the roomRenowned started in 2020 as Reno's personal project: songs, radio shows and videos. Since then it has grown into a magazine, an artist collective, an event crew and a label. This is the story so far, put together from our own posts.
since 2020
History
- 55shows, parties + markets
- 24of them zodiac parties
- 20jam & draw nights
- 4magazines
- 321people credited
2020
Renowned starts as a creative house “made by creatives for creatives”, putting out music from the London Fog Bois and Krisscross.
- The first post
Our first single from the London Fog Bois, “Rain Coats In July”. post ↗
- Krisscross debuts
The story of two friends with the same perspective and different realities, told in their first single. post ↗
2021
Renoir Season, and the year we made our first magazine.
- Renoir Season
A month of Reno’s releases and stories, starting with “Reno Can’t Cry”, made back in Monterey. post ↗
The Raffle: release dayOur first magazine ever, put together with our editor Abby (@abbyraffle).
2022
Our first ever show, the first anniversary, and Renowned Radio.
Renowned: The ShowOur first ever show: 350+ people at The Hole in the Wall, with Die Spitz, Steven Leftovers, La Femme Solitaire and Dmitri.
- Renowned Radio
The first episode of Reno and The Dude. post ↗
One year of the magazineFor the anniversary we posted the whole Raffle issue, page by page. post ↗
2023
The team grows, a second magazine takes shape, and the shows get bigger.
- Magazine two begins
Submissions open for our second issue, around the idea that life is art. 272 came in. post ↗
- The team takes over
Team members take turns running our Instagram for a week each. post ↗
Renowned 2A celebration of love, life and Reno's birthday: our SXSW day party, with friends playing from afternoon into the night.
Renowned: Music and Art FestThe Mercury release, with proceeds going to Upbring.
2024
“The year so many of our dreams came true”: the magazine grows into shows, concerts, exhibitions, markets, drawing nights and a fashion show.
In bookstoresMercury goes on sale at Dog Eared Books and Fabulosa Books in San Francisco. post ↗
Venusian VisionsA Valentine's Day art exhibition with Lady Venus at the historic Stanley House (built 1895), courtesy of our partners at Lodgewell: Venusian artworks by local artists, live tunes, a drag…
Red Rose SoiréeEvonne's Art House's debut event, sponsored by Renowned. The theme was The Artist Pursuits: poetry, live painting, hip hop, singers and soul.
Earth: digital releaseEarth comes out online on Earth Day.
Renowned + Retrofit Art & Vintage MarketThe first art market with Retrofit Vintage.
1,000 followersCelebrated with a giveaway for the Earth release party. post ↗
Artist Network NightA free monthly night of networking, collaboration and inspiration for artists, musicians, designers and creatives, hosted with Evonne's Art House. Dates: June 13, July 11 and August 8, 2024.
Renowned Earth Release PartyThe release party for Earth, our planet issue: a stacked night of musicians, vendors and artists at The Ballroom, plus a collaborative mosaic everyone added to.
Leo Zodiac PartyThe first Zodiac Party, “the zodiac party that started it all”.
Sundays for the GirlsPoolside brunch and a market of local women vendors at Cabana Club: $2 rosé, a pool, and Renowned with a table of magazines.
- Open Mic + Live Drawing
Open mic and live drawing, the start of what became Jam & Draw.
Femme FestA pre-ACL market of female creatives in the studio's original 1866 duplex, hosted by Esty Skin Studio and organized by Renowned.
ResonanceAn exhibition in Monterey, CA, with The Pearl Works.
Venus: The Fashion & Magazine Release ShowThe Venus fashion show and magazine release.
Also this year: 6 Zodiac Parties at The Far Out · 1 Jam & Draw night.
2025
New cities, new partners, the first Austin Studio Tour, and a new tradition with Small Business Saturday.
Femme Fest: Galentine'sFemme Fest came back for Galentine's: handmade Valentine's gifts from local femme creatives and businesses, in an 1800s duplex.
The Threads That Bind Us AllA family day at the Carver Museum for Black History Month (theme: African Americans and Labor), ending in a kids' runway show through the eras of Black fashion, hosted by Renowned and Evonne's Art…
The LinkupFree SXSW plans: creative networking with Evonne's Art House (6 – 7:30pm), then the Dark Horse open mic and a community drawing session with tips for gig art, hosted by Renowned (7:30 – 10pm).
Houston Artist Meet-UpWith Evonne’s Art House in Houston.
Sip 'n StyleA fashion networking afternoon at ART HUB ATX with Evonne's Art House: live demos, styling consultations, panel discussions, DJ sets and a vendor market.
Femme Fest: round 3The third Femme Fest, twice the size now that we could use the backyard.
Swap, Not ShopA sustainable fashion day: a size-inclusive clothing swap, a vendor market, DJ sets, a Sashiko mending workshop, a community craft table with Austin Creative Reuse, panels on creative…
Prose & FlowsA monthly freestyle jam session with Convergent Arts, where every art form meets.
Celestial Timings: Austin Studio Tour 2025Our first Austin Studio Tour.
Small Business SaturdayOur first Small Business Saturday, “the start of a new tradition”.
Also this year: 10 Zodiac Parties at The Far Out · 9 Jam & Draw nights.
2026
A Renaissance faire at SXSW, Blues Cat, and the Studio Tour again.
Small Business Saturday + Clothing SwapThe monthly all-inclusive small business market, now with a community clothing swap. Leftover clothes went to Heartening Austin.
Portraits After DarkA night of portraits after dark at RichesArt Gallery.
Renossaince: The Renowned Renaissance FaireA medieval takeover of The Far Out during SXSW.
Ma’ama Jam TVA video series from inside the jam. post ↗
Swap and Shop at Small Business SaturdayA clothing swap and local vendor market for Small Business Saturday.
Blues Cat Music & Art ShowcaseThe first Renowned x Ma’ama Jam showcase, with 30+ artists and musicians.
Small Biz Market + Clothing SwapThe monthly small business market and clothing swap at The Far Out.
- Meet the team
“A small but mighty team that does it all for the love of the game.” post ↗
Only HumanA figure and nude art show at Maggie Mae's on 6th Street, Austin.
HalloweirdOur free Halloween party at Half Step on Rainey Street, with Ma'ama Jam.
Austin Studio Tour 2026Renowned is back on the Austin Studio Tour, both weekends, 11am – 5pm.
Also this year: 8 Zodiac Parties at The Far Out · 10 Jam & Draw nights.
next
MarsThe last planet in our series lands in May 2027.
All shows · Everyone in the credits · The magazine · Reno's room
Remember something we missed, or have photos from back then? Email [email protected].