Art Alliance Austin is once again partnering with AIA-Austin and Austin Foundation for Architecture to solicit ideas for the Temporary Outdoor Gallery Space 2 (TOGS 2) competition in 2009. In 2009 the competition welcomes our new partner AIA New York Chapter. Last year's inaugural TOGS competition yielded 269 registrations from over 20 countries. The winning project A Little Room from the design team of Amy Wynne and Mark Leveno from Los Angeles, California is expected to premiere to the public during Art Week Austin 2009.

The temporary architecture installations will unify the annual outdoor exhibit, provide prestigious gallery space for selected artists, and showcase emerging professional within the international architecture community. The TOGS will ultimately stretch the boundaries of work shown outdoors and will enhance the outdoor art fair experience by showcasing the synergy between art + architecture.

2009 Winners Have Been Announced

First place for TOGS2 goes to Juan Alfonso Galan from Cuidad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, living and practicing in London, UK. His "Clip On Gallery" pictured above was chosen from 200 entries this year. Second and third place winners are Shinya Nakae of Yokohama, Japan and Rob Corser of Seattle, Washington respectively.

The following individuals and teams were also among the top 15 entries: Francesca Bonesio and Nicolas Guiraudo from Paris, France; Gregoire Diehl and Lenka Mikova from Paris, France; Amna Ansari and Ada Ho from Houston, Texas; Christopher Gerrick from Seattle, Washington; Bjorn Van Rheenen and Matiss Steinerts from Amsterdam, Netherlands; Frank Stahl from Utrecht, Netherlands; Chao Jung Chen from Taipei, Taiwan; Jeff Salmon and Katelyn Lucas from Brampton, Ontario; Anthony Di Mari and Nicolas Norero from Hicksville, New York; Paul Morel from Los Angeles, California; Peter Storey from Austin, Texas; and Luke Davis from Modoc, Indiana. We would like to thank all 200 entries that TOGS2 received from around the world this year.

2009 TOGS Jury

Art Alliance Austin is proud to announce confirmed jurors for 2009. Deborah Berke, FAIA; Andrée Bober; Louise Harpman; Dana Friis-Hansen and Lora Reynolds.

The award winner from the first TOGS competition, A Little Room by Amy Wynne and Mark Leveno of Dallas, TX was constructed and on display at Art City Austin 09.

The design of A Little Room creates a spirit within an architectural framework that parallels the creative energy that defines Austin. It allows the experience of Art City Austin to be that of unexpected surprises at every turn and the rediscovery of a place that is already known so well.