The June Issue | Collective+
June 5th: A Morning with Artist Conner O’Leary
Join us at Martha’s Gallery for an exclusive walk-through with Conner O’Leary, one of the most exciting young artists working in Austin today. This preview offers the unique opportunity to experience the work and hear directly from the artist himself before the exhibition opens to the public on June 6th. Known for his still lifes and figurative paintings that explore moments of quiet chaos, O’Leary blends observational techniques with symbolism, surrealism, and abstraction. This intimate morning event offers a rare chance to explore his latest work and engage with the artist in conversation.
Date | Opening June 3
Location | 1214 West 6th Street, Austin
Martha’s Contemporary expands into a new space at Westside Market with I Want to Believe, a group exhibition that brings together a mix of returning artists and fresh perspectives. True to the gallery’s playful, intuitive ethos, the show embraces the strange, the spiritual, and the unexplainable. This inaugural presentation at their Clarksville outpost sets the tone for a new chapter.
Date | Friday, June 27 | 7-11PM
Location | Blanton Museum of Art
The Blanton’s late-night art party is back—and this time, it’s glowing. B Scene: Into the Groove invites you to step inside an ’80s-inspired neon wonderland filled with music, art, and all-out retro fun. Expect screen printing, arcade games, a pop-up print show, comic book workshops, and more. Live music will be by Urban Heat and Kathleen Turner Overdrive. ’80s fashion is encouraged to dance, explore, and celebrate Austin’s favorite art party in full color.Learn More
Date | June 11 - August 22, 2025
Location | Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
Explore Michael Velliquette’s exhibition, The Distance Within Us, at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum. The show features his renowned paper sculptures presented on an expansive scale alongside a new series of powder-coated metal works. Running from June 11 through August 22, this exhibition dives into Velliquette’s intricate textures and vibrant forms, engaging with his innovative approach to material and sculpture. Learn More