AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria

3809 West 35th Street (map) 512-458-8191

As the Museum’s original home, AMOA-Laguna Gloria is a monument to our long-standing commitment to the community—offering a unique experience of history, art, and nature. Visitors can tour the recently restored 1916 Italianate-style villa that was the home of Texas legend Clara Driscoll. Inside they can view intimate art exhibitions and attend informative educational discussions focusing on art and nature. Outside they can stroll the lush 12-acre grounds overlooking Lake Austin and enjoy sculpture and the revitalized historic gardens. This beloved site has been declared a national treasure and is on city, state, and national registries of historic places. It is also home to The Art School, a thriving hub of activity with more than 400 classes taught annually where adults and children are encouraged to express themselves. AMOA-Laguna Gloria provides a tranquil setting for private parties and community gatherings year-round.

HOURS: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Weekend public tours of AMOA–Laguna Gloria: Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Wireless internet provided for AMOA Visitors, Members, and Students of The Art School

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Family Saturday - Mighty Kites

Sat. 05/11 | 11:00AM - Sat. 05/11 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Come fly a kite! We are making colorful artworks and then setting them free to float in the sky. Bring a picnic, watch the flying art, and check out the exhibitions in the galleries and…more»
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Fusebox Festival Sun Boxes

Sat. 04/27 | 2:00PM - Sun. 04/28 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Laguna Gloria // 3809 W 35th St, Austin TX 78703Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28 // 11am–3pmFree with museum admissionCraig Colorusso’s Sun Boxes is comprised of twenty speakers opera…more»
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Run to the Sun Relay 2013 benefiting Beyond Batten Disease Foundation

Sat. 04/20 | 3:00PM - Sun. 04/21 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Run to the Sun Relay is an overnight, long-distance relay benefiting Beyond Batten Disease Foundation. Join hundreds of advocates as they run from Enchanted Rock State Park to Austin, and then…more»
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Silent Disco

Thu. 04/18 | 8:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Laguna Gloria // 3809 W 35th St, Austin TX 78703In collaboration with the Fusebox Festival, join us for an enjoyable evening of dancing under the stars on the grounds of Laguna Gloria. Guests …more»
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Family Saturday

Sat. 04/13 | 11:00AM - Sat. 04/13 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

RECYCLED ROBOTS Make your very own robotic friend using recycled materials and colorful lights! We’re putting an environmental spin on this high-tech art project, inspired by the exhib…more»
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Inherit Austin Egg Hunt

Sat. 03/23 | 9:00AM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Grab your family and friends for egg hunting and face-painting plus get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny!
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Second Saturdays are for Families: Mechanical Animals

Sat. 03/09 | 11:00AM - Sat. 03/09 | 3:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Laguna Gloria // 3809 W 35th St, Austin TX 78703MECHANICAL ANIMALSPart machine, part cuddly animal, all fun! Combine unusual materials like gears and wires with traditional art supplies to mak…more»
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Concerto Laguna

Sat. 03/02 | 1:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Experience Travis Weller’s original, site-specific composition for solo cellist Leanne Zacharias and an orchestra of steel bells. While exploring the verdant setting of Laguna Gloria’s lagoon …more»
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New Works: Michael Menchaca

Every Tuesday 2:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

New Works: Michael MenchacaDecember 18 through February 17A playful parade of bold color, graphic patterns, and glyph-like symbols, New Works: Michael Menchaca invites viewers to nav…more»
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  December 18, 2012
  Up-and-coming San Antonio artist Michael Menchaca re-figures the contemporary events and politics of the U.S.-Mexico border with an original cast of cartoon characters. more at austin360.com
Second Saturdays are for Families: Splashy Watercolors

Sat. 02/09 | 11:00AM - Sat. 02/09 | 3:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Laguna Gloria // 3809 W 35th St, Austin TX 78703Every second Saturday of the month, AMOA-Arthouse offers hands-on art making workshops at Laguna Gloria, inspired by the exhibitions on view. Jo…more»
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Second Saturdays are for Families

Sat. 02/02 | 11:00AM - Sat. 02/02 | 3:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Every second Saturday of the month, AMOA-Arthouse offers hands-on art making workshops at Laguna Gloria, inspired by the exhibitions on view. Join us between 11am-3 pm to see family-friendly p…more»
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Second Saturdays are for Families

Sat. 01/12 | 11:00AM - Sat. 01/12 | 3:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Every second Saturday of the month, AMOA-Arthouse offers hands-on art making workshops at Laguna Gloria, inspired by the exhibitions on view. Join us between 11am-3 pm to see family-friendly p…more»
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Family Saturday

Sat. 01/12 | 11:00AM - Sat. 01/12 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Drop In and Create! Drippy Monsters Bring your own shape-shifting creature to life using colorful ink and a straw! Create outrageous monster art using artist Ann Tarantino’s ink-blowing metho…more»
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ShapeShifting: New Methods of Drawing by: Bethany Johnson and Ann Tarantino

Tue. 12/18 | 2:00PM - Sun. 02/17 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

ShapeShifting: New Methods of Drawing by Bethany Johnson and Ann Tarantino highlights the work of two contemporary artists who have created site-responsive installations inspired by the t…more»
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La Dolce Vita Food and Wine Festival

Thu. 10/11 | 6:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Spend an evening on the shores of Lake Austin sipping and savoring the tastes of Texas at the 23rd annual La Dolce Vita Food & Wine Festival on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Benefiting educa…more»
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Let Them Eat Cake!

Tue. 10/02 | 8:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Driscoll Villa // Laguna Gloria // 3809 W 35th Street, Austin TX 78703AMOA-Arthouse and Edible Austin present Let Them Eat Cake!, our signature fall community event on Tuesday, October 2 in th…more»
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Waller Creek Conservancy Hosts Public Exhibition of Final Design Concepts

Wed. 09/12 | 12:00PM - Sun. 09/30 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

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Second Saturdays are for Families

Sat. 09/08 | 11:00AM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Every second Saturday of the month, AMOA-Arthouse offers hands-on art making workshops at Laguna Gloria, inspired by the exhibitions on view. Join us between 11am-3 pm to see family-friendly p…more»
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Family Saturday - Animal Palaces

Sat. 09/08 | 11:00AM - Sat. 09/08 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Drop in and Create! Animal Palaces! If you were an animal, what would your palace look like? Explore the exhibition, De-Luxe and create your very own animal palace out of clay inspired…more»
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Collection Selections: The Barrett Collection

Sun. 08/12 | 3:00PM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

The exhibition of selected pieces from AMOA-Arthouse’s Barrett Collection, one of the most important and comprehensive compilations of work by Texas artists, showcases the breadth and dept…more»
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Second Saturdays are for Families

Sat. 08/11 | 11:00AM @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Every second Saturday of the month, AMOA-Arthouse offers hands-on art making workshops at Laguna Gloria, inspired by the exhibitions on view. Join us between 11am-3 pm to see family-friendly p…more»
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Family Saturdays

Sat. 08/11 | 11:00AM - Sat. 08/11 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Cold as Ice!Cool down from the Austin summer heat as we paint with ice cubes. Plus, don't miss a special puppet show performance of "Why Cowboys Sing in Texas" by the Austin Public Library's L…more»
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Woodcut T-Shirts

Thu. 07/19 | 6:00PM - Thu. 08/09 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Explore the possibilities of using woodblock printing methods to create unique t-shirts and fabric based prints. You will design the image, carve the block, learn the correct ink necessa…more»
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Wordpress Blogging for Artists

Wed. 07/18 | 6:00PM - Wed. 08/01 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

Advances in blogging software have made it easier than ever for artists to develop blogs and online portfolios. Come learn the foundations of WordPress blogging and create or improve y…more»
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Contemporary Figure Drawing and Painting

Tue. 07/17 | 6:00PM - Thu. 08/09 @ AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria (map)

In this innovative figure drawing and painting class, you will create drawings that demonstrate accurate knowledge of the body’s architecture in interesting compositions w…more»
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