The Contemporary Austin
Sebastian J. Stoddart is an accomplished sculpture educator and technician with extensive experience in teaching and studio management. Currently serving as a Sculpture Teacher at The Contemporary Austin since May 2016, Stoddart also holds the position of Sculpture Technician at Texas State University since January 2014. Previously, Stoddart managed operations as Studio Manager at Catherine Lee LLC from January 2014 to September 2021 and worked as an Art Handler at Artemis FAS from August 2013 to January 2014. Stoddart's academic background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, obtained between 2010 and 2013, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the State University of New York College at Potsdam, earned from 2005 to 2010.
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.