Art Outside Preview: Visual Art at its Heart

At its core, Art Outside is a celebration of creativity expressed through visual art. Taking art out of galleries and literally bringing it outside exposes it to new audiences and creates a backdrop that a more traditional venue can't provide. Moving this year's Art Outside to Apache Pass will allow the event's organizers even more freedom to showcase impressive (and, at times humongous) art. Fusebox Festival favorite Jimmy Kuehnle is returning to Texas for Art Outside to preform in his giant, inflatable suits. Like a human controlled, abstract moon walk, Kuehnle's creations are whimsical and mysterious. Welder Casey Warr will will be displaying his complex geometric metal sculptures outside in the fresh fall air. Kenny Browning will be bringing three of his award winning art cars out to Apache Pass along with a couple of operational fire cannons.

More traditional gallery artists will also be well represented at this year's event. Austin favorite Ethan Azarian is one of many artists who's work will be on display in Art Outside's large gallery space. Leila Hijazi will exhibit her Dia Del Lost Muertos and Sailor Jerry Tattoo inspired illustration work. A few accomplished graffiti artists, including mixed media street artist Flewnt Sevens, will be showing their skills through live painting. The ever growing list of Art Outside's participating artists includes jewelry designers, glass artists, photographers, architects, textile artists, painters, and video artists. Much of the art will be displayed in open air tents, protected from the elements that matter, but still close to the great outdoors.

Art Outside will take place on October 9th, 10th, and 11th at Apache Pass in Rockdale, Texas. Tickets are on sale now: Three Day Event and Camping Passes are available for $50, Day Passes are available for $29, and children 12 and under are free.