On this dreary June day, many of Austin's art galleries will be celebrating the openings of vibrant new exhibits. Consider enhancing your day by checking out one or more of the following events... In what can only be described as a perfect fit, Austin based Leah DeVun's latest show Our Hands on Each Other is opening tonight at Women and Their Work Gallery. DeVun's latest work is a collection of photographs, portraits, and lightboxes that document feminist and queer communities from the 1970s through today. For tonight's opening, DeVun will build a new collective women's space as part of a performance piece. Viewers will be invited to help construct the wooden structure and pay homage to feminist past and present. more ›

There are many great art events taking place around town this weekend. Here is a rundown of the highlights: Yard Dog Art will be hosting an opening reception for their latest exhibit from 7-9pm on Friday. Over and Under is a group show curated by Jenny Hart from Sublime Stitching. Austin's embroidery queen first exhibited her work at Yard Dog and has now selected work from a list of stitching all-stars. Over and Under showcases the wide range of styles and techniques that stem from the simple stitch - from Emily Eibel's quilt squares that depict modern folk scenes to the delicate hoop-framed work of Veronica Fuentes. The truly inspired can pick up a Sublime Stitching kit and do the over and under all night long. more ›