Art and artists
What is Dear Diary Market?
Our shop in East Austin is our only location, but we share our retail space with dozens of local, working artists. This side of our shop is lovingly referred to Dear Diary Market, and it gives painters, jewelers, and other artisans a place to sell their work all year long. Dear Diary also creates economic opportunities by hosting art shows and markets, and by provided art teachers with a place to teach workshops.
We love community building through creative activities, and we really care about the local economy. All the coffee and locally crafted gifts you buy from us support this mission.
East Austin Studio Tour
2023
Call for artists, bakers, makers, creative services, and performers!
Be part of what we do
Members of our Patreon are the first to know about upcoming art events and open calls. We also help members bring their own ideas to life by providing them with space or supporting them. in other ways.
Even the smallest monthly contributions help us cover the cost of our community programs. The coffee shop gives us the space, but we rely on member support for administration and other overhead.
Pop-ups and bake sales
Whether you want to raise money for a good cause or just make some extra cash for yourself, you are welcome to reserve our 6’ table for your bake sale or pop-up shop. We make our 6’ table available every Saturday and Sunday for vendors like you.
Step 1: Tell us about yourself and your products
Step 2: Schedule your bake sale or pop-up
Email programs@deardiary.coffee if you have questions about Dear Diary’s vendor program.
Meetups
Drip N Draw – Every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm
Open Mic – Every Sunday from 4pm – 7pm
East Austin Writers Club – Check Patreon for schedule
ATX Illustrators Club – Check Patreon for schedule
Want to host a meetup? Email info@deardiary.coffee to get started
Blog
Feb 26, 2023 Dear Diary hosts maker market from 12pm-4pm
Calling all makers and bakers! Dear Diary is hosting a vegan makers market at 1212 Chicon St. and 1208 Chicon St. on February 26th. The event will be from 12pm – 4pm.
Set up Shop at Dear Diary Coffee
Bakers and makers, sell your baked goods, art, jewelry, and other handcrafts at Dear Diary Coffee on our peak traffic days.
Learn how to use Figma
Are you interested in learning web design or development? Figma is a vector graphics editor commonly used by industry professionals. These tutorials are great for folks who are just getting started.
Secret Show 2022 – Photos & Recordings
Recap of Secret Show 2022, plus links to photos and recordings
Secret Show 2022 – Audio from Acts II and III
Listen to recordings from Acts II and III of Secret Show 2022
Betrayed Biking – 1st place short story contest winner
Andrew Hairston’s fast-paced, provocative short story is a joy to read. The content explores adult subject matter, so reader discretion is advised.
Austin Studio Tour 2022 – Creative Cuties x Dear Diary Coffee Stop
Uhhh.... Austin Studio Tour! Okay, it was SO GREAT, y'all. We were able to lease the courtyard less than a block South of the shop at 1208 Chicon thanks to the nice folks at Mission Possible. We filled it up with artists — there was an artist market, musicians performing on the stage, street artists spraying away... SO DANG FUN.
Scott Mccloud’s 24 hour comics challenge in Austin, TX
Scott McCloud is a guy that challenged himself to write, draw, ink, and color a comic book in 24 hours. And he did! Good for him.
Ever since that day in August of 1990, art nerds have been challenging themselves to make a comic in 24 hours... the first Saturday of October. Okay, whatever nerds.
Short Story Contest #2
Win two passes to the Austin Film Festival! The theme of our second short story contest is Bikes.
x-y-zine market
Come check out art and small press at this indie artist market July 2, 2022.
Art closing party
May 18th is the last night of Cara Jackson's show, Iconic Texas and Cristina Romero’s special residency (Howdy Ceramics). Meet the artists, and purchase fine art, ceramics, stickers, and prints. Guests may bring their own beer and wine. Food and non-alcohol beverages will be for sale as well.
Four Fangs
The vampire protagonist in William Falo's short story isn't too happy about their condition; making friends is really hard when you're the walking dead! This quick little ready is melancholy and sweet.
The Mustache
A young girl discovers she has the power to make mustaches appear on people. Is this magical ability a gift or a curse?