GLISSMAN ROAD AND THE CULVERT GALLERY

In October 2018, Co-Lab Projects acquired a .62 acre property on Glissman Road where we will develop a nonprofit-owned and operated studio complex, gallery, and performance venue – the only one of its kind in Austin, Texas! After a four-year search for a new space, we decided the best use of our savings would be to invest in a long-term solution for our growing organization by purchasing our own property, ensuring we will not be displaced in the future via rising rent and property taxes.

In spring 2021, we built a gallery from concrete culverts donated by the neighboring concrete factory. This architecturally fascinating space has created unique challenges for artists and curators and has inspired some truly beautiful projects.

Visit the Glissman property during events, open hours on Saturdays 12-6pm (during exhibition run), and by appointment.
The property is located at 5419 Glissman Road, Austin, TX 78702, behind the black warehouse on Airport Blvd.

PAST SPACES

Springdale General Gallery

In 2019, we operated a modest white wall gallery space in Building 1 of the Springdale General complex, which we closed during the 2020 pandemic.

DEMO Gallery

Originally activated for the exhibition LAME, LEWD, AND DEPRESSED in 2013 then generously provided by Congress Development Partners for exhibitions and events from 2016 through 2017, DEMO was a temporary gallery located on 8th and Congress in downtown Austin. The name playfully invoked the temporality of this space as the existing structure will be demolished and car-free high-rise apartments built in its place. At this exhibition site, we expanded the scale and calibre of our programming, exposed new audiences to our organization and mission, and continued building support until we found our permanent space on Glissman Road.

Co-Lab Project Space

Project Space was our first home, headquarters, and primary event space located in east Austin. The property was roughy a 1/4 acre and featured a white cube gallery, outdoor mural walls, screening area, and a large yard complete with fire pits, seating areas, garden, and covered deck/bar. This property was eventually sold and sent us on a journey to find a new permanent home.