Events

Join us on the rooftop at our night just for teens, and broaden your perception of your sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch!

Come see the new outdoor exhibition of sculptures by artist Carol Bove in the meadow of Laguna Gloria and gather to hear the artist discuss her work.

Senior Curator Heather Pesanti unpacks topics of humor and absurdity in the history of art, while special guest Hideout Theatre presents a one-night-only original improv comedy performance inspired by Pesanti's talk and artist John Bock's exhibition.

Drop into either location and explore the art on view through a conversational tour with a knowledgeable docent.

Be the art-chitect of your very own candy home! We’re whipping up edible houses like you’ve never seen before, inspired by the architecture of the Driscoll Villa at Laguna Gloria.

Terry Allen's mysterious sculpture Road Angel gets a whole new soundtrack! Join the artists, musicians, and writers who contributed to this audio experience and enjoy tamales and refreshments.

Feast your eyes on artwork by teen artists from around Austin! The museum’s Fall Young Artists program ends a semester of art making and exploration with this celebration and display of their art.

Drop into either location and explore the art on view through a conversational tour with a knowledgeable docent.

Terry Allen’s Road Angel just got a brand-new playlist! Come make an auto-themed work of art inspired by the sculpture, and catch some live tunes with a local band.

Join us on the rooftop for a conversation between artist Wangechi Mutu; Heather Pesanti, Senior Curator at The Contemporary Austin; and Kanitra Fletcher, Curatorial Assistant for Modern and Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.