The Contemporary Austin
Bekah Latham is an experienced professional in the arts and education sectors, currently serving as the Art School Administrative & Studio Assistant and Visitor Engagement Associate at The Contemporary Austin since August 2022. Prior to this role, Bekah was a College Counselor at Access Opportunity Colorado from August 2020 to June 2022. In addition to these positions, Bekah worked as a Tutor at Pikes Peak Preparatory School in early 2018 and completed a summer internship at FOUNDATION FOR A GREEN FUTURE in mid-2017. Bekah holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Colorado College, earned between 2016 and 2020.
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.