Upcoming Events
EAST @ Romani Gallery and BAdlands
Romani brings art from all walks of life to please the masses for our third year! Our Traveller's Marketplace features local, national, and international artists. We host a variety of artists, (ranging from traditional medium original art, large works, jewelry and handmade items, street art, and more) in both Romain Gallery and next door at Badlands!
Featured artists include Dissent Design Works, Jackie Cox, Figgy Fox, Drub, Nathan Dance, and more.
11am-6pm November 14-15, and 11am-6pm November 21-22
2nd Annual Eye Sea / Ear Full - A sonic and motion based visual art installation. Works by Ricardo Acevedo, Raphael Umscheid, Christopher Petkus, Neil Ebbflo and many more. Both East Weekends 11am-6pm, sponsored by Badlands Austin and A.R.T. (Active Radical Thought). Held at Badlands, 1203 Chicon St. (directly behind Romani Gallery, on Chicon.)
EAST Edition of Active Radical Thought Showcase: Art/Advant/Progressive/Noise/Creative music and motion based visual art showcase. Sonic art by Lost Cat Magnet, WD41, Christopher Petkus, Neil Ebbflo and more. Held at Badlands, 1203 Chicon St. (directly behind Romani Gallery, on Chicon.)
November 14, 10pm-1am Details at: facebook.com/Active-Radical-Thought
More details to come, stay tuned for updates!
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If you are an artist interested in participating in the Traveller's Marketplace, please email us at [email protected].
Past events
Flannel and Glitter exhibit
Kick off Austin Pride Week on Saturday, September 13, as The Rawk Show, Romani Gallery and Austin Pride present the second installment of 'Flannel & Glitter,' an exhibit featuring artwork from LGBT artists and allies,
gay-themed artwork, and pieces from gay icons!
Special guests The Sideways Grimace, a Hedwig Tribute Band, will be performing selections from 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' as an acoustic duo.
Featured artists include:
Phyllis Diller
Jason Mecier
Lydia Lunch
Willam Belli
Bruce LaBruce
Elizabeth McGrath
Austin Young
Kirsten Easthope
JD Samson
Gris Grimly
Phi Phi O'Hara
Jessicka Addams
John Renaud
Ana Bagayan
Heyd Fontenot
Alaska Thunderfuck
Ben Aqua
Jen Musatto
Miss Guy
Jiggly Caliente Brooks
Angus Oblong
Silky Shoemaker
Briar Bonifacio
Kevin Aviance
Deven Green
Lee Vanderpool
Nicky Click
DW Frydendall
TS Madison Hinton
Raja
Shaun Lee
Peaches Christ
Carolyn Rue Gomard
Tim Kerr
Mystique Summers
Gery Henderson
Jamie Stewart (Xiu Xiu)
Brian Grillo
Magnus Hastings
April Carrion
Paige Dearman
James Huctwith
Dan Barry
Yara Sofia
Patricia 'Tan Mom' Krentcil
Grant Worth
Groovie Mann (Thrill Kill Kult)
Edward Robin Coronel
Jose Guzman Colon
Serena Cha Cha
Theo Kogan
Kevin Parks Hauser
Drub
Gay Men Draw Vaginas collected by Shannon O'Malley + Keith Wilson
A portion of artwork sales to benefit the all-volunteer, non-profit Austin Pride organization.
This event is free to attend and runs through Saturday, September 20.
Visit therawkshow.com for more information.
Big thanks to our friends at Deep Eddy, Ampersand and Printpop!
Romani Gallery presents Gypsy Faire!
Every other month, local musicians, artists, artisans and performers join forces to create a magical night of art, music, and entertainment!
Artists are invited to vend their work, $25 per table, with a maximum size of 6' (bring your own table!) Each vendor will also have a 6' wide area of wall space behind them on which to display work.
To enter:
1. Email Romani Gallery at [email protected] to reserve a space, with "Gypsy Faire" in the subject line.
Please include the name you would like to be listed on the event page in your email.
2. Send payment for reserved space via PayPal, or schedule an appointment to come by the gallery.
3. Once payment is received, you will be added to the artist list.
4. Get your items ready!
5. A few days before the event, you will be sent a confirmation email with load in times and any other important information.
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Artists include:
Frank Suchomel
Rock Starr Designs
And more, tba!
Musical entertainment provided by Amanda Hickey & The Bruises!
Event link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1462280787381544
Every other month, local musicians, artists, artisans and performers join forces to create a magical night of art, music, and entertainment!
Artists are invited to vend their work, $25 per table, with a maximum size of 6' (bring your own table!) Each vendor will also have a 6' wide area of wall space behind them on which to display work.
To enter:
1. Email Romani Gallery at [email protected] to reserve a space, with "Gypsy Faire" in the subject line.
Please include the name you would like to be listed on the event page in your email.
