Beautiful shop!! Decided to visit this lovely shop on a whim and it did not disappoint. So many incredible artist's works that are displayed! At our visit we were stoked to purchase some beautiful prints and jewelry, I would definitely recommend this place for purchasing local incredible art!!! read more

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My husband and I recently visited Austin and participated in the Keep Austin Weird Scavenger Hunt. We are so happy that our scavenger hunt led us to Art for the People! What a fantastic hidden gem of Austin! We had questions for the staff to earn points in the scavenger hunt and the staff was more than welcoming and accommodating. We learned so much and purchased and take two unique pieces of art home with us. We highly recommend checking this place out! They had art as well as jewelry and some body oils. Super cute shop with something for everyone. read more

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Stopped here on a whim yesterday after having passed it so many times. The inside was spacious and brighter than what I expected. Over 100+ local artists are represented for sale with varying price points. Worth a visit- they have everything from prints, jewelry, vases, sculptures stickers, canvas and more read more

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So f'ing happy I stopped in here! There is something for everyone, and I bought truly unique items that are just gonna elevate my space. Srsly. I grabbed a soap dish that is a piece of art with encrusted crystals that looks so good I'm afraid to use it. And it looked so good I bought two, so my mom could have a soap dish she won't use either. I grabbed frogs! A little ceramic one and a cute little nugget on canvas. I even grabbed soap! There was gorgeous jewelry and mugs, and of course, artwork. There is truly something for everyone at every price point. I'm just so happy I stopped in. Deanna was so friendly, let me stash things by her as I browsed (cuz I'm queen of leaving a place and remembering something awesome I forgot to buy days later), and was just as happy that the gems I picked were finding a happy home as I was to find them. My mom's birthday presents are taken care of, and this is now on my must visit list every time I'm in Austin. read more

Lovely store a with lots of awesome local art by some great artists! The store owners were knowledgeable and very welcoming :) Will be back. read more

Art for the People Gallery - Art Galleries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very friendly gallery person with 2 adorable pug rescues that are so sweet. Lots of gorgeous art and jewelry, painted and gilded shells, gift ideas. Oh, and there's an ice cream store next door! read more

Art for the People Gallery - Cute building - Art Galleries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing gallery. We got some awesome prints and probably would have bought more if we weren't just visiting from out of state. The staff is also very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

What a sweet and lovely gallery! My husband and I absolutely ADORED this space!! The art attendants were super helpful and knowledgeable, and were always nearby whenever my husband or I had a question. The building itself really drew us in, such quaint architecture and deep history! read more

Art is subjective and so are opinions. My impression of Art for the People is that this business is truly interested in promoting local artists and bringing their artwork to the community. This is another example of how the "Keep Austin Weird" is still alive in small outposts around town. I bought a piece that I fell in love with immediately and the salesperson was really cool and helpful. Highly recommend. read more

Art for the People Gallery - Octopus - Art Galleries Near Me - Austin, Texas

This gallery was quite the pleasant surprise and a great delight. It is much larger than how it looks from the outside. If you're on the fence about walking in, do it! As we entered we were greeted by a cute little black pug welcoming all of our lovin'. Love how it is setup. Spacious yet quaint and not overwhelming. You can see everything and not feel like you've had enough (if that makes sense). I appreciated the various art forms and gifts (paintings, photos, affirmation post-its, jewelry, natural soaps and lotions, etc.) at different price points. You can easily support the arts without breaking the bank here. This gallery was a nice surprise for me. I ended up buying a nice birthday gift here that I am sure will be appreciated. The ladies who worked there were also oh, so kind which seemed to be the norm nearly everywhere in Austin we went. Thank you! I'd return. read more

One of my favorite galleries! Stopped by when checking out the Austin mural across the street. The gallery is bright and open wigs. Wide variety of items for sale, originals, prints, earrings/jewelry and others. All of the items were so cute I had a hard time resisting buying everything. This is a great place to get some funky and unique presents. The curator of this gallery clearly has a great eye and the man that was working was very helpful and kind. He gave us background on some pieces we were interested in and even offered some water! read more

