Just South of Austin. Art in Its Natural State. An outdoor exhibition featuring Kyle the Welder and Cris Rutz.
Just south of Austin, where the city fades and nature takes over, there's a place where art runs wild and creativity has no rules. Welcome to Xcentric Austin, where unexpected art, interesting people, and a little bit of weird come together. No traditional galleries. No stuffy atmosphere. Just art, nature, and the freedom to experience something different.
Tucked away at 12928 Lowden Lane in Manchaca, the Lowden property is more than a piece of land. It's a creative playground in the making. From outdoor art exhibitions and a growing community garden to future movie nights under the stars, immersive dome experiences, stargazing, campfires, and community gatherings, the possibilities are wide open. We're building a place where artists, dreamers, makers, and curious minds can connect, create, and just hang out. We're not exactly sure what this place will become, and that's part of the fun.
Come out and see amazing welding art in person.
Paintings, drawings and murals, on view outdoors.
From Austin to the entrance, then down the path to Bear Creek.
Park at the entrance, then follow the marked path down to the art.
Questions? Call 210.227.8111
Get directions ↗Xcentric Austin is partnering with the ATX Studio Tour. FreeRange, Location 59: outdoor work by Kyle the Welder and Cris Rutz along the path and Bear Creek.
Yes. Admission is free. Xcentric Austin is Location 59 on the 2026 ATX Studio Tour, a free citywide celebration of art.
Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15 and November 21–22, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm each day.
12928 Lowden Ln, Manchaca, TX 78652, about 10 miles southwest of downtown Austin. Get directions.
Park at the entrance by the welding shop at 12928 Lowden Ln, then follow the marked path down to the art along Bear Creek.
Kyle the Welder, with welded steel art including fire globes, and Cris Rutz, with paintings, drawings and murals.
Outdoors. There are no traditional galleries: the work is shown along a path and the bank of Bear Creek, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Call 210.227.8111 or message @xcentricaustin on Instagram.