Learn how to sculpt a unique bubble wand, inspired by a foam-tastic new artwork, Roger Hiorns's A retrospective view of the pathway, on the grounds of Laguna Gloria. Test your bubble-making skills, then catch a magical performance by a local bubble artist!
Travel indoors and outdoors to discover newly installed works of contemporary art throughout the gardens and grounds of Laguna Gloria, including new work as part of The Contemporary Austin's Fall 2015 exhibition Strange Pilgrims, while learning about museum opportunities for your classroom.
Members are invited to join us to celebrate the opening of Strange Pilgrims at The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria. Artists and writers will be present at a book signing for the accompanying exhibition catalogue.
As part of the exhibition Strange Pilgrims, artist Roger Hiorns's A retrospective view of the pathway will be activated in the Laguna Gloria landscape.
Wander through Texas’s natural ecosystems and meet the animal inhabitants of its wildest landscapes at this art-and-nature-inspired event. Enjoy a lively performance of Jules Buck Jones’s Animal Facts Club Theater, get a handmade creature-themed coloring book, watch artist demonstrations, grab a snack from a food truck, and more!
It’s experimentation time! Make wearable art, small-scale sculptures, or even a fort at this fun, freeform workshop.
Chill out as we create drippy watercolor paintings using ice cubes! Then relax in the shade with a live ice sculpting demonstration courtesy of local sculpting pros.
Make your own pinhole camera that will show you the world in a whole new way!
Make a creature from another planet, a movie-worthy monster sculpture, or just a friendly new pal using silly string and wire.
Please join The Contemporary Austin as we celebrate the opening of Robert Therrien’s exhibition at the Jones Center and the unveiling of Tom Friedman’s sculpture Looking Up at the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria.