May 9th, 2025 | Contra Common

Welcome to

The Secret Garden, a one-night-only immersive art fundraiser blending art, music, and interactive installations. We’re celebrating the opening of Perennials, a group exhibition showcasing creative resilience. Explore 11 private artist studios, shop a curated $100 art sale, enjoy live performances, and support ContraCommon’s mission to provide acessible opportunites for emerging artists.

Secret Garden

Secret Garden

What Awaits You in
The Secret Garden:

  • Exclusive Access to 11 Private Artist Studios
    Step inside the creative spaces of 11 Contra Common artists. Meet the artists, see works in progress, and experience the creative process up close.

  • Perennials Group Show
    Celebrate the resilience and growth of artists with a curated exhibition of inspiring works.

  • The Blooming Garden Art Sale
    Discover affordable art, each piece priced at $100, perfect for collectors or first-time buyers.

  • Immersive Activations & Live Music
    Experience the evening through interactive installations and lives performances (from Hexpartner and Bennett & the Infinite Glowing Castle) all complemented by craft cocktails and refreshments.

  • Mystery to Be Explored
    Uncover surprises along the way—each step holds a new discovery.

It’s No Secret—Supporting the Arts Feels Good

Supporting art isn't just a donation; it's a meaningful way to help artists continue doing what they love. Your $30 donation gives you full access to the experience and helps Contracommon offer affordable studio spaces and opportunities for emerging artists. Together, we fuel the creative process.

What
Awaits You:

May 9th, 2025 | 6-11PM

Hosted at
12912 Hill Country Blvd f140, Bee Cave, TX 78738

  • Step inside the creative spaces of 11 Contra Common artists. Meet the artists, see works in progress, and experience the creative process up close.

  • Celebrate the resilience and growth of artists with a curated exhibition of inspiring works.

  • Discover affordable art, each piece priced at $100, perfect for collectors or first-time buyers.

  • Experience the evening through interactive installations and live performances, all complemented by craft cocktails.

  • Enjoy light bites and cocktails as part of your ticket.

  • Uncover surprises along the way—each step holds a new discovery.

  • lives performances from Hexpartner and Bennett & the Infinite Glowing Castle)

Don't Miss The Secret Garden

Come for the art, stay for the mystery—The Secret Garden is an experience like no other. Be part of this unique evening and support Austin’s creative community.