Up there for favorite galleries! When we visited, there were two exhibitions, a few handfuls of original pieces on the walls, and lots of prints. You're bound to find something you like from a local Austin artist. It was through Art for the People that I discovered Robots in Rowboats - and consequently bought a few prints from her Etsy to ship to friends. PS. There were also two adorable tiny dogs! read more

Visiting for SXSW and wanted to check out some galleries in the area. If you are wanting to buy/see some good art I would avoid this place. It's more of an art shack than gallery. The art is mostly abstract and everything looks like my kids created it. Nothing ground breaking or thought provoking. Refrigerator art at best. The way they hang the art is not so great either. Some pieces are almost on the ground. Unacceptable. read more

We've stepped off the plane, picked up our car rental, got our fill on tacos and now it's time to explore... we decided to get a couple of the "touristy" things out of the way and headed to the "GREETING FROM AUSTIN" Postcard Mural... Parking around Austin can be a real struggle and not being able to park directly by the mural meant we had to walk a bit... that walk brought us by the doorways a couple of interesting shops but it was the colorfully painted wood fence, rainbow flag and intriguing entrance that drew our attention to ART FOR THE PEOPLE. The poster board sign(s) and chalk board advertise LOCAL ART, GIFTS and more... We decided to check it out. Stepped in the door and this overly friendly lady welcomed us. She was working with another couple and we began to shop around. The store was filled with so many interesting prints, pieces of jewelry, body care products, ceramics and all sorts of other interesting things and best part of all is it's mostly LOCALLY produced art... Now let's talk about our host... I "wish" I could've remembered her name because she was so lively and bubbly and made us feel so welcome. She excused herself from her conversation with the other couple and offered us water or Kombucha Tea... and we shared small talk and she gave us other local business recommendations. I accepted a glass of Kombucha Tea, and true to the nature of the business, the Kombucha Tea was LOCALLY MADE; she purchases a different variant (flavor combination) each weekend at a local Farmers Market... I was blown away; probably one of the best I've had.... Pineapple and Vanilla and strangely enough didn't have that nasty smell of most Kombucha. We perused the shop a bit more and came down to liking a few things.... loved these robots statues (reminiscent of the tin robots kids played with in the 1950s... they had these gorgeous hand made/painted coasters (but too nice for me to use and not sure they were functional since the finish was glazed so water would run off onto the table we want to protect), they had these great postcards/prints with more robots (but they were cute robots) and lovely pieces of jewelry. While we shopped, a mother/daughter came in to furnish more inventory to the store; apparently the mother was the artist and the daughter was the PR... both friendly but reassured me that the store was legit and not a "it's local" but not really kind of shop. Since we just got into town literally 3 hours ago... we want to get settled in and shop around a bit but we are returning to make a purchase before leaving town.... And our host... can't wait to share a couple more laughs and maybe have another glass of Kombucha (and of course, make a purchase). read more

Here is the first line of Art for the People mission statement: "Art for the People is a gallery and workshop whose purpose is use the arts to help change lives for the better." Art for the People is a small art gallery in a quant house that was formerly a tattoo studio off of south 1st street. They provide a space for all artists to showcase and sell their artwork. A percent of their sales go back to the community via donations to organizations that support a cause. They are most passionate about ending homelessness. Their efforts include the Mobile Arts and Wishes program & they support the Mobile Loaves and Fishes Community First Village. In addition to displaying and selling art the space is used for events, classes and the 1750 square foot building is available for event rental. I recently attended a class from Austin Learnshop at Art for the People and found the gallery to be gorgeous. The Artisan Market has the greatest gifts created by local artists. They were able to fit the 30+ attendees up with seating and tables. Their set up allowed for a small bar to serve wine and a spread of fruit, crackers and cheese. From the perspective of taking a class here I thought it was perfect for a small group. The best part is Art for the People is they are next door neighbors to Dulce Neve which is a must stop before or after a visit to this local art gallery. read more

