UPCOMING EVENTS
In conjunction with our fourth annual Summer Arts Festival,
Contracommon announces a regional call for artists working in any media within a 100 mile radius of our space for a juried group exhibition to coincide with the festival this year.
Contracommon is proud to present Bodies Akin, an exhibition showcasing intimate and intense, even psychedelic at times, representations of the human figure. The exhibition will be on view in the gallery from March 11th through April 8th, 2024. An opening reception for the participating artists will be held at Contracommon on Saturday, March 16th from 6-9 pm; it is free to attend and open to the public.
Join Contracommon artists once a month for a casual night of creativity and camaraderie.
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.
Free