New East Arts Gallery

New East Arts Gallery A multicultural, multimedia approach to presenting artists in East Austin with a focus on providing exhibition opportunities for artists of color.

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By appt. only - installation in progress New East Gallery started off as DiverseArts Little Gallery Exhibition Series in 1993. In March of 2007 DiverseArts Little Gallery was reborn as New East Gallery - DiverseArts’ fine art gallery, dedicated to showcasing Austin’s emerging and established visual artists. Very much a mission-driven space, we take

a multicultural, multimedia approach to presenting local artists who represent the diverse cultural communities living in Austin, with a special interest in providing exhibition opportunities for artists of color.

We’re proud to announce the return of FRESH BLACK PAINT! Please join us for the opening reception this Saturday, March 2...
03/25/2026

We’re proud to announce the return of FRESH BLACK PAINT! Please join us for the opening reception this Saturday, March 28th, 7:00 PM at New East Arts Gallery, 1101 Navasota Street Suite 1.

Fresh Black Paint is a group exhibition featuring paintings by emerging American artist Caleb DeVaughn alongside Nigeria-based artists Joy Eyitayo Alagbe, Yomi Momoh, Adubi Mydaz-Makinde, Praise Sanni-Adeniyi and Yakubu Kareem! Presented in partnership with Kora Art Collective and co-curated by Pauline Nzeribe, Harold McMillan and Stacie Williams.

We’re lucky to have the incomparable DJ Santi playing music for us, and of course, complimentary wine and light bites. We hope you’ll be able to join us for the festivities!

Fresh Black Paint is a tradition at New East Arts Gallery recognizing the importance of celebrating African American heritage and the broader African diaspora not only during Black History Month but throughout the year. The exhibition brings together international artists whose work reflects global perspectives on identity, resilience, culture, and the evolving visual language of Black creativity.

This year’s exhibition presents work that reframes narratives around history, everyday life, and the enduring power of the Black spirit.

Based in Austin, Kora Art Collective is dedicated to elevating exceptional contemporary African art. Kora presents carefully curated works by emerging and mid-career artists on the continent and the diaspora, offering art enthusiasts, collectors, and institutions a refined pathway into one of today’s most vibrant global art movements.

Happy Birthday Harold! From DiverseArts Little Gallery, to Guadalupe Arts Center, and now New East Arts, thank you for g...
02/01/2026

Happy Birthday Harold! From DiverseArts Little Gallery, to Guadalupe Arts Center, and now New East Arts, thank you for giving Black artistry a home in ATX!

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY AT 7PM FOR THE INTERLOPER’S CLOSING PARTY!Help us celebrate the finale of Ricardo Acevedo’s 25 yea...
12/31/2025

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY AT 7PM FOR THE INTERLOPER’S CLOSING PARTY!

Help us celebrate the finale of Ricardo Acevedo’s 25 year retrospective exhibition of fine art photography, graphic design, and mixed media this weekend at New East Arts Gallery!

We will have a DJ, drinks, and damn good time!

Saturday, January 3rd, 7-10 PM
1101 Navasota St. Suite 1

“WITHOUT RISK, THERE IS NO ART, WITHOUT RISK, THERE IS NO EVOLUTION.”

- Ricardo Acevedo

12/16/2025

Check out this Presentation designed by brittany.heckard.

Check out this incredible interview with Ricardo Acevedo for How Did I Get Here? with Johnny Goudie! Learn about the inn...
12/12/2025

Check out this incredible interview with Ricardo Acevedo for How Did I Get Here? with Johnny Goudie! Learn about the inner workings of THE INTERLOPER and come see Ricardo’s 25-year retrospective exhibition at New East Arts Gallery!!

We hope you’ll join us for the NEW EAST ART MARKET happening this weekend, December 13th & 14th, from 12 pm to 4 pm at 1...
12/11/2025

We hope you’ll join us for the NEW EAST ART MARKET happening this weekend, December 13th & 14th, from 12 pm to 4 pm at 1101 Navasota St. Suite 1!

Ricardo Acevedo and Reji Thomas will both be joining us for the festivities on Sunday!

We’ve invited a wonderful mix of emerging and established artists to share their work, offering original art, handmade crafts, and one of a kind gifts perfect for the season.

Come enjoy the wonderful weather, light bites, and an artful shopping experience throughout the gallery and outdoor space!

This is an open call for vendors!! If you’d like to join us, just reach out!

“That Night Ephraim Played” 30” x 30” Hand-varnished archival photo collage on acid-free heavyweight matte stock, signed...
12/11/2025

“That Night Ephraim Played”
30” x 30”
Hand-varnished archival photo collage on acid-free heavyweight matte stock, signed by Ricardo Acevedo and Ephraim Owens, photographed by Ricardo at the legendary Elephant Room circa 2013.

