BIG MEDIUMEVENTSABOUTEXHIBITIONSARTISTSSUPPORTCONTACT Big Medium is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing and cultivating artists and the contemporary arts in Austin and across Texas. By providing city and state-wide programming, affordable studio spaces, innovative exhibitions, and professional development opportunities for artists, Big M EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR History. The East Austin Studio Tour was founded by artists Shea Little, Jana Swec and Joseph Phillips in 2003. The trio sought to raise visibility for the visual arts and artists in East Austin, thus East Austin Studio Tour was created to introduce the artists to the public and welcome the public to East Austin studios and creative

spaces.

ARTIST FEATURES

Big Medium 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2, #101 Austin, Texas 78702. 512.939.6665 info@bigmedium.org WEST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR March 26, 2020. After consulting with our artists and partners, Big Medium has decided to postpone the West Austin Studio Tour (WEST). While this has been a difficult decision, we believe it is the responsible course of action in order to maintain the safety and well being of our community.

ARTIST RELIEF FUND

Artist Relief Fund. In response to the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on the artist community, in June 2020 Big Medium created a temporary fund to support the needs of Austin artists who have been affected by the economic fallout due to postponed or cancelled arts‑related events, loss of arts‑related work, or loss of supplemental income.

STUDIOS AT CANOPY

About. Canopy is a creative community of artist studios, creative office spaces, art galleries and a café. Big Medium moved into Canopy in 2013 and currently offers studio spaces for over 60 artists at the lowest sustainable rate. Through Canopy, Big Medium works to foster the arts and facilitate an inclusive cultural dialogue between artists and their communities.

TITO'S PRIZE

The Tito's Prize is intended to provide an artist the means to take a new step in their career. Big Medium hopes the award will have a meaningful impact on Jackson and Love's artistic practice and help deepen their roots in Austin. The exhibition will open with a special reception on Friday, October 23, 2021 and run through January 8, 2022. ARTIST FEATURE: DAN JIAN Dan Jian is a visual artist who works across painting, drawing, animation, and video. Dan holds an MFA degree from Ohio State University, Dan's solo and group shows were exhibited nationally across the US, as well as internationally in China and Italy. She currently teaches and lives in Fort Worth.

PEELANDER YELLOW

Artist Statement. My painting is a part of me, if you take it, you keep my mind, I'm soooo happpeeee to do it, that's why I'm keeping to do painting and do music. Let's do communication!!!! (347) 205-5675 yellow@peelander-z.com peelander-z.com Instagram Facebook Twitter. Discover more Artists.

JASON BROOKS

Jason Brooks (b. 1972) is an Austin Texas-based artist who has been working professionally as an accomplished tattoo artist since 1992. Throughout his career, Brooks has been recognized internationally for his unique style of contemporary tattooing. In 2011, he became one of the only living tattoo artists to have a solo museum exhibition, held BIG MEDIUMEVENTSABOUTEXHIBITIONSARTISTSSUPPORTCONTACT Big Medium is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing and cultivating artists and the contemporary arts in Austin and across Texas. By providing city and state-wide programming, affordable studio spaces, innovative exhibitions, and professional development opportunities for artists, Big M EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR History. The East Austin Studio Tour was founded by artists Shea Little, Jana Swec and Joseph Phillips in 2003. The trio sought to raise visibility for the visual arts and artists in East Austin, thus East Austin Studio Tour was created to introduce the artists to the public and welcome the public to East Austin studios and creative

spaces.

ARTIST FEATURES

Big Medium 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2, #101 Austin, Texas 78702. 512.939.6665 info@bigmedium.org WEST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR March 26, 2020. After consulting with our artists and partners, Big Medium has decided to postpone the West Austin Studio Tour (WEST). While this has been a difficult decision, we believe it is the responsible course of action in order to maintain the safety and well being of our community.

ARTIST RELIEF FUND

Artist Relief Fund. In response to the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on the artist community, in June 2020 Big Medium created a temporary fund to support the needs of Austin artists who have been affected by the economic fallout due to postponed or cancelled arts‑related events, loss of arts‑related work, or loss of supplemental income.

