The Contemporary is an outdoor museum that felt like a mini adventure all in one! We were greeted…read moreand given a map to all the installations on the property. Make sure to bring some sunscreen, water, especially on a sunny/hot day! There were several sculptures/ installations that were in shaded areas, but the sun can be very brutal since you will be outdoors. Not sure if there was parking on the property, but we parked down the hill and walked about 5 mins up.

So my plan was to originally visit for free because I heard they had an event on the weekend but…read moreThe Contemporary has TWO locations and it was free for the downtown museum only that day. This is Laguna Gloria, and it features sculptures all outdoors. We ended up paying since we were already there. BUT Laguna Gloria is FREE on Thursdays. Other days is $10 pp and if you didn't pay in advance online, they can take payment at the gift shop. Though, I'm not sure how they enforce it because it looks like you can just pass by the gift shop and enter the park. As a former art student, I just wasn't that impressed or intrigued by the art. You have to walk a ways away to visit the next sculpture. They provide a map at the gift shop, but since I'm not good at geographic directions, I just allowed my husband to plan the walking route for us. We got to see all the sculptures (there aren't a lot...15?) In total, we were probably there for less than an hour. I didn't understand some sculptures. I saw a lonely, abandoned light pole covered with spiderwebs and joked to my husband, "look at this artwork!" It turns out, it was actually art because there's a sign next to it introducing the art piece and everything. Awkward. Anyway...appreciated walking around the grounds. My favorite is the crying Miffy fountain, which is one of the first things you see when you enter the grounds. Street parking only (unless you are an art student or staff there).

My boyfriend (aka life partner) is a UT (Austin) alum. In addition, my place of employment has many…read morecollaborations with UT. While I can't post about what it's like to go to college at UT (Austin), I can post about experiences I've had. The school which was founded in 1883 is recognized as a top college in the country. It often falls under the category of "the new Ivy League". I have been on campus for everything from protests, the annual Longhorn run, college & alumni-affiliated events, strolling the campus, and a few other things. It has always been a wonderful experience. Faculty, staff, and students alike all boasting their Longhorn pride. Hook 'Em Horns!!! What an extraordinarily beautiful campus for strolling from the lush greens to incredible architecture that's also stood the test of time. Sculptures and artwork adorn the campus throughout, there's always something new to see. Sunday strolls around the campus grounds are one of my favorite things to do.

As an OU Sooner I am not qualified to review arch rival Texas. My grandson enjoyed the tour a lot…read more Don't know what I'll do if he becomes a Longhorn? Out of the will? Beautiful campus. Lots of history. Jeremy, the studio manager at the school of film, gave us a great tour and intro to the studios he manages. Boomer Sooner.

Patient, personable art teacher, great with kids…read more My 10-year-old and her best friend have been meeting here for weekly lessons for about a year. They're improving as artists, and they always seem to have fun.

Step by step, she patiently takes you from stick figures, oval cubes, to...Mona Lisa! Well, only if…read moreyou're Leo D. Vinci. But you'll be drawing trees, dogs, cats, elephants...people that will make yr friends and family incredulous and green (lime green, with a touch of canary yellow) with envy.

We had a private birthday party for our daughter and it was perfect way to spend a couple hours…read more They went way beyond our expectations. Zoey and her daughters have a really passion for the art and the house in W. 6th is a great spot. Filled with a lot of heart the team there really enjoyed it as much as the kids did. Probably one of the best hidden gems still left in Austin!

I had so much fun attending "Visual Art & Vino" last night that I can't believe I didn't visit…read moresooner. The atmosphere was positive and encouraging, which allowed me to relax, shake off some nerves, and really enjoy the experience of creating art. Chill people, chill music, and chilled wine

What an amazing resource ASoF is... Our kids have absolutely…read moreloved being involved over the years:) They are SO looking forward to being involved again this summer with amazing programs that'll stretch their creative output. Appreciate getting to be involved:)

I enrolled for a Summer class during the last fall 2021 and later on decided that I could not make…read morethe class and decided to cancel. I emailed the school and they simply sent me a link to the class cancelation policies and have not answered my emails since. I suspect I will not see any of my money back since the two months after cancelation already had passed and I didn't receive my money back nor any email explaining what their plan to reimburse me is. I would not enroll on those people classes. ACC classes are about the same price per module, they are more reputable and trustworthy. Avoid it if you can.

