• About

    About

    • Jones Center on Congress Avenue
    • Laguna Gloria
    • Mission
    • History
    • Board of Trustees
    • Suzanne Deal Booth / FLAG Art Foundation Prize
    • Contact

    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.

  • Exhibitions

    Exhibitions

    • Current
      • The Sorcerer’s Burden: Contemporary Art and the Anthropological Turn
      • Juan Muñoz, Last Conversation Piece
      • Jessica Stockholder,
        Save on select landscape & outdoor lighting: Song to mind uncouples
      • Sarah Crowner, Garden Sculpture Blue and Garden Sculpture Grey
      • Ugo Rondinone, the true
      • Ai Weiwei
      • 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
      • Nicole Eisenman
      • Deborah Roberts: I'm
      • Torbjørn Rødland
    • Past

    The Sorcerer’s Burden: Contemporary Art and the Anthropological Turn
    On view at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue and Laguna Gloria
    September 14, 2019 – January 19, 2020.

  • Events

    Events

    • Planning a visit? Click or tap the calendar to view the day's scheduled events.

      Planning your own event? Click here for information and current promotions.
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    • Art Dinner
    • Camp Contemporary
  • Visit

    Visit

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    • Tours
    • Book an Event
    • Photography Sessions

    Visit us at the Jones Center downtown and at the lakeside Laguna Gloria! Photo: Michael Moran, Left

  • Explore

    Explore

    • For Artists
    • For Schools
    • For Teachers
    • Community Outreach
    • Docents
    • For Families
      • Second Saturdays
      • Action Packs
      • Drop-In Tours
      • Art School
      • Austin Museum Day
    • 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.

  • Join/Support

    Join/Support

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    • Give to the Education Fund
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      • Internships
      • Careers
    • 2019 Support
      • Exhibition Fund Supporters
      • Endowment Support
      • Education and Public Program Support
      • Museum Support
      • Laguna Gloria Master Plan Phase I Support
      • Exhibition Support
      • Artist Support
      • Media and Hotel Sponsors
      • Exhibition Support
      • Leader Circle
      • Ambassador Circle
      • Patrons' Circle
      • Collectors' Circle
    • Corporate Support
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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. Registration for Spring 2020 begins Tuesday, December 10!

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    • Class Listings
    Browse our Spring 2020 course catalog!
  • Site Rentals

Art School

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  • Volunteering & Internships
  • Scholarships
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  • Teaching
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  • To better serve our students and our mission, beginning with Spring 2020 registration, most of our Art School classes will require a museum membership. Learn more here.

    JOIN AS A MEMBER TODAY and explore your creative side at the Art School!

    Spring 2020 registration begins Tuesday, December 10!. Enroll online, by phone at 512 323 6380, or in person at the Art School. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9A-5P.

    Click here to browse our Spring 2020 course catalog!
     

    About

    The Art School is located on the fourteen-acre Lake Austin site of historic Laguna Gloria, a natural setting conducive to the creation of art. Our studios have direct access to the outdoors, and we encourage you to explore the grounds while working on class projects. Our goal is to foster your creativity, enhance your visual awareness, and improve your technical skills in your chosen medium. Our small classes increase your interactions with our credentialed and talented faculty members.

    Having recently celebrated our 50th anniversary, the Art School continues to strive to maintain the highest standards of educational excellence, offering you the added bonus of experiencing changing exhibitions at The Contemporary Austin's two locations.

    There are so many ways to enjoy the Art School and our campus at the beautiful Laguna Gloria, so whether you are a beginning student, a serious amateur, or a returning artist, we invite you to enroll.

    We have classes for ages four through adult.

    Adult Classes: Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Kids' Classes: Saturdays and Sundays, and Weeklong Camps in the Summer

    Classes are offered in mediums including painting, drawing, wheel throwing (pottery), photography, Photoshop, collage, mosaics, watercolor, pastels, jewelry, glass, metal, and more! Classes start at various dates during the semester and registration is ongoing.

    For more information about registering, click here.

