The Contemporary Austin
Jamie Hatton has a diverse work experience in marketing and communications. They most recently served as the Director of Marketing & Communications at The Contemporary Austin since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Marketing & Communications Manager at Austin Habitat for Humanity from November 2018 to February 2023. Jamie also has experience as a Freelance Strategist at Upbeat Marketing in October-November 2018. They had previous roles at Y&R Austin, where they worked as a Communications Strategist from September 2017 to February 2018 and as an Assistant Account Manager from May 2016 to September 2017. Before this, Jamie held various positions at The University of Texas at Austin, including Teaching Assistant (June 2015 to May 2016) and Graduate Assistant (February 2015 to December 2015). Jamie also gained valuable experience through internships at GSD&M, Y&R Austin, The LIVESTRONG Foundation, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, and Driscoll Children's Hospital.
Jamie Hatton completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Advertising and Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Marketing from the same university from 2009 to 2013. In 2012, Jamie Hatton attended the University of Bath, but their degree and field of study during that time is unknown.
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.