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This is possibly my favorite place in the entirety of Austin. Not only is the artwork abundant, ever changing and fantastic, its also represents and embodies the spirit of old Austin and what we all love and want it to be. There is gorgeous high end fine art for statement pieces, as well as affordable finely crafted artisan work from local artists, Quirky, fun strange, exciting, upbeat, energizing... Ok, I have to admit that I am one of the artists, so I may be a bit biased, but when I go to drop off my own artwork, I'm locked in and mesmerized by the beauty of the work and the wonderfully friendly and outgoing staff. They are VERY good to their artists, work hard to represent them well and succeed at it. I challenge you not to LOVE it. read more

Art for the People Gallery - Face Pots for Succulents! - Art Galleries Near Me - Austin, Texas

I read all the good and bad reviews about South Congress Ave. and noticed some of the reviews mention the 1st st. I decided to venture out to this "less-popular"street. The first thing I noticed was the butterfly painting on the wall. I am so glad that I bravely entered this place. Not like big cities expensive arts store, it was approachable, friendly, and beautifully decorated and has reasonably priced arts, comfortable place to sit and stared at arts and has cool bathroom :) AND very well air-conditioned :) It was 100F! This is a perfect place for Christmas or/and birthday shopping for friends and family members who have a great taste and(but) do not like to get too quirky and too cheap things ( I got some of quirky whimsical presents from Monkey see Monkey do already :P) And guess what! The cross street from this shop has the famous Austin paint on the wall :) Check this place out! read more

Art for the People Gallery - Very friendly shop lady. Her father studied at Cornell where I live now! What a small world! - Art Galleries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Super cute/unique art gallery and tourist trinket shop. If you're looking from some awesome pieces to add to your home, or give as a gift I would look here. They have options in all price ranges but it IS an art gallery so be ready to spend for the nicer items. read more

Art for the People Gallery - Outside - Art Galleries Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great selection and friendly staff! Got a couple cool souvenirs here! Highly recommend

Art for the People is one of the best boutique art galleries I've ever been to. It's inside of the most gorgeous/cute/artistic/chic historic home that I'm sure was completely renovated by the owner and turned into a gallery. Such wonderful vibes. It's conveniently located near many other great shops and restaurants as well - even iconic 'Greetings from Austin' wall is across the street for any obligatory photos you may want/need. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the owner Deanna Serra who is so friendly, personable, and inviting. It felt like I was talking to an old friend. She's incredibly knowledgeable of all of the art within the gallery, as well as about local Austin art/artists in the scene. We were also greeted by the 2 cutest pugs I've ever seen. They sit on their little chairs at the front of the gallery and greet guests with hugs and kisses as you come in. Most, if not all, of the art is local and absolutely stunning. My girlfriend bought a piece and they completely wrapped up the sculpture in tissues paper and boxed it up for her. What an absolutely lovely place, curated and ran with true love and care. The business deserves all the success in the world. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the Austin, Texas area! read more

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Love the variety this place offers and that a retail space like this exists. I wanted to see some of the art that wasn't hanging, stored in the back room, but the person working didn't really seem to want to offer access to it. As someone who is seriously shopping for art for my home and office, it probably would have been worth the effort. I'll be back another day, but I'm 80% sure I wouldn't have purchased something that day had I been shown more of what was available. read more

I love art which you will find in abundance at this quirky Austin gallery. I struggle to find gifts for my friends that are unique and interesting. Art for the People is the gallery where you will find wonderful art for your home for your friends and for you. Every time I go to Art for the People I find something new that is unique to Austin's special flavor. Pros: - Austin artists one of a kind creations - Unique handmade gifts for your friends - Wonderful staff - Plenty of parking in the back Cons: - You have to find it on South First - I wish they were open later on week nights You can't miss with this gallery. Every visit is a fascinating experience. read more

