Events

Join us for the launch of Drift-In Theater! Anchor at sunset to watch Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom in the beautiful, secluded waters of Laguna Gloria.

World-renowned contemporary artist Takashi Murakami makes his feature film debut with Jellyfish Eyes, a visual tour-de-force that brings his wildly imaginative, trademark creatures into live action.

Celebrate the culminating exhibition of collaborative work by nine teen artist and local professional artist pairs, an initiative of The Contemporary Austin’s Teen Artist + Mentor Program.

Make a reflective work of art using cool printmaking techniques at this architecture-themed workshop, inspired by the hundredth birthday of the majestic Driscoll Villa! Collaborate with fellow architects on a Lego city and learn more about how buildings are made.

Teachers spend one week in the studio experimenting and building studio knowledge with workshops from professional artists and lively discussions with fellow educators.

A train traveling from the Atlantic to the Pacific is home to a changing group of artists, musicians, and performers, who collaborate on a series of explosive happenings along the route. Part of The Contemporary's Green Screen Film Series in the outdoor amphitheater at Laguna Gloria.

Beat the heat with this icy workshop! Make a colorful painting using ice cubes, then watch professional ice sculptor Sean Leahy create a one-of-a-kind work of art before your eyes.

This group exhibition features work by compelling artists who participated in the museum’s Crit Group 2016—an eight-month-long program that supports a strong artistic practice through monthly critiques of art and professional development workshops.

Join us for a wild and fantastical floating screening of Where the Wild Things Are as part of our Members' Drift-In Theater Series! Anchor at sunset in the beautiful, secluded waters of Laguna Gloria.

Make a splashy painting inspired by the waterside setting of the Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria. Then, learn from an expert how to make waves using wet materials and booming beats!