This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Harvard chapter.
SXSW goers walk through the HOPE Outdoor Gallery or as Austinites call it the Graffiti Park or Graffiti Castle. Local artists exhibit their talents through large murals, while newbies try their first hand at art. All spray painting is legal on the privately owned area and has been a long standing landmark to downtown Austin Texas’ artsy and unique city.