the Oaxaca Valley.

Matatlan. Make Tule the first stop, and see the largest tree in the world, a Montezuma cypress measuring in at a circumference of 190 feet! Then be amazed by the masonry at Mitla, Zapotec ruins built between 450-700 A.D. Natives have hand cut each stone to create 14 different patterns found throughout the site. Local weavers still use those same motifs today. Next up is Hierve el Agua, which means boiling water, but the pet-

ber 31 is the day that families spend time together at the graves of their loved ones. One of the main cemeteries to visit is Panteón General, also known as Panteón San Miguel. Go to the Panteón Viejo and Panteón Nuevo (the old and new cemeteries) in the village of Xoxo-

rified falls are actually cold. Swimming is optional but is a nice way to cool off if the weather is warm.

There are 37 different types of agave native to the state of Oaxaca, and mezcal is produced from both cultivated and wild plants. There are several small producers throughout the countryside who offer tastings and tours. See the process from start to finish at Gracias a Dios—guests might even catch a don-

key in action grinding the charred leaves. Be sure to try their gin made from agave as well! Mezcal Dainzu will be the final stop prior to dinner at Criollo once back in town. The inventive Oaxacan cuisine from Chefs Enrique Olvera and Luis Arellano will leave diners craving more.

Sunday Start the day with tacos and empanadas at one of the city’s most famous street

cotlán, a 20-minute taxi ride outside Oaxaca City, to catch the evening memorials. November 1 serves as the day to honor children while November 2 is the actual Day of the Dead intended to honor adults.

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Mercado 20 de Noviembre is the spot for a late lunch, where visitors can peruse the myriad of food stalls, and carnivores will love the El Pasillo de las Carnes Asadas (aka grilled meats) aisle. If you’re ready to further immerse yourself in mezcal culture, go for another tasting at In Situ Mezcaleria.

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Sour Duck is passionate about giving back to the community. They work closely with Blackland Neighborhood Center and host fundraisers throughout the year. They strive to embody the farm to table spirit. Zech and Katon work closely with local farmers markets to source unique ingredients and produce a seasonal menu.

Zech enjoys the creative challenge of working with unexpected ingredients.

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Sour Duck Market WORDS BY CLARA BROOMFIELD PHOTOS BY WILL BOWLING

A sense of community is the hallmark of Austin’s Eastside. With their emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and a friendly atmosphere, Sour Duck Market has proven a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

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n offshoot of Odd Duck, Sour Duck Market is bringing the same craftsman approach to the fast-casual dining scene. Zechariah Perez and Katon Claborn, Sour Duck’s chef de cuisine and general manager respectively, speak enthusiastically about their first year into this venture. “We want this place to be ‘the every man’s place, the every woman’s place, the every person’s place,’” says Katon.

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bination with a menu packed with local flavors, Sour Duck captures the spirit of Austin.

The Eastside can be a challenging market to navigate for new entrants, but it is clear that community is at the heart here. Katon says that their relationship with the neighborhood is important to them. Included in their event cycle are fundraisers for local organizations like Blackland Neighborhood Center and farmers markets. Zech adds that their desire is “to make roots here.”

The versatile space appeals to a broad demographic. Katon and Zech were initially surprised by the number of fam-

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An inviting space and friendly staff allow Sour Duck to offer an all-day experience. The warm scent of freshly baked pastries greets the nose upon entering the cafĂŠ. The perfectly flaky croissant is a standout in the pastry case. A cup of freshly brewed coffee and a giant chocolate chip cook-

ie are enough to cure even the worst case of the Mondays.

The lunch crowd is treated to equally delicious smoked meats and sandwich offerings, while the happy hour is packed with quirky draft cocktails including a refreshing Turmeric Mule. For those who care to linger into the evening, the outdoor courtyard is the perfect watering hole with live music and trivia throughout the week.

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Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes with Glazed Pepitas & Pecans There is something about the cooler weather and autumn scents that brings a moment of calmness before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. The perfect combination of spices and pumpkin seeds make up these spiced pancakes for the best healthy breakfast this season.

WORDS BY ALISON BRYCE RECIPE & PHOTOS BY HEATHER BARNES

Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes Makes: 8 small pancakes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes

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his version of spiced pumpkin pancakes was created to bring a feeling of hygge to anyone who eats them.

The comfort of coziness and wellness parallels the crisp autumn weather and brings a sense of contentment to everyday life.

The ingredients used in this breakfast are all vegan. The oat milk provides a much fluffier pancake than cow’s milk and the lack of eggs goes unnoticed as the flavors from the spices blend flawlessly.

