Gallery Info
Our Unique Gallery
Austin’s largest contemporary gallery (over 6,000 square feet), is proud of its eclectic collection of artists and its museum-like setting. As the only commercial gallery ever voted “Best in Austin,” and multiple times at that, Austinites and visitors alike continue to applaud the colorful and diverse gathering of local, Texas, national and international artists. Gallery owner Joe Sigel opened the gallery almost 10 years ago, realizing the need for a contemporary gallery in Austin and he introduced a collection of works by Picasso, Miro, Andy Warhol and others. Since then the gallery has evolved along with Austin’s constantly changing tastes, and now carries one of the largest collections of the Secret Art of Dr. Seuss. The gallery also showcases original contemporary works that don’t fit any genre, from Daniella Foletto’s prehistoric cave horse paintings to Cynthia Chartier’s mixed media figures, to Paul Stankiewicz’s side-show hand-crank paintings.
Along with its ongoing exhibits of framed artwork, ART on 5th welcomes touring exhibitions from Washington, Chicago and Montreal, to name a few. The gallery has also hosted the artwork of Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones, Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane and other notable musician/ artists. In addition to an amazing selection of fine art, ART on 5th is also the premier custom framer of choice in town. The gallery has carefully chosen a huge selection of frames from over ten different suppliers to ensure that they have the perfect design for your project. Stop by one of Austin’s best-known art experiences and see what’s new!
Gallery Hours
Monday through Saturday, we are open from 10am - 6pm
First Thursday of every month, we are open from 10am - 8pm
Admission is free.
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If you would like to join our invitation list for our monthly events or send us your comments and suggestions, please fill out the form below or call us (512) 481-1111. We send out emails about all of our events.
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Common Directions to Our Gallery
From I 35 or downtown Austin get onto 6th STREET heading west towards Mopac (Loop 1). After you pass Lamar Boulevard (where Whole Foods is), get in your left lane—no rush—it’s 6-7 blocks before you have to turn left onto POWELL STREET, which is the street before the traffic light at West Lynn. Powell ends in one block at 5th STREET, where you are forced to turn left, as 5th STREET is one way into town. ART on 5th is on your immediate right. You can’t miss our LED sign. There is plenty of free parking.
From Mopac, exit 5th STREET. ART on 5th is just 10 seconds down on the right side, way before Lamar, and immediately after the Land Rover dealer. You can’t miss our LED sign. There is plenty of free parking.