    Volunteering & Internships

    The Contemporary Austin Art School accepts applications year round from volunteers ages 13 and up to assist in all classes, with a particular emphasis on children’s classes.

    The Art School seeks volunteers who:

    • Enjoy working with children—experience is preferred, but not required.
    • Enjoy art! Again, an arts background is a plus, but not necessary.
    • Are willing to make a commitment to attend all classes, arriving 15 minutes early to help with setup and staying 15 minutes late to help with cleanup.

    If this sounds like you, please follow the links below to our application forms:

    Teen Volunteer Application Form
    Adult Volunteer Application Form

    If the Art School has a volunteer opportunity that suits your stated availability and experience level, we will contact you to confirm schedules. Thank you for your interest!

    Scholarships

    Students and families demonstrating financial need are eligible to apply for scholarships to the Art School. We award up to two scholarships per year per individual and a maximum of two scholarships per semester per household. Download the appropriate application at the link below. For additional assistance or inquiries, please contact the Art School office at 512 323 6380 or email us at artschool@thecontemporaryaustin.org.

    Printable: YOUTH (ages 4-13) Scholarship Application
    Online: YOUTH (ages 4-13) Scholarship Application

    Printable: TEEN (ages14-18) Scholarship Application
    Online: TEEN (ages14-18) Scholarship Application 

    Printable: ADULT (ages 19+) Scholarship Application
    Online: ADULT (ages 19+) Scholarship Application

    Art School scholarships for underserved youth ages 4 through 18 and senior citizens over the age of 65 are supported by a generous $25,000 gift to the Education Fund from the Estate of Maxie G. Templeton. As the largest gift toward the scholarship program in the history of the Art School, this gift from the Templeton Estate will expand access to classes for students in need, planting the seed for lifelong participation in the arts in young learners and enriching the lives of seniors.

    You, too, can make a difference in the lives of students in need by supporting Art School scholarships—make your gift to the Education Fund today!

    Teaching

    The Art School is always looking for excellent teachers with exciting new course ideas. We take pride in the high quality of our instruction and the student-centered learning environment offered here at the Art School. Please review our website to become familiar with the subjects we currently offer.

    Faculty Requirements:

    • BA or MFA in studio art, art education, or relevant teaching subject
    • Minimum of 2 years' teaching experience
    • Teaching certification preferred for children and teen instructors (but relevant experience may be substituted)
    • Demonstrated expertise in teaching field
    • High level of quality in personal artwork
    • High level of personal motivation and dependability
    • Ability to work independently
    • Punctuality
    • Skilled in organizing subject material in incremental steps designed for beginners, or whatever skill level the class encompasses
    • Ability to nurture, encourage, and support the creativity of children and/or adult students

    Class Submission and Instructor Application
    All instructor applicants are required to submit a new class proposal at the above link. Once there, you will also attach your cover letter and résumé.

    If you have any questions, please contact:

    Kelcie Tisher
    Administrative Manager
    The Contemporary Austin Art School
    ktisher@thecontemporaryaustin.org
    512 323 6380

    Contact

    To reach the Art School staff:
    Phone: 512 323 6380
    E-mail: artschool@thecontemporaryaustin.org

    Art School Staff
    Director: Matt Hoggle
    Administrative Manager: Kelcie Tisher
    Registration Coordinator: Antora DeLong
    Studio & Volunteer Coordinator: Max Brooks
    Ceramics Coordinator: James Tisdale

    Mailing Address:
    The Art School at Laguna Gloria
    3809 West 35th Street
    Austin, TX 78703

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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
    The Art School
    3809 West 35th Street
    Austin, Texas 78703
    512 323 6380
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    • About
      • Jones Center on Congress Avenue
      • Laguna Gloria
      • 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
      • Past Events
      • Directions and Parking
      • Accommodations
      • Tours
    • Explore
      • For Artists
      • For Schools
      • For Teachers
      • Community Outreach
      • Docents
      • For Families
      • For Teens
    • Join/Support
      • Membership
      • Donate
      • Get Involved
      • 2019 Support
      • Corporate Support
    • Art School
      • About
      • Faculty
      • Registration
      • FAQ
    • Site Rentals