I've been shopping at Paper Work for years. Yes, I'm a local and this is one of, if not the best, local shops to buy "local" from a lot of locals. Over the last several months I've been decorating a shipping container and Paper Work was the first place I thought of for art. My new space looks amazing with all the different pieces I got from here and I feel good knowing I'm supporting locals rather than Target. I give Paper Work 5 stars when I wish I could give them 10. The staff is amazing, the owner is incredible and I always find something for me or for a gift. If you live in Austin, you should come here more often. If you are visiting, this is the place to shop and buy gifts for everybody who couldn't come to Austin with you. read more

Paper Work - Two small pieces I got from Paper Work. The top is a card. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cute, eclectic shop off of Congress for your Austin chachkis. We wandered in here a few times, and ended up getting an iron on patch and sticker. This shop is narrow, but long... there's a lot to see! Anything and everything related to Austin and Texas- jewelry, clothing, artwork, soaps, you name it! Fun shop to check out when visiting ! read more

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Amazing! I have visited Paper Work a couple of times over the years when out and about. Yesterday I stopped in just on a whim to shop. I noticed that they carried a local brand that I loved, "Ornamental Things." The Paper Work employee who was greeting us must have noticed that their section for this brand immediately caught my eye as I darted over there stating "this is the brand of that necklace that I lost!" I just moved recently and lost some jewelry in the process, including one of my absolute favorite pieces, the "Heart Wave" necklace by Ornamental Things. I was searching over there to see if they carried the exact piece that I was missing, but sadly they didn't. The Paper Work Employee (I am still disappointed I did not catch her name) approached me and asked which exact piece was I looking for? Stating that she could reach out to the owner of Ornamental Things to see if they had more of that piece in their stock. Sure enough the employee snapped a photo I had of myself wearing the necklace and sent it off to the owner, she was able to locate one (Thank goodness!) and I was able to purchase it! It is on its way being shipped to my home. I am so thankful for the Paper Work employee who went above and beyond to not only make my experience amazing but provide one of a kind service and replace something truly special to me. Thank you! read more

Paper Work - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Cool local print shop with a surprising number of pieces I found myself enticed by. The staff were all friendly and I enjoyed the relaxed but busy vibe on a Saturday afternoon. Worth stopping in if your looking for a keepsake or two or a gift for someone. read more

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I had visitors from out of town so of course SoCo is where I'll be taking them. Paper Work is one of those stores that steps up the souvenir game and makes tourists feel like they're 'in Austin.' I know it sounds contrived, like going on a canned safari or something but I think there's a legit-ness to Paper Work. Yes, there's a bunch of quirky, Austin-y stuff but it's all from local artists and not something made in China that's just made to look like it's from here. On top of that there's a lot of pop culture/mash-ups that makes a man-boy like me want to linger and consider if buying a set of prints where the Ninja Turtles in full samurai armor is something I NEED or just really, really, really want. If I'm ever in the need for a unique gift to send to someone with that 'Austin' vibe I'd come here...but not on a weekend. read more

Large, neat store with a variety of prints in many styles. The farther into the store you go, the more varied the styles get. You can also go the ramp in the back to get to a large catalogued selection. Pieces are labeled by artist and price. They also have trinkets, T-shirts, and other random items. read more

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Cute store on South Congress that has lots of local aritisan items. I picked up a cute little Austin ornament to put on my Christmas tree for the holidays and found lots of shirts and pictures. Definitely a place to stop in if you're looking for unique items to give as gifts. I'll be back the next time I'm in the area! read more

Gotta get my paper work in! This is such a cool shop for local art. They've got a ton of stuff that exemplifies the Austin lifestyle (weird) and the Texas look (cool). My favorite stuff is their clothes- the T-shirts are always fun and witty. The patches are made locally and have all kinds of inside Austin jokes. There's stacks of coasters, stickers, mugs- you name it. They've got people who can print anything on anything. None of this stuff is made abroad, it's all sourced locally from local artists who are using Austin as their muse. It's such a beautiful and unique city, this is a great place to get souvenirs to show off your Texas pride. The prices are quite reasonable, especially for the location, right on South Congress in a wonderful old building. When I checked out, the clerk was enthusiastic about my purchases, and complimented my impeccable style and taste. read more

This buisness supports over 100 local artists, they have everything from clothes to jewelry to art. I went in for the first time and was amazed with all the variety. The staff is so friendly here and really fit the Austin vibe. Everything was priced really well considering its literal artwork, some of the crafted items are a little bit more pricey. But the art was very reasonably priced. read more

When I travel to new places, I love finding shops that celebrate the vibe of the city. Paper Work is exactly that, it is a total dream of locally produced art, decor, gifts, and merch that will have you celebrating your trip to Austin. There is so much to see here! I loved taking a look at handmade local jewelry, fun housewares, apparel, and more. Towards the back of the store are a slew of prints. I became obsessed with some by the artist Jon-Michael Frank and also got a super cool olive print, too. My two prints came to a total of less than $50 which I thought was a steal. Most things I looked at were very affordable. The staff is super friendly and excited to share info about the artisans featured in the store. If you're on Congress, you MUST stop in here! read more

