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UmlaUf ScUlp tUre Garden & mUSeUm Now through mid-October, visitors can experience a rare glimpse inside the mind of the late Charles Umlauf, the sculp- tor behind more than 160 figures on display at the iconic Barton Springs location, celebrating its 25th anniversary. Highlighting key moments from Umlauf's life and work, "Studio in the Museum: An Interactive Recreation of Charles Umlauf's Studio" showcases artwork and tools pulled directly from his private studio. 605 Robert E. Lee Road, 512-445- 5582; umlaufsculpture.org 512-453-5312; the contemporaryaustin.org The ConTemporary ausTin (aT Laguna gLoria) Celebrating a century, the Driscoll Villa features the 12-acre Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park. 3809 W. 35th St., 512-458-8191; the contemporaryaustin.org eLisabeT ney museum Elisabet Ney sculpted famous Texans in this studio-turned-museum. 304 E. 44th St., 512-458- 2255; austintexas.gov george WashingTon Carver museum and CuLTuraL CenTer This museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, and exhibition of African-American historical and cultural material. 1165 Angelina St., 512-947-4926; carvermuseum.org harry ransom CenTer While the gallery is closed for renovations until August 15, visitors can still see The Gutenberg Bible and other select items in the lobby as well as conduct research in the Reading and Viewing sTephen L. CLark gaLLery Since 1994, this gallery has specialized in fine-art photo- graphs by artists such as James Evans, Bill Wittliff, and Kate Breakey. 1101 W. Sixth St., 512-477-0828; cowboy fineartphotographs.com WaLLy Workman gaLLery More than 50 artists are represented in two stories of exhibition space, with an emphasis on emerging and collected talent. 1201 W. Sixth St., 512-472-7428; wallyworkmangallery.com Women & Their Work For more than 37 years, the nonprofit has focused on contemporary art created by women who live and work in Texas. 1710 Lavaca St., 512-477-1064; womenandtheirwork.org yard dog arT gaLLery Known for its fine, folky, and funky art, Yard Dog showcases the work of artists who are also musicians, including Jon Langford, Tom Russell, and Bob Schneider. 1510 S. Congress Ave., 512-912-1613; yarddog.com Room. 300 W. 21st St., 512-471-8944; hrc.utexas.edu Lyndon baines Johnson Library and museum Explore the Texas-born president's life and legacy, as well as the impact of the 1960s. 2313 Red River St., 512-721-0200; lbjlibrary.org mexiC-arTe museum Opened in 1984, this down- town museum celebrates traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. 419 Congress Ave., 512-480- 9373; mexic-artemuseum.org gALLERIES grayduCk gaLLery East Austin's welcoming neighborhood gallery features monthly shows in a modernized, refurbished home. 2213 E. Cesar Chavez St., 512-826-5334; grayduckgallery.com The russeLL CoLLeCTion Fine arT gaLLery Boasting museum-quality work, this gallery is known for bringing in world-class artists. 1137 W. Sixth St., 512-478-4440; russell- collection.com PhotograPhy: Courtesy of uMLauf sCuLPture garden & MuseuM AUSTINWAY.COM 63 NONPROFIT WITH WINGS Foster Angels believes it's that one moment of caring, given at just the right time, that often translates into a lifetime of diff erence for children in foster care. Every day they provide immediate care in the form of basic needs and life-enhancing experiences. Foster Angels has helped over 12,000 children, youth, and young adults since 2010. That moment of need for a child is not next week or next month; it's right now. info@fosterangelsctx.org www.fosterangelsctx.org