ART Bus Tour to Artist Studios, Galleries & Pop-up Markets!

You’ll meet the artists, hear about their process, buy one-of-a-kind art and even learn how to create something yourself.

We make it easy! Your tour is guided by the artists & founders of Almost Real Things Magazine, Austin’s go-to guide for art since 2015.

Sip drinks on the bus, listen to good tunes, make new friends and see the best of Austin's art scene on this behind-the-scenes excursion. All ages welcome.

The tour is a loop, so we will start and end at the same location. During the 2.5 hours, we’ll visit 3-4 stops and have time to browse around and talk with the artists.

Each day is a different tour! Please check the schedules below to choose your adventure.

• Beverages from our amazing community partners: Guayakí yerba mate, Topo Chico sparkling water, Coca Cola and Shiner Beer.
• Our signature Inflatable Flamingo Drink Koozie, New Almost Real Things Magazine Issues, and an ART sticker!)

Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour.

Explore our Art & Vendor Market and meet the artists who work at ART HQ!

Visit 6 artists in this quaint South Austin gallery & studio space. View work from an additional 10 artists.

Stop by Larry Akers’ home studio in the Zilker neighborhood. Larry was on our very first tour 5 years ago!

Visit multiple gallery and studio spaces at this art hub in the iconic '04 neighborhood.

Explore our Art & Vendor Market and meet the artists who work at ART HQ!

Visit 5 artists outside their home studios. Enjoy live music performances in the driveway and chill in the neighborhood!

See Julie's new contemporary and abstract art along with numerous artists at Thornton Rd. Studios.

We're stopping by this pop-up to view work from 5 artists and snack on small bites, and drinks. Enjoy live music in the courtyard outside.

Tour the 18 studios and our 2nd home at 2324 Studios & Gallery. Meet and shop from 30+ artists and vendors inside and outside curated by The Paper Committee and Maridad Studios. Along with a truly stacked lineup of amazing artists that represent the full spectrum of mediums, they’ll also have flash tattoos by @tattoos.2u, beautifully weird portraits by @hannahmatthia, live demos, art installations, swag bags, bevvies, and so much more!

Visit the brand new studio space and shop their bright & bold art from of our friends Erik Ross, Felipe Gomez, Xander Rudd and Paste.

Visit 15+ private studios & shop an indoor/outdoor market full of vendors.

Come with us to this iconic Austin Studio Tour stop! The Grackle House is the home and studio of Carly Weaver. Now in their 16th year, Grackle House will host 9 artists and performances including live music, film, poetry, animals, fun activities and beverages!

Tour this historical museum and cultural center and check out the Austin Studio Tour group exhibition.

View this group exhibition by trans, non-binary and gender expansive artists curated from a nationwide open call. This is the second year of this event produced by Thee Gay Agenda in collaboration with Salvage Vanguard Theatre!

It’s a tradition to visit this former church turned art studio & gallery. We’ll view their pop-up show featuring 14 of their resident artists + more vendors!

Check out the fashion exhibition at one of Austin’s coolest art & community spaces-RichesArt Gallery. Visit Minnie Little next door at Shag Salon to meet their stylists and and learn about the hairs they tame.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Almost Real Things HQ, 820 Shelby Lane, Austin, United States