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State of the ARTS: Nevena Bentz

Becoming One “I was asking myself, ‘Who cares about abstraction when the world is on fire? Is this really the best use of my time?’ So, I quit art to go plant trees,” Nevena Bentz laughs, tossing her hands in the air as she recalls her art career’s meandering path. After growing up in Bulgaria,...

State of the ARTS: Dawn Okoro

Punk Noir I had almost given up on art when I was offered a solo show at the Amon Carter Museum. It was the largest show I had ever had and a turning point in my life.” Dawn Okoro is a Nigerian-American artist living in Austin. Enthralled by the world of fashion as a child...

2020 Art Issue Art Art + Entertainment Black History Month Feature

Women: A Force for Change

Relying on personal experiences and a passion for helping others, each of these community builders has dedicated their time to making a difference and challenging the status quo. They are paving the way for women of color in leadership, making space for female artists, bridging the gap for minority business owners, and instilling confidence in...

2020 Womens issue Feature

Julia Cuba-Lewis {Women: A Force for Change}

Julia Cuba-Lewis has always felt that her life work has been to empower girls and women. “I have cared about gender justice from a really young age, and I’ve always seen the world through that lens,” Julia states. “I didn’t quite know how, but I knew that I would do this work.” After working at...

2020 Womens issue Feature Giving Back

Tam Hawkins {Women: A Force for Change}

President and CEO of Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce Tam Hawkins is a small business’s biggest cheerleader. “I’ve been dubbed an eternal optimist,” she laughs. “I think because I’ve seen so many people succeed in business and overcome in spite of obstacles, I have this view that [anyone] can do it, too.” This optimism...

2020 Womens issue Feature

Pamela Benson Owens {Women: A Force for Change}

Founder & CEO of Edge of Your Seat Consulting Female entrepreneurs are the fastest growing population in business, with recent data showing that 40 percent of U.S. businesses are women-owned. Within that group, the number of businesses started by women of color is even greater. “Yet, last year, I watched an entire panel talk about...

2020 Womens issue Black History Month Feature

Monica Ceniceros {Women: A Force for Change}

Painter, Co-founder of atxGALS & Founder of The Cathedral Monica Ceniceros remembers her first public art show clearly. “I was really nervous and hadn’t priced any of my art,” she recalls. “Then my studio mate came in and said, was like ‘Somebody [is] ready to buy one of your pieces.’” Monica ended up being one...

2020 Womens issue Feature

The Giving House

“Once there was a house” Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Casey Woods Architect and homeowner Erica Heroy compares East Austin’s “Chestnut Bungalow” to Shel Silverstein’s beloved children’s book, The Giving Tree. “I think the kid was mean to the Giving Tree,” she clarifies, “so it’s not about that. It’s just, this house has such...

2020 Homes Issue Feature Home+Away Homes

The Hewn House

Modern Takes On Traditional Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Charles Davis Smith Matt Fajkus wants to make one thing clear about modern homes: they aren’t just simple boxes. His namesake architecture firm adheres to the concept of Modernism, which means their projects are much deeper than the stereotypical imagery of stark lines and cold...

2020 Homes Issue Feature Home+Away Homes

Come Together Over Coffee

Get Caffeinated Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Shelby Bella & Ashley Haguewood East Austin is fueled by coffee. Whether a latte before work, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a shot of caffeine for a late-night deadline, caffeine seems to find its way into nearly every part of the day. But not all coffee is created...

2020 Caffeinated Issue Feature

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2020 Caffeinated Issue Feature

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2020 Caffeinated Issue Feature

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