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    • Jones Center on Congress Avenue
    • Laguna Gloria
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    Showcasing two renowned and architecturally unique locations, The Contemporary Austin brings multidisciplinary exhibitions, engaging programs, and enticing special events to the city's visual arts landscape.

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    Exhibitions

    • Current
      • Deborah Roberts: I'm
      • Torbjørn Rødland: Bible Eye
      • Deborah Roberts, Little man, little man
      • Jim Hodges: With Liberty and Justice for All (A Work in Progress)
      • Museum Without Walls at Pease Park
    • Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria
    • Upcoming
      • Crit Group Reunion
      • Daniel Johnston: I Live My Broken Dreams
    • Past
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    The Contemporary Austin is now open in a limited capacity. Click here to learn more.

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    Explore

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    • For Families
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    • For Teens

    The Contemporary Austin offers diverse, engaging ways to explore contemporary art and culture, including innovative opportunities and experiences for families, young people, artists, and educators.

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  • Art School

    Art School

    The acclaimed Art School at Laguna Gloria offers classes for ages four through adult in painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, photography, sculpture, digital media, and more. Summer 2021 registration now open!

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For Teens

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  • For Teens

     
    Virtual Creative Studio with The Contemporary Austin and AISD: July 13-30, 2020

    Are you looking for ways to reconnect with other creative teens in your area? Want to have access to a group of curious, thoughtful people looking to express themselves through art making? Hoping to find a way to broaden your art skills, get other opinions on your work, or meet local artists? This is the group for you! Through this 3-week session, you’ll work with a cohort of 30 teens from all over AISD, learning from each other as well as local art teachers and museum educators from The Contemporary Austin. You’ll get an art kit with top-of-the line art supplies, access to demonstrations by experts, and an outlet to express the ideas and issues that are important to you, and that make you who you are. At the end of the three weeks, you’ll have your art exhibited (virtually or in person), in an exhibition co-presented by the district and a major local art museum.

    Requirements: This program is open to teens ages 14-18. Art making experience is a plus, and curiosity about contemporary art, ideas, materials, and yourself is required. Access to a computer and reliable internet is necessary, but assistance with this requirement may be possible through the school district. Application materials will include a request for an artist statement, as well as a survey about what you would like to learn about. YOU shape the session: program coordinators will follow your interests/skills when creating curriculum for the session.

    Click here to apply.

     
    There are also a number of other ways that Central Texas teens can get involved with the museum:

    • Visit The Contemporary Austin – Teens (ages 18 and under) always receive FREE admission to visit both museum locations!

    • Volunteer during free community days and other family events – interested teens should email familyprograms@thecontemporaryaustin.org for more information.

    • Volunteer to assist in children’s classes at the Art School. Volunteer inquiries may be sent to info@thecontemporaryaustin.org.

    Have a question? Email us at familyprograms@thecontemporaryaustin.org.

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    Jones Center
    700 Congress Avenue
    Austin, Texas 78701
    512 453 5312
    Laguna Gloria
    3809 West 35th Street
    Austin, Texas 78703
    512 458 8191
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    3809 West 35th Street
    Austin, Texas 78703
    512 323 6380
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    • About
      • Jones Center on Congress Avenue
      • Laguna Gloria
      • Shop at The Contemporary
      • Mission
      • History
      • Board of Trustees
      • Suzanne Deal Booth / FLAG Art Foundation Prize
      • Contact
    • Exhibitions
      • Current
      • Past
      • Upcoming
      • Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park
    • Events
      • Upcoming Events
      • Past
      • Special Events
      • Site Rentals
    • Visit
      • Hours
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      • Directions and Parking
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      • Tours
    • Explore
      • For Artists
      • For Schools
      • For Teachers
      • Community Outreach
      • Docents
      • For Families
      • For Teens
    • Join/Support
      • Membership
      • Donate
      • Get Involved
      • Careers
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      • FAQ
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