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The Jones Center is currently closed for installation.

Carl Cheng: Nature Never Loses


Opening September 6

HOST: Katarina Janečková Walshe


Opening September 6

Guadalupe Maravilla: Mariposa Relámpago


April 4, 2024 – November 3, 2024

Mural by Manik Raj Nakra: Man Who Fell to Earth


December 8, 2023 – Present

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
Ongoing

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Member Appreciation Week

Aug 5–11 | (Mon–Sun)

Laguna Gloria + Online

We love our members! As a sign of gratitude for your membership, please enjoy these special perks for Member Appreciation Week!

Second Saturdays Are for Families

Whirl & Twirl

Aug 10 (Sat) | 11A–3P

Laguna Gloria

Whirl, twirl, bend, and twist! Let’s design a unique 3D wire sculpture, then join family and friends to build a giant communal pool noodle sculpture. Don’t miss the Austin Reptile Show from 11:30A-1:30P!

Back-to-School Night

Featuring the debut of the new video series A Day at Laguna Gloria

Aug 16 (Fri) | 6–9:30P

Laguna Gloria

Welcoming families, students, and teachers to celebrate the start of the school year at The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria! Explore artmaking and educational activities and learn about upcoming K–12 programs and resources. And don’t miss the premier of our new video series A Day at Laguna Gloria!

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700 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
512 453 5312
Laguna Gloria
3809 West 35th Street
Austin, Texas 78703
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  • Plan Your Visit
    • Visit the Jones Center Downtown
    • Visit Laguna Gloria
    • Visiting With Kids?
  • What's On
    • Temporary Exhibitions
    • Outdoor Sculpture Park
    • Events
    • Art Prize
  • Become a Member
  • Donate
  • Art School
  • Shop
  • About
  • K-12 Programs
  • Join Our Team
  • Host Your Event