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The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry


September 18, 2026 – January 17, 2027

HOST: Laura Lit at Jones Center


September 18, 2026 - January 17, 2027

Mural by Manik Raj Nakra: Man Who Fell to Earth


December 8, 2023 – Present

HOST: Laura Lit at Laguna Gloria


April 23, 2026 – January 17, 2027

Tom Friedman at The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

The Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park

At Laguna Gloria
Ongoing

Jim Hodges at The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

Jim Hodges: With Liberty and Justice for All (A Work in Progress)

At Jones Center in Downtown
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Texas Book Festival

Nov 14–15 (Sat–Sun)

Jones Center

The Contemporary Austin is pleased to be a participating venue for the 31st Texas Book Festival. Admission to the galleries is free and open throughout the weekend

Second Saturdays Are for Families

Fuzzy Frenzy

Nov 14 (Sat) | 10–2P

Laguna Gloria

Get wild with wet felting! Inspired by The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry, we’ll sink our hands into textiles using wool, water, and imagination.

The Art of Print: A Conversation on Books, Design, and Independent Publishing

In conjunction with Texas Book Festival

Nov 15 (Sun) | 1:15–2P

Jones Center

As part of this year’s Texas Book Festival, hear from interdisciplinary artists Sean Ripple, Jared Ritz, and Vico Tadeo Puentes for a panel exploring the enduring love for print.

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