The Contemporary Austin
The Contemporary Austin
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About this organization
Mission
The Contemporary Austin reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection.
About
As Austin's only museum dedicated to commissioning and exhibiting work by leading contemporary artists, The Contemporary Austin occupies an important position in the region's cultural landscape. Each year, The Contemporary Austin welcomes 60,000 visitors to the museum's two unique sites-Laguna Gloria on the shores of Lake Austin and the Jones Center in downtown Austin. The Contemporary Austin is currently designing a master plan for the development of the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park at Laguna Gloria, a space for the public to experience exceptional works of art framed by the vibrant Texas landscape and the site's distinctive cultural heritage. The Contemporary Austin's core programs include an annual roster of exhibitions featuring new, site-responsive work by today's most innovative and ambitious artists. Recent exhibitions have featured internationally acclaimed artists Ai Weiwei, Do Ho Suh, Jim Hodges, Wangechi Mutu, Tom Friedman, Tom Sachs, Robert Thierrin, Monika Sosnowska, Roger Hiorns, Nancy Holt, Bruce Nauman, Anya Gallacio, Superflex, Ryan Gander, Carol Bove and Trisha Baga attracting coverage in national and international publications such as Artforum, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Provide rich environments for a wide range of audiences to investigate and experience excellence in modern and contemporary art. the museum accomplishes this through innovative exhibitions, education, interpretative programs and direct access to the creative process.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To promote and increase awareness of art in austin, tx.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as TX.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 3809 WEST 35TH STREET NO 100, AUSTIN, TX, 78703.
- The non-profit has reported 0 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,567,153.
- The organization has 40 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1961.
- The organization pays $3,212,505 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $885,103 in fundraising expenses.
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