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Join us for a moon-drenched evening in the Lunar Laguna, benefiting
The Contemporary Austin.

Proceeds from the Art Auction and Paddles Up raise critical support for the museum’s groundbreaking exhibitions and award-winning arts education programs.

Art Dinner 2026
Nov 7 (Sat)

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

An evening hosted by Nicole Cardoza

Event Details
6P Cocktails in The Garden / Auction Preview in The Villa
7P Live Music by Graham Reynolds
7:30P Dinner & Live Auction by The Lakefront
9:30P Afterparty

Attire
Midnight Luminescence

Arrival
Valet Parking Available / Rideshare Encouraged
 
For questions, please contact [email protected].

Reminisce about last year's Art Dinner in Tribeza and Cultured.

Benefit Art Auction

This year’s Benefit Art Auction brings together an exceptional group of works by internationally recognized artists, many created specifically for this auction or offered publicly for the first time. All proceeds support the museum’s groundbreaking exhibitions and award-winning arts education programs.

Artists participating in the auction can receive up to 50% of the proceeds from their artwork sale, demonstrating The Contemporary’s ongoing commitment to supporting working artists.

The auction will open for silent bidding on October 29 (Thur) and will close November 8 (Sun) at 5P CST. Live auction bidding will take place during Art Dinner on November 7 (Sat), 6:30–10P.
  
EXPLORE THE AUCTION

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LIVE AUCTION

Artworks by: The Haas Brothers • Karl Haendel • Ruby Neri • Claire Oswalt • Jiab Prachakul • Taryn Simon • Sable Elyse Smith

Experiences: RF Alvarez "Lovers" Drawing and Mezcal Event • The Art of Los Angeles: Celine, RVR, Haas, and Haendel
 

SILENT AUCTION

Artworks by: Stella Alesi • Nathan Carter • Rosie Clements • Teresa Hubbard / Alexander Birchler • Patrick Dean Hubbell • Julia Jo • Raul De Lara • Maysha Mohamedi • Alex Olson • Erin M. Riley • David Benjamin Sherry • Hayun Surl • Rinus Van de Velde

Experiences: Canyon Ranch Wellness Tour • Harbour Island Bahamas Villa for 5 • Art in Germany with The Contemporary Austin • Austin Foodie Package: A Culinary Collection
 
For more information about the auction, please contact Dina Pugh at [email protected]
 
Pictured: Taryn Simon, Sample Ballots, Election Warehouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2024 . Courtesy the artist and Almine Rech.

Sponsorships

 
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.

Art Dinner 2026 Committee

 
Co-Chairs
Rob Baird • Dante Clemons • Colin Doyle • Lora Reynolds

Committee
Janet Allen • Julia Anderson • Anna Armstrong • Val Armstrong • Rachel Arnold • Mark Ashby • Bettina Barrow • Adina Chirogianis • Deborah Dupré • Elle Florescu • Deborah Green • Anders Paus Hedberg • Lulu Jones • Natalie Jones • Jeanne Klein • Dana Kunik • Kathleen Irvin Loughlin • Chris Mattsson • Nancy McDonald • Fredericka Middleton • Maya Nairn • Danielle Nieciag • Chloe Waddington • Teresa Windham

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors

Media Sponsors

 
With additional support by
Ranch Rider Spirits • The Werd Company • MML Catering • Whim Event Rentals • Party at the Moontower • The Shiner Beers Foundation • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • LALO Tequila • Visual Lyrics Floral Artistry