I live in San Antonio, which has been enough distance to keep me from this great school. However,…read morethe guest workshops got me there this month and I loved it! The school is super clean and organized thanks to founder/owner Heather and everyone was friendly and kind. I loved getting to see smalti in person along with the wonderful three day workshop I took. Thanks, I will be back! :)

What an amazing evening!!! I had never made a mosaic before - and I am not an artist - and now I…read morehave a beautiful piece of art that unbelievably I made!! The materials provided were spectacular - and the staff knows everything about them, glass and stone from all corners of the world, equipment that's made even me feel like a little bit of a badass... Heather Kruger and her team of assistants were so supportive and made the whole process so fun. Totally laid back in the zone - I can't wait to go back!

I just finished taking all 4 courses that ASOP offers. I had pursued quite a bit of photography…read moreeducation before I started these classes, so I was already frustrated with how challenging it was to fill my gaps in knowledge. From the very first Photo 1 class, Andrew positioned the material in ways I'd never heard or read before. All of the curriculum has been shaped to gradually level up a student's potential. By the 24th class, I was bursting with excitement about what I now knew how to do. I can now go out and talk with long-time professional photographers and contribute to the conversation. I've been encouraging Andrew to start publishing articles and a book. Until then, photography enthusiasts in Austin are super fortunate that ASOP is available for all of us.

I just love Andrew! Be prepared, he cannot sit still at all and walks around all class. So, if…read moreyou're looking for a person to sit down right in front of you and just talk about a camera, that's not his style. He is hands on! "Everyone get your cameras out." "Ok, what kind do you rock?" "What kind of photos do you currently enjoy taking?" "What kind of photos do you hope to take one day?" "Let's discuss this." "Now what are we shooting for?" "Is it time? Is it it Light? How much distance is involved?" At first everything is very stright forward, learning the mechanics of the computer in your hands. Because, let's face it, it's a computer. Unless you're that one person in class rocking an old school film camera, which is amazing - please be that person and make the rest of us jelly. He gives homework, well thought out and explained. He sends follow up emails after every class explaining the homework assignements again. And he loves for people to print out their photos so we can all discuss our photos and learn form one another. Also, he seems to know every camera so very well. He can figure out opperating systems super fast. I've had my camera for over a year and still get frustrated trying to find somthing. Hence the reson I stick as much stuff on my Favorites tab as possible. Not Andrew though, he can find anything on anyone's camera in under 30 seconds it seems. Trust me, once you see how many cameras he must work with each and every day, this is impressive. I've only taken level one class, but already paid for level two. Before too long I plan on taking all of his classes. He really challenges me to get outside of my comfort zone, understand my equipment better, and really wants me to succeed. If it weren't for Andrew's classes I would be stuck taking only classes at ACC that do not fit into my schedule. I'm so glad Andrew started this School. Go and take just one class - you won't be disappointed.

My kid loves these art classes and she has really shown improvement!! Thanks Amanda. She has…read morereally learned some discipline too.

My daughter (9yrs) started taken class with Amanda almost a year ago and loves it! Her skill has…read moreincreased dramatically. We have tried many classes all over Austin, but I have found Amanda's has the perfect combination of letting kids be creative and having a concrete curriculum that ensures they are learning proper techniques. The classes are small and each student gets personalized instruction. It is really amazing to walk in and see all the projects the students are working on. A new student may be drawing and shading while a more advanced student next to them is painting a life-like portrait. This inspires my daughter and shows her what can be achieved with hard work and patience. I highly recommend this studio!

My ASD son has never been as happy as he is in this school....we did the public school, Catholic…read moreschool, French school. We did everything and then we found....THIS AWESOME SCHOOL . He is happy and engaged. He is growing as a person and as a productive member of society. All good.

Love this school. Both of my kids started attending here at Kindergarten age, and it's been such a…read morebeautiful environment for them to grow in. Highly recommended if you trust that children have a natural, inherent impulse toward learning, development, and moving toward their full potential.