Business Hours
ClosedMonday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 5:00 PM
2200 S Lamar Blvd UNIT J, Austin, TX 78704, USA Get directions
Tucked into a South Lamar strip just south of downtown, Austin Art Garage is a homegrown gallery that focuses on original work and prints from local and Texas-based artists, leaning toward bright, playful, distinctly Austin imagery. Hours run short and skew midweek, so it's worth checking before you go, but the approachable, browse-friendly setup makes it an easy stop if you're hunting for affordable local art.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 5:00 PM
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