The City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, part of
the Economic Development Department, announces the opening of the Pe14th Annual
People’s Gallery exhibition at Austin City Hall. The presentation features
a wide array of painting, sculpture, drawing and other media by 102 artists
from across the Austin area. The public is invited to view artworks throughout City Hall. Limited Parking is available in the City Hall garage and will be validated; however,
visitors are encouraged to walk, bike, or use public transportation.
*Free and open to the public*
The 2018 selection panelists were
arts educator and artist Teruko Nimura; artist
and Preparator (Blanton
Museum of Art, University
of Texas at Austin) John Sager; and artist
and Professor of Art, St. Edward's University Tammie Rubin.
Each year, the public is invited to vote for their
favorite artwork in the exhibition, and a “People’s Choice” is selected from
among the top-voted artworks to be purchased and added to the City’s permanent
collection. Ballots for the 2018 People’s Choice will be available during the
opening reception on February 23, and during normal exhibition hours through October
26, 2018.
The 2018 exhibition will remain on display through January
1, 2019.
For more information about The
People’s Gallery, visit www.austintexas.gov/peoplesgallery