culture
Top Art Galleries: New York, San Francisco, 360 Tower
March 20, 2010 20:21 Filed in: News
This week, Details magazine published its list of the
ten coolest art galleries in
America. As would be expected, the list was
dominated by galleries in New York (4) and
California (3). Less expected was the inclusion
of Austin's own Lora Reynolds Gallery which is
located in the base of the 360 tower. The remaining two
galleries were located in Chicago and
Minneapolis.
Details claims that the 10 galleries on the list represent "the top places in the country to see contemporary art." In their profile of the Lora Reynolds' Gallery, the author writes that "after seven years toiling in the London and New York art worlds, Reynolds forged a niche in the competitive Austin scene by luring a roster of international talents like British artist Ewan Gibbs to Texas. As she told the Austin American Statesman when the gallery opened in 2005: "Why not bring art here that otherwise wouldn't be shown?" And what she shows doesn't just make you look—it makes you look twice."
Lora Reynolds established the gallery in March 2005 after working with galleries in London and New York. The gallery's mission is to bring national and international contemporary artists in all media to Austin. The gallery organizes 6 – 8 shows annually of emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
While Austin has a strong cultural scene for a mid-size city, it is not known for contemporary art. In addition to the well-respected Arthouse, it is great to see national recognition for Lora Reynolds Gallery. See the full article here.
Lora Reynolds Gallery
Details claims that the 10 galleries on the list represent "the top places in the country to see contemporary art." In their profile of the Lora Reynolds' Gallery, the author writes that "after seven years toiling in the London and New York art worlds, Reynolds forged a niche in the competitive Austin scene by luring a roster of international talents like British artist Ewan Gibbs to Texas. As she told the Austin American Statesman when the gallery opened in 2005: "Why not bring art here that otherwise wouldn't be shown?" And what she shows doesn't just make you look—it makes you look twice."
Lora Reynolds established the gallery in March 2005 after working with galleries in London and New York. The gallery's mission is to bring national and international contemporary artists in all media to Austin. The gallery organizes 6 – 8 shows annually of emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
While Austin has a strong cultural scene for a mid-size city, it is not known for contemporary art. In addition to the well-respected Arthouse, it is great to see national recognition for Lora Reynolds Gallery. See the full article here.
Lora Reynolds Gallery
Arthouse Announces Striking Downtown Expansion Plan
March 19, 2008 23:34 Filed in: Development
Watch
Arthouse, a downtown contemporary art museum located
on Congress and 7th, today announced plans to remodel
and expand their downtown galleries and educational
facilities. According to Arthouse, "The plans --
developed by Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis, New York-based
architects, the Board’s Building Committee and Staff
-- will triple total space from 7,000 sq. ft. to
20,830 sq.ft."
Arthouse (formerly the Texas Fine Arts Association) was founded in 1911, and for more than ninety years it has advocated for the support of contemporary art in Texas, organizing exhibitions and presenting them in Austin and statewide. From its home, the Jones Center in downtown Austin, Arthouse pursues its mission: to promote the growth and appreciation of contemporary art and artists in Texas. The museum is well respected for its innovative exhibits and programs.
With the $6.6 million renovation and expansion, the project will “recycle” the current building which in the 1920’s was the Queen Theater, a key part of the Queen/Paramount/State theater “block,” and in the 1950’s became a Lerner Shops department store. Three new galleries, two artists’ studios, a 90-seat community/screening room, and a 5,500 sq. ft. rooftop space with a 33 foot x 17 foot movie screen will be added.
The highlight of the Arthouse project is the innovative architecture of the renovated structure. The striking building features randomly placed green translucent bricks, a modern awning reminiscent of the building's department store past, large glass windows including live projections on the upper floor, and a dramatic rooftop deck with an open air movie theater. The main space on the second floor also doubles as a large screening room.
The Arthouse project follows Austin Museum of Arts recent announcement of a new free-standing 40,000 square foot museum and a separate 425,000 square foot 30-story office tower on the current lot at West Fourth & Guadalupe. Together, these projects mark an exciting expansion of downtown arts options. With regular events, gallery openings, and now rooftop movies, these venues will continue to thrive as cornerstones of the emerging downtown cultural scene.
Arthouse (formerly the Texas Fine Arts Association) was founded in 1911, and for more than ninety years it has advocated for the support of contemporary art in Texas, organizing exhibitions and presenting them in Austin and statewide. From its home, the Jones Center in downtown Austin, Arthouse pursues its mission: to promote the growth and appreciation of contemporary art and artists in Texas. The museum is well respected for its innovative exhibits and programs.
With the $6.6 million renovation and expansion, the project will “recycle” the current building which in the 1920’s was the Queen Theater, a key part of the Queen/Paramount/State theater “block,” and in the 1950’s became a Lerner Shops department store. Three new galleries, two artists’ studios, a 90-seat community/screening room, and a 5,500 sq. ft. rooftop space with a 33 foot x 17 foot movie screen will be added.
The highlight of the Arthouse project is the innovative architecture of the renovated structure. The striking building features randomly placed green translucent bricks, a modern awning reminiscent of the building's department store past, large glass windows including live projections on the upper floor, and a dramatic rooftop deck with an open air movie theater. The main space on the second floor also doubles as a large screening room.
The Arthouse project follows Austin Museum of Arts recent announcement of a new free-standing 40,000 square foot museum and a separate 425,000 square foot 30-story office tower on the current lot at West Fourth & Guadalupe. Together, these projects mark an exciting expansion of downtown arts options. With regular events, gallery openings, and now rooftop movies, these venues will continue to thrive as cornerstones of the emerging downtown cultural scene.