STUDIOS AT CANOPY

About. Canopy is a creative community of artist studios, creative office spaces, art galleries and a café. Big Medium moved into Canopy in 2013 and currently offers studio spaces for over 60 artists at the lowest sustainable rate. Through Canopy, Big Medium works to foster the arts and facilitate an inclusive cultural dialogue between artists and their communities.

TITO'S PRIZE

The Tito's Prize is intended to provide an artist the means to take a new step in their career. Big Medium hopes the award will have a meaningful impact on Jackson and Love's artistic practice and help deepen their roots in Austin. The exhibition will open with a special reception on Friday, October 23, 2021 and run through January 8, 2022. ARTIST FEATURE: DAN JIAN Dan Jian is a visual artist who works across painting, drawing, animation, and video. Dan holds an MFA degree from Ohio State University, Dan's solo and group shows were exhibited nationally across the US, as well as internationally in China and Italy. She currently teaches and lives in Fort Worth.

PEELANDER YELLOW

Artist Statement. My painting is a part of me, if you take it, you keep my mind, I'm soooo happpeeee to do it, that's why I'm keeping to do painting and do music. Let's do communication!!!! (347) 205-5675 yellow@peelander-z.com peelander-z.com Instagram Facebook Twitter. Discover more Artists.

JASON BROOKS

Jason Brooks (b. 1972) is an Austin Texas-based artist who has been working professionally as an accomplished tattoo artist since 1992. Throughout his career, Brooks has been recognized internationally for his unique style of contemporary tattooing. In 2011, he became one of the only living tattoo artists to have a solo museum exhibition, held PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Big Medium’s dedicated gallery space for established and emerging artists to create innovative and experimental exhibitions. An annual award of $15,000 and a solo exhibition for one Austin-based artist in the Big Medium Gallery. The Tito’s Prize is funded by generous support from Tito’s Handmade Vodka. ABOUT — BIG MEDIUM Big Medium is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and building community through the arts in Austin and across Texas. We provide opportunities for artists to create, exhibit, and discuss their work and connect to an engaged and diverse audience. We strive to make art a part of everyday life.

CURRENT EXHIBITION

By appointment only. To allow for social distancing, appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes, with a maximum of 10 guests at a time. Scroll down to schedule an appointment with at least 24 hours advance notice. Masks are required at all times. Appointment hours: Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 6pm. 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2, #101.

ARTIST FEATURES

Big Medium 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2, #101 Austin, Texas 78702. 512.939.6665 info@bigmedium.org

ARTIST RELIEF FUND

Artist Relief Fund. In response to the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on the artist community, in June 2020 Big Medium created a temporary fund to support the needs of Austin artists who have been affected by the economic fallout due to postponed or cancelled arts‑related events, loss of arts‑related work, or loss of supplemental income.

TITO'S PRIZE

Big Medium is pleased to announce Ariel René Jackson in collaboration with Michael J. Love as the winners of the fourth annual Tito's Prize. The Tito's Prize is intended to provide an artist the means to take a new step in their career. Big Medium hopes the award will have a meaningful impact on Jackson and Love's artistic practice and help deepen their roots in Austin.

THE LINE RESIDENCY

About. The LINE Residency is a six week opportunity for local artists to experiment and create in a new environment. Artists are provided with a private studio space within The LINE Austin and access to the hotel and its amenities. THIRSTY PLANET ARTIST SERIES Thirsty Planet Artist Series is a program produced by Big Medium in partnership with Thirsty Planet Brewing Co. In collaboration with a Thirsty Planet brewer, one Austin based artist creates a concept beer, label, and packaging based on their artistic work. This seasonal beer is launched and widely THE CONTEMPORARY PRINT: 5X5 The Contemporary Print: 5x5. Presented in collaboration with PrintAustin. January 15 – February 19, 2021. View fullsize. Chloe Alexander, Army of One, 2019. Silkscreen and ink, 22 x 22 in. In partnership, Big Medium and PrintAustin are pleased to present the 8th iteration of PrintAustin’s international juried exhibition, The

Contemporary

BIG MEDIUM ARTIST REGISTRY Big Medium. Artist Registry is a program produced by Big Meduim. Big Medium is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary art in Texas. We provide opportunities for artists to create, exhibit and discuss their work. We strive to make art a part of everyday life. BIG MEDIUMEVENTSABOUTEXHIBITIONSARTISTSSUPPORTCONTACT Big Medium is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing and cultivating artists and the contemporary arts in Austin and across Texas. By providing city and state-wide programming, affordable studio spaces, innovative exhibitions, and professional development opportunities for artists, Big M EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR History. The East Austin Studio Tour was founded by artists Shea Little, Jana Swec and Joseph Phillips in 2003. The trio sought to raise visibility for the visual arts and artists in East Austin, thus East Austin Studio Tour was created to introduce the artists to the public and welcome the public to East Austin studios and creative

spaces.