2. Send payment for reserved space via PayPal, or schedule an appointment to come by the gallery.
3. Once payment is received, you will be added to the artist list.
4. Get your items ready!
5. A few days before the event, you will be sent a confirmation email with load in times and any other important information.
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Artists include:
Frank Suchomel
Rock Starr Designs
And more, tba!
Musical entertainment provided by Amanda Hickey & The Bruises!
Event link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1462280787381544
Romani Gallery and Frank Suchomel Present:
Introduction to Tarot and Cartomancy
Romani Gallery is proud to host artist Frank Suchomel for an exciting evening learning the basics of cartomancy and tarot!
This new course will be taught by Frank Suchomel. Instruction will include a limited edition tarot card deck and manual designed by Frank, which is yours to keep.
During the evening, Frank will give a basic introduction of the tarot deck, explanations on the meaning of each card, as well as instruction on how to perform a reading. He will be giving live demonstrations of an actual reading, and then each participant will have the opportunity to practice what they have learned by performing their own readings with others!
Cost: $25 per student
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 7-9pm
Please contact us at [email protected] with questions, or to sign up for the class. Please include "Tarot" in the subject line.
Check out Frank's artwork on Facebook!!
https://www.facebook.com/frank.suchomel
*flier and artwork designed by Frank Suchomel
Introduction to Tarot and Cartomancy
Romani Gallery is proud to host artist Frank Suchomel for an exciting evening learning the basics of cartomancy and tarot!
This new course will be taught by Frank Suchomel. Instruction will include a limited edition tarot card deck and manual designed by Frank, which is yours to keep.
During the evening, Frank will give a basic introduction of the tarot deck, explanations on the meaning of each card, as well as instruction on how to perform a reading. He will be giving live demonstrations of an actual reading, and then each participant will have the opportunity to practice what they have learned by performing their own readings with others!
Cost: $25 per student
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 7-9pm
Please contact us at [email protected] with questions, or to sign up for the class. Please include "Tarot" in the subject line.
Check out Frank's artwork on Facebook!!
https://www.facebook.com/frank.suchomel
*flier and artwork designed by Frank Suchomel
"It Ain't Nothin' Without a Woman's Art!"
Romani Gallery presents an all female showcase of art! We want to feature female and female identifying artists in all their glory!
Opening reception will be Saturday, July 26, 6-9pm.
Exhibition will run for one week, July 26-August 1.
Exhibiting artists include:
Shannon Mateljan Fannin
Moon Pelton
Marcy Villanova
Leslie DeShane
Darbie Richards
Jackie Cox
Lena Zen
Percival Blank
and more TBA
Romani Gallery presents an all female showcase of art! We want to feature female and female identifying artists in all their glory!
Opening reception will be Saturday, July 26, 6-9pm.
Exhibition will run for one week, July 26-August 1.
Exhibiting artists include:
Shannon Mateljan Fannin
Moon Pelton
Marcy Villanova
Leslie DeShane
Darbie Richards
Jackie Cox
Lena Zen
Percival Blank
and more TBA
Romani Gallery Featured Artist Series: Jason Matthews
In our first of many upcoming featured artist exhibitions, Romani Gallery resident artist Jason Matthews will be showing a collection of new works and favorite pieces at Romani Gallery July 5-11. We are celebrating his two year anniversary of his rediscovery of his love of art! Original works and prints will be available.
Opening reception July 5, 6-8 pm. Refreshments and beverages will be served.
A Texas native raised in the Austin area, Jason has spent most of his life exploring and looking for new experiences. He has worked as an executive producer on a cable access program, manager of Southside comics and in a Special Investigation Unit. He’s performed marriages and interviewed people on a toilet for TV. In 2012 he returned to art, his first passion and is developing new techniques inspired by television such as adapting animation development process to fine art.
In addition to Art, life and everything, he is also working on a series of blog posts geared toward breaking down the mystery of Art and empowering people who have no experience with Art to begin their exploration.
You can see more of his art, and read up on his process breakdown atwww.studiotricktop.com.
In our first of many upcoming featured artist exhibitions, Romani Gallery resident artist Jason Matthews will be showing a collection of new works and favorite pieces at Romani Gallery July 5-11. We are celebrating his two year anniversary of his rediscovery of his love of art! Original works and prints will be available.
Opening reception July 5, 6-8 pm. Refreshments and beverages will be served.
A Texas native raised in the Austin area, Jason has spent most of his life exploring and looking for new experiences. He has worked as an executive producer on a cable access program, manager of Southside comics and in a Special Investigation Unit. He’s performed marriages and interviewed people on a toilet for TV. In 2012 he returned to art, his first passion and is developing new techniques inspired by television such as adapting animation development process to fine art.
In addition to Art, life and everything, he is also working on a series of blog posts geared toward breaking down the mystery of Art and empowering people who have no experience with Art to begin their exploration.
