Working as a visual artist often means working alone. We wanted to invite artists to reach out to other people, connect over creativity, and create new and unexpected something together. The results of those conversations and inspiration form “Common Ground,” an exhibit that is all about collaboration.
Mind you, not all of the co-conspirators of these works are even artists, while others are artists in different fields, styles or techniques.
A photographer collaborated with her friend and neighbor’s daughter, another artist worked with a model and a makeup artist, a group of fiber artists friends incorporated their different styles and techniques into works of art, two artists convened together over their love of monsters and robots, three generations of one family composed a piece together (5 contributors from 5-60 years old). Glass artists collaborated with painters who collaborated with family members who collaborated with musicians and poets and so forth and beyond!
Come see what happens when people work together. This exhibit is on view in the Downtowner Gallery from July 11-September 6, 2024, with an exhibit reception on August 16th from 6pm-8pm. After your visit, maybe you’ll think differently about your next creative project. As they say, “Teamwork makes the dream work.”
All art unless otherwise noted is available for purchase.
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Downtowner Gallery Events
Celebrate with us at these free events:
- Feb 16, 2024, 6pm-8pm: Reception for “I Am an Artist” exhibit
- March 23, 2024, 10am-3pm: Special Saturdays in the Downtowner Gallery
- April 12, 2024, 6pm-8pm: Reception for “Golden Ticket” exhibit
- April 27, 2024, 10am-3pm: Special Saturdays in the Downtowner Gallery
- May 18, 2024, 10am-3pm: Special Saturdays in the Downtowner Gallery
- June 7, 2024, 6pm-8pm: Reception for “Natural Art” exhibit
- June 29, 2024, 10am-3pm: Special Saturdays in the Downtowner Gallery
- August 16, 2024, 6pm-8pm: Reception for “Common Ground” exhibit
Exhibits in the Downtowner Gallery
January 11-March 1, 2024
I AM AN ARTIST: Spotlight on New and Emerging Artists
An exhibit celebrating new and emerging local and area artists, including many artists exhibiting for the very first time in an art gallery setting.
Plus: Black History Month Artist Feature with “Chesiel John: Assemblage Artist”
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March 7-May 3, 2024
Golden Ticket: Travel to Real and Imaginary Places
Let’s travel to real and imaginary locales through art! How’d we get there and what was the journey like? We’re headed to made-up places from the mind’s eye.
Plus: Artist Spotlight with Fused Glass Art by Jacqueline Myers
May 9, 2024-July 3, 2024
Natural Art
This exhibit explores the myriad ways art can be made from natural elements, like wood, clay, minerals, plant fibers, dried botanicals, stone, and the unexpected.
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July 11, 2024- September 6, 2024
Common Ground: Collaboration
Artists share the unique results of their tête-à-tête collaborations with writers, family members, musicians, neighbors, and complete strangers too!
Gallery Gift Shop
In addition to shopping for art from our exhibits, we also have a gift shop! This features prints, books, stickers, artist trading cards, puzzles, postcards/notecards and other items featuring original artwork by local and area artists. New items added, including Round Rock-themed gifts, jewelry, and more!
Your purchases help support artist-owned businesses and the visual arts nonprofit Round Rock Arts.
Exhibit Opportunities for Local/Area Artists
The Downtowner Gallery is the collaboration by the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture with the visual arts nonprofit organization Round Rock Arts. The Call for Art process of Downtowner Gallery exhibit opportunities for local and area artists takes places through an online process on the Round Rock Arts website (www.roundrockarts.org/call-for-art).
Looking Back
Since our opening in August 2019, we have had the pleasure of meeting visitors for near and far, exhibiting art by a diverse range of talented artists, providing art experiences, and having lots of fun too!
About Us
The Downtowner Gallery presents artwork created by local/area artists. All art, unless otherwise noted, is available for purchase from exhibits by visiting the gallery and speaking with our docent. More art is available in the gallery gift shop. The gallery also serves as a pickup/drop off point for the local mental health awareness nonprofit, Pick With Austin.
Visit Us
Our Downtowner Gallery is located at 231 East Main Street in Downtown Round Rock. Free parking is available throughout downtown, including City Hall and Library parking garages and street parking too. The Downtowner Gallery is open Tuesday-Friday: 12 noon – 5 p.m, with additional hours for special events.
Please note: We will be closed closed July 4-5, 2024 for Independence holiday; July 9-10 for exhibit installation, and August 1, 2024 for off-site staff meeting.
Your purchases in the Downtowner Gallery support artist-owned businesses.
We thank you for your supporting the arts in our community!
GALLERY CONTACT:
Christina Rudofsky
Arts and Culture Associate
crudofsky@roundrocktexas.gov
512-801-0698 Cell
512-218-3298 Downtowner Gallery
City of Round Rock Arts and Culture
Scot Wilkinson, Director of Arts and Culture
swilkinson@roundrocktexas.gov
512-671-2705
737-775-5669
