This summer, the Blanton is “Dancing about Art” every Second Saturday, with live music and dance-themed art experiences. Plus you can picnic on the Moody Patio, explore new exhibitions in the air-conditioned galleries, & more! On Saturday, July 13, it’s the SWING edition, featuring: Dance music by The Golden Hour Orchestra Swing dance lessons by […]
You’re invited to The Contemporary Austin’s Rooftop Session Featuring a DJ set by SUPERMCN4STY and performance by Nicotine, where museum members and friends are welcome to experience Lubaina Himid: Make Do And Mend and HOST: Fusebox exhibitions before they close on Sunday, July 21st! The event will start with a museum members-only tour from 6–6:30P. […]
Join us at the historic Old Bakery & Emporium on Saturday, July 20th for the opening reception of our new art exhibition, Global Connections. The exhibit will display pottery, masks, and textiles from all over the world. It will also feature a silent auction. Collection provided by Austin Friends of Folk Art
Join The Cathedral for the opening reception of their American Artist Appreciation Month Exhibit at their July Open House. With complimentary craft cocktails and a celebration of the rich and diverse tapestry of American art, immerse yourself in the creativity and vision of our talented artists.
Learn how to create a silhouette collage using our temporary portrait booth. Through this session, participants will use magazine cut outs to create their own photographic representation. Attendees are welcome to bring their own digital photocopies. Our education staff will lead the demonstrations and all of the materials will be provided. This program is free […]
Join us at the fifth annual POP Cats event in Austin! Immerse yourself in artistically designed environments, workshops, a Punk Cats Cattoo Parlor, and more. Explore the POP Cats Experience—a fusion of Cat City and a Market featuring local cat-inspired artists and makers. Find unique products celebrating our feline friends. Most importantly, support cat organizations […]
Join us for the opening reception of our newest gallery exhibit, Art from the Streets. Art From the Streets (AFTS) has a large collection of two dimensional work created each year by the unhoused community. 40 diligent artists, in 2023, have participated in the program regularly. Each artist will have 2-3 pieces on display giving […]
Whirl, twirl, bend, and twist! Let's design a unique 3D wire sculpture, then join family and friends to build a giant communal pool noodle sculpture. Don’t miss the Austin Reptile Show from 11:30A-1:30P! After the hands-on fun, check out the sculpture that inspired our activities: Carol Bove’s From the Sun to Zürich.
Discover the Magic of Paper Mache & Wine Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds at our Design & Wine: Chewed Paper Event. For just $33, immerse yourself in a two-hour workshop that masterfully blends the enchanting process of paper mache while sipping a glass of Texas wine. Perfect for beginners and craft […]
Join Taylor Ellison, the beloved Austin TV personality, for an enchanting sound bath meditation within the mesmerizing Beyond Monet exhibit. As summer winds down, there’s no better time to recalibrate and find your inner zen. Immerse yourself in the Soothing Summer Sound Bath, with soothing sounds surrounded by stunning visuals, and let the stress melt […]
Join The Cathedral for the opening reception of their Texas Desert Exhibit at their August Open House. With complimentary craft cocktails and a celebration of the rich and diverse tapestry of Texan landscapes, immerse yourself in the creativity and vision of our talented artists. Experience Austin's largest local women & nonbinary artist collective, atxGALS, in […]
Celebrate the opening of Carl Cheng: Nature Never Loses and HOST: Katarina Janečková Walshe! Join us at the Jones Center and be among the first to see The Contemporary Austin's fall exhibitions. Mingle with friends and artists on the rooftop for a live performance and complimentary cocktails. The reception from 6–9P is free for all […]
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