ABOUT — BIG MEDIUM Big Medium is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and building community through the arts in Austin and across Texas. We provide opportunities for artists to create, exhibit, and discuss their work and connect to an engaged and diverse audience. We strive to make art a part of everyday life. PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Big Medium’s dedicated gallery space for established and emerging artists to create innovative and experimental exhibitions. An annual award of $15,000 and a solo exhibition for one Austin-based artist in the Big Medium Gallery. The Tito’s Prize is funded by generous support from Tito’s Handmade Vodka. WEST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR March 26, 2020. After consulting with our artists and partners, Big Medium has decided to postpone the West Austin Studio Tour (WEST). While this has been a difficult decision, we believe it is the responsible course of action in order to maintain the safety and well being of our community.

ARTIST RELIEF FUND

Artist Relief Fund. In response to the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on the artist community, in June 2020 Big Medium created a temporary fund to support the needs of Austin artists who have been affected by the economic fallout due to postponed or cancelled arts‑related events, loss of arts‑related work, or loss of supplemental income.

STUDIOS AT CANOPY

About. Canopy is a creative community of artist studios, creative office spaces, art galleries and a café. Big Medium moved into Canopy in 2013 and currently offers studio spaces for over 60 artists at the lowest sustainable rate. Through Canopy, Big Medium works to foster the arts and facilitate an inclusive cultural dialogue between artists and their communities.

TITO'S PRIZE

The Tito's Prize is intended to provide an artist the means to take a new step in their career. Big Medium hopes the award will have a meaningful impact on Jackson and Love's artistic practice and help deepen their roots in Austin. The exhibition will open with a special reception on Friday, October 23, 2021 and run through January 8, 2022.

TEXAS BIENNIAL

Overview. 2005: The Texas Biennial is founded by a group of artists in Austin—Rachel Koper, Jon Lawrence, Shea Little, Arturo Palacios, Joseph Phillips, and Jana Swec—who want to provide an exhibition opportunity open to all artists living and working in the state. 2005-2009: The first three Biennials take place in Austin in multiple venues around the city

PEELANDER YELLOW

Artist Statement. My painting is a part of me, if you take it, you keep my mind, I'm soooo happpeeee to do it, that's why I'm keeping to do painting and do music. Let's do communication!!!! (347) 205-5675 yellow@peelander-z.com peelander-z.com Instagram Facebook Twitter. Discover more Artists. BIG MEDIUMEVENTSABOUTEXHIBITIONSARTISTSSUPPORTCONTACT Big Medium is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing and cultivating artists and the contemporary arts in Austin and across Texas. By providing city and state-wide programming, affordable studio spaces, innovative exhibitions, and professional development opportunities for artists, Big M EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR History. The East Austin Studio Tour was founded by artists Shea Little, Jana Swec and Joseph Phillips in 2003. The trio sought to raise visibility for the visual arts and artists in East Austin, thus East Austin Studio Tour was created to introduce the artists to the public and welcome the public to East Austin studios and creative

spaces.

ABOUT — BIG MEDIUM Big Medium is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and building community through the arts in Austin and across Texas. We provide opportunities for artists to create, exhibit, and discuss their work and connect to an engaged and diverse audience. We strive to make art a part of everyday life. PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Big Medium’s dedicated gallery space for established and emerging artists to create innovative and experimental exhibitions. An annual award of $15,000 and a solo exhibition for one Austin-based artist in the Big Medium Gallery. The Tito’s Prize is funded by generous support from Tito’s Handmade Vodka. WEST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR March 26, 2020. After consulting with our artists and partners, Big Medium has decided to postpone the West Austin Studio Tour (WEST). While this has been a difficult decision, we believe it is the responsible course of action in order to maintain the safety and well being of our community.

