Art Alliance Austin

Art Alliance Austin’s history reflects the evolution of art in Austin. In 1956, the group was founded as The Women’s Art Guild – formed to support the Laguna Gloria Art Museum (which is now part of the Austin Museum of Art). For years, the Austin Museum of Art Guild (as they came to be known) presented “Fiesta” an annual outdoor art event that was one of the regions largest art events. As the guild and annual event grew, aspirations became broader. In 1999, The Austin Museum of Art began renovations on the historical grounds of Laguna Gloria and Fiesta moved from the secluded West Austin neighborhood to downtown, becoming the Austin Fine Arts Festival. Changing the organization’s name to the Austin Fine Arts Alliance and mission in 2004 – reflected the intention to support the larger art community, starting with the addition of the Blanton as a beneficiary in 2006. 2007 brought the organization to a new vista, where the leadership made a significant commitment to the understanding that there is a greater opportunity to serve and reflect the vitality of art in Austin for local, regional, and national patrons and participants.

Mission

Through dynamic collaboration with artists, inclusive engagement of the community, and passionate devotion of our members, Art Alliance Austin is a catalyst for art. We exist to enrich and endow Central Texas’ cultural landscape as well as to promote the participation in visual art through the production of our suite of annual events – which culminate in Art Week Austin and our anticipated juried outdoor art fair: Art City Austin.

Vision

Art Alliance Austin strives to bring art to Austin and Austin to the world via art by harnessing the limitless creative talent of the art community and the imagination of the people. The organization and events we produce will become important meeting places for artists, members, collectors, leaders, educators, galleries, museums, and the casual participant to engage in collaboration at the intersection of life + art.

Values

We value . . . Inclusiveness · Innovative collaboration · Inspiring all who participate · Improving quality of life

http://www.artallianceaustin.org/