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As a friend of The Contemporary, you're invited to the Member Preview for our fall exhibitions.
Ahead of the public, get early access to experience The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry and HOST: Laura Lit, both opening at the Jones Center on Sept 18 (Fri).
Plus, make your own Moki-inspired iron-on patch and vibe to an all vinyl-DJ set by acclaimed filmmaker and educator Ephraim Asili.
While supplies last! Enjoy free snacks from Cornucopia and Mr. Pickles Candy and complimentary bar refreshments.
Member Preview
The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry and HOST: Laura Lit
Sept 18 (Fri) | 6:30–8P
Jones Center
Free for Members |
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FALL EXHIBITIONS @ JONES CENTER |
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THE LIVING TEMPLE: THE WORLD OF MOKI CHERRY
Sept 18, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
Jones Center
The largest U.S. exhibition by the boundary-breaking artist Moki Cherry, whose life was her canvas |
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HOST: LAURA LIT
Sept 18, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
Jones Center
Featuring a suite of drawings and new sculpture by the Austin-based artist, presented in conjunction with Lit's outdoor exhibition at Laguna Gloria |
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THE FRONT FESTIVAL 2026: INDEPENDENT FILM NIGHT
Aug 29 (Sat) | 7–11P
Laguna Gloria
One-Day Pass: $20 to $40 |
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SECOND SATURDAYS ARE FOR FAMILIES: YOU'VE GOT MAIL
Aug 8 (Sat) | 10A–2P
Laguna Gloria
Free |
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ARTY PARTY: MAIL!
Aug 28 (Fri) | 10–11A
Laguna Gloria
Free |
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VISIT | SHOP | ART SCHOOL | SUPPORT | BECOME A MEMBER |
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Major original support for The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from the Coby Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Economic & Community Development, the Robert D. Bielecki Foundation, and the American-Scandinavian Foundation.
The Contemporary Austin’s Exhibition Program is supported in part by Malú Alvarez, Annette Carlozzi and Dan Bullock, The Suzanne Deal Booth Curatorial Fund, Deborah Dupré and Richard Rothberg, The Irvin Loughlin Family Curatorial Fund, Chris Mattsson, The Lora Reynolds and Colin Doyle Curatorial Fund, and anonymous donors.
Exhibitions and Programming are supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment, and Still Water Foundation.
Additional support for The Contemporary Austin is provided by the generosity of its Board of Trustees, Members, and donors. |
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Lead support for Education & Family Programs at The Contemporary Austin is provided by H-E-B. |
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IMAGES: 1) Levi Thompson; Moki Cherry, Organic Music (Don Cherry, Nana Vasconcelos, Moki, G.
Pramaggiore) (Handmade Tour poster), 1975. Textile appliqué (silk, cotton, mixed fabrics), 40 1/4 x 27 1/4 inches. Photo: Anders Sune Berg, courtesy Galleri Nicolai Wallner; Moki and Neneh Cherry in their home in Gamla Stan, Stockholm, 1967. Photo: Sven Åsberg. Courtesy of the Estate of Moki Cherry; Photo courtesy of Eprhaim Asili; Laura Lit, Under the Rainbow, 2023. Colored pencil and marker on paper. 8 x 10 inches. Image courtesy the artist. Artwork © Laura Lit. Photograph by Laura Lit; Portrait of Laura Lit. Image courtesy the artist. Photograph by Noah Lit; 3) Laura Lit, Holy Mountain, 2025. Colored pencil on paper. 8 x 10 inches. Image courtesy the artist. Artwork © Laura Lit. Photograph by Laura Lit; 4) Courtesy of Future Front; 5-6) Rebekah Flake. |
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