AUSTIN – April 24, 2025 – Paseo Hotel & Residences, developed by Austin-based LV Collective, announces the launch of its Artist in Residence program. The program offers selected artists a rent-free, private living space at Paseo, along with a unique opportunity to engage with the vibrant energy of Austin’s Rainey Street district. Paseo is LV Collective’s latest experiential living development, opening in Fall 2025 and pre-leasing in July.
This program builds on the success of LV Collective’s Artist in Residence program at Moontower Phoenix in the Roosevelt Row arts district, which provided selected artists with a year of rent-free housing while fostering creativity and community engagement. The program was so impactful that it was renewed for a second and third year.
Applications for the Paseo Artist in Residence program opened on April 15, 2025 and will close on June 1, 2025. Judging will take place in June, and selected artists will be announced in early July. The residency is open to anyone actively creating—working in any medium and at any stage of their career. Applicants will be asked to choose one of the following categories that best aligns with their work: literary arts, performing arts, visual arts, culinary arts, textile/craft, or other. Applicants will be reviewed based on their current and past work, artistic experience, and their proposed engagement with the Paseo community.
During the program, artists are expected to host events, create one major artistic contribution, and promote their residency on social media. At the end of the residency, each artist will submit a portfolio of work and a reflection on their experience.
In addition to a fully funded private apartment, artists will have access to all Paseo amenities, including an in-house café and bar, coworking spaces, a 12th-level pool deck with bar service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, on-site restaurant concepts, and more.
A panel of judges will review applications and select artists whose work aligns with the program’s values of creativity, connection, and community impact. Panelist judges include:
- Jim Ritts – Founder of Moontower Comedy Festival and Executive Director of the historic Paramount Theatre
- Michael Hsu – Award-winning architect and founder of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, known for shaping Austin’s modern design aesthetic
- Ben Siegel – Owner of Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden and president of the Rainey Business Coalition
- Jackie Lee Young – Renowned photographer and creative director, best known for her vivid storytelling and work with Khruangbin
- Matt Peters – Bocuse d’Or winning chef bringing artistic expression to the culinary world through his work at Prélude and Maven
“Paseo is rooted in creative expression, and we believe artists play a vital role in shaping the spirit of a neighborhood. They shape the community – cultivating connection and culture and bringing depth and meaning to everyday spaces,” said David Kanne, CEO of LV Collective. “By lifting the burden of rent, we hope to give artists the space to experiment, create and connect with the people and places around them.”
For more information on the Paseo Artist in Residence program, visit https://air.paseoatx.com/.
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About Paseo
Located in Austin’s Rainey Street Historic District, Paseo is a 48-story development offering a hotel, residences, and curated food and beverage offerings. The hotel features thoughtfully designed suites with full access to Paseo’s community amenities, including modern shared spaces, wellness offerings, and sweeping views of the Austin skyline. In addition to the hotel, Paseo will offer studio to three-bedroom residences and penthouses that reflect the energy of the neighborhood while contributing to its future. Curated food and beverage concepts, creative amenities, and intentional programming make Paseo a dynamic destination for both visitors and locals. Paseo is developed by LV Collective. For more information, visit https://paseoatx.com/.
About LV Collective
LV Collective is an Austin, Texas-based real estate investment firm focused on acquiring, developing, and managing high-quality real estate in superior locations throughout the United States. Since its founding in 2012, LV Collective has expanded the business to include student housing and multifamily assets in excess of $6 billion. For more information, visit: https://lvcollective.com/about. For renderings, logos, headshots, and additional media assets, visit: https://lvcollective.canto.com/.