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Top 3 of 2023

Existence moves fast, shows open and close, and what is left? Pause with us.

We took a moment to remember and highlight the artists and artwork that made our 2023 a little more joyful, weird, and wonderful. We asked to hear from you—who were your art favorites this year? You nominated them, and together, we voted and we celebrated.

FIRST PLACE WINNERS RECEIVED:

  • A Favorite of 2023 trophy (Yes a real trophy!)

  • One full page feature in ATX ART FOR YOU

  • concept animals merch package

  • An Invitation to a nominee party held at Women and their work gallery.

    View  party recap.

Announcing your

of 2023

2D Artist or Illustrator

  1. Lucas Aoki

  2. Emily Bryn

  3. Felipe Gomez

Fiber Artist

  1. Steef Crombach

  2. Hallie Rae Ward

  3. Jacqueline Overby

Muralist/Street Artist

  1. Zuzu

  2. Emily Eisenhart

  3. Kel Brown

New Media Artist

  1. Virginia Luna Montgomery

  2. Jasna Boudard

  3. Victoria Cantu

Painter

  1. Priscilla Lustig

  2. Thomas Cook

  3. Mai Snow

Performance Artist

  1. Andie Flores

  2. Erica Nix

  3. Katherine Vaughn / Serena Zam

Photographer

  1. Eric Coleman

  2. Eli Durst

  3. Leon Alesi

Sculptor

  1. Ariel Wood

  2. Laura Lit

  3. Tammie Rubin

New Space or Collective

  1. Good Dad Studios

  2. ArtUs Co.

  3. Bolm Arts

Art Show

  1. “Technodrome”, Bolm Arts

  2. “Deck the Walls”, ArtUsCo

  3. "Hot Wheels", Museum of Human Achievement

Art Writer

  1. Lauren Moya Ford

  2. Andie Flores

  3. Caroline Frost

Curator

  1. Juan Villegas / Phillip Niemeyer

  2. Mai Snow / Sean Gaulager

Museum

  1. The Blanton

  2. The Contemporary Austin

  3. Museum of Human Achievement

Gallery

  1. Women & Their Work

  2. Ivester Contemporary

  3. Northern~Southern

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