Member Travel

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LET US TAKE YOU ON THE ULTIMATE ART EXPEDITION.
Discover contemporary art in unexpected places through curated adventures planned just for you, and support access to art for all of Austin.
We’ll take care of the details.
Contact us below and begin your art adventures.
Upcoming Destinations
Travel with The Contemporary Austin and take advantage of a unique opportunity to challenge your perceptions, question your perspectives, and reawaken your senses through contemporary art.
This year, we are excited to bring a group of Ambassador and Leader level members to Venice, Italy for the Venice Biennale! This will be an unforgettable trip. Space is limited. Please contact us right away if you'd like to learn more about this and other travel opportunities.
2024 Travel Destinations
Houston, TX| March 28-29 | Open to members at the Collector level and above
New York, NY| May 1-4 | Open to members at the Collector level and above
Venice, Italy | Sept 24-29 | Open to members at the Ambassador level and above
Travel Highlights
The Contemporary Austin promises stellar art excursions, like VIP access to art fairs, culinary experiences, and private tours, including personal art collections, artist studios, museum exhibitions, and more. Our most recent excursion was an art-filled trip to Los Angeles, CA, for the Hammer Museum's Made In L.A. The Contemporary donors received a private tour from Made in L.A.’s co-curator Diana Nawi, private tour of LACMA, studio visits to artists like Carl Cheng, tours of private art collections, and more. Please see the link below for a full itinerary.
Other past trip highlights include ZⓈONAMACO art fair in Mexico City, Mexico, a private art collection tour and wine tasting in Napa, California, and a behind-the-scenes curator-led tour of the Momentary’s exhibitions in Bentonville, Arkansas. See below for a full list of past trips.
Previous Destinations
For access to these travel opportunities, we invite you to become a member of The Contemporary Austin. Regional travel is open to members at the $1,000 Collector level and above. International and national travel is open to members at the $5,000 Ambassador level and above.
Besides receiving fun benefits, your membership supports keeping contemporary art accessible for all through our robust arts education programs, public programs, and exhibitions featuring world-class artists.
