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New for Fall 2022!

1: Art 84 at Richcreek – November 2022

November 5-6 & 12-13, 2022 – Other dates TBA
2713 Richcreek, Austin Texas

Geraldine’s Place Immersive exhibit featuring the art of the late Geraldine Hickerson PLUS art on display by Melanie Hickerson • Kim Eitze • Helen Mary V. Marek.

2: Art 84 at Cannon Coffee – Group show – 15 artists

Cannon Coffee – Oct through Dec 2022, More Details and Reception dates to be announced  1901 W William Cannon, Austin, TX

Art 84 presents an inspiring collection of art by some of our favorite Austin-based artists at our 2022 West Studio location at Cannon Coffee. Featured artists: Thierry-Clementé Bignolet • Cornelius Carter • Valérie Chaussonnet • Luna Davis • Linda Dumont • Kim Eitze • Melanie Hickerson • Supriya Kharod • Eve Larson • Jose Lopez • Harrison Marek • Helen Mary V. Marek • Rhea Pettit • Alicia Philley • Amy Scofield

Group Art Exhibit featuring artists from past Art 84 exhibits
Cannon Coffee
1901 W William Cannon #165A, Austin, Texas

Samosas and Spaghetti
Watercolors of India & Italy by Supriya Kharod

Cannon Coffee – July through September 2022. 1901 W William Cannon, Austin, TX

Austin-based artist, Supriya Kharod shares her insights from her travels to India and Italy through original watercolors.

Wonders of FranceClosed July 1, 2022 

Art at Cannon Coffee. Austin-based artist, Thierry-Clément Bignolet, embarked on an epic tour of out-of-the-way wonders in his native France.


Japan in FocusClosed April 3, 2022

Three artists – Erica Ward, Harrison Marek, and Veronika Ikonnikova – joined us for this month-long exhibition – each heavily influenced by their time and experiences in Japan.

Art 84 is partnering with Cannon Coffee, to present art by local artists. Another International-themed art exhibit is planned for the Summer/early Fall. Details soon!

Stop by Cannon Coffee to enjoy some coffee, tea, and light snack while enjoying the art.
1901 W William Cannon Dr Suite 165A. Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm, Sat-Sun, 8am-5pm.

Hopes for Peace from Art 84

“Sunflower” by Helen Mary Vanston Marek


Hope for Spring – Pollinators – Exhibit at the Neill-Cochran House Museum

Closed April 2022. NOTE: This was not an Art 84 exhibit, but we’re happy to highlight some Art 84 artists! Fabulous art featuring bees, butterflies, bats, birds, and bugs. 80+ pieces by 40+ artists including three Art 84 artists: Melanie Hickerson, Cornelius Carter, and Helen Mary Vanston Marek. Here are a few of the pieces by Art 84 artists, but there’s so much more!

Pollinators Art by Melanie Hickerson, Cornelius Carter &Helen Mary Marek. See NCHM link for photos of winners and other art.

Seven Creatives

Video highlights 2 Art 84 artists + 5 other Austin Area Artists

Exhibit Closed March 2022. Art 84’s Director, Helen Mary Vanston Marek joined Rhea Groepper Pettit (Art 84 2017 EAST artist), Hailey Gearo, Steve Gore, J.D. Keith, Tim Woolsey, and Joey Shaw (of Pfun ARTS) for this beautiful exhibit featuring powerful portraits, fun animal photobombs, creative caricatures, vibrant abstracts, and mixed media works incorporating upcycled materials. Sponsored and presented by the Pflugerville Arts Council (Melissa Call, President). Hosted by the Pflugerville Library. Video tour by HMVM, Director, Art 84


2021 at Art 84

WEST & EAST 2021 Austin Studio Tour

Thank you to everyone who visited Art 84 artists Harrison Marek of Interval Design at Cannon Coffee, Helen Mary V Marek of VanMarek Design at Circle C, as well as other artists who have been part of the Art 84 Team. Links for all past Art 84 artists is below.

For the past 4 years, Art 84 has participated as a stop on the EAST Austin Studio Tour. Although we no longer have our pretty blue house to showcase artists and events, we were pleased to sponsor an exhibit at Cannon Coffee for WEST and to promote our previous Art 84 artists who participated in Big Medium’s 2021 Austin Studio Tour. (see list below).

For the WEST Austin Studio Tour, Art 84, Interval Design, and at Cannon Coffee presented Experiential Turbulence, a digital immersive space by Harrison Marek, Troy Candelaria, and Tyler McBeth. The exhibit also included other digital art pieces by Harrison Marek, along with work by Tokyo-based artist, Veronika Ikonnikova, exploring the magical aspects of daily environments through atmospheric illustration. @veronika_ikn. @interval_design for more details.

Art by Austin-based architectural designer, Harrison Marek of Interval Design
Work by Tokyo-based artist, Veronika Ikonnikova.

Presented by:

Sponsors: Technology Futures, Old School Liquor, Austin Beerworks, VanMarek Design, Carrie Vanston – Leadership Mindset Success, Interval Design, Hyper Objective, Family Business Beer Company, Serendipity Wines

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Helen Mary Vanston Marek (Tour Stop #195) of VanMarek Design joined 18 other artists for a group show at Circle C Community Center for WEST. Circle C Creatives (Tour Stops #189-203). 7817 La Crosse Ave. This is the first year that Circle C participated in WEST!
Helen Mary also had art as part of Creative Art Society’s “12 Square EAST” exhibit at Link n Pin Gallery for EAST. 2235 E 6th St #102. (Tour Stop #247)

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Art 84 has featured quite a few artists at past Austin Studio Tours, including these artists who participated in different locations for the 2021 WEST & EAST Austin Studio Tour:

Alicia Philley EAST Tour Stop #384 Canopy
Amy Scofield EAST Tour Stop #330 Studio
Art from the Streets EAST Tour Stop #419 Canopy
Casey Alfstad, freeverbs, concept animals #239 Foundry
Cornelius Carter: Tango Paintings at Esquina Tango during weeks of EAST
Emily Hoyt-Webber WEST Tour Stop #14 ArtCo Us
Harrison Marek WEST Tour Stop #182 Cannon Coffee
Helen Mary Vanston Marek WEST Tour stop #195 Circle C. EAST Tour Stop Tour Stop #247 Link & Pin
Jennifer Chenoweth Hosting Digital exhibit, Producing Outdoor event – both with other artists
Kim Eitze Henna, hula hoops, jewelry, and art at her studio
Melanie Hickerson EAST Tour Stop #358 Ground Floor Theatre (Melanie’s “1956 West Texas” is Art 84’s key image)
Rhea Pettit WEST Tour Stop #202 Circle C. EAST and EAST Stop #P32 The Cathedral
Valerie Chaussonnet WEST Stop #133 Studio. EAST Stop #363 MASS Gallery

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We have been so honored to present The Struggle and the Glory: The American Experience — works by Cornelius Carter this Summer with/at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.

The in-person exhibit closed Sept 5, 2021, but continues as a Virtual Video Tour

Tango Video — To highlight Cornelius Carter’s love of the Tango, Esquina Tango Austin entertained us with two beautiful dances on the porch of the historic Neill-Cochran House Museum. Wow!

Work in Progress

The Struggle and the Glory is the live follow up to Art 84’s 2020 Work in Progress virtual exhibit (below) with the addition of recent works by the artist and pieces from his dance and music series.

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Geraldine’s Place:

Geraldine’s Place showcases the self-expression and art created and at once displayed at the home of Austinite Geraldine Hickerson (1919-2014). Online now. We finally are going to be able to present the live exhibit at Art 84 at Richcreek for the WEST Austin Studio Tour in Nov. 2022!

Special Joint Video Project

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Art 84 worked with the Neill-Cochran House Museum to create a Virtual Tour of the “Hope for Spring: the Flower of Texas” art exhibit. More details.

Past Exhibits and Events

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