Our Mission
ArtUs Co is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by a collective of artists in support of the arts in austin, tx. we provide affordable spaces to create, and opportunities for artists to showcase and sell their work. we aim to bridge the gap between art collectors and artists, creating an inclusive space where art and culture can thrive, inspire, and be celebrated.
How We Do It
Artist Studios
We have 11 studio spaces in the Arboretum. ArtUs Co strives to build a community where artists can affordably create and collaborate. Fill out an application to be added to our waitlist and notified of open spots.
Gallery
We are dedicated to featuring artists in our gallery to provide an opportunity for them to showcase and sell their work. We aim to host exhibits and events that inspire and connect us.
Are you looking to start your art collection or grow it? Visit our gallery and studios.
Classes / Workshops
We are passionate about spreading art and nurturing creativity in our community. We lead and host classes/workshops, talks, and more for both artists and the general public.
Our History
ArtUs Co began in 2005 after our team noticed a lack of affordable art studio spaces in Austin. We decided to dedicate ourselves to solving the problem by creating the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization first known as Shady Tree Studios, later becoming the Pump Project. For a decade, Pump Project provided opportunities for over 250 artists and hosted almost 200 exhibitions in a 20,000-square-foot warehouse in East Austin when increasing real estate pricing began threatening art spaces.
In 2019, we partnered with The Arboretum to create a new creative hotspot for local artists to showcase and sell their work. We started as a pop-up shop and formally renamed our organization to ArtUs Co, but we soon expanded to a long-term store where our team and clientele was able to grow significantly.
As of January 2022, we are focusing on our collective with studios/gallery/gift shop space full-time. Here, we are able to host exhibitions, workshops, events, and more for artists, art collectors, and art enthusiasts alike.
