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Amster Art Gallery
ORiginal Art by local artists in buda, tx
Step into the Amster Art Gallery and you'll find something you won't see at any chain store or online marketplace - original work made by hand, by artists who live right here in our community. Located in the heart of downtown Buda's Historic District, the gallery is free to enter, always rotating, and open to all ages. Come in to look, to buy, or simply to be inspired by what local artists are making right now.
Gallery & Gift Shop Hours:
Monday through Saturday: 1pm – 6pm
Closed Sundays & holidays
Gallery hours are subject to change without notice. We recommend calling ahead when planning your visit.
Phone: 512-364-3630
Address: 121 Main Street, Buda, TX 78610
spotlight artist resident
Joy Bliss
July-September 2026
The Amster Gallery Spotlight Residency launches this July with Joy Bliss, a Texas-based painter whose work layers vibrant color, intricate pattern, and a deep attunement to nature and music. Her paintings draw you in on first glance and reward every look after. Joy's work is on display and available for purchase in the Amster Art Gallery through September 2026.
Spotlight Events
Joy hosts one Spotlight event each month of her residency: a live demonstration, meet-the-artist gathering, or process conversation open to the public. Details and RSVP HERE.
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July Spotlight Event: Live Painting Demo, July 18
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August Spotlight Event: Mix Media Workshop, Aug 15
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September Spotlight Event: Artist Talk, Sept 19
Amster spotlight residency program
The Amster Gallery Spotlight Residency is a 3-month featured artist program for local 2D artists, that launched July 206 as part of the Amster Gallery & Artist Program at Inspired Minds Art Center in the heart of downtown Buda.
Selected artists receive dedicated gallery wall space, host monthly events to engage and inspire the community, and share an informative blog post on the Inspired Minds Art Center website.
The program is designed for working 2D artists who are ready to show and sell in a professional setting, connect with the Buda community, and grow a real audience for their work. Preference is given to artists based in Buda, Kyle, and the greater Hays County area.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit our Open Calls page for eligibility details and submission instructions.
About the Amster Art Gallery
Susan and Stephanie Amster are twin sisters who spent more than 65 years collecting original artwork from artists around the world. Their collection, more than 150 pieces gathered over a lifetime of looking, traveling, and believing in the power of art, reflects a shared conviction that creative work deserves to be seen, supported, and passed on.
When the time came to find a permanent home for that collection, Susan and Stephanie chose to donate it in support of arts education and access to the arts. The sale of their collection funded Tandem Arts Partnership, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing arts access to underserved communities. A selection of works from the collection remains available for purchase in the Amster Art Gallery. To learn more about Tandem Arts Partnership and the work they do, visit tandemarts.org.
Susan has written about her philosophy of creative living - the idea that making art visible is itself an act of generosity. Her hope has always been that the collection would go on to enrich the lives of people who might not otherwise have access to the arts. That hope is alive in every show, every class, and every artist who walks through our doors.
"My hope and goal is that our art collection be donated to aid in the furtherance of quality art involvement to enrich the lives of the future." — Susan Amster
"Art is the root; life is the flower."
- James Roose-Evans
Visit the Amster Art Gallery
The Amster Art Gallery is located inside Inspired Minds Art Center at 121 Main Street, Buda, Texas 78610, in the Historic Downtown District. The gallery is free to enter and open to the public Monday through Saturday. Original artwork by local artists is on display and available for purchase year-round.
Inspired Minds Art Center serves artists and art lovers in Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, New Braunfels, South Austin, and throughout Hays County.
Phone: 512-364-3630 Email: info@inspiredminds.art
