The Contemporary Austin
Simone Raquel Alexander is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engagement and accessibility within the arts sector. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Engagement and Accessibility at The Contemporary Austin since August 2017, Simone has also held roles as Visitor Relations Manager and Development Assistant within the organization. Additionally, since December 2020, Simone has been the Director of Development at Ground Floor Theatre and has been the Producing Artistic Director at New Manifest Theatre Company since 2018. Prior experience includes positions at OKC Philharmonic, where responsibilities encompassed customer service and public relations, URS Corporation in administrative support, and teaching assistance at Oklahoma Children's Theatre. Early career experience includes acting at Lyric Theatre Oklahoma. Simone holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing from Oklahoma City University and completed the Emerge program through Leadership Austin in 2022.
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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.