Inspired Minds Art Gallery
Featuring Local Artists
Inspired Minds Art Center is proud to promote the amazing artists who live all around us. The award-winning Inspired Minds Art Gallery displays and sells artwork created exclusively by local artists - from paintings and sculptures to weavings, paper creations and more!
Gallery Open Hours are subject to change without notice.
Please call ahead when planning your visit.
512-364-3630
Where the Wheels Take Me
APRIL 5 - 27
Opening Reception
April 5, 6-8pm
Join us in the gallery to celebrate the show's opening, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments. Free. All ages welcome.
MEET THE ARTIST
Heidi Van Horne, a multifaceted artist with over 30 years of experience, has made significant contributions both in front of and behind the camera.
Hailing from Texas, she began her career capturing moments on 35mm stills and video 8 camcorders, emphasizing storytelling over format. Renowned for her columns on classic cars in the Houston Chronicle, she's also recognized for her acting roles in television and film, notably appearing in Richard Linklater's iconic Dazed and Confused (1993). Also a prominent figure in retro pinup modeling, Heidi's artistry often intertwines with her life experiences, exploring themes of nostalgia.
Her photography has graced the pages of numerous publications and been showcased in exhibitions across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Houston. Notably, her award-winning short film, broken home movies (2021), has been screened at prestigious venues like the Austin Film Society Theater. Recently relocating to Buda, Heidi continues to shape the artistic landscape with her unique perspective and creative vision.
MEET THE ARTIST
Artmosphere
by Jessica Mason
MAY 3 - 25
Jessica Mason's acrylic and mixed-media paintings transcend boundaries, blending traditional techniques with modern innovation. Her portfolio, ranging from graphic design to textile art, reflects her eclectic style and inexhaustible creativity.
Opening Reception
May 3, 6-8pm
Join us for the opening reception of Jessica Mason's solo gallery show. Meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments, and add to your fine art collection. Free. All ages welcome.
Jessica Mason is a professional artist who specializes in acrylic and mixed media paintings, graphic design and textile design. Her eclectic style and broad portfolio is influenced by her childhood in a military family, which exposed her to diversity, culture, and art from all over the world. Jessica's work is described as modern, abstract and expressionistic. Influences come from artists and art movements such as Wassily Kandinsky, Lee Krasner, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Franz Kline, ancient Mayan art and abstract expressionists.
With a passion for creating, Jessica studied Studio Art and Graphic Design at Texas State University graduating with a BFA in Communication Design. She applied her graphic design and studio art skills to manufacture, market, and sell yoga mat bag carriers that sold in yoga studios and fitness boutiques across Central Texas.
After a move to Austin, Texas, she refined her creative output by focusing on creating art for homes and businesses. Partnering with interior designers, business owners and art lovers, Jessica has adorned many walls and interiors with inspiring work specific to each client’s needs.
2024 SEASON
INSPIRED MINDS GALLERY EXHIBITS
LANDSCAPES: THREE PERSPECTIVES
Tammy Brown, Matt Lynaugh, David Thornberry
January 13 - February 3
IMAC STAFF ART SHOWCASE
February 14 - March 2
OUT OF OUR MINDS
Jennifer Epperson, Suzanne Shiels-Polk, Susan Best, C. Sparks, Genie Baranoff, Sis Kiel
March 9 - March 30
WHERE THE WHEELS TAKE ME
Heidi Van Horne
April 5 - April 27
JESSICA MASON
May 3 - May 25
STUDENT SHOW
TBD
TERESA RODRIGUEZ
May 31 - June 22
JESSIE STEINBERG
June 28 - July 20
BUDA A.F. PLEIN AIR SHOW
October 18 - November 9
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
November 15 - December 23
AMSTER
INTERNATIONAL
FINE ART COLLECTION
"Art is the root; life is the flower."
- James Roose-Evans
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"My hope/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
To support arts education and contribute to arts enrichment for years to come, Susan and Stephanie Amster have donated their personal collection of over 150 valuable artworks acquired over the past 65 years that have been created by artists from around the globe. In the spring of '22, the sale of this artwork seeded the brand new non-profit, Tandem Arts Partnership, which provided access to the arts for our underserved communities.
The proceeds from sales funded arts education programs for the community through Tandem Arts Partnership non-profit.
