The Contemporary Austin
Leslie Kelley is a marketing professional with extensive experience in digital marketing, content creation, and communications across various sectors, including the arts and music industries. Most recently, Leslie served as Marketing Manager at The Contemporary Austin, where responsibilities included developing marketing materials and managing digital content for exhibitions and events. Previous roles include Senior Content Marketing Manager and Digital Marketing Manager at SXSW, where Leslie led content strategies for the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival, and Communications Management Consultant for Every Learner Everywhere, overseeing content development and marketing progress. Leslie's foundational experience includes positions as Marketing Specialist and Associate at SXSW, an internship with Vans, and various roles in production and marketing at Kirtland Records and Sonar Events. Leslie holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Western Governors University, complemented by an Associate of Science from Navarro College.
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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.