We really enjoyed this store. Lots of great artwork and items for sale. Will definitely return on our next trip and recommend to friends. read more

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Paper Work is a store on South Congress Avenue that showcases items made by local Austin artists. It's such an interesting store to browse, and you'll find a variety of unique, creative pieces. Every employee I interacted with was very nice and helpful, which made the experience even better. I ended up buying a few postcards. However, they were on the pricier side (five postcards cost me around $16), but I'm happy to support local artists. One thing to note is that they have a $5 minimum for credit card transactions, so keep that in mind if you're planning to buy just one or two small items. Parking is paid street parking along a busy street where you'll need to angle the back of your car in. However, you might be able to find some paid neighborhood parking nearby if you want an easier time parking and getting out. A fun highlight of the store is the quirky machine in the back where, for just $1 (four quarters), you can get a mini piece of art. If you're looking for small, unique Austin or Texas souvenirs, this would be a great spot to check out. If you're exploring South Congress, Paper Work is definitely worth a stop for anyone who loves supporting local artists and discovering one-of-a-kind treasures. read more

So much local art to see. Jewelry, prints, stickers, ceramics, all under one roof supporting local artists. Some art you may need an open mind for, but all good stuff. If you buy postcards you can also get postage there too. read more

Why has it taken me so long to explore Paper Work, this is literally a dream store. You'll not only find PLENTY of handcrafted items, but it's so well organized you'll be perusing every aisle and section. Paper Work is like a live action "I Spy" book and the more you look in every corner, the more details and pieces you find. Everything was very reasonably priced and what stood out to me was how it wasn't a tourist trap with typical Austin memorabilia. The items were very intentional and this shop is for locals and tourists alike. Ended up walking away with a beautiful locally-made card and I'm already planning my trip because there was so many more items I wanted to take a bit more time with. Within 15 minutes there was like 10 items I wanted to buy. My favorite part were the prints so I have to come back and give myself an hour to sort through them all. Make it a point to discover Paper Work while exploring S. Congress! read more

If your looking for Austin local art, goods and gifts -- THIS IS YOUR PLACE! The place is much bigger than you think and although there is local art sprinkled through the store the back room is dedicated just for art. They have everything from shirts to greetings cards to koozies to stickers to mugs to.... well you name it! It's clean, they are stocked up with all kinds of merchandise (really something for everyone), the staff was helpful & friendly, and it was just a nice refreshing place to pop into in between food and drink hopping! I didn't buy anything, but I already regretted it the second I left the S. Congress area, so needless to say next time I'm in town, I'll be back! read more

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This is one of my favorite stores in Austin. Lots of inspiring art, handcrafted items from local artists, tons of gifts to choose from. I buy something every time I walk in. I also brought a friend who ended up buying lots of artwork and gifts. read more

Perfect shop for cool gifts, including Austin souvenirs! They seem to support local artists and had a great mix of clothing, earrings, prints, and other fun artsy items. Prices were reasonable and the employees were very nice. They even found us a box and carefully wrapped our fragile purchases so we didn't have to worry about them breaking on the plane. read more

Loved it. Right away I was greeted by a friendly employee. She was super sweet. I loved everything about this store. The selection of art and artsy souvenirs were awesome and unique. It is worth the price because of the artist work. read more

Paper Work - I bought these art pieces from Paper Work. All of their inventory is local artists. - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Austin, Texas

I rarely give five stars after only one visit but this store is sublime! So many unusual and beautiful gifts, jewelry, and art. The staff there even referred me to another shop that carried more work from an artist that has pieces also at Paper Work. How amazing is that? My husband and I are purchasing several pieces and I can't wait to get them framed and up on the walls!!! read more

Paper Work - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Austin, Texas

Visiting and wanted to pick up some locally made art and knickknacks- this shop has a great selection of everything from clothing to magnets and candles, but the highlight is the gallery in the back. Ended up buying a few prints, earrings, and a stack of stickers. Service was friendly and welcoming. Recommend for one of a kind gifts. read more

I'd like to say that in the world of "customer relations", Paper Work is the finest I've ever encountered in my lifetime. I needed to do a long distance gift exchange and it was offered freely, no charges or fees when I called and spoke to a sales associate. I received the exchange item today with a generous gift included! I had sent a $10 bill with my return item to be used "however" since there was no charge for postage. I wanted to tout the generous "nice" gesture that seems to be the attitude and way of doing business for Paper Work. I could go on..... Support Paper Work of Austin on S. Congress. read more

Hands down one of the most underrated store here. Loaded , with amazing local art! I have been purchased multiple pieces of local art from these awesome people over the years. Just came in with a friend for his birthday and they were very helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend checking them out! read more

This store is by far one of our favorite stores in Austin. They support local artists. Items are amazing. You will need some time to go through this store. It was very touching to see a store like this since my own kid is an artist. Workers were very nice and friendly and helpful. We need more stores like this. read more

Love all the selection of local artists. Definitely will need to go back and purchase more pieces for my gallery wall.