Join Lys Santamaria in unveiling her exciting new art series of beaded women’s portraits. See Celia Cruz, Selena, Frida, Amy Winehouse & Josephine Baker – all made entirely of beads. Each day of the East Austin Studio Tours Santamaria be holding a live demonstration of her bead embroidery technique.

DATES: November 11, 12, 18 & 19th
TIME: 11am-6pm (on all four days)
WHERE: Pump Project Art Gallery, 702 Shady Ln
WHAT: EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR, STOP #275
COST: FREE and open to the public, kid and dog-friendly.

MORE ABOUT THE SERIES:
The Women’s Empowerment Series is a set of beaded portraits that reflects women of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. The root of this project will be based on women who have made significant contributions to the world, especially in the arts. Santamaria’s intention is to empower the diverse community of the city of Austin – to inspire, uplift and motivate others by showing them examples of people who have overcome racial, societal, and economical inequities and still made their dreams come true. Her hope is that by seeing these women, you will leave feeling inspired by their memory and empowered to make your dreams come true too.

MORE ABOUT EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR:
Big Medium’s East Austin Studio To is a free, annual, self-guided art event spanning two weekends in November. EAST provides opportunities for the public to meet the artists and artisans of Austin in their creative spaces#EastAustinStudioTour #EAST2017 http://east.bigmedium.org/about.html

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.