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The Contemporaries

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The Contemporaries are a group of dedicated people who support the educational, cultural, and civic affairs of Temple, TX, and surrounding communities.

The Contemporaries are a group of dedicated women who combine our energy and talents to support the educational, cultural and civic affairs of the community. Additionally, we have continuously provided volunteer and financial support to the CAC. Our mission is to provide funding for the CAC in support of the performing and visual arts, with a major focus on opportunities for children to participate in activities that will stimulate a life-long interest in the arts. Toward that end we've developed on-going educational programs like Hands-On and Arts-in-Education. The Contemporaries were chartered in 1969 with eighty-five members; membership to date is over one hundred twenty five. We were the first women's organization in the country organized for the specific purpose of assisting an arts council. Raising funds for the CAC is one of the primary functions of our organization, and is one of the CAC's largest monetary donors. Since 1975 over $1,931,500 has been raised by our group as unrestricted operating funding for the CAC.

11/01/2026

10/29/2026

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10/16/2026

A Temple native returns! The Contemporaries welcome Emily Iazzetti on October 21 at 9:30 a.m. for a look at how news is gathered and the work of The Texas Tribune.

Many will remember Emily from her years as a morning news anchor at KWTX. She also taught journalism at Baylor University and now serves as membership manager for The Texas Tribune.

We look forward to welcoming her home and hearing her perspective from behind the headlines!

https://www.texastribune.org/

09/30/2026

A moment for Temple’s children to experience life in the Philippines—its people, traditions, and everyday joys. Hands-On brings the world closer with The Contemporaries. 🇵🇭

09/25/2026

Leadership Temple attends “Hands-On” this week and celebrates Filipino culture with the Contemporaries and the children of Temple Schools!!🇵🇭

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Temple, TX
76501

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

(254) 773-9926

Website

http://www.cacarts.org/the-contemporaries, https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=163122

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