The Contemporary Austin
Christie Stockstill is a Visitor Engagement Associate at The Contemporary Austin since May 2023 and has been operating as a Photographer through Christie Stockstill Photography since June 2008. Additionally, Christie Stockstill served as an intern at Women & Their Work from January 2023 to May 2023. Previous experience includes teaching English at Crockett High School from August 2003 to June 2008, focusing on grades 9 to 12 and specifically instructing AP Rhetoric and Composition for 11th grade. Christie Stockstill is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts at Lesley University, expected to complete in January 2024, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy from St. Mary's University.
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.