The owner and her entire staff are phenomenal! I can't wait to visit Art For the People again, from art to gifts to jewelry, they are a Austin destination hot spot in my book! The art is local, thought provoking, and beautiful. You really see the talent in every artists work! Thank you for the delightfully lovely experience. I will be back! Sincerely, Kelly Leigh read more

A gem on S1st. I have been visiting for 2 years and always impressed with the quality of the craftspeople represented here. Affordable and a greaet mix of jewelry, ceramics, wearables and much more, all by local artisans. There is always an art exhibit representing a wide cross section of emerging and established Austin artists. The openings are always crowded and fun. With so few galleries supporting emerging visual artists this is one of the premiere galleries to see who and what is making new waves. Support the community you live in and help Austin artists continue to create. read more

I checked out Art for the People for the first time this weekend, and how awesome! It's a little place, but packed with local talent! It's great seeing places that support the creative and handmade business owners in our city! This gallery has fine art on display and artisan goods for sale, like jewelry, handbags and notecards. The people there are so kind and welcoming, true art lovers themselves! South 1st has a lot of fun spots to hit, but this is a don't miss! read more

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Wonderful little gallery! Full of amazing pieces by a bunch of local artists. We were greeted and offered water as soon as we walked in, and there is a range of prices for all the artwork so even if you didn't have a lot of money on you, you could still grab a little something from there. There is also an adorable, tiny dog that waddles around the store, so that's a plus. read more

Art for the People Gallery - Art Galleries Near Me - Austin, Texas

This spot is happening. Friday night was an opening for 60+ artists and they were represented well. Every piece of art showed very well. Go on an opening night for the fun and energy, then go back at a less busy time to enjoy the art and gifts for sale, jewelry, crafts, sculpture, hand made gifts for everyone on your buy list, and more. Enjoy! read more

This gallery is situated in a cute little house in South Austin. They have plenty of great exhibits - but the space seems like it has a little bit too much going on. It might be my own preference, but I like art gallery showcases where they solely focus on the pieces/ artists that created them. The last show I came to, there were other products sprinkled on tables across the space (totally okay, but I feel like it can be a bit distracting to some). All in all, very grateful for the experiences I've had here. It's a clean space (uppity and clean restroom too), they offer complementary drinks during their openings/ closings of exhibits, and of course I'm always up for supporting local art. I'd give this place a 9/10. It's a small space, but certainly worth checking out!! read more

Great little gallery! Been there a few times. Warm and inviting, full of eclectic, exceptional art and at good prices too. Fun stuff for every budget. I love their jewelry and card section and that everything is made locally. Lynnie, the main gal, is friendly, knowledgeable and bursting with energy. Would definitely check it out, especially if you're visiting and want to take an authentic little piece of Austin home with you. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go when I have the chance! Located next to Dolce Neve, my favorite gelato, this little gem is filled with special pieces from local artists. Everyone who works there is beyond friendly & helpful and the space is fun & inviting. They always put on cool art shows and events, too. You won't find another place like this in Austin, so if you are visiting, you must go by! They usually have pugs there too, which is a huge bonus. ;) read more

Can I just tell you how amazing Hallie Rae Ward is??! And the gallery in general. I had my eye on some mugs for my mother in laws birthday. Life happens and time approaches quickly. Fortunately I had her personal number, because she is so friendly and a "connector" . She made it possible for me to pick up product on her own time when I could not make it to the gallery in person! Thanks Hallie for making it effortless and thank you Art for the People for providing unique and meaningful gifts for those we love! read more

Small gallery with limited vision. No communication between owners and managers. Snooty staff.They have the attitude that they are a major art gallery in NYC when they are a tiny gallery in a cottage in S. Austin that shows a limited variety of artwork and has rude and unknowledgeable staff. So many other great places to go to in S. Austin. read more