IMAGE: Clare Rojas, Swan Mother, 2022. Bronze. 60 x 52 12 x 28 14 inches. Edition 1 of 3. Commissioned by The Contemporary Austin. Installation view, The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria, Texas, 2022. Artwork © Clare Rojas. Courtesy the artist and Jessica Silverman, San Francisco. Image courtesy The Contemporary Austin. Photograph by Brian Fitzsimmons.
Second Saturdays Are for Families
Birds of a Feather
Laguna Gloria is home to over 200 species of birds—and one extra special one, Swan Mother by Clare Rojas. Build an avian sculpture of your very own, then flock together to create a feathery community painting. Tania Pena, Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, will be on hand!
Join us on the second Saturday of every month for a fun and creative art-making experience at The Contemporary Austin! The whole family is invited to explore new materials, techniques, and ideas together.
About Our Community Partners
Tania Pena, Wildlife Biologist – Hays & Travis Counties, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Tania is currently serving as the TPWD Wildlife Biologist for Hays and Travis counties. She earned a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and an M.S. in Wildlife Ecology from Texas State University. Although a native to north Texas, she now calls the Hill Country her home. Tania is deeply committed to helping local landowners achieve their land management goals to support native wildlife, particularly birds, as she is an avid birding enthusiast and a dedicated advocate for bird conservation.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
The mission of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
