Events & Shows
Beyond studio work, I organize and participate in live art events around Austin — often alongside other local artists and musicians.
Touch the Art — Almost Real Things Gallery at Canopy (2026)
A large-scale immersive exhibit featuring 75+ artists, with art, activities, and collaborative installations created alongside the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Supported in part by an Elevate Grant from Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. Featured on KVUE, KXAN, and CBS Austin. More info: touchtheart.org
ALL FOR ART (2026) — A Community Collaboration
A community collaboration exhibition at Imagine Art Studio & Gallery at Live+Make, 1127 Tillery St, Austin, TX. Exhibition runs May 1–15, 2026, with an opening reception Friday, May 1st, 6–8pm.
Art in the Park — Art Spark Texas, Fiesta Gardens (2025 & 2026)
An annual Austin festival where I paint live in front of festival crowds, demonstrating the wheelchair-based technique in real time. Pieces created live have been featured in online auctions supporting Art Spark Texas' work with disabled youth in the arts. I returned for the festival's 30th anniversary on April 9, 2026.
Beyond Art Market — Holiday Market & Fair (2025)
A 2-day art market centering disabled artists, presented by Art Spark Texas and honoring the Black Cultural District. Held December 6–7 at 1152 San Bernard St, Austin, TX, with live music, food, and free entry.
Group Exhibition with Ground Floor Theatre & Imagine Art (2025)
A collaborative exhibit featuring a piece originally painted live at Canopy, displayed alongside work by artist Tony Hyden.
Live Wheelchair Painting with Art Spark Texas — Canopy (2025)
A live painting demonstration and fundraiser at Canopy in support of Art Spark Texas' Needs Assessment Research Project, which funds expanded access and opportunities for youth with disabilities in the arts.
Propaganda HQ Presents: Friday the 13th (2025) — Art Market + Gallery Opening
A free group art market and gallery opening at Propaganda HQ, 625 Industrial Blvd, Austin, TX.
Impressions (2025) — One Night Only Group Art Show
A group show and live painting event held at 506 Congress Ave, featuring Jonah Dillon, Bode, Cryptic, Emily Vezza, Splat, and Khaki.
Cross Tracks (2024) — A Special Art Exhibit and Collaboration
A three-artist collaborative exhibit with Annabelle Warren and Bode Robinson, held at 1107 S. 8th Street, Austin, TX. Grown out of my time in the Austin Emerging Arts Leaders Mentorship Program.
The Green Room Artist Feature (2024)
Featured artist exhibit at 440 E St Elmo Rd, Austin, TX.
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show (2024) — Austin, TX
Part of the nationally touring Pancakes & Booze Art Show, an indie art show platform showcasing emerging artists across the country.
For The Living (2024) — An Evening of Poetry, Performance & Prayer
A collaborative event at CloudTree Studios, Austin, TX.
Tread Lightly Art Show (2023) — Almost Real Things HQ
My first self-organized art show, bringing together six visual artists and two live music acts under one roof. Featured artists: Jonah Dillon, Red Moth, DY9 design, Chomp_all, Shannon Purcell, and HannahHannah. Live music by Midnight Milk and ORiAN. All artwork was for sale, with a raffle for an original painting.
Brunch Fair Artisan Market (2023) — Cherrywood Coffeehouse
A market with live music, 10+ vendors, food, coffee, and beer, presented by The Hue Marketplace at Cherrywood Coffeehouse, Austin, TX.
Luster Pearl South (2023)
A local Austin art market appearance.
Slackers Brewing Company (2023)
A local Austin art market appearance.
ANIMALIS INSTINCTUS (2023) — Group Exhibition at Native
A group exhibition curated by A Wilde Art Curation, held at Native, 807 E. 4th St, Austin, TX.
Pollinator Palooza (2023) — Austin Studio Tour Event
A live music and live art event at TreeGarden + Masonry, benefiting the SIMS Foundation. Featured music by Pretty Bird, Eddie Solis, and Luke Despain.
Summer Arts Festival (2022 & 2023) — Contra Common / Hill Country Galleria
A community arts market and live art event presented by Contra Common and Hill Country Galleria. I've participated twice.
Art Under $100 (2022) — TVHEADATX Presents, Art HQ Gallery
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A group show featuring 50 artists, with all sales going directly to the creators. Held at Art HQ Gallery, 820 Shelby Ln #103, Austin, TX.
Almost Real Things Studio Tour + Art Market (2022)
A weekend studio tour and art market at Almost Real Things HQ, featuring artist demos and multiple local artists.
Almost Real Things LIVE! (2021) — Concert, Art Market & Party
A free, large-scale concert and art market at Walls Unite Warehouse, featuring live music, a full art market, and interactive installations. Wheelchair Painting was a named featured activity alongside live painters, an art portal, and a paint collaboration wall.
Interested in collaborating on a future event or show? Get in touch.