empowering emerging artists
About Us
Contracommon is an artist-run, artist-led nonprofit that supports and encourages artists in a collaborative setting. Members volunteer their time and expertise to create exhibits and events that connect individual artists to their community, and foster opportunities for professional development. Through a partnership with the Hill Country Galleria, Contracommon operates an experimental gallery space, which provides affordable workspace for emerging artists, and access to facilities to support artistsβ professional practices.
Vision
Contracommon will empower underrepresented artists in Central Texas through community, collaboration, and creative exploration.
Goals
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Giving back to the community through workshops and public events that promote local artists.
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Fostering a sense of community through programs that nurture collective and individual growth.
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Giving emerging artists access to gallery space to present and promote their work.
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Provide artists affordable studio space where they can create, grow, and thrive.
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Offer amenities and opportunities to artists through communal equipment and organizational resources.