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    About

    • Jones Center on Congress Avenue
    • Laguna Gloria
    • Shop at The Contemporary
    • Mission
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    • 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

    • 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.
    • 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

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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. Summer 2021 registration now open!

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  • Site Rentals

Registration

  • Class Listings
  • Faculty
  • Supply Lists
  • FAQ
  • Scholarships
  • Contact
  • REGISTER NOW

    Fall 2019 registration has begun!

    Adult Classes: Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends
    Kids' Classes: Saturdays and Sundays, and Week-long Camps in the Summer

    Registration is ongoing throughout the semester. Register online or by calling 512-323-6380. You may also visit the Art School offices at Laguna Gloria for in-person registration.

    Use the Search feature by clicking on the Class Listings tab on the left to find classes by age and by type. Classes start at various dates during the semester.

    Create a "Household Profile" when you sign-up if you want to register other members of your family. Make sure to add members' names and birthdate when applicable to your household profile.
     

    New in 2019: Art School Membership

    We recently launched a new Art School Membership for our students, making it easier for you to enjoy the contemporary art exhibitions and installations at The Contemporary Austin's Laguna Gloria and Jones Center sites. We are pleased to offer a complimentary, one year Art School membership to all students who register for a class in 2019.

    Art School membership benefits include free admission to Laguna Gloria and the Jones Center on Congress Avenue, a digital membership card, and notices of museum programming via email. Inquire about this limited-time offer at membership@thecontemporaryaustin.org

    Please note: Art School memberships are not valid for discounts or priority registration.

    Interested in discounts on Art School classes, access to members-only exhibition openings, and more? Visit us here to become a member at a higher level and enjoy even more benefits.
     

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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