“Ephraim’s Hands”
30” x 20”
Hand-varnished archival photo print on acid-free matte stock signed by Ricardo Acevedo and Ephraim Owens, photographed by Ricardo at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard circa 2009.

Two incredible works from “The Heart Behind The Horn” Fundraiser and Benefit Auction supporting renowned local trumpeter, composer and Austin Hall of Fame inductee, Ephraim Owens, to alleviate medical costs!

Buying these works of art means you’re supporting not only the artist, but also supporting Ephraim’s recovery.

We are honored to display these pieces of local music history as part of THE INTERLOPER by Ricardo Acevedo!

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We’re thrilled to announce an extension for Ricardo Acevedo’s 25-year retrospective exhibition, THE INTERLOPER, through ...
12/10/2025

We’re thrilled to announce an extension for Ricardo Acevedo’s 25-year retrospective exhibition, THE INTERLOPER, through the New Year!

The past few months, we’ve been fortunate enough to welcome hundreds of family members, friends, community members, and total strangers to the gallery where they have discovered art, shared conversation, and uplifted the East Austin arts scene!

We want to extend that opportunity and make sure you get a chance to meet THE INTERLOPER!

Ricardo has been an integral and inextricable force in Austin’s creative scene and has shown work with New East Arts Gallery many times over the years. For example, the photography series, US - In The Mix, that is on our walls now was originally part of a New East Arts exhibition in the summer of 2008!

Stop by and see some of the work that has helped build the New East Arts identity!

And stay tuned for more news about our soon-to-be-announced NEW EAST ART MARKET THIS WEEKEND, ~12-6 pm, featuring local vendors, light bites, and wonderful weather for gift shopping!

Ricardo Acevedo and Reji Thomas will be joining us on Sunday, so come on out, meet the artists, and buy some art!!

We hope to see you there!

Giving Tuesday is almost over! We’re asking for your support to protect something irreplaceable: the archival materials ...
12/03/2025

Giving Tuesday is almost over! We’re asking for your support to protect something irreplaceable: the archival materials that tell the story of Black East Austin.

Support us here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-2724

For generations, the African American community in East Austin built a legacy that shaped the city’s identity—through art, music, literature, academics, entrepreneurship, and everyday life.

EACC is working to preserve and make accessible the cultural archives that safeguard this history. Our goal is to ensure that this Black cultural memory remains rooted in the place it was created.

EACC and our founder, Harold McMillan, are the stewards of the Austin Black Music Archive and many more cultural history resources, including:

• 150+ hours of filmed live music performances featuring the architects of the Austin Blues scene

• 25+ hours of filmed oral history interviews

• 1,000+ documentary photography slides and negatives

• 500+ pages of oral history transcripts

• & research articles covering Black history in Austin dating back to the mid-1800’s

When you give to EACC, you are not just supporting an organization, you are keeping the history, creativity, and lived experiences of Black East Austin alive!

Every contribution—large or small—helps sustain this vital cultural resource, fuels our cultural research and documentary work, and keeps this legacy alive for future generations.

Please support us at the link in bio!

Thank you for being part of our community and for keeping the spirit of East Austin alive.

Last night was the debut for SALON NIGHT at New East Arts Gallery. We are eternally grateful to the poets who shared the...
11/30/2025

Last night was the debut for SALON NIGHT at New East Arts Gallery. We are eternally grateful to the poets who shared their work, Joe Brundidge, Stacie Shea Williams, Jefferson Woodruff, and Ricardo Acevedo.

It was an evening of laughter and conversation, grief and madness, and old and new friendships.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

New East Arts Gallery will be open by appointment only today as we clean up and reset. If you’d like to stop by the gallery, please reach out!

SALON NIGHT TOMORROW: an evening of Poetry, Music & Media on Saturday, November 29th, 7-10 PM! This mixed media performa...
11/28/2025

SALON NIGHT TOMORROW: an evening of Poetry, Music & Media on Saturday, November 29th, 7-10 PM! This mixed media performance will feature Ricardo Acevedo, Joe Brundidge, Stacie Shea Williams, Jefferson Woodruff, and more special guests (TBA)!

Please join us for a special live poetry reading by leaders of the spoken word scene in Austin, each sharing original work accompanied by music and projected visual art by Ricardo Acevedo that draws from his multimedia project, EYESTREET!

Ricardo will also be at the gallery every Wednesday afternoon for the length of the exhibition, until Sunday, December 14th! Stop by and get to know the artist behind THE INTERLOPER!

Open Hours
MonTue by appt.
ThuFriSat 4-6
WedSun 12-5

The Gallery is closed today as we visit and reconnect with family, but we will be back TOMORROW NIGHT FOR SALON NIGHT!

This Sunday, the gallery will be open by appointment only. If you’d like to stop by, please reach out and we’ll open the doors for you!

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1101 Navasota Street Suite 1
Austin, TX
78702

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm

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