She’s not coming in full ’til Nov. 9, but we can celebrate Austin Studio Tour early – as a treat. Big Medium tags this party as doing double duty: not just a farewell to founder/executive director Shea Little but a how-do-you-do to new managing director Dr. Latasha Carter. Between the cocktails, tunes, and handshaking, make sure to also preview this year’s group exhibition that features many studio tour artists. The gallery gives guidance on the night’s dress code, asking for “[creative] expressions of transformation,” which are “optional but encouraged.” I mean, if you were ever going to wear a butterfly fit… – James Scott
