The Contemporary Austin
Ana Borne is a mixed-media artist with over two decades of experience, specializing in collage, painting, print-making, sculpture, assemblage, mosaics, and jewelry-making. Since 2000, Ana has led a successful career as a mixed-media artist, contributing to several local public art projects. Between March 2016 and July 2021, Ana served as the Arts Programming and Artist Liaison for the Austin Public Library while managing art exhibits and community outreach. Additionally, Ana taught art classes for both youth and adults at The Contemporary Austin from December 2005 to 2021. Previously, Ana worked as a Law Clinic Administrator at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law from April 2005 to August 2015, managing operations for multiple legal clinics and assisting faculty and students in providing legal services. Ana holds a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and Art History from The University of Texas at Austin and completed a Teaching Artist Fellowship in Community Art at the Dougherty Arts Center.
The Contemporary Austin
Our Mission We invite you to discover contemporary art in settings that provoke thought and joy. Our programs join art with place in a pursuit of a deeper experience, a bigger conversation, and a closer community. Our Vision We believe in the capacity of art to transform lives. We dream of a future where more eyes, ears, hearts and minds are opened by contemporary art in all of its forms. Our Values Extending the Welcome – We want every person to feel like they belong here. Our invitation is completely open and inclusive. Always Caring - We know that details matter. We care deeply about the quality of our work and about the experiences of our guests, the artists we collaborate with, our staff, and all those we have yet to meet. Socially Mindful - We believe that contemporary art is a way for people to connect their personal experiences with the broader social and cultural dialogues of our place and time. Staying Curious - We observe closely, listen intently, and inquire sincerely because we have a boundless fascination with people, art and ideas. Making Progress - We always want to be better—to inspire more deeply, to engage more openly, and to serve more joyfully. We are mindful of feedback and committed to ongoing reflection and iteration. Being Here - A place can transform your experience of art, and art can transform your experience of a place. We activate our downtown exhibition space and our lakeside sculpture park in imaginative ways to serve Austin. Trying New Things - We believe in the importance of experimentation, play, and the surprise that often results from trying something new. We know that progress comes through both bravery and vulnerability.