However, it’s the Texas pecans that make this breakfast so special for Heather Barnes. “They remind me of the pecans I used to pick up in my grandma’s yard every fall in Texas.”

Heather recalls how, at the end of a day, she’d sit under the giant pecan trees with her sister and grandmother snacking as they cracked and shelled their pickings. Her grandmother would then use the pecans in every recipe possible— including breakfast the next morning.

Not only does the taste of pumpkin bring nostalgia of autumn to any meal, it also has many health benefits too, such as vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. Pumpkin seeds are full of rich and valuable nutrients like zinc, iron, and selenium which make them perfect for topping on spiced pumpkin pancakes or a tasty snack.

The warmer spices in the pancake mix (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, and cardamom) bring more than just good flavors. Heather notes, “When it starts to get colder, it is better to use warmer herbs and spices because they warm your body.”

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Pancake Ingredients: 3/4 c. oat milk (Oatly brand) juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 can pumpkin puree 3 T. earth balance butter 1 t. pure vanilla extract 4 T. dark brown sugar 2 T. maple syrup grade b 1/2 t. baking soda 1 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 3/4 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. nutmeg 1/4 t. powdered ginger pinch of ground cloves pinch of cardamom 1 c. flour Topping Ingredients: 1/2 c. pepitas 1/2 c. pecans 3 T. maple syrup pinch of salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Then mix oat milk and lemon juice, and let them sit for five minutes. This becomes a substitute for buttermilk.

Meanwhile, toss pepitas and pecans in maple syrup and salt. Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool while making pancakes.

Add melted butter, vanilla, pumpkin, maple syrup, and dark brown sugar to the lemon and oat milk, then whisk together.

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Under the wizened oak trees of a 4-acre farm is an unmarked trailer whose plain façade belies hyper-seasonal, farm-totable dishes. Whether it’s a farm-fresh breakfast on market days or a sit-down prix fixe dinner under the stars, Eden East reinvents the idea of eating local. Be sure to visit during their a-la-carte nights on Thursday evenings.

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Arriving via a twisted trajectory through Israel, Spain, and NYC, Berty Richter landed with an inkling that Austinites needed real hummus in their lives. With Turkish and Israeli roots, his fresh-toorder hummus is bold and daring with just the right amount of spice.

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Artessano

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A happy place where breakfast is served all day. Of course, you can also get lunch, but why would you when you can have chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and authentic breakfast tacos at 8PM? 3124 Manor Rd.

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In an out-of-the-way shopping center is one of the freshest Asian food options around. Sip on one of their fine teas as you build your lunch – Nancy’s operates on a build your own bowl ethos. With no red meat or pork on the menu, it’s the perfect option for a lunch that is light but filling. 6448 Hwy. 290 E. #A100 | nancysskygarden.com

The fresh tropical fruit juice and the arepas are why you need to visit Artessano. As a food trailer specializing in Colombian food, expect dance music and lots of friendly conversation when you visit. 1211 E 6th St.

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Flyrite Chicken

Disrupting the fast food industry one sandwich at a time, Flyrite is a drive-thru with all-natural, antibiotic-free chicken as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options.

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Hillside Farmacy

Something about Hillside Farmacy’s happy hour oysters, weekend brunches, and dinner cocktails just make you feel better.

Perhaps that's due to its historical location in the lovingly renovated 1950s Hillside Drugstore. Or perhaps it’s because the fresh, carefully selected seasonal food that comes from local farms and onto your plate is just good medicine.

1209 E 11th St. | hillsidefarmacy.com

El Sunzal

El Sunzal is a quintessential hole-in-thewall that makes up for its bare-bones appearance with its exceptional El Salvadorian fare. Make sure to sample the fried yucca, seafood soup, and the pupusas.

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This unassuming store-front houses an outstanding array of donuts, kolaches, and breakfast croissants. Even if the food wasn’t enough, owners Socea and Sarorn make the trip to S-H worth it every time.

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Colleen’s Kitchen

Celebrate any occasion—big or small— at a neighborhood favorite. The southern hospitality and down-home inspired menu includes fried chicken, smoked fish, savory biscuits, and warm chocolate chip cookies. 1911 Aldrich St. #100 | colleensaustin.com

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Xian Sushi & Noodle

Fresh, hand-pulled noodles are the star of the show at Xian. Enjoy a bowl of Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry or the Dan Dan where noodles are pulled to guest’s preferred thickness then drenched in authentic Asian flavors. Visit for happy hour to enjoy their $5 menu. 1801 E 51st St., Ste. C370 | xianfresh.com

This local shop serves up deli-style sandwiches and is most known for their pastrami. Be sure to try The Original, which is made with hot pastrami, house mustard and served on sourdough from Swedish Hill Bakery.

