Art Dinner 2025

About

Join us on Saturday, November 8, for the twelfth annual Art Dinner — a kaleidoscope of glamour and exuberance, dedicated to celebrating and supporting the powerful impact of art in our community.

The most anticipated event of the gala season, Art Dinner unites more than 300 of Austin’s inspiring creatives, collectors, and art enthusiasts for a legendary evening. Experience striking installations, exceptional cuisine, an exciting live auction, and a magnetic dance floor on the resplendent lakeside grounds at Laguna Gloria.

The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria
3809 W 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703

Cocktails – 6:00P
Dinner – 7:30P
Art Auction – 8:30P
Afterparty – 9:30P–late
Black Tie optional, Sequins required
 
All tables include:

  • An elegant al fresco dinner with an open bar for your entire party
  • Complimentary tickets for you and your guests to the Afterparty
  • Access to the live and silent art auction
  • Exclusive invitations to special events, including art auction previews

    • Impact of your support

     
    This isn’t just any gala– it’s a dynamic night of non-stop entertainment, all while powering The Contemporary Austin’s exhibitions and education programs. Table sales and proceeds from the art auction and paddles up raise the critical funds necessary to continue this important work and in the spirit of supporting creativity, participating auction artists receive up to 50% of their artwork’s sale price.

    Benefit Art Auction

     

    RF. Alvarez

     
    Explore our Benefit Art Auction featuring outstanding works by world-renowned artists.

    The auction will open for silent bidding on October 30 (Thur) and will close November 9 (Sun) at 5P CST. Live auction bidding will take place during Art Dinner on November 8 (Sat), 6:30–10P.
      
    EXPLORE THE AUCTION

    BID ON ARTWORK
     

    LIVE AUCTION

    RF. Alvarez • Tom Anholt • Sarah Crowner • Raven Halfmoon • Lubaina Himid • Koak • Ed Ruscha
     

    SILENT AUCTION

    Gina Beavers • Andy Coolquitt • Brett Goodroad • Alison Hall • Karen Hawkins • Jessie Homer French • Matt Kleberg • Sahara Longe • Rose Nestler • Christiane Pooley • Eduardo Sarabia • Bari Ziperstein
     
    For more information about the auction, please contact Dina Pugh at [email protected]
     
    Pictured: RF. Alvarez, The Arrangement, 2025. Courtesy of the artist and Martha’s Contemporary.

    Corporate Support

     

    Showcase your brand and support the arts in a big way.

    Interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor? View our Sponsorship Deck and reach out to Development for more information.

    Art Dinner 2025 Committee

     
    Co-chairs
    Val Armstrong • Bettina Barrow • Dante Clemons • Maya Nairn

    Committee
    Nadine Abramcyk • Nak Armstrong • Rob Baird • Mia Baxter • Lacey Dorn • Kim Dowling • Deborah Dupré • Illa Gaunt • Deborah Green • Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo • Kathleen Loughlin • Crystal Lourd • Chris Mattsson • Elisabeth McCabe • Brittany McKenzie • Jill McLennon • Fredericka Middleton • Danielle Nieciag • Cassandra Nollmann • Lora Reynolds • Teresa Windham

    Sponsors

     

    Thank you to our sponsors

    Lead Media Sponsor

     
    Local Media Sponsors

      
    Communications Partner

     
    Additional Supporters
    Frost Bank • Preacher • Whim Event Rentals • LALO Tequila • Ranch Rider Spirits • Shiner Beers • Shiner Texas Spirits