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Art collecting guides, artist spotlights, and insights from our curators.

Where to Sell Art in Austin: A 2026 Guide for Sellers
How-To
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How to Ship Art Without Damage — Step-by-Step Packing Guide (2026)

The Best Art Lighting Solutions Under $200 (Tested & Rated)

Beyond the Wall: A Guide to Austin's Most Iconic Murals (Local Guide)

A Beginner's Guide to Art Investing: What Every New Collector Should Know (2026 Guide)
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Best Kid-Friendly Art Galleries & Museums in Austin (2026 Guide)

Movies Filmed in Austin, Texas: The Definitive Guide

The Austin World School Guide: How Texas Families Take Homeschool On The Road

East Austin Studio Tour: The Complete Visitor's Guide to EAST (Local Guide)
Collecting
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The Complete Guide to Buying Western Art

Art and Taxes: The Complete Guide to Tax Benefits When Buying, Selling, and Donating Fine Art

Irving Amen's "Audience at Tivoli": A Masterwork of Mid-Century Printmaking

The Complete Art Framing Masterclass: From Museum-Quality Presentation to Budget-Friendly DIY (All Levels)
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Why Austin Looks Different Now
The H-1B visa program imports 85,000 foreign workers per year — 72% from India — into U.S. tech jobs. Austin is ground zero. This sourced editorial names the companies, explains the mechanics, and shows why the system hurts American workers and H-1B workers alike.

Austin Wellness Retreats & Spas: The Complete Guide
A practical guide to Austin's best wellness destinations — all-inclusive resorts, luxury hotel spas, day spas, and the natural springs that make Austin's approach to wellness unlike anywhere else.

Oracle Is Laying Off Austin
Oracle terminated up to 30,000 employees via a 6 AM email on March 31, 2026 — 18% of its workforce — to fund a $156 billion AI data center buildout. This sourced editorial examines the layoffs, the debt, the H-1B controversy, and what Austin families need to know.

The Austin Homeschool Guide: Co-ops, Sports, College Prep & How to Get Started
Everything Austin homeschool families need: Texas law, 15+ co-ops compared side by side, sports leagues, select camps, college prep timeline, TEFA funding, field trips, and the community that ties it all together.

Best Bluebonnet Photo Locations in Austin: Where to Go, When to Shoot & How to Get the Shot
12 bluebonnet photo locations near Austin mapped with exact addresses, parking info, photography tips, and bloom timing — from free roadside fields to the 654-acre Muleshoe Bend.

Dell Is Laying Off Austin
Dell has cut 36,000 jobs — 27% of its workforce — while posting $113.5 billion in revenue and spending $7.5 billion on share buybacks. This sourced editorial examines the layoffs, the outsourcing, the legal record, and what Austin families need to know.

25 Best Art Gifts Under $100 That New Collectors Actually Want (2026)
The ultimate guide to art gifts under $100 for new collectors. From museum memberships to professional art supplies, discover 25 thoughtful gifts that serious collectors actually want.

HEB Is Failing Austin: A Letter from the Editor
HEB controls nearly half the Austin grocery market. This sourced editorial examines the evidence: copycat products, zip-code pricing, $5.12/hr Favor wages, and what our city deserves instead.

Sonya Terpening, 'Tea Party' (2005) — An Original Transparent Watercolor by a National Watercolor Society Master
An original 2005 transparent watercolor by Sonya Terpening NWS — a Prix de West invited artist whose work hangs in the Gilcrease Museum and the National Cowboy Museum. We examine the painting, the artist's career, and the art of transparent watercolor.

A Comprehensive History of Austin's Art Scene: From Counterculture to Cultural Capital (Local History)
From the Armadillo World Headquarters to Ellsworth Kelly's Austin, explore the complete history of how a sleepy state capital became one of America's most distinctive art communities.

30+ Artworks Hiding in Austin's Airport — Self-Guided Tour (AUS)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport houses one of America's most impressive public art collections, featuring over 30 permanent artworks including the viral Gate Infinity installation, the 90-foot Meanderwing sculpture, and the iconic Eight Big Guitars. This complete guide covers every installation, the best photo spots, and how to experience ABIA's world-class art whether you have 30 minutes or 3 hours.







