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    About

    • Jones Center on Congress Avenue
    • Laguna Gloria
    • Shop at The Contemporary
    • 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
      • Deborah Roberts: I'm
      • Torbjørn Rødland: Bible Eye
      • Deborah Roberts, Little man, little man
      • 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
      • Crit Group Reunion
      • Daniel Johnston: I Live My Broken Dreams
    • Past
  • Events

    Events

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    • View Upcoming Events

    • Art Dinner
  • Visit

    Visit

    • Hours
    • Admission & Ticket Reservations
    • Directions and Parking
    • Visitor Guidelines & Safety Measures
    • The Contemporary from Home: Digital Resources

    The Contemporary Austin is now open in a limited capacity. Click here to learn more.

  • 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.

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    Join/Support

    • Membership
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    • Give to the Education Fund
    • Planned Giving
    • Get Involved
      • Volunteers
      • Teen Volunteers
      • Docents
      • Internships
      • Careers
  • 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. Summer 2021 registration now open!

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For Artists

  • For Artists
  • For Teachers
  • The Contemporary Austin - Art School
  • For Families
  • For Schools
  • For Teens
  • Community Outreach
  • Docents
  • For Artists

    The Contemporary Austin aims to create a cultural center of gravity in Austin for a variety of experiences linked to contemporary art. We offer many dynamic opportunities for artists.

    Talks and Events

    The Contemporary Austin brings internationally renowned curators, artists, and art professionals to Austin for engaging talks and programs related to current exhibitions and a range of contemporary art subjects.

    See all upcoming events here!

    Crit Group

    The Contemporary Austin’s Crit Group program builds a community and network of critical support for working artists dedicated to growing their artistic practices. Monthly sessions focus on traditional group art critique to provide peer feedback for a new body of work and current work in progress. Participating artists receive two critiques. Further opportunities for focused feedback and professional growth include one-on-one studio visits with co-leaders and grayDUCK gallerist. A portion of sessions include gaining relevant professional development and discussing the work artists do when not making artwork. Topics addressed may include writing an effective artist’s statement, applying for grants and residencies, marketing your work, public speaking, sustaining a holistic creative life, and more.

    Visit our Crit Group webpage to learn more about the program, including application details, important dates, and more.
     

    Artist-Level Membership

    Membership is an accessible way to be on the front lines of contemporary art and culture in Austin while providing essential support to The Contemporary Austin's exhibitions, public programs, and educational opportunities.

    Artists are eligible for a 30% discount on Individual memberships. Please contact Nadine Pennypacker at npennypacker@thecontemporaryaustin.org or 512 458 8191 x 141, or visit one of our locations to retrieve discount code. Proper credentials, such as ID, CV, or website address will be verified.

    Opportunities at the Art School at Laguna Gloria

    The Art School has need for experienced art instructors in all mediums! Learn more about teaching opportunities here. Want to take a class? Check out our offerings here!

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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
      • Shop at The Contemporary
      • 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
      • Careers
      • 2021 Support
      • Corporate Support
    • Art School
      • About
      • Faculty
      • Registration
      • FAQ
    • Site Rentals