2113 Manor Rd. | mumfoodsatx.com

Paper Route Bakery

Hidden behind a little window next to Cenote, this tiny operation serves up small-batch organic baked goods daily: from cheddar chive scones and strawberry balsamic pop tarts to custom orders. 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. | paper-route-bakery.business.site

Come for brunch, come for happy hour, come for a good time. Whether you’re on the shaded patio or inside at the bar, the food is always good, and the drinks are always cold at Yellow Jacket Social Club.

Plus, this is a pet-friendly establishment.

1704 E 5th St. | yellowjacketsocialclub.com

Cherrywood Coffeehouse

With an expansive patio and a continual rotation of events, you’ll find yourself frequenting for the community as often as food, which is an inviting array of tacos, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and smoothies.

1400 E 38th 1/2 St. | cherrywoodcoffeehouse.com

Oddwood Ales

Designed as a cozy neighborhood pub, Oddwood Ales provides a variety of flavorful ales, home-made pizzas, and Italian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with arcade games and a pet-friendly patio.

3108 Manor Rd. | oddwoodales.com

A casual bistro inspired by the classic old joints of New York City with Italian, French, and Yiddish flavors. Enjoy housemade pasta, pastrami, and lox, steak frites, mussels, cabernet-marinated fried chicken, and a knee-buckling mac and cheese. 1700 E. 2nd St. | gothamatx.com

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Roland’s Soul Food & Fish

The soul food cooked within this bright orange building is made with such heart that it is overflowing with flavor. Ask any soul food lover and they will tell you each piece of battered fish and every bite of your smothered pork chop is a mouthful of comfort. Come hungry; Roland’s doesn’t skimp on potions. 1311 Chestnut Ave.

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Micklethwait Craft Meats

Although known for their beef ribs and brisket, if you’re headed to Micklethwait’s, you can’t forget about the sides. Your meal won’t be the same without a scoop of the jalapeño cheese grits or lemon poppy seed coleslaw. 1309 Rosewood Ave. | craftmeatsaustin.com

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Vixen’s Wedding

The heady mixture of Portuguese and Goan flavors immerse diners in a cloud of spice and sensation at Vixen’s Wedding.

Opened by the husband-and-wife team behind Lenoir, the intense flavors in each dish demand attention. Land and sea unfold amid the scents of tamarind, cilantro, aioli, curry, and coconut that intimately blend the flavors of East and West.

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Every bag of coffee purchased from Corona comes with a custom drawing on the bag, making each one different than the last.

This is just one way Brigette and Naiman keep the small, but custom, coffee shop vibe alive.

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Nestled in a Windsor Park shopping strip, Corona Coffee brews up a variety of custom flavors every morning, with many of their syrups and ingredients handcrafted in house, this shop gives every customer a cup full of goodness.

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ixing blackberry with the lavender syrup, the Blue Moon Latte provides more than just a drink with a creamy violet hue of art on top. The espresso and milk subtly blend with the blackberry while the homemade lavender syrup is noticeable from the first sip to the last.

The lavender sprigs are shipped in straight from France and then made into a simple syrup that goes into a variety of drinks on their menu.

“We like to make stuff that’s easy to customize and not super sweet. Our neighborhood says they want more flavor than sweetness and just re-

ally quality coffee,” says co-owner Brigette Hutchison.

However, it’s the welcoming personalities of Brigette and co-owner Naiman Rigby that make visiting Corona Coffee more than just a drink stop. “We want to offer unique experiences and fun, complex stuff to consume,” he adds.

The pair have made this local coffeehouse into a one-stop shop for the community. On a wall near the counter, Brigette has set up a place where visitors can purchase handmade gifts that she creates.

“We started this business to create something unique and do it with something that we are passionate about — coffee; and the way that we do it is very different,” shares Naiman. “Essentially, this is a totally different space than anyone else. We want to make it accessible to everyone and to do things that are personal, homey, and centered around art and expression.”

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Native Knowledge: Besides running Corona Coffee, co-owner Naiman teaches private classes at the shop on Saturday mornings for groups of two to six people. Not only will students learn how to make some of their favorite drinks, but they also get all the coffee and tea they can drink during the lesson.

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