Reviving the Artist Series beer partnership with Thirsty Planet for the San Marcos Studio Tour 2027

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September 2nd - October 12th - Open Call for Artist Qualifications

Saturday, November 14th - Artist Selection announcement at Thirsty Planet Brewing for the San Marcos Arts Fest Official After Party.

March 2027 - Release of artist designed beer for the San Marcos Studio Tour 2027

 

MotherShip Studios is thrilled to announce the official revival of the celebrated Artist Series, a collaborative partnership with Thirsty Planet Brewing Company, recently relocated to San Marcos. Originally conceived with former arts non-profit, Big Medium, for the Austin Studio Tour, the newly reimagined program will make its return during the upcoming San Marcos Studio Tour in April ‘27. 

All artists within 50 miles of the Thirsty Planet Brewery are encouraged to apply.

The Artist Series bridges the gap between craft brewing and the contemporary art community by selecting a featured regional artist to design a custom, limited-edition beer flavor concept and uniquely designed label art. By transitioning the program to the San Marcos Studio Tour, MotherShip Studios aims to spotlight the rapidly expanding, dynamic creative ecosystem of the greater San Marcos Area arts community.

Known in the Austin arts community for generating iconic, collector-item releases such as Ali R. Jackson’s Neon Rattlesnake and Dave McClinton’s Dark Matters, the revived series will provide a fresh platform for a new generation of creators. The custom collaborative brew will be served at featured hot spots throughout the April tour and will be available for purchase at select local retail partners.

"We are incredibly proud to bring this platforming initiative back to life in a way that centers the unique identity of the San Marcos area," says MotherShip Director Jacqueline Overby. "Partnering with Thirsty Planet allows us to continue to expand our offerings to the regional arts community, expanding the experience for San Marcos Studio Tour attendees, merging craft, collaboration, and visual arts excellence."