If you're an art enthusiast, Austin is a prime place to be. The proudly weird city is overflowing with art in the form of live music, inventive cuisine, and colorful murals year-round. But if you want a concentrated dose of art, mark your calendar for Big Medium: West Austin Studio Tour on May 13th and 14th as well as the 20th and 21st.
The free art show takes place at Big Medium each year, granting the public the chance to meet local artists and ask them about their work. This year's Big Medium event will draw about 300 artists to the city and open up more than 175 art studios to the public, not to mention 50 art galleries. In addition, nearly 90 temporary exhibits pop up specifically for these special weekends, so don't miss this great event!