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Progress Coffee

500 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702

Justin B. writes: I went in here last week to get some work done.

It was one of those hot December days we've been having lately, and, I'm not going to lie, I was dressed for comfort. Cargo shorts, some recently retired running shoes...I had purpose in my visit.

And…

Blue Genie Art Industries
Neighborhood: East Austin

916 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78702

Michelle C. writes: Totally agree with Alexandra - Blue Genie rocks. But while their annual art bazaar is indeed fabulous, it is only the tip of the Blue Genie iceberg. The other 11 months of the year, the amazing artists at Blue Genie are creating incredible works of…

Tesoros Trading Company - Retail Store
Neighborhood: Downtown

209 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

henry w. writes: If you've ever had that person that is hard to shop for b/c they have everything, just come here.. they have all sorts of stuff that no one has. I picked up a health notice poster from India about the "Dangers and Effects of Alcohol". It is the most…

Arthouse
Neighborhood: Downtown

Jones Center
700 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

Lisa A. writes: I went to the "New American Talent" opening last night at Arthouse. What a fun way to spend a Friday night!

The exhibit is pretty cool and the works are fresh and interesting but I have to say the crowd and opening atmosphere ratcheted up the…

Women and their Work
Neighborhood: Downtown

1710 Lavaca
Austin, TX 78701

Paige M. writes: This is my favorite gallery in Austin for the following reasons:

1. The curatorships, collaborations, and openings are inspired and well thought out.

2. The gallery celebrates Texas women artists as well as women artists in general, two subjects that…

Harry Ransom Center
Neighborhood: University of Texas

Guadalupe & 21st St
Austin, TX 78713

Tiffany C. writes: Austin lacks for many things. And please do not jump all over my butt for saying that. I live here, have lived here (I actually went to Liberty Lunch during high school and visited The Parish when it was The Mercury for Hip Hop Hump Day), will live…

Rio Rita Lounge
Neighborhood: East Austin

1308 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702

jessica r. writes: It took us a while to convince my boss that we should try Rio Rita as our new office happy hour spot. We can walk there from our office on the east side - which is just amazing and way too convenient. But he thought we were trying to trick him into…

Flatbed Press Inc

2830 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin, TX 78702

Kimberly K. writes: "Let me take you upstairs and show you my etchings..."

I am a BIG fan of Flatbed Press. I happened upon their printmaking shop not long after they opened in 1989 and I found their compassionate and intense outlook on printmaking and life to be a…

Mi Casa
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1700 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Lee S. writes: As a resident of Michigan who travels to Oaxaca about every three years, I have to say this is a great store with extremely friendly and helpful staff.

Yes, the prices are marked up from what I pay when I visit the artist's homes and studios in Oaxaca…

Yard Dog Folk Art
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1510 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Sarah M. writes: I went to Yard Dog because it was recommended and because I was in the neighborhood. I am one of those people who knows absolutely nothing about art, but can appreciate the craft.

Since I can't speak with the jargon of an artist donning a critical…

Positive Images Art & Unique Gifts

1118 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703

Steve C. writes: Any shopping outing that took us anywhere near W. Lamar meant a stop in this wonderful repository of all kinds of treasures. It was here that we first encountered Brian Andreas' quirky poems / pictures. And the most unusual ring (gold + diamond +…

Workman Wally Gallery

1202 W 6th St Ste B
Austin, TX 78703

Larry M. writes: What's best about the Wally Workman gallery is Wally herself. She's a spitfire/ sparkplug, intimidating but kind, tiny but huge, and a grand personality to help represent our art scene.

She embodies the cool Austinite flavor, takes careful and…

Gallery Lombardi
Neighborhood: Downtown

602 A W 7th St
Austin, TX 78701

Jordan K. writes: I attended Scion Art Installment 4, "It's a Beautiful World", as my virgin visit to Gallery Lombari. Granted this review is based off this event alone, so I'm willing to give this local artspace another shot.

First of all, it was extremely…

Blue Moon Glassworks
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

108 West 43rd Street
Austin, TX 78751

Kevin I. writes: This is a great place to visit. Whether you are looking for a gift or needing to pick up some supplies for the artist in you. Everyone can find something of interest at Blue Moon. They have all the supplies and tools you would need to create your…

Turquoise Trading Post
Neighborhood: Allandale

6103 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

Sarah M. writes: You will "Oooh" and "Ahhh" your way through Turquoise Trading Post. Head north on Burnet Road (or take Mopac to 2222, then left on Burnet) to find this gorgeous store full of Native American jewelry, art, clothing, literature and keepsakes.

