AAPI Open House

AAPI Open House

  • Ages 21+

Join The Cathedral for the opening night of an inspiring new exhibit, complimentary craft cocktails + unbeatable vibes.

By The Cathedral

Date and time

Friday, May 30 · 7 - 10pm CDT

Location

The Cathedral

2403 East 16th Street Austin, TX 78702

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Exhibit Preview & Artist Talk ***Limited Access


Join us before doors open for a first look at the exhibit and an artist talk by some of the exhibiting artists to hear about their processes + inspiration for their work. Tickets are extremely limite...

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Open House


Join us for the Open House to view and shop the new exhibit before it's live online, meet the artist, shop prints for the whole collective (exclusive to Open Houses) and enjoy complimentary cocktails...

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • Ages 21+
  • Free venue parking

Join us for a special evening full of incredible art paired with complimentary craft cocktails and unbeatable vibes. Be the first to experience their newest exhibition : an exploration and celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures and the dynamic intersections of identity, culture, and belonging within. The exhibit will feature 11 local AAPI artists who, through diverse mediums, will examine themes of migration, generational narratives, resilience, and the evolving definitions of selfhood within the AAPI community.


Plus, shop hundreds of original art by Austin's largest women and nonbinary artist collective, atxGALS.


Voted as one of the top three places to see art in Austin, this woman and immigrant-owned gallery is proud to present this intentional, thought-provoking exhibit.


*NEW Experience *

Limited-access Artist Talk from 6:15p - 7p before doors open to the public where you can preview the new exhibit and hear from the artist about their process and inspiration. Capped at only 30 people, this exclusive and intimate opportunity to connect with the artist is a can't-miss experience!


Event details:

~Tickets include access to an open bar featuring craft cocktails, local beer + spirits

~Exclusive access to view and shop the exhibit

~Meet the featured artist

~View and shop originals from the entire collective

~Only opportunity to shop prints from top, emerging artists beginning at $15


Participating artists:

Aasiyah Baig

Erica Prasad

Lauren Hua

Lisa Lee

Malti B Lee

Monica Mohnot

Neena Buxani

Rewon Shimray

Swathi Konduri

Umbreen Ahmad

Ziesook You


About The Cathedral:

The Cathedral is a Latina-owned art gallery, event space, and boutique workspace located in a beautifully restored 1930s church in East Austin. As the home of atxGALS, the city's largest collective of women and nonbinary artists, The Cathedral features a dynamic range of artwork throughout the year, alongside hosting unique, art-centered events.



Thank you for supporting local women + nonbinary artists and a local Latina-owned business!


Tickets are priced intentionally to cover the costs associated with the production of our shows, marketing efforts and to support our mission to provide an elevated space for emerging artists to shine. At The Cathedral, we have a unique gallery commission structure to ensure more money is going directly to the artists. Supporting our events enables this mission.


Thank you to our partners:

365 Things Austin

Austin Beerworks

Austin Eastciders

Dulce Vida Tequila

Empress Gin

Three Olives Vodka

Topo Chico

Frequently asked questions

Can we purchase the art?

Yes! Any pieces purchased can be scheduled for pick up or delivery following the event. If a piece is a part of the current exhibit, you will be contacted to schedule pickup or delivery once the exhibit closes.

Are there any ticket discounts?

Due to the nature of our events, we do not have any public ticket discounts.

Are tickets refundable?

Due to the nature of our events, tickets are nonrefundable, however, you may transfer your ticket to another Open House in the same year.

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The Cathedral is a georgeoous 1930's Refurbsihed Church located on East Austin. Created by women, made for all, The Cathedral offers an inspiring space for a wide variety of events (from art, wellnes to weddings and private events) as well as coworking space to include private studios and offices. 

Early bird discount
$15 – $35