The Contemporary Austin
Emily Hoyt-Weber is an accomplished visual artist and art educator with extensive experience in teaching and creating in the visual arts field. Currently serving as Art Faculty at The Contemporary Austin since August 2015, Emily designs and teaches visual arts curriculum for adults, including courses on Space/Sculpture and Sculpture with Non-traditional Materials. As a visual artist at The Studio of Emily Hoyt-Weber, Emily develops drawings, videos, and photographs that inform larger installations, emphasizing cultural, ecological, and historic significance. Previous roles include Public Art Designer and Project Manager for Austin Art In Public Places, adjunct professor at Coastal Bend College, and various teaching and project support positions within the Austin Independent School District. Emily holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Mills College and multiple Bachelor of Arts degrees from Humboldt State University and University of Maine, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in fine arts and English.
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.