The Front Festival Film Showcase
Meet us on the Laguna Gloria grounds for The Front Festival’s annual Film Showcase—featuring works by women and LGBTQ+ directors and filmmakers in Texas.
Events
12 events found.
Texas Book Festival
Join us for a series of literary panels and discussions in partnership with the Texas Book Festival at the Jones Center.
The Landscape of AI: Danielle Dean & Samantha Shorey in Conversation Facilitated by Curators Robin K. Williams & María Emilia Fernández | Co-Presented by the Visual Arts Center - The University of Texas at Austin
Join artist Danielle Dean and UT Austin professor Samantha Shorey in conversation with curators Maria Emilia Fernandez, Visual Arts Center, and Robin K. Williams, The Contemporary Austin.
Film Screening & Q+A with Aryel René Jackson
Join us at Laguna Gloria for an evening screening and Q+A with exhibiting artist Aryel René Jackson.
Environmental Justice & Equity in Austin A Panel Conversation Facilitated by Jennifer Sanders
What does environmental justice mean? Joining us in conversation are Carmen Llanes, Executive Director at Go Austin Vamos Austin; Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer at the Housing and Planning Department with the City of Austin; Lauren Ross, Principal Engineer of Glenrose Engineering; and facilitator Jennifer Sanders, KXAN Anchor and reporter.
In Conversation: Manik Raj Nakra & Curator Alex Klein
Join us for an evening immersed in the wild of Laguna Gloria for a conversation between artist Manik Raj Nakra and curator Alex Klein about Nakra's new mural.
In Conversation: Lubaina Himid
Listen to Lubaina Himid discuss her exhibition in Austin and her wider practice.
Nancy Holt’s Birthday Featuring a Conversation with Art Historian Jana La Brasca and Astrologer Sister Palm
Join art historian Jana La Brasca and astrologer Sister Palm to celebrate the birthday of legendary land artist Nancy Holt. Be sure to arrive by 3pm in order to see shadows cast by Holt’s permanent installation.
Finding Character in Art and Place: The Interplay Between Lubaina Himid: Make Do and Mend and 700 Congress With The Contemporary Austin’s Registrar, Erin Coupal
Join a unique experience to hear from The Contemporary Austin's Registrar, Erin Coupal, about the fascinating history of 700 Congress and the many identities it once carried while getting a closer look at the making of Lubaina Himid's Aunties
In Conversation: Carl Cheng & Alex Klein
Cheng’s multidisciplinary practice will provide a provocative backdrop for issues ranging from the artist’s engagement with technology, ecology, and public art, and the museum industry’s role during an environmental crisis.
In Conversation: Katarina Janečková Walshe & Emmy Laursen
Explore the artist’s newest work in HOST: Katarina Janečková Walshe and reflect on the role and influence of matrescence in her practice.
Drop-in Tour at The Jones Center
Join us for an engaging journey into the world of art with a knowledgeable staff member as your guide.