ARTIST RELIEF FUND

Artist Relief Fund. In response to the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on the artist community, in June 2020 Big Medium created a temporary fund to support the needs of Austin artists who have been affected by the economic fallout due to postponed or cancelled arts‑related events, loss of arts‑related work, or loss of supplemental income.

STUDIOS AT CANOPY

About. Canopy is a creative community of artist studios, creative office spaces, art galleries and a café. Big Medium moved into Canopy in 2013 and currently offers studio spaces for over 60 artists at the lowest sustainable rate. Through Canopy, Big Medium works to foster the arts and facilitate an inclusive cultural dialogue between artists and their communities.

TITO'S PRIZE

The Tito's Prize is intended to provide an artist the means to take a new step in their career. Big Medium hopes the award will have a meaningful impact on Jackson and Love's artistic practice and help deepen their roots in Austin. The exhibition will open with a special reception on Friday, October 23, 2021 and run through January 8, 2022.

TEXAS BIENNIAL

Overview. 2005: The Texas Biennial is founded by a group of artists in Austin—Rachel Koper, Jon Lawrence, Shea Little, Arturo Palacios, Joseph Phillips, and Jana Swec—who want to provide an exhibition opportunity open to all artists living and working in the state. 2005-2009: The first three Biennials take place in Austin in multiple venues around the city

PEELANDER YELLOW

Artist Statement. My painting is a part of me, if you take it, you keep my mind, I'm soooo happpeeee to do it, that's why I'm keeping to do painting and do music. Let's do communication!!!! (347) 205-5675 yellow@peelander-z.com peelander-z.com Instagram Facebook Twitter. Discover more Artists. PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Big Medium’s dedicated gallery space for established and emerging artists to create innovative and experimental exhibitions. An annual award of $15,000 and a solo exhibition for one Austin-based artist in the Big Medium Gallery. The Tito’s Prize is funded by generous support from Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

CURRENT EXHIBITION

By appointment only. To allow for social distancing, appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes, with a maximum of 10 guests at a time. Scroll down to schedule an appointment with at least 24 hours advance notice. Masks are required at all times. Appointment hours: Thursday – Saturday, 12 – 6pm. 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2, #101.

ARTIST FEATURES

Big Medium 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2, #101 Austin, Texas 78702. 512.939.6665 info@bigmedium.org

ARTIST RELIEF FUND

Artist Relief Fund. In response to the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on the artist community, in June 2020 Big Medium created a temporary fund to support the needs of Austin artists who have been affected by the economic fallout due to postponed or cancelled arts‑related events, loss of arts‑related work, or loss of supplemental income.

THE LINE RESIDENCY

About. The LINE Residency is a six week opportunity for local artists to experiment and create in a new environment. Artists are provided with a private studio space within The LINE Austin and access to the hotel and its amenities.

CREATIVE STANDARD

Creative Standard’s professional development presentations address topics identified by members of our creative community. Artists share their needs through a survey and Big Medium organizes the events based on the responses. These workshops invite experts on various issues to educate artists on best practices and success strategies.

THE MEMORY PALACE

With The Memory Palace solo exhibition at Big Medium Gallery, artist Rehab El Sadek conceptualizes a meditative journey through personal past and the ancient world.Drawing inspiration from classic architecture, modern architectural theory, world literature and historical texts. El Sadek explores themes of immigration, belonging, communication, and language through a re-examination of the path BIG MEDIUM ARTIST REGISTRY Big Medium. Artist Registry is a program produced by Big Meduim. Big Medium is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary art in Texas. We provide opportunities for artists to create, exhibit and discuss their work. We strive to make art a part of everyday life. ARTIST FEATURE: DAN JIAN Dan Jian is a visual artist who works across painting, drawing, animation, and video. Dan holds an MFA degree from Ohio State University, Dan's solo and group shows were exhibited nationally across the US, as well as internationally in China and Italy. She currently teaches and lives in Fort Worth. WHEN THE LEAVES GROW COLD, BUT I STILL REQUIRE YOUR For When the Leaves Grow Cold, but I Still Require Your Shoulder is a suite of paintings rooted in the history and folklore of harvesting seasons in the Southwest. The focus is on the surrounding landscape with tools, animals, plants, and fantastical manifestations as onlookers. Ricardo Vicente Ruiz is a multidisciplinary artist whose

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