Join us at The Commune on North Loop for a special series of our monthly figure drawing sessions!

Bring your favorite materials to work with and study the nude figure. The model will sit for a number of short gestures, followed by one long pose.

Experiment with textures to create personal works of art using acrylic paint, ink, imprints, and collage. Guest artist Susan Du combines sensory exploration with visual storytelling at this free community event!

Materials (optional):
1. Participants are welcome (but not required) to bring personal materials related to their own experiences to incorporate into their artwork: fabric, letters, small found objects, or other safe and non-toxic items.

2. Participants are also welcome (but not required) to bring their own paints, such as watercolor or acrylic, if they wish to work with familiar materials.

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Sunday June 14th from 12-6pm. Anyone at any level in any media is welcome to participate! Sign up below to let us know you’ll be joining us. Completely free with refreshments provided by our sponsors.

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Learn the basics of lead came construction and assemble a stained glass suncatcher at Austin Beerworks - Sprinkle Valley.

The theme for June is emojis! Back by popular demand: students will get to choose between an eggplant or a peach, as well as choosing their own glass from a wide variety of colors and options.

Hosted by The Glassclown, this beginner-friendly workshop will guide students through the craft of stained glass in a single-session class.

Contracommon is proud to present You Better (Art)Work: a booth-style display of art and handmade goods from LGBTQIA+ artists in the Central Texas area. This exhibition will be on view in our gallery from May 30th through June 25th, 2026. An opening reception will take place on Saturday May 30th from 4-7pm; it is free and open to the public.

Join us at The Commune on North Loop for a special series of our monthly figure drawing sessions!

Bring your favorite materials to work with and study the nude figure. The model will sit for a number of short gestures, followed by one long pose.

This month’s Drink + Draw will be held at Meanwhile Brewing Co. on Friday May 22nd from 5-8pm. Anyone at any level in any media is welcome to participate! Sign up below to let us know you’ll be joining us. Completely free to attend.

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Learn the basics of lead came construction and assembly of a stained glass garden stake. The theme for May is flowers! Students will construct a stained glass flower for their decorative garden stake and choose their own glass from a wide variety of colors and options.

Hosted by The Glassclown, this beginner-friendly workshop will guide students through the craft of stained glass in a single session class.

Learn the basics of lead came construction and assembly of a stained glass garden stake. The theme for May is flowers! Students will construct a stained glass flower for their decorative garden stake and choose their own glass from a wide variety of colors and options.

Hosted by The Glassclown, this beginner-friendly workshop will guide students through the craft of stained glass in a four-hour, single session class.

For one day, on the first of May, see our world in a new way. You’ll get to experience all parts of our mission - but we like to make it a little more fun than the average fundraiser. We’ve invited all types of artists and performers to join us! Plus installations, photo booths, and special offerings from our sponsors. All ticket sales directly support our mission to empower emerging artists via exhibition opportunities, workshops, affordable studio spaces, and creative community.

Join us at The Commune on North Loop for a special series of our monthly figure drawing sessions!

Bring your favorite materials to work with and study the nude figure. The model will sit for a number of short gestures, followed by one long pose. Hosted by figurative artist and Contracommon member Holly Cerna.

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday April 24th from 5-8pm. Anyone at any level in any media is welcome to participate! Sign up below to let us know you’ll be joining us. Completely free with refreshments provided by our sponsors.

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Learn the basics of lead came construction and assembly of a stained glass suncatcher. April’s theme is eggs! Students will get to choose between a fried egg or Easter egg, while also choosing their own glass from a wide variety of colors and options.

Hosted by The Glassclown, this beginner-friendly workshop will guide students through the craft of stained glass in a four-hour, single session class.

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday March 27th from 5-8pm. Anyone at any level in any media is welcome to participate! Sign up below to let us know you’ll be joining us. Free to attend, with refreshments provided by our sponsors.

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In this 4-hour, single-session class at Austin Beerworks, students will learn the basics of lead came construction and assembly of a stained glass suncatcher. Pet Paws is the theme! Students will get to choose between a cat paw or dog paw, while also choosing their own glass from a wide variety of colors and options.

Improve your art practice in this self-guided, live model session! Bring your favorite materials to work with and study the human form. The model will sit for a number of short gestures, followed by one long pose. Join us for this month’s session, hosted by Contracommon member Holly Cerna.

This independently-led session is for artists aged 18+ only. Drawing boards, tall stools, and easels are available but in limited supply, so be sure to arrive early or bring one along!

Contracommon is proud to present On All Fours, a solo exhibition by emerging artist Elijah Cuminato. A duo show, Vigil, featuring works by Emily Griffith and Jay Northcott, will take place concurrently in the media room adjoining the main gallery.

On view from March 14th through April 9th, 2026, the exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, March 14th from 4–7pm.

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday February 27th from 5-8pm. Anyone at any level in any media is welcome to participate! Sign up below to let us know you’ll be joining us. Free to attend, with refreshments provided by our sponsors.

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In this 3-hour, single-session class at the Sprinkle Valley Austin Beerworks, students will learn the basics of lead came construction and assembly of a stained glass suncatcher. Valentine’s Day is the theme! Students will get to choose between a heart envelope, an eggplant, or a peach, while also choosing their own glass from a wide variety of colors and options.

In this 3-hour, single-session class at Austin Beerworks, students will learn the basics of lead came construction and assembly of a stained glass suncatcher. Valentine’s Day is the theme! Students will get to choose between a heart envelope, an eggplant, or a peach, while also choosing their own glass from a wide variety of colors and options.

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday January 30th from 5-8pm. Anyone at any level in any media is welcome to participate! Sign up below to let us know you’ll be joining us. Free to attend, with refreshments provided by our sponsors.

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In this class, students will assemble and solder a stained glass suncatcher of a cat paw or dog paw in colors of their choice.

Hosted by The Glassclown, this beginner-friendly workshop will guide students through the craft of stained glass in a four-hour, single session class. Students will break and grind glass, bend and form lead came, and learn proper use of a soldering iron. Each participant will get to choose between a cat paw or dog paw, while also choosing their own glass from a wide variety of colors and options.

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday December 19th from 5-8pm. Anyone at any level in any media is welcome to participate! Sign up below to let us know you’ll be joining us. Free to attend, with refreshments provided by our sponsors.

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In this class, students will assemble and solder a stained glass holly leaf ornament made from art glass sheets, glass globs, and lead came.

Hosted by The Glassclown, this beginner-friendly workshop will guide students through the labor-intensive craft of stained glass over the course of 4 hours. Students will break and grind glass, bend and form lead came, and learn proper use of a soldering iron.

Contracommon is proud to host a Mario Kart Tournament at their holiday party on December 13th, 2025 from 6-11pm, featuring vendors, snacks, and drinks. This is a chance for friends, artists, and community members to gather, celebrate the season, and play games together. The party will also act as a reception for our Merry Makers Market; it is free to attend and open to the public.