You can see more of his art, and read up on his process breakdown atwww.studiotricktop.com.
Persistence of Time: The Young Darklings
June 28th 4pm-9pm and June 29th 12-5pm
So many great artists in Austin TX and this year we will be showcasing our fabulous young darklings! For most of these artists this will be the first time showcasing their work. This is the first time working with such young talent, it was a challenge to find these gems so please come out and support, We all would really appreciate it and you will not be disappointed!
We will showcase paintings, sketches, photography, 3D animation
a little bit of everything so come check it out.
Showcasing artists are:
Destiny Trenary
Nadia
Raevyn Trantham
V Raven
Taylor Barboza
Dasya Ehrlich
Zombri Anna
Visuals by Joe Broome's Akins High School Animation Class using Adobe Flash 2D and Autodesk Maya 3D
EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1424449301152368/
June 28th 4pm-9pm and June 29th 12-5pm
So many great artists in Austin TX and this year we will be showcasing our fabulous young darklings! For most of these artists this will be the first time showcasing their work. This is the first time working with such young talent, it was a challenge to find these gems so please come out and support, We all would really appreciate it and you will not be disappointed!
We will showcase paintings, sketches, photography, 3D animation
a little bit of everything so come check it out.
Showcasing artists are:
Destiny Trenary
Nadia
Raevyn Trantham
V Raven
Taylor Barboza
Dasya Ehrlich
Zombri Anna
Visuals by Joe Broome's Akins High School Animation Class using Adobe Flash 2D and Autodesk Maya 3D
EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1424449301152368/
"Proud Mary" Romani Gallery is hosting an opening reception on Saturday, April 26, 6-9pm for the upcoming "Proud Mary" exhibit.
The theme of "The Virgin Mary" will be showcased and explored, in all her glory! All forms of art will be showcased, from 3D collage, to paint on canvas, the sky is the limit!
Exhibit will run April 26-May 8.
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Participating artists include:
Steve Doan http://www.saatchionline.com/profiles/portfolio/id/541828
Jolene Ropiak www.etsy.com/shop/highheeledwisewoman
Perla Leal http://artedeperla.blogspot.com/
Alejandro Diaz Jr. https://www.facebook.com/ArtisticDirections
Jasmine Jew https://www.facebook.com/MidmourningArt
Simon "Spanky" Forsyth
Raul Saucedo JR. https://www.facebook.com/raul.saucedo
The theme of "The Virgin Mary" will be showcased and explored, in all her glory! All forms of art will be showcased, from 3D collage, to paint on canvas, the sky is the limit!
Exhibit will run April 26-May 8.
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Participating artists include:
Steve Doan http://www.saatchionline.com/profiles/portfolio/id/541828
Jolene Ropiak www.etsy.com/shop/highheeledwisewoman
Perla Leal http://artedeperla.blogspot.com/
Alejandro Diaz Jr. https://www.facebook.com/ArtisticDirections
Jasmine Jew https://www.facebook.com/MidmourningArt
Simon "Spanky" Forsyth
Raul Saucedo JR. https://www.facebook.com/raul.saucedo
February 8-13 "Bent" Queer Art Showcase
Sponsored by Frot Vodka!
Opening reception Feb. 8, 6-8pm
Closing reception Feb. 13, 6-8pm
18+ event, adult themes/art
Featured artists:
Nathan Dance
Bad JohnPaul
Chris Rogers
William Heath
Drub
Bean Noneya
Karlizzle
Steve Doan
Selena Fara
Jasmine Jew
Kelly Marshall
Join us for a night of performance art, live painting by Chris Rogers, music, food, special guest appearances, and a few surprises!
Sponsored by our friends at
Frot Vodka-"Partying For the Greater Good!"
Sponsored by Frot Vodka!
Opening reception Feb. 8, 6-8pm
Closing reception Feb. 13, 6-8pm
18+ event, adult themes/art
Featured artists:
Nathan Dance
Bad JohnPaul
Chris Rogers
William Heath
Drub
Bean Noneya
Karlizzle
Steve Doan
Selena Fara
Jasmine Jew
Kelly Marshall
Join us for a night of performance art, live painting by Chris Rogers, music, food, special guest appearances, and a few surprises!
Sponsored by our friends at
Frot Vodka-"Partying For the Greater Good!"
February 8, 9pm-2am, at The Romani Gallery Annex, located behind The Romani Gallery.
This show is 18+
This is the official release party for their much anticipated music video "It Came From The Dead" directed by Justin Paul Warren, & featuring A. Michael Baldwin from Phantasm!
Lucid Dementia will be performing a full show (at 11:30pm), including a live synced performance of the song "It Came From The Dead" along with the video!
This is a BYOB event, however, free booze will be provided by Lucid Dementia (while supplies last).
