Events

Closed World, co-curated by Innocent Ekejiuba and Erika Mei Chua Holum, is a four-part film program including works by an international roster of contemporary artists designed as four exercises in healing

Closed World, co-curated by Innocent Ekejiuba and Erika Mei Chua Holum, is a four-part film program including works by an international roster of contemporary artists designed as four exercises in healing

Step into a festive lit rooftop featuring a curated holiday market showcasing local vendors, family-friendly activities led by our Family and Community team, and music to set the mood. Holiday-themed drinks the whole family can enjoy will be available, making this a perfect outing for all family types.

We’ll be deconstructing and reassembling secondhand materials to make all-new art and celebrating the Lunar New Year!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the upcoming OUTsider 2025 Festival, taking place in Austin from February 19–23. This special pre-launch event offers a first look at the festival’s exciting lineup and an opportunity to hear directly from the OUTsider team.

Staged on the Moody Rooftop at The Contemporary Austin, we are excited to host a film screening in partnership with Design Austin of PlayTime (1967) by Jacques Tati.

Join internationally acclaimed artist Rashaad Newsome and director Johnny Symons on The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center Rooftop for a Happy Hour celebrating the premiere of their new film Assembly.

As the second event in the Design Minded series, we’re excited to bring together a panel of designers, architects and urban planners to explore the concept of Design For All and how inclusivity, accessibility, and belonging are carried in their practices.

Join The Contemporary Austin’s Art School in partnership with Practice Yoga Austin for our Art and Wellness Retreat. Choose to participate on Saturday April 26 or Sunday April 27 from 9:15A-4:15P.

We are partnering with the team at Slow Fashion Festival to throw a Rooftop Slow Fashion vendor market!

On May 14 (Wed), join us on The Moody Rooftop at the Jones Center for a Friends Fair kick-off party. Friend of the fair, Co-Lab Projects, curates a night of performances featuring video art by Jess Johnson (aka flesh_dozer), bespoke poetry sessions with Stephanie Yue Duhem and August Smith, and music by Hexpartner and p1nkstar.

Join The Contemporary Austin and First Light Books at Distribution Hall in East Austin for an intimate evening with renowned poet and author Ocean Vuong.