Community Outreach

About
About
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
Upcoming at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue
September 14, 2019 – January 19, 2020.
Events
Events
- Planning a visit? Click or tap the calendar to view the day's scheduled events.
  
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- View Upcoming Events
- Art Dinner
- Camp Contemporary
Visit
Visit
Visit us at the Jones Center downtown and at the lakeside Laguna Gloria! Photo: Michael Moran, Left
Explore
Explore
- For Families
- 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
- 2019 Support
- 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. Enroll in Fall 2019 classes today!
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Site Rentals

Feast of Sharing

For over ten years, The Contemporary Austin has partnered with H-E-B for the annual Feast of Sharing event, which serves over 14,000 free meals to residents of Austin, Travis County, and surrounding communities. Activities include live entertainment and a children's area sponsored by the museum, featuring festive art-making activities.

Stay tuned for details about Feast of Sharing 2019!

Share your ideas with us!

Know of an organization that would benefit from a hands-on, art-based outreach program? We’re looking for new partnerships to continue our mission of bringing the museum experience into the community, and would love to hear from you!

Please contact familyprograms@thecontemporaryaustin.org with all inquiries and suggestions.

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.