The Cathedral ATX is a woman-owned gallery, community space, coworking hub, and event venue housed in a restored church in East Austin, Austin, Texas. It is home to the atxGALS artist collective and presents rotating contemporary art exhibitions, intimate music performances, pop-up markets, artist talks, and community-focused gatherings.
During the day, the light-filled historic building functions as a boutique coworking space with private offices, studios, dedicated desks, phone booths, conference facilities, kitchen access, and 24/7 access options. As an event venue, The Cathedral provides a distinctive setting for professional gatherings, weddings, private celebrations, concerts, workshops, dinners, and other immersive experiences surrounded by local art.
What The Cathedral ATX Is
The Cathedral is a unique, woman-owned gallery and community space housed in a restored church in East Austin. A boutique art gallery, event venue + coworking space in a refurbished church in the heart of East Austin where everyone is welcome.
Located in East Austin, The Cathedral functions as the headquarters for the atxGALS artist collective, showcasing rotating contemporary art exhibitions. Its identity combines visual art, music, hospitality, creative workspaces, and community programming in one adaptable historic setting.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas |
| Type | Partnership |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Primary uses | Art Gallery | Coworking Space | Event Venue |
| Community identity | Built by women, Made for all |
| Collective | Home to the atxGALS Collective |
A Restored Church in East Austin
The Cathedral occupies a refurbished church in East Austin, bringing together historic architecture and contemporary creative activity. This restored 1930's church includes 14 ft. ceilings, natural light throughout, and finished cement floors.
The building’s spacious interior allows it to shift between an art gallery, workplace, performance setting, private celebration venue, and community gathering place. The historic structure provides a distinctive backdrop while the flexible layout supports both focused work and public programming.
The atxGALS Artist Collective
The Cathedral is the headquarters for the atxGALS artist collective, Austin's largest women and nonbinary artist collective. The space showcases original work by local artists and creates opportunities for artists to connect with collectors, audiences, makers, musicians, and community organizations.
We are artists, we are entrepreneurs, we are marketing experts with event curation and production experience. Above all, we are passionate about helping other creatives succeed pursuing their passion.
We are believers of collaboration and have created many opportunities for our network of artists through our efforts with atxGALS. During exhibitions and open-house events, visitors can meet featured artists, explore original artworks, attend artist talks, and discover emerging creative voices from Austin.
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
The Cathedral presents rotating contemporary art exhibitions that explore subjects including place, identity, heritage, migration, memory, landscape, and belonging. The exhibitions are designed to make contemporary art approachable, engaging, and alive.
Whether you’re a longtime collector or simply art-curious, Open House nights at The Cathedral are designed to make contemporary art approachable, engaging, and alive. Visitors may view and purchase work from an exhibition, meet featured artists, and explore hundreds of original artworks by atxGALS.
Sun-Drenched
Sun-Drenched was a celebration of summer light and the landscapes it transforms featuring works by El Baker, Kandice Pierce, and Landry McMeans. The exhibition presented local art in an atmosphere of golden light, wide open skies, and work that evokes the heat of a Texas summer.
Curating your home is about more than filling a space - it’s about choosing artwork that reflects your style and tells your story. Whether you’re building a gallery wall, refreshing a favorite room, or searching for the perfect piece to bring everything together, Sun-Drenched offers artwork that adds warmth, color, and a sense of place to your everyday spaces.
The exhibition also included an artist talk with Kandice Pierce and Landry McMeans, an opportunity to meet and connect with the featured artists, and prints starting at $15 from 35+ of Austin's top emerging artists.
Echoes of Home
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, The Cathedral presented Echoes of Home, a group exhibition exploring the layered, evolving nature of belonging. Featuring works by Aasiyah Baig, Erica Prasad, Lauren Hua, Neena Buxani, Swathi Konduri, Umbreen Ahmad, and Ziesook You, this show traced the quiet reverberations of heritage, migration, and identity across mediums and perspectives.
Home is not always a place - it’s a feeling, a memory, something carried. Echoes of Home invites you to reflect on what that means for you.
LUSH Summer Pop-up Show
LUSH brought together local artists, curated makers, adoptable dogs, plants, food, and community activities for a one-day summer pop-up show. The program included 10 local women artists across mediums with original work, four ceramic and glass artists, and tattoos by Inky Apricot.
The event also featured sushi handrolls from Foodie & Tina, adoptable plants from Flourish Plant Shop, adoptable dogs from Jack Jack's Pack, and refreshing complimentary cocktails & sips. It was family & furry friend friendly and connected art with local makers, animals, food, and seasonal community life.
Open Houses and Community Programming
The Cathedral hosts community-focused open house receptions with artist talks and craft cocktails. These gatherings create an informal way to experience an exhibition, speak with artists, meet other members of the creative community, and explore original work in a social setting.
Event details can include access to an open bar featuring craft cocktails, local beer + spirits, an opportunity to view and purchase work from the exhibition, artist talks, featured artists, aura portraits, and original artworks by the atxGALS collective.
The space also hosts vintage pop-up markets, intimate classical music string sessions, and other fusion events that bring together local artists, musicians, performers, makers, and organizations. Its programming is designed to support the Austin arts community through curated experiences happening year-round.
