Research Guides: Art: Resources for Artists

Art Organizations

Austin:

Art Austin A comprehensive guide to art spaces in Austin, including galleries and self-guided tours.
Art from the Streets An organization providing a safe place for people experiencing homelessness to express their creativity.
Austin Creative Alliance An organization that connects art and culture to the community.
DAA Mural Map Captured by street photographer Jay Ybarra, this organization provides a map of significant murals in downtown Austin. Provided by Downtown Austin Alliance.
Austin Visual Arts Association One of the oldest visual arts organizations in Austin, they are dedicated to supporting working artists.
The Contemporary Austin An organization dedicated to the value of contemporary art and its connection to the community, based in Austin.
Fusebox A nonprofit organization that is focused on embracing different art formats, especially live performance.

Texas:

ArtPace San Antonio A nonprofit focused on helping artists across the globe create new art.
The Contemporary at Blue Star An organization dedicated to the value of contemporary art and its connection to the community, based in San Antonio.
Texas Commission for the Arts A government agency that invests in creative endeavors to move Texas forward economically and culturally.
Texas Society of Sculptors A society that educates the public about sculpture, promotes the work of sculptors, and serves as a liaison between sculptors everywhere.
Visual Arts Society of Texas A nonprofit based in Denton, TX dedicated to supporting artists and art lovers.
Texas Art Education Association Organization that promotes quality visual arts education in Texas by representing art educators and promoting professional development.

National:

Americans for the Arts Organization dedicated to promoting the value of the arts. Also leads, serves, and advances other organizations and individuals who cultivate the arts in America.
Working Artists and the Greater Economy (WAGE) A nonprofit that works to establish stable economic relationships between artists and the institutions that contract their labor.
National Art Education Association (NAEA) A national professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts, design, and media arts education professionals.

Austin:

Affordable Art Fair: Austin Launched in May 2024 in Austin, an art fair with local, national, and international artists featuring contemporary art ranging from $100 to $10,000 in price. Continuing in May 2025.
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar A seasonal art fair, open around Christmas time. Artist applications are open year-round. Same year applications should be completed before August.
Big Medium: Austin Studio Tour Big Medium is an art organization that puts on the Austin Studio Tour, providing the public with an opportunity to experience art throughout Austin. Held in November.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar A seasonal art fair that is commonly open around Christmas. They also have a May Market in Spring 2024. For artist participation questions, email: info@bluegenieartbazaar.com
OUTsider Fest A transmedia nonprofit that celebrates the originality and creative nonconformity of the LGBTQ+ community through the presentation of out-of-the-box art. Held in February.
Pecan Street Festival A nonprofit spring and fall festival celebrating art in the Austin area. The association donates its proceeds towards the preservation of historic 6th Street in Austin, Texas. Held in May and September.
SXSW: Art Program During SXSW, it is a platform for visual artists to connect with international leaders in the fields of music, film, and technology. Held in March.

Texas:

Art Squared Arts Market Based in San Marcos, TX, a local arts and crafts festival that occurs at the Downtown Square. Held on the second Saturday of the month, March through December.
Dallas Art Fair Located in the downtown art district, presenting modern and contemporary artworks from leading national and international galleries. Held in April.
Ft. Worth Arts Festival: Main St. Texas’ largest arts festival, featuring 200 juried artists from the local, regional and national areas, as well as music and food. Held in April.
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival A night time festival in San Antonio. Features multimedia works and creative performances. Held in October.
Texas Arts and Crafts Fair Texas' Official State Arts and Crafts Fair since 1972. Held in November.
UTSA: Fiesta Arts Fair The University of Texas at San Antonio's arts fair with artists selected from a jury panel. Held in April.

National:

Art-Linx: Art Festival Directory A resource for researching and applying to art fairs and festivals throughout the United States.
Renegade Craft Fair A national art fair with a reputation for high quality, well-curated, and inspiring events. Event dates and application deadlines vary, information is on the homepage of the website.
Ann Arbor Art Fair Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, it is the largest juried art fair in the nation. Held in July.

Texas:

City of Austin Art in Public Places COA's public art program. It commissions visual artists to create art that reflects the community in Austin's public places.
State Fair of Texas: Creative Arts The section of the Texas State Fair that showcases the creative arts. Submissions open in May, the fair is held September through October yearly.
Texas Commission on the Arts: Opportunities Opportunities for artists, spanning all mediums, that are posted on the Texas Commission on the Arts website.

National:

Affordable Art Fair Exhibiting opportunity from an art fair with local, national, and international artists featuring contemporary art ranging from $100 to $10,000 in price.
American Illustration-American Photography A center for art competitions provided by AI-AP, spanning different formats and levels of establishment as an artist.
Art Show: Calls for Artists Art Show presents opportunities for artists, including awards and exhibits.
Future Generations An art award of $100,000 open to all artists around the world aged 35 or younger. Its goal is to support the future generations of artists.
Glasstire: Classifieds Job listings and artist resources posted on Glasstire, the oldest online-only art magazine in the country.