At least we got the full experience before the heavy rains came over Thanksgiving weekend. The overcast weather and light rain didn’t help. It was precarious enough walking on the lower levels.
We didn’t go up all three stories it gets quite steep. In addition, the project activates and beautifies a dynamic yet underutilized space with a great view of Austin! The project was officially launched by the HOPE Campaign in March 2011 with the support of Shepard Fairey and Obey Giant Art.įamily shenanigans ensued. This project was developed to provide muralists, graffiti artists and community groups the opportunity to display large scale art pieces driven by inspirational, positive and educational messaging. The HOPE Outdoor Gallery (HOG) is a three-story educational art project located at 11th & Baylor Streets in Austin – one of the largest outdoor galleries in the USA. HOPE stands for Helping Other People Everywhere. Since people are constantly painting over older works, the park itself is ever-evolving-a dynamic entity of self-expression in the heart of downtown Austin. As you can see, there is a lot being said, all the time. All you need is some spray paint, artistic vision, and something positive to say. Basically, an empty lot was appropriated by the city and made into a graffiti park, where (it seems) there are no rules and anarchy reigns.
It’s the kind of thing that’s difficult to describe you have to see it in person to get the full effect. Before Thanksgiving, my family made an outing to Hope Park in Austin.
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