As our era gains notoriety for rendering traditional art forms obsolete, the Austin Alternative Process Group breaks through the flickering screens. Drawing with Light: A Modern Exhibition of Historical Processes currently being exhibited at the Dougherty Arts Center, reaches back to the 19th century to combine our modern sensibilities with some startlingly tangible stretches of light and shadow. Sunlight, wet glass, egg whites, and gun cotton (cotton soaked in nitric and sulfuric acid) are just a few of the time-honored ingredients needed to harness the extraordinary photographic power of these complex processes. more ›

In a society that often limits its definitions of love, Studio2Gallery's current exhibit, Love's Writt is a welcome expansion, particularly as Valentine's Day waves its silken-gloved hand in the distance. The vibrant collection, featuring thirteen local artists and almost fifty different works, explores passion from every angle. more ›