The Contemporary Austin
Victoria Cantu is a digital content creator and communications coordinator at The Contemporary Austin, where responsibilities have included leading the visitor relations team since October 2020. Cantu participated in the CATS+ resident program at The Museum of Human Achievement from March to June 2024, focusing on collaborative art and technology. Previous experience includes serving as the membership and marketing coordinator at Mexic-Arte Museum from January 2019 to March 2020 and as an admissions assistant at St. Edward's University from October 2016 to December 2017. Victoria Cantu holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine/Studio Arts from St. Edward's University and a Certificate of Studies in French as a Foreign Language from Institut catholique de Paris.
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.