Contracommon is proud to host a community art Supply Swap! Join us on Sunday, March 30th from 1-4pm for a member-run exchange of craft materials. This Supply Swap is a chance for artists to clear out their studios, and trade supplies for their next project. Bring your items to contribute to the swap and a $5 suggested donation.

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday March 28th 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 Sprouts.

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Contracommon is proud to present Out of Body, an exhibition showcasing abstracted, cerebral, and fantastical representations of the human figure. The exhibition will be on view in the gallery from March 20th through April 17th, 2025. An opening reception for the participating artists will be held at Contracommon on Saturday, March 22nd from 4pm – 7pm; it is free to attend and open to the public.

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 figurative artist and 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!

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday February 28th 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 Sprouts.

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Contracommon is proud to present Feeling Big & Being Small, a group show curated by Contracommon member Morgan Gage which explores differing approaches to the making of contemporary Landscape art. The exhibition will be on view in the gallery from January 30th through February 27th, 2025. An opening reception for the participating artists will be held at Contracommon on Sunday, February 2nd from 1pm – 5pm; it is free to attend and open to the public, with air purifiers provided by Clear the Air ATX (@cleartheair.atx).

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 Kelsey Baker.

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!

January’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday January 17th 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 Sprouts.

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Contracommon is proud to present our Merry Makers Market, a booth-style display of art and handmade goods from Austin-area artists, on view from November 18th through January 13, 2025. A closing reception and holiday party will be held at Contracommon on Saturday, January 11 from 4-7pm. Visitors are invited to stop by and shop original artwork from exhibiting artists, while celebrating the end of the holiday season. This event is free and open to the public.

December’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday December 13th from 5-8pm. We’ll have supplies for a holiday craft this month! 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 Sprouts.

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Join us for extended gallery hours on Black Friday evening following the Hill Country Galleria’s tree lighting event on the central plaza.

Shop art and unique gifts by 18 local makers, enjoy live music from Michele Zayla (@MicheleZaylaMusic), and free refreshments provided by Contracommon.

November's Drink & Draw in Bee Cave will be held at Contracommon on Thursday November 21st from 5-8pm. We’ll have supplies for a holiday craft this month! 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 Sprouts.

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Drink & Draw returns, this time for Austin Studio Tour!

Join Contracommon artists at Stop #69 on the Austin Studio Tour for a special edition of our monthly creativity and camaraderie session. Bring a current project (or just a pen and paper for some doodling). No expectations, judgements or prerequisites! Just bring yourself and your favorite materials to start off your weekend with some art; we’ll have some limited supplies to share also.

Drink & Draw typically meets at 6pm once a month at our headquarters in Bee Cave. All are welcome! Sign up below to let us know you’ll be joining us. Free to attend, and hosted by Epoch Coffee

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This month's Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Tuesday October 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. Free to attend, with refreshments provided by Sprouts.

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Friendly Feedback is our virtual critique group hosted by Contracommon member Forrest Aderholt. This group is open to artists of all media, in any location. Our next feedback and brainstorming session will be held Saturday, October 12th at 11am via zoom. This event typically last 1 - 2 hours.

Contracommon is proud to present Summer’s Almost Gone, a solo exhibition from Michael Guerra Foerster in which the artist explores ideas of intimacy, separation, solitude, grief, and memory through ceramic sculpture and installation. On view in the gallery from October 1st through October 28th, 2024, the exhibition will open with a reception on October 5th from 4–7pm, including a discussion with the artists.

Contracommon is proud to present Neon Rodeo: Act 1, the first in a series of solo exhibitions by Chris Tobar Rodriguez. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, October 5th from 4 – 7pm including a performance by the artist. Neon Rodeo: Act 1 will be on view in the gallery from October 1st through October 28th, 2024.

September's Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Thursday the 26th 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 Sprouts.

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Improve your art practice in this self-guided model session! 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. Join us for us for this month’s session on September 22, cohosted by Contracommon members and figurative artists, Holly Cerna and Darryl Demps Jr.

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!

JOIN US FOR A DAY OF CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY WHERE LOCAL ARTISTS SHOWCASE THEIR UNIQUE ZINES!

The Gallery ATX Presents: Art in ATX - Zine Fest

Join us for The Gallery’s DEBUT indoor zine market where over 20 local artists will showcase their unique creations. Discover one-of-a-kind zines and support Austin’s vibrant creative community!

RSVP HERE: https://atxzinefest.eventbrite.com

Each student will leave the workshop with a completed work of stained glass designed by themselves! Some experience is necessary, all tools and materials will be provided. This workshop is intended for artists aged 14 and up; participants under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian.