THANK YOU to Everyone who Contributed!!!
With your amazing help, thanks to claiming artistic perks and pre-ordering books during our initial campaign, we now have the funding necessary to finalize everything and send the files off to have the books printed next month! Also, thanks to Indiegogo's flexible "In-Demand" program, we can continue to conveniently take pre-orders for certain available perks here on our campaign page through April.
Contributor credits will be limited to those who contributed during the initial campaign window so that we can have those names in the book in print as promised. However, if you are just now checking it out, you can still reserve a book! That way, when the very first edition copies come back hot-off-the-press in April, we will have your info on file and will promptly send your way!
Same goes for T-shirts, Postcards, the Map, and any other listed Artwork perks from featured artists, while supplies last!
If you have any questions or are interested in Sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to atxurbanart@gmail.com
THANK YOU again for all your generous support!!
About The Book
Decades of artistic evolution on the streets of Austin, Texas have culminated in ATX Urban Art, a first-of-its-kind book showcasing the city’s graffiti, street art, murals, and mosaics from the 1950s to today.
Featuring 100+ local artists and 1000+ photos across 500+ pages, this book shines a spotlight on Austin artists at a time when the rapid growth of our city makes the preservation of the works from early pioneers and those carrying the torch today so important.
Whether you know about these subcultures or not, ATX Urban Art will open your eyes to the depth of art in Austin and the urban artists behind the work. Each chapter includes an introduction to the artform, some historical notes, insights into the various styles, explanations of the vernacular, and most importantly, dozens and dozens of spreads for our featured artists.
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What We Need
Your support now is pivotal to funding our first print run, helping cover the costs of this extremely ambitious production. With worldwide paper and ink shortages, printing is more expensive than ever, and shipping and distributing these heavy books isn’t cheap either. We need your help now to complete this project and bring ATX Urban Art to life in the best way possible!
All money raised will go toward the following expenses:
- Production (researching, writing, editing, etc)
- Design (500+ unique page layouts, cover design, campaign branding, and more)
- Professional photography (1000+ photos featured, several thousand more taken in the process)
- Printing
- Perk production
- Distribution
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What You Get
Most importantly, you can pre-order THE BOOK (...or two or five!) and have your own piece of Austin’s rich artistic history from the very first limited print run!
For those who want to support through the most affordable options, we have other perks to choose from: a digital map with the locations of over 100 urban artworks you can visit in person across Austin, postcards depicting art from the book, or our official t-shirt custom-designed by one of our featured artists, FISH.
If you’re interested in getting more than just the book, check out our PACKS to make a more significant contribution and get more bang for your buck. These are bundles that include the book plus exclusive perks like limited prints of featured photographs, urban art postcards, artist-designed stickers, and more! Plus, as a special thank you for believing in the project, you will GET YOUR NAME PRINTED as a contributor in the book’s acknowledgments.
Looking for something even bigger? You can make a HUGE impact bringing ATX Urban Art to life with your support as a producer, sponsor, or angel investor, and get your name printed more prominently in the book as such.
And finally, if you want something more personal, but would still like to contribute in a big way, you can commission a custom burner (a larger, more elaborate graffiti piece) by featured graffiti artist SLOKE ONE or a custom canvas artwork by featured street artist Niz!
However you decide to support, know that it will make a huge difference in the success and reach of ATX Urban Art.
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It ain't over till it's over by Federico Archuleta. Photo by Justin Ebel (Left)
The Wanted Project by Sabi. Photo by Tony Moreno (Right)
Prints available in 8x10", 13x19", and 18x24"
Your Impact
As for why your help matters, this campaign is your chance to be a part of Austin’s rich artistic history — your chance to say you played a pivotal role in helping to preserve and document our city’s urban art and support our local artists and their stories.
Book Specifications
- Page size: 8.5in x 11in (full spread: 11in x 17in)
- Paper: black, glossy, heavy 105lb text/157gsm
- Hardcover, glossy
- Full-color high-quality printing
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More Details About the Book
All four chapters will educate and inspire even the casual reader. Austin residents and visitors alike can gain a deeper understanding of the city as well as the visual artists and vandals behind the ever-evolving tapestry of urban art in our streets.
Our first chapter, Graffiti, is an eyesore to some — a sign that the system is failing or property values are falling — while others see the artistic expression, bold political messaging, and relentless work ethic of brave writers risking life and freedom. Here in Austin, graffiti has sprawled across the city since SKAM and SEK put up pieces in the early 80s. From tags and throws to intricate pieces and awesome productions, we’ve highlighted some of the city's most prolific and influential graffiti writers over the last 40 years, cataloging these moments of existence before they’re painted over and gone forever.
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Next, Street Art encompasses many techniques and textures like stencil art, pasted posters, stickers slapped on utility boxes, sculptures glued to walls, and suspended fiber art that all come together to form a collective urban collage. Street artists often use the urban environment to make their voices heard through political commentary, memorials, positive messages, or simply colorful artwork, and we're giving them another platform to do just that.
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The third chapter, Murals, encompasses everything from elaborate advertisements to community and cultural narratives. Muralists have been carving out unique styles in Austin since the 50s, coupling their artistic vision and community support with clients who give them free rein to put up meaningful work on their walls. Over the years, it has become virtually impossible to drive around the city without seeing complex colors and compositions splashed across walls at every turn. Ranging from the most recognizable and Instagrammable South Congress murals of today to the culturally important Chicano murals on the Eastside, this chapter showcases the diverse range of artwork and talented artists brightening our city in a big way.
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Finally, there’s our fourth chapter, Mosaics, arguably the most laborious and permanent of the urban art forms. Many of these skilled artists and artisans work with volunteers from the community to complete large-scale, ambitious public art projects meant to last for decades. But the medium of mosaics is also diverse, with other artists opting for smaller fine art pieces or guerilla installations on the streets.
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Brought to you by the artist and author J Muzacz and his tight-knit team of dedicated photographers and designers: Justin Ebel, Zoe Axelrod, and Tony Moreno, alongside dozens of valuable contributions from participating artists, photographers, and documentarians, ATX Urban Art promises to be the most definitive urban art book of our city for years to come.
Risks & Challenges
Thankfully, the biggest challenge, creating the book, is largely behind us. The next big challenge now is printing and distribution.
Don’t worry, though, ATX Urban Art is getting made no matter what. Worst-case scenario, a lack of support may result in us spending a few more months gathering the funds to complete the production, but you can rest assured that you’ll have your book in hand as soon as possible.
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Other Ways You Can Help
If you’re unable to support us financially, that’s fine! One of the biggest ways to help us is to share this campaign with your people — a link, a share on your profile, or a tweet goes a long way! You can also follow us on Instagram @ATXUrbanArt to keep an eye on the progress of our campaign and for more potential opportunities to help and support local artists.