Turquoise…

Austin Daze
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2210 South First Street
Austin, TX 78704

Jackson R. writes: This great alternative paper has been going for seven years strong now. It is independently published by a few hard working dedicated people.

They do a great job of covering local music, film and art. They also conduct lengthy interviews with people…

Obsolete Industries Inc.
Neighborhood: East Austin

2207 East 5th Street
Austin, TX 78702

Alexandra L. writes: Located on the east side, this place is one of the best hosts during E.A.S.T. (East Side Studio Tours), which takes place every November. Both years I've gone, their cheese nacho, sausage, and beer keg supplies are seemingly endless.

What they…

Images of Austin
Neighborhood: Rosedale

4612 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Sarah M. writes: Mary Doerr's and Ginny Findeisen's art gallery sits on an unlikely, but up-and-coming strip of Burnet Road, just north of 45th Street.

The gallery houses an impressive variety of prints and original art, all with themes of the Southwest, Central…

Haven Gallery and Gifts
Neighborhood: Downtown

122 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701

Jackson R. writes: It was dangerous for me to be in this store. I don't have much peripheral vision, and have had classic episodes of turning around and bumping into people or knocking over entire displays. Whoopsy Daisy. Good thing the gallery attendant hadn't…

Wild Wood Art Cafe
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

3663 Bee Cave Rd
#4A
TX 78746

David A. writes: About two weeks ago I found out that I have to move to a gluten-free diet. After my wife pulled my head out of the toilet (I was trying to drown myself and it was the closest body of water) and told me that life WAS worth living without wheat, spelt…

Feats of Clay
Neighborhood: Rosedale

4630 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Sarah M. writes: Feats of Clay gets the cool name award.

Very chill working studio slash retail space on Burnet Rd. For unique home decor with a dash of local flavor, Feats has both functional clay pieces (dishes, ash trays, kitchen needs) and genuine art. Reasonable…

Clayways Pottery Studio & Gallery
Neighborhood: Allandale

5442 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78756

Sarah M. writes: Two pottery studios sit on Burnet Road within a half-mile of one another. Although I seriously doubt they are rivals, I couldn't help but be a comparison shopper.

Duel: Feats of Clay (4630 Burnet) versus Clayworks (5442 Burnet)

Match #1: Location. The…

Clarksville Pottery & Galleries
Neighborhood: Great Hills

9828 Great Hills Trl Ste 110
Austin, TX 78759

Susie G. writes: What a seriously beautiful place.
First of all...uniquely austin..they give you cookies and water while you browse around their beautifuly decorated bright store. It didnt really feel like shopping, more like an outing.

Things I thought were cool.
1.…

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

605 Robert E Lee Rd
Austin, TX 78704

Lisa B. writes: This place is just a little gem. It is a beautiful oasis for anyone who likes sculpture, gardens, or just feeling peaceful. Mr. Umlauf was a sculptor who studied at Chicago's own School of the Art Institute, then went to Austin where he taught…

IF+D: Innovation Flooring and Design
Neighborhood: Downtown

208 Colorado
Austin, TX 78701

Alexandra L. writes: Whether you're looking for designer dining room tables in the $1000-$1500 range, whimsical lighting in the $50 range, an art opening with free wine, or just a cool chair to sit on, then by all means go visit IF+D.

At first, I thought it must be a…

Austin Art Glass
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1608 South Congress
Austin, TX 78704

Jackson R. writes: Blown glass is cool. It has a grace to it that no other art form has. Glass gives you the movement of sculpture, with more warmth and the color of paint with more depth. It totally rocks.

OK, so enough of me sounding like some pompous art critic…

Authenticity Gallery
Neighborhood: Downtown

910 Congress Ave # 100
Austin, TX 78701

Michelle C. writes: This cute little gallery is a great place to stop in for some impromptu retail therapy or pick up an emergency gift if you're a downtown worker bee like me. They feature a wide variety of artists, many of them local, in lots of different mediums -…

Volitant Art Gallery
Neighborhood: Downtown

320 Congress Ave
Ste 100
Austin, TX 78701

Angel Q. writes: I give it 2 stars because I actually like the white marble floors. They remind me of the kind of tile I have in my den. After watching 3 of my half-naked female housekeepers slather one of my Lexus vehicles with wax and then rub it off I escape to…

Avenue Gallery
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

1510 1/2 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Larry M. writes: This gallery features the beautiful black and white photography of local artist Kip Holm, and he has some incredible and eerie photos of the Austin area, his cat, lots of sky shots...

Also some intense photos of horses...really super work that ranges…

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