DJ Shane Black, Romani's house DJ, will be spinning Industrial mayhem!
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This show is 18+
This is the official release party for their much anticipated music video "It Came From The Dead" directed by Justin Paul Warren, & featuring A. Michael Baldwin from Phantasm!
Lucid Dementia will be performing a full show (at 11:30pm), including a live synced performance of the song "It Came From The Dead" along with the video!
This is a BYOB event, however, free booze will be provided by Lucid Dementia (while supplies last).
DJ Shane Black, Romani's house DJ, will be spinning Industrial mayhem!
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Past Events:
January 18: RAWards 2013 Winner's Exhibit
The Romani Gallery is hosting a WINNER'S exhibit for the 2013 winning artists from the RAWards in Austin AND San Antonio!
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Eileen Perez- Hair SA
Hair By Eileen
Victoria Celestine- Music SA
Victoria Celestine
Mario Villeda- Photography ATX
Mario Villeda Photography
Adrian Nichole White -Accessories ATX
Shalottlilly
LaLa- Fashion ATX
LaLa
Asta Luster-Hair ATX
Asta Luster
Chelsea Brouillette-Visual Art
Sponsored by:
Past Events:
January 18: RAWards 2013 Winner's Exhibit
The Romani Gallery is hosting a WINNER'S exhibit for the 2013 winning artists from the RAWards in Austin AND San Antonio!
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Eileen Perez- Hair SA
Hair By Eileen
Victoria Celestine- Music SA
Victoria Celestine
Mario Villeda- Photography ATX
Mario Villeda Photography
Adrian Nichole White -Accessories ATX
Shalottlilly
LaLa- Fashion ATX
LaLa
Asta Luster-Hair ATX
Asta Luster
Chelsea Brouillette-Visual Art
Sponsored by:
December 21: 2013 Holiday Open House and "Meet the Artist" Reception 6-8 pm
Join us for the last exhibit opening of 2013!
Featured artists include:
Darbie Richards
Chelsea Brouillette
Jackie Cox
Nathan Dance
Cathey Ambush
Lauren Moss
Sonali Kukreja
Jason Matthews
Kyle Edward Balles
Samson Barboza
Chris Rogers Jr.
Alejandro Diaz Jr.
John Metcalf
The Romani Gallery & Rogue Gifts are proud to be participating in the 12th annual East Austin Studio Tour!
EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR DATES & HOURS
NOV 16-17 + 23-24, 2013
11:00 AM-6:00PM
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EAST is a free, self-guided tour that champions the abundance of talent within Austin's large and wildly diverse creative community. The public is invited to discover new artistic talent, see working studios, learn about artists' tools, techniques, and inspirations, and support the arts community by building their collections and supporting local businesses.
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We are hosting a wide variety of artists and art, including:
Art Connectors Showcase
Rama Tiru
Nathan Dance
Christina Barboza
Diana Ogaard
RAWAustin booth
Sonali Kukreja
Anneke Swanson
Samson Barboza
Carol Gonzalez
Lauren Moss
Kyle Edward Balles
Cathey Ambush
John Metcalf
Chris Rogers Jr.
Julio Gonzalez
United We Art booth
Wanderweird
Jackie Cox
Jason Matthews
Frank Suchomel
Kathi Herrin
David Eckman
Roshi Kawaii
Nona Howard
Darren Minke
Dylan Quinn
Kevin Rayhons
Ross Robertson
Jolene Ropiak
Katie Saunders
Christopher Jon Schroeder
Wade Thompson
Tasty treats provided by our sponsors Holly's Piehole!!
http://www.hollyspiehole.com/
We will also have the Wrap It Up truck on site to offer their gourmet wraps and breakfast tacos on site!!
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ART, MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, OUTDOOR MARKETPLACE, FOOD, PERFORMANCES, AND MORE!!
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EVENTS:
We will have an interactive art space with Julio Gonzalez from United We Art making prints and shirts on site!
Chris Rogers will be creating his amazing paintings live, as well as painting our huge wall mural on the side of the building for everyone to enjoy!
We also have Christina Barboza, Location Director at RAW:Natural Born Artists- Austin, teaching a DIY painting class!
Wanderweird will have a booth in our marketplace, and will be doing some on site painting!
Nona Howard will be presenting her short films Saturday & Sunday 5-6 pm!
Kevin Rayhons will be presenting his projection work Saturday & Sunday 12-4 pm!
*Saturday, Nov. 16, 7-9PM *
Tony Redman
*Saturday, Nov. 23, 7-10PM*
Alex the Guitarist
and his
"Cock" film premier
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Rama Tiru will be hosting a signing of her book "Austin: East of I35" on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00 PM. Copies of her book will be available for purchase at Romani Gallery the day of the event.
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The gallery & store will also be open during the week Tuesday-Friday 11-6!