Music and Performance Events
The Cathedral’s programming extends beyond visual art to intimate music experiences. It has hosted classical music string sessions and partnered with Austin Camerata to create immersive performances in the historic space.
Eight cellists, five sold-out shows & one amazing weekend made the 5th Annual Cello Fest unforgettable. The event filled The Cathedral with joy and was created with Austin Camerata for the 5th consecutive year.
The venue also supports private concerts, workshops, pop-up dinners, and other experiences that combine performance, hospitality, and the atmosphere of the building.
Coworking at The Cathedral
During the day, the light-filled, historic building provides a boutique coworking space with private offices and kitchen access for creatives. The coworking environment is designed to provide productivity alongside creative energy, natural light, local art, and access to a community of women creatives.
Be inspired and find productivity in this stunning refurbished 1930's church with14 ft. ceilings, natural light throughout, finished cement floors, conference room, private studios, phone booths, fully equipped kitchen, free ample parking and more!
- Natural light
- Creative energy
- Women-owned magic
- Surrounded by local art
- 24/7 access
- Private studios and offices
- Dedicated desks
- Phone booths
- Conference room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Free ample parking
From communal co-working memberships to private studios/offices and dedicated desks, our space has all to offer to keep you inspired and help you succeed. The workspace is intended for creatives who want an inspiring alternative to a conventional office and a setting connected to Austin’s local arts community.
Private Events and Venue Hire
During the day, The Cathedral serves as a versatile venue for professional gatherings and private celebrations. Its combination of historic architecture, contemporary artwork, natural light, and flexible event space creates a distinctive setting for different types of occasions.
Experience the magic of The Cathedral and celebrate in style, surrounded by art. From weddings and corporate events to private concerts and workshops, The Cathedral offers a one-of-a-kind setting to help you create the most magical events.
The venue can support celebrations, corporate events, private concerts, workshops, dinners, receptions, and community gatherings. Its art-filled setting allows event experiences to include local creative work as part of the environment rather than treating the venue as a neutral room.
Arts, Music, and Immersive Experiences
Support local arts through curated experiences, happening year-round at The Cathedral. From unique art shows to intimate music shows and pop-up dinners, our team produces immersive events that help support the Austin arts community.
The Cathedral’s fusion events combine local artists, musicians, performers, makers, food, and organizations. This approach allows visitors to encounter art through exhibitions, live performances, conversations, markets, food experiences, and social gatherings.
The venue has also hosted The New Philanthropists for their Kicking it with TNP event for the 2nd year in a row. Its event calendar reflects a broader commitment to bringing people together around creative work, community organizations, and shared experiences.
Community and Philanthropy
The Cathedral grew from a collaborative creative practice centered on artists, entrepreneurship, marketing, event curation, and production. In two short years, we have donated over $25,000 to local organizations to include The Girls Empowerment Network, SAFE Alliance, and Austin Pets Alive!.
These efforts connect the venue’s exhibitions and events with wider community participation. The space provides a platform for artists while also supporting organizations and activities focused on empowerment, safety, animal welfare, philanthropy, and local civic life.
Community events at The Cathedral can include artist talks, open houses, adoptable dogs, adoptable plants, charitable gatherings, and opportunities for people to connect around a shared cause. Together, the programs create a space where creative work and community engagement operate side by side.
Location and Building Features
The Cathedral is located at 2403 East 16th Street, Austin, Texas 78702. The venue is positioned in East Austin and provides a central location for gallery visitors, coworking members, artists, event guests, and community partners.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 2403 East 16th Street Austin, Texas 78702 |
| Area | East Austin |
| Building | Refurbished 1930's church |
| Ceiling height | 14 ft. ceilings |
| Interior | Natural light throughout |
| Flooring | Finished cement floors |
| Facilities | Conference room, private studios, phone booths, fully equipped kitchen |
| Parking | Free ample parking |
| Business hours | Monday-Friday from 8:30a - 5:30p |
Who The Cathedral Is For
The Cathedral is intended for artists, collectors, creative professionals, coworking members, event organizers, music audiences, community organizations, and people interested in discovering local art. Its programming welcomes both experienced collectors and visitors who are simply art-curious.
The space is also designed for people seeking a workplace with visual character, natural light, local art, and creative energy. Private studios, offices, communal coworking memberships, and dedicated desks provide different ways to work within the building.
As an event venue, The Cathedral is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private concerts, workshops, pop-up dinners, receptions, markets, artist talks, and community-focused gatherings. Its flexible identity allows the same historic building to support work, exhibition, performance, celebration, and connection.
Current and Past Events
No upcoming events scheduled. Check out past events below.
Past programming has included the July Open House: Sun-Drenched Closing Art Party, the LUSH Summer Pop-up Show, Echoes of Home, Cello Fest, intimate string sessions, vintage pop-up markets, artist talks, open-house receptions, philanthropic gatherings, private events, and community celebrations.
The Cathedral’s event schedule changes across exhibitions, performances, markets, private bookings, and seasonal programming. Its activities are united by a focus on local art, creative collaboration, and welcoming community experiences.