Big Medium

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Arts organization in Austin, TX. Producers of East and West Austin Studio Tours, Texas Biennial, and the Big Medium Gallery.

Big Medium is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing and cultivating artists and the contemporary arts in Austin and across Texas. Through our programs and partnerships, we are working to foster the arts and facilitate an inclusive cultural dialogue between artists and their communities. Big Medium produces the East Austin Studio Tour (East), the West Austin Studio Tour (West), the Tex

Photos from Big Medium's post 07/01/2025

We are pleased to announce that the Austin Studio Tour will continue this fall!

Photos from Big Medium's post 03/13/2025

Stop by 6-8pm this evening for free hours. We’d love the community to take leftovers that might be of use from our sale last weekend. 4201 S Congress #323

Photos from Big Medium's post 03/05/2025

BIG MEDIUM CLOSING SALE

Join us this Saturday 9 am to 2 pm to purchase items we are clearing out of the Big Medium gallery space.

Items for sale will include art, tools, office furniture, office supplies, party supplies, art supplies & more!

Thank you again to everyone who has showed us love during this difficult time.

Address: 4201 S Congress Ave #323, Austin, TX 78745

Photos from Big Medium's post 02/21/2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the closure of Big Medium after 20 years. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey.

01/17/2025

Last couple of weeks to visit The Last Sky: Thermals and Thresholds at Sawyer Yards + Specular Waters at the Lanecia Rouse Tinsley gallery! Both close on January 25!
More info at texasbiennial.org

📷 Self title (God Is Under the Rubble no.2) by Ryan Sandison Montgomery. Image by Rob Greer, courtesy of the artist.

Photos from Big Medium's post 12/30/2024

Support Today and Double your Impact

For over 20 years, Big Medium has empowered artists by providing affordable spaces to create and exhibit, career development to expand artistic practices, and citywide cultural events like the Austin Studio Tour.

What we do generates more than $1 million for Austin artists annually

Donate today to double your impact and help sustain Austin's culture

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12/04/2024

Last weekend to visit the Austin Studio Tour 2024 Group exhibition at the Carver Museum! Discover artworks by hundreds of local artists, support their practices by purchasing their work and take some time time to enjoy the multiple offerings of ❤️
Today open until 6pm, Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm

11/30/2024

The Last Sky: Thermals and Thresholds is the last exhibition of the year for Big Medium's programming!

If you're in Houston or can make it on Dec. 14, 6-8pm join us to celebrate TX24 Artists Leticia R. Bajuyo, Roslyn Dupré, Veronica Ibargüengoitia, Alie Jackson, Alejandro Macias, Lovie Olivia, Immanuel Oni, Jerónimo Reyes-Retana, Colleen Maynard & Mark Chen. Tere García, Mateo Gutierrez, Ryan Montgomery, Patrick Renner and Dimitri Staszewski

Plus Paloma Mayorga opens her new installation right across the street at TANK space and INPUT/OUTPUT premiers their latest installation at the Train shed by the SILOS!

Dec. 14 6-8pm at 1502 Sawyer St.

11/23/2024

"Once More, With Feeling" is open Saturdays 11am-4pm * Except Nov 30. Catch this beauty featuring over 50 Austin Artists at Big Medium and other exhibitions by , and

Left to right, Sodalitas, Erin Curtis and

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11/19/2024

Take a peek inside the creative studio of Diego Miró-Rivera, our sixth and final Big Medium x the LINE Artist Resident this year. Join us for his closing reception celebrating the residency and get an opportunity to explore his dynamic works and engage in conversations with the artist and the Big Medium crew in the Quartz Kitchen/Garnet Screening Room.
Light snacks and drinks will be served throughout the event.

7:15 – 7:45 PM | Artist talk & documentary viewing

11/14/2024

Meanwhile in Houston...We're ready for tomorrow's opening of "The Last Sky: Memory Drift" at the North Gallery of Sabine St. Studios! Join us from 6-8pm to celebrate another milestone exhibition as part of the Texas Biennial 2024!

TX24 Artists Exhibiting: Jonathan Jackson, Tsz Kam, Ruhee Maknojia, Francisco Moreno Taboada, MythoFutuRiddim: Corey Sherrard, Debora Evans, A.C. Evans, Manik Raj Nakra, and Chayse Sampy.

"Mrs. And Mrs. Kam" by Tsz Kam

Photos from Big Medium's post 11/11/2024

Thank you for showing up for the West Austin Studio Tour!
We loved seeing you, and connecting. Please stay in touch through social media, websites and studios, we hope these are long lasting relationships that help us all be happier 💕
Next weekend it's the East turn, keep browsing the app, website and group show to make your stop choices!
Have a lovely week, and see you soon!
Thanks to our artists, sponsors, members and supporters, y'all made it happen!

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Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm