Keep it Free. Keep it Growing.
24 Years of Art. $24,000 for the Future.
Austin wouldn't be Austin without its artists. But keeping our city creative takes more than celebrating art. It takes investing in the people who make it.
For 24 years, the Austin Studio Tour has brought our creative community together, connecting artists with new audiences, buyers, collaborators, and opportunities. This November, 815 participating artists , art groups, and hosts across 309 locations are part of that tradition.
Art should be accessible to everyone, and artists deserve opportunities to thrive. Your support helps make both possible.
We're asking Austin to come together this November to raise $24,000 in honor of 24 years of the Tour.
Your gift helps:
Create opportunities for artists to reach new audiences, sell their work, and grow their careers.
Keep the Tour free and accessible so everyone can experience Austin's creative community.
Build a stronger future for this beloved Austin tradition and the artists who make it possible.
If we want Austin to remain a city where artists can thrive, we have to invest in them.
Give $24 for 24 years, $100, $500, or whatever you can.
Help us reach $24,000 this November. Invest in Austin's Artists.
100% of your donation supports the Austin Studio Tour.
Join the Founders Circle
Help sustain the Austin Studio Tour for years to come.
Join the Austin Studio Tour Founders Circle with an annual gift of $1,000 or more (or $84/month) and become part of a community investing in Austin's creative future.
Your gift supports the Austin Studio Tour Fund at Austin Community Foundation, helping keep the Tour free for attendees, create opportunities for artists, and sustain this beloved Austin tradition for generations to come.
Join the Founders Circle
Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Email development@almostrealthings.com .
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Questions or sending a check? development@almostrealthings.com .
Almost Real Things is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
About Almost Real Things
Founded in 2015 by Natalie Earhart and Zachary Zulch, Almost Real Things is an Austin-based creative organization that has spent a decade amplifying artists, curating exhibitions, and producing large-scale community events.
Over the past ten years, ART has:
Featured 4,500+ local creators Hosted 230+ community events Paid $320,000+ directly to Austin artists Engaged 155,000+ community members every month
Almost Real Things has been part of the Austin Studio Tour for nearly a decade, as participants, curators, consultants, and organizers of the beloved ART Bus Tours
