HOPE Outdoor Gallery Reopens Near Austin Airport, Bringing Free Public Art and Community Creativity to a New Eight-Acre Campus
HOPE is back—and for Austin’s creative community, that return carries both familiarity and fresh possibility.
After years of uncertainty following the closure of its iconic Baylor Street location, HOPE Outdoor Gallery has officially reopened at a new home at 741 Dalton Lane in Austin, just minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The beloved outdoor art destination remains free and open to the public, welcoming visitors of all ages to once again paint, explore, gather, and create together.
The new campus spans eight acres, reimagining HOPE as a full creative destination while preserving the open-access spirit that made it an Austin landmark for more than a decade. From above, the site’s design still spells out HOPE, a visible reminder that art, community, and creative freedom remain at the heart of the project.
A New Era for an Austin Original
The relocated HOPE Outdoor Gallery features expansive outdoor mural walls, open park space, creative hangout areas, and a 6,000-square-foot indoor gallery and event venue designed for exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings. More than 30 local and visiting street artists have already contributed fresh murals, transforming the space into a living canvas that continues to evolve day by day.
Public paint walls—long considered the soul of HOPE—remain central to the experience. These walls invite artists of all skill levels to create freely, repaint often, and experiment without barriers. For families, students, travelers, and longtime Austinites, it’s a rare space where creativity is encouraged without cost or credentials.
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Designed for Community, Creativity, and Connection
Beyond the murals, the new HOPE campus introduces thoughtfully designed amenities that support both artists and visitors. A ground-level café serves coffee and light bites, while a rooftop terrace offers sweeping views of the art park and the Austin skyline. An on-site retail shop carries HOPE-branded merchandise, art prints, and supplies, reinforcing the gallery’s mission to make creativity accessible.
The campus also includes open-air park spaces meant for gathering and reflection, along with flexible indoor venues that support classes, demonstrations, private events, and artist development programs. Through workshops, exhibitions, and entrepreneur-in-residence opportunities, HOPE continues to invest in the next generation of Austin creatives.
Sustainability plays a visible role as well. Recycled concrete from the original Baylor Street site was used in constructing the new campus, including a memorial wall honoring the gallery’s roots. Partnerships such as Movability encourage carpooling, rewarding visitors who choose more sustainable transportation options.
Honoring the Past While Building Forward
The original HOPE Outdoor Gallery launched in March 2010 at a site known as “The Foundation,” a stalled condo development from the 1980s. Under the leadership of Andi Scull and with early contributions from artist Shepard Fairey, the space quickly transformed into one of Austin’s most recognizable public art environments.
Over the next decade, hundreds of artists left their mark there. The gallery became a gathering place for families, students, activists, tourists, and creatives—many of whom found their artistic voice on those walls. Art education programs, community showcases, and positive messaging turned HOPE into more than a destination; it became part of Austin’s cultural identity.
That legacy continues at Dalton Lane, where the philosophy remains unchanged: open walls, open to all.
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Visiting HOPE Outdoor Gallery
HOPE Outdoor Gallery, located at 741 Dalton Lane, Austin, TX 78742, is now open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free, and public painting remains welcome for everyone—kids included. Visitors are encouraged to bring friends, families, and anyone who could use a little color and connection.
As Austin continues to grow and change, HOPE’s return offers something enduring: a place where creativity belongs to the community, and where art is not just observed, but lived.
For those looking for things to do in Austin, free family-friendly activities, or community art experiences near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, HOPE’s new campus stands as a reminder that creativity still has room to breathe—and grow—right here in the city.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.