The Contemporary Austin
Exploring the art of our time through inquiry and experimentation
The Contemporary Austin offers dynamic programming all about the art of our time. Whether on-site, virtual, or during a field trip, all participants will discuss contemporary art through open-ended inquiry and also create works of art using a range of materials and processes. We work with all ages.
K-12 Museum Experiences:
Spend time exploring and investigating contemporary art during a field trip to Laguna Gloria, a fourteen-acre sculpture park on Lake Austin, or the Jones Center, a three-story museum located just blocks from the Texas State Capitol on Congress Avenue.
Museum Experiences include guided or self-guided tours of current indoor exhibitions at the Jones Center or outdoor sculptures at Laguna Gloria, led by Education staff. For groups seeking a more hands-on experience, an Art Lab activity can be added at Laguna Gloria. This art-making session takes place in an indoor or outdoor studio and is designed to complement the guided tour.
For more details visit: https://thecontemporaryaustin.org/explore/for-schools/
Seeing Special Things:
Seeing Special Things is an application-based, free multi-visit program for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students and teachers at Title 1 campuses in Austin. This year-long program includes classroom visits, museum field trips, and hands-on art-making experiences that support literacy, critical thinking, observation, communication, and self-expression through visual art.
For more details visit: https://thecontemporaryaustin.org/explore/for-schools/
Educational Resources:
Explore the digital educational resources available through The Contemporary Austin’s Educational Resources Hub. You’ll find a library of Look, Ask, Discuss sheets to engage students of all ages with current artworks on view, accessibility guides to help prepare for your visit, and much more.
Professional Development:
Customized professional development opportunities for teachers are available by request. Please reach out using the contact information below to learn more.
Contact:
Education Programs Manager
Email: education@thecontemporaryaustin.org
Telephone: 512-458-8191
Jones Center: 700 Congress Ave, Austin TX 78701
Laguna Gloria: 3809 W 35th Street, Austin TX 78703