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Take A Tour of Austin’s Awesome Street Art

Austin is peppered with awesome art — sometimes in the most unexpected places. From the iconic “Hi, How Are You” mural created by artist Daniel Johnston to the “I Love You So Much” script on the wall of Jo’s Coffee, Austin’s street art is as varied as our music scene. Below, enjoy some of our favorite street art from all over the city, and get the details about Dougherty Arts Center’s awesome new Art Is Everywhere Map.

Want to go on an art scavenger hunt from the comfort of your own car?
The Dougherty Arts Center’s Art Is Everywhere Map is a really cool new tool that gives you an interactive guide to art in Austin! From hidden gems to public art installations, from sculptures to street art, this map has everything you need to enjoy the free art that exists all over Austin. Simply click here to visit their online guide where you can view the map to find art in your own neighborhood — or plot out places you’d like to go explore all around the city. This online tool is a really great way to help you plan where to go.

You’re My Butter Half — 2000 E MLK Jr Blvd; Art by Creative Suitcase; Photo by Roger Ho
Hi, How Are You — Guadalupe & 21st, Art by Daniel Johnston; Photo by Roger Ho
Love Is The Question, Love Is The Answer — 1115 W Lynn St.; Art by Daniel Johnston; Photo by Roger Ho
Greetings From Austin — 720 S 1st St.; Art by Todd Sanders & Rory Skagen; Photo by Roger Ho
Let’s Band Together — E. 6th & Chicon; Art by Federico Archuleta; Photo by Roger Ho
‘Til Death Do Us Part — E. 7th & Waller; Art by Federico Archuleta; Photo by Roger Ho
Austin, Texas — 3700 Guadalupe; Photo by Roger Ho
Music Legends on The Drag — 24th and Guadalupe, Art by Federico Archuleta; Photo by Roger Ho
Bob Dylan — 2538 Guadalupe; Art by Federico Archuleta; Photo by Roger Ho
I Love You So Much — 1300 S. Congress; Art by Amy Cook; Photo by Roger Ho
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? — 1423 S. Congress Ave; Art by Niz; Photo by Roger Ho
Spaceman with Floating Pizza — 1209 Red River; Art by Mike Johnston; Photo by Roger Ho
Smile Now, Cry Later — 2426 Guadalupe St.; Art by Matthew Bonifacio Rodriguez; Photo by Roger Ho
Houston Toads — 222 E 6th St; Art by Louis Masai; Photo by Roger Ho
6th St Historic District — 6th & I-35; Art by Sanctuary Printshop; Photo by Roger Ho
When You’re Strange — 1310 E 6th St.; Art by Dave Lowell; Photo by Roger Ho
We Rise — 12th & Chicon; Art by Chris Rogers; Photo by Roger Ho
“We Are East” Austin — 1215 Chicon St.; Art by Adrian Jasso; Photo by Roger Ho
Selena — 1619 East Cesar Chavez St.; Art by Filiberto Mendieta; Photo by Roger Ho
Willie For President — 1423 S Congress Ave.; Art by Jacqui Oakley, Erick Montes, Joe Swec; Photo by Roger Ho
Willie Nelson — 7th and Neches St.; Art by Wiley Ross; Photo by Roger Ho
Hello — 1102 Koenig Ln.; Art by BOZA, Photo by Heidi Okla
I Heart Austin — 5134 Burnet Rd.; Art by Gerardo Arellano; Photo by Do512 Family Staff
Blue Creatures — 1502 E 6th St.; Art by Michael Sieben; Photo by Do512 Family Staff
Austin’s Tallest Mural “Tau Ceti” — 2nd & Brazos; Art by Josef Kristofoletti; Photo by Renee Dominguez
Gary Clark Jr. — 2208 South Lamar; Art by Zuzu & Roshi K; Photo by Roger Ho
Hey Cupcake — 1511 S. Congress Ave.; Photo by Renee Dominguez
Magnolia Cafe — 1920 S. Congress Ave.; Art by Charley Copp; Photo by Renee Dominguez
The Renner Project — 3018 N Lamar Blvd.; Photo by Renee Dominguez
Kellie’s Baking Co. —  5245 Burnet Rd.; Photo by Renee Dominguez
Kerbey Lane Cafe — 2606 Guadalupe St.; Art by Mike Johnston; Photo by Renee Dominguez
Peace Love Austin — 2nd Street & Colorado; Art by Mike Johnston; Photo by Heidi Okla
Wonder Woman/19th Amendment mural — west side of the LINE Hotel; Art by Sandra Chevrier & Shepard Fairey; Photo by Roger Ho
‘Legacy’ Mural — Spruce Upholstery (2005 S Lamar Blvd) ; Artists: Sadé, Niz, and Zuzu; Photo: Zuzu. Features portraits of Dorothy Nell Turner (left) and Angela Davis (right).
RGB — 1312 E Cesar Chavez St (Agave Print), Art by Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch, photo by Heidi Okla
Spread Love the Austin Way — 2207 Justin Lane (Brooklyn Pie Co.), Art by Cody Seigmund, Photo by Heidi Okla
Annie St. & S 1st St. (Across from Roadhouse Relics), Art by Summer Miles, Kayla Koslow, Molly McFee, Katie Van Wyngeeren, Erin Miles Newman, Alyson Miles Waver, Garrett Miles

Of course, this list isn’t even close to capturing the vast collection of street art that makes Austin, Texas such a unique gem. To see more, you’ll just have to get out there and start exploring the city! Have fun and be sure to tag us on Instagram with #Do512Family so we can get a peek at your favorite art!

1 thought on “Take A Tour of Austin’s Awesome Street Art”

  1. Jerry’s Artarama has a GREAT mural on the side of their building (facing 290)! Their official address is 6010 N IH 35, but if you’re familiar with the area, you’ll see it near/in the Lincoln Village shopping center.

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