July 22, 6-8 p.m.
Brandon Snow Spotlight
Experience photographs of still life and ready-made sculptures put together by printmaker and photographer Brandon Snow, a self-taught Austin-based artist. The exhibit will be at the contemporary Ao5 Gallery, located near Pottery Barn, in Suite 118. Snow's work continuously explores contrasting themes including one’s mortality, the relationship of life and death, and the good with the bad. This is a free event, but an RSVP is required at https://bit.ly/3P6UokU.
July 23, 6-10 p.m.
'Heat Waves'
Attend the opening night of “Heat Waves,” an art gallery and activation curated by Natassia Wilde and Loria Mendoza celebrating summer. The event, hosted by ArtUs Co, next to Amy’s Ice Creams and Hanara Sushi, at Suite 14, will feature the work of 30-plus local artists and include performances of local poets and musicians from Red Light Lit. There will be tarot readings by Miss NASA. Registration is required with a suggested donation of $10. Tickets are $20 at the door and $35 for VIP. https://bit.ly/3z17niA
July 29, 6-10 p.m.
'Perpetual Passion: The Art of Jorge Najera'
Visit ArtUs Co gallery to explore artworks by Jorge Najera, an Austin and San Antonio-based artist who has been featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Monterrey. The evening will feature live music by Mind's Eye Muse, small bites and complimentary cocktails, and it is sponsored by Austin Young Professionals, Austin EastCiders and Desert Door Sotol. Tickets are $15-$25. https://bit.ly/3PkQhkX
July 31 5-9 p.m.
Fashion State of Mind
Shop for fashion, apparel and accessories and see a fashion show down a staircase runway at ArtUs Co. The event by local vendors is curated by Courtney Crash of ATX Thrift and Natassia Wilde of Wilde Art Curations. Ticket sales end July 30 and are $15-$35. https://bit.ly/3cdpw3P
Aug. 12-13
Endless Summer Weekend
Ao5 Gallery will host free artist events over a weekend in August.
Aug. 12, 3-7 p.m. Live Painting with Gabriela Villarreall
Aug. 12, noon-7 p.m. Pop-up with Cassandra Collections
Aug. 13, noon-4 p.m. Live Painting with Gabriela Villarreall
Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m. Artist Reception with Carrie Graber and Gabriela Villarreall
Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Pop-up with Cassandra Collections
Aug. 27, 6-9 p.m.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Dr. Seuss’ Concept Drawings
Attend the opening night reception at Ao5 Gallery. Register at https://ao5gallery.com. The exhibition will be on display Aug. 27-Sept. 11.
