Studio Resident Feature: June Third Films
Time to get to know our studio residents! First up, we are introducing June Third Films, an Austin-based directing duo made up of Sam Mohney and Huay-Bing Law. After only officially existing for a year, the prolific young company has already produced a music video, an experimental series featuring local dancers and poets, and several short documentaries for Texas Monthly, with more ideas in the works. Read on to learn their recommendations for a successful creative partnership, how they got started, their favorite parts of the creative process, and more.
Artist Residency Program - Introducing Celica Ledesma
Celica Ledesma is the first participant in our new Artist Residency Program! Read more to learn a bit about her, her work, and what drives her to create.
Announcement: Our Store is Closing, but the Mission Continues…
Read on to find out our future plans and next moves for our nonprofit work!
New Vendor Feature: Madison Venza of Tooth of a Cat Apothecary
We couldn't be happier to have Madison Venza as part of our vendor team! Open the story to see some of the certified aromatherapist's incredibly detailed molded soaps, read about her impressive writing background, and learn of how her cat, LaSalle, inspired it all in a moment of clumsiness.
New Vendor Feature: Holly Thompson of EcoPrint Fanatic
Holly Thompson fell into eco-printing almost accidentally, and now she dyes silk and woolen scarves every day. Read about her process of dyeing with leaves, bark, and other things found in nature, as well as her love of creative experimentation as told through her uniquely colorful lens.
Meet the Staff: Retail and Sales Consultant, Tenille West
Meet our very own Retail and Sales Consultant, Tenille West! Learn what her role consists of, what her favorite products in the store currently are, and about her plans to leave her mark on the fashion world.
New Vendor Feature: Pamela Ruiz of Mazapán Paper Co.
Welcome Pamela Ruiz of Mazapán Paper Co! Growing up, Ruiz always wished for her experiences to be more represented by the products on the shelves. So, after encouragement from other internet creatives, she began creating her own. Read on to see how her upbringing inspired her to create a company that brings people together via Latine culture staples, as well as things like wiener dogs, which are just objectively adorable.
New Vendor Feature: Gratien Jamail of Ella’s Apothecary
Meet one of our newest vendors! Read on to learn all about Gratien Jamail of Ella’s Apothecary and his never-ending curiosity that led him to running a business with products that truly stand out from the crowd.
Meet the Staff: Communications Coordinator, Kaiti Neuman
Meet our sales associate and communications coordinator, Kaiti Neuman! Find out about what goes into her role at ArtUs Co, what her beloved coworkers put up with from her on a daily basis, and ideas she’s tossing around for future endeavors (hint: Condé Nast, she loves you).
Get to Know: Alexis Hunter
Come meet our next solo exhibition artist, Alexis Hunter! Hunter is a student at Texas State University, where she's created the series for her upcoming show, BINARY (An Exploration of the In Between), here at ArtUs Co. With her trademark enthusiasm and warmth, she walks us through her inspiration behind the series, her winding academic journey, her goals beyond college, and even introduces us to her dog, Zero.
New Vendor Feature: Kamille and Jacques Deysel of South of Here Co.
Meet Kamille and Jacques Deysel of South of Here Co. Read on to learn their inspiring beginnings with leather, their attachment to their Southern roots, and why Jacques is so excited to inherit his mother's "hideous" green leather couch.
Meet the Staff: Gallery and Vendor Manager, Morgan Travieso
Read about our gallery and vendor manager, Morgan Travieso, and learn how she ended up at ArtUs Co, what she looks for in a potential vendor, and why she gets such a kick out of seeing new vendors set up their space.
New Vendor Feature: Chris Gomez of Kaiju Cut & Sew
Meet Chris Gomez of Kaiju Cut & Sew, one of our newest vendors! Here he introduces you to his creative beginnings, naming his business, and—arguably, most importantly—his corgi, Waffles.
Meet the Staff: Gallery Curator, Maggie Lyon
Read about our gallery curator, Maggie Lyon, and learn how she came to work at ArtUs Co, the behind-the-scenes work of curating, and why she finds her job so fulfilling.
Get to Know: Jacob Guzman
Meet our current solo exhibition artist, Jacob Guzman! Learn about his creative process, his thoughts on his show, Introspection & Fortitude, and what his next moves might be.
Meet the Staff: Executive Director, Joshua Green
Read about our executive director, Joshua Green, and learn how he started ArtUs Co back in 2005, what his current role consists of, and his hopes for ArtUs Co's future.