The Contemporary Austin
Ariel Spiegelman has held various roles in the field of art education. Currently, they work for The Contemporary Austin as the Art School Director and have been in this position since May 2023. They also served as the Art School Faculty and Manager of Registration and Student Affairs at the same institution. Prior to that, Ariel worked at the Bay Area Discovery Museum as the School and Community Partnerships Program Coordinator, where they facilitated educational programming for children and developed curriculum. They also worked at Thinkery as the Instructional Lead Educator and served as an Arts Integration Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin. Ariel's experience also includes roles as a Graduate Teaching Fellow at the Blanton Museum of Art, Teen Programs Teaching Assistant at The Contemporary Austin, Program Facilitator at the Denver Art Museum, and Education Coordinator at The William Benton Museum of Art.
Ariel Spiegelman obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Printmaking from the University of Connecticut, where they studied from 2011 to 2015. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art Education at The University of Texas at Austin, completing their degree from 2015 to 2017.
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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.