Business Details
46 Years
experience
Contemporary Art Gallery in Austin, Texas
Established in 1980, Wally Workman Gallery operates from a historic 120-year-old house in Austin, Texas. Our gallery specializes in representing emerging and collected talent, fostering professional and creative growth for artists. Over decades, we have elevated local artists to national prominence through dynamic exhibitions and long-standing relationships. With two stories of exhibition space, we showcase over 50 artists, including contemporary creators and figurative specialists. We prioritize accessibility through community engagement initiatives like monthly artist critiques and virtual tours.Our dedicated parking options and flexible appointment scheduling ensure a welcoming experience for all visitors. As a gallery, we emphasize curated programming that balances established relationships with new artistic partnerships. Our Portfolio Box Project offers collectors unique, limited-edition artist suites housed in handmade linen boxes. Through strategic curation and educational programming, we maintain our reputation as a cultural hub for art appreciation. Our team of experienced gallerists provides personalized guidance for both new and seasoned art collectors.
Services
Art Exhibitions
Artist Representation
Portfolio Boxes
Virtual Tours
Community Critiques
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience promoting emerging and established artists.
- Our gallery maintains long-standing relationships with nationally recognized artists.
- We offer personalized appointment scheduling for individualized art consultations.
- Our historic two-story exhibition space accommodates diverse artistic presentations.
- We host monthly artist critiques fostering creative community engagement.
Services
Art Exhibitions
Our gallery hosts rotating exhibitions featuring works from 50+ represented artists. Visitors experience diverse contemporary art forms including paintings, sculptures, and mixed media. The two-story exhibition space accommodates both solo and group shows throughout the year.
Artist Representation
We represent emerging and established artists, providing career development opportunities. Our program has advanced local artists to national prominence through strategic exhibitions and collector connections. Current represented artists include Sarah Ferguson and Patrick Puckett.
Portfolio Boxes
The Portfolio Box Project features limited-edition artist suites in custom 16x12 inch linen boxes. Each collection includes museum gloves and artist statements. These exclusive works showcase creative processes through drawings, collages, and studies.
Virtual Tours
Our virtual tour option provides digital access to current exhibitions. This service allows remote exploration of featured artworks and gallery spaces. Visitors can experience curated shows through high-resolution images and interactive navigation.
Community Critiques
Monthly Coffee Crit sessions offer collaborative feedback opportunities for artists. Participants present works for group discussion following structured guidelines. These critiques foster professional growth through peer-to-peer learning and constructive dialogue.
People
Wally Workman
Founding Partner
Founder of the gallery that has promoted contemporary artists since 1980. Established in a historic Austin property, he developed programs supporting artistic careers through exhibitions and community engagement initiatives.
Rachel H. Stephens
Partner
Gallery partner managing artist relations and exhibition programming. Coordinates appointment scheduling and community initiatives while maintaining relationships with represented artists across multiple locations.
Carolyn Hays
Gallery Associate
Supports daily operations and visitor services at the Austin gallery. Assists with exhibition management and artist communications while maintaining the gallery's community engagement programs.
Questions
What are the gallery's regular visiting hours?
We're open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 12-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day but reopen Friday at 12pm.
What is the Portfolio Box Project?
It's a collection of original artist suites in custom 16x12 inch linen boxes. Each $3000 set includes museum gloves and artist statements.
How does the monthly Coffee Crit work?
Our second Thursday critiques allow 5 artists to present works for 10-minute group discussions. Participants focus on questions rather than opinions.
What parking options exist near the gallery?
Dedicated spots in our rear lot (access via Blanco/Harthan alley), unrestricted street parking on Blanco St, and evening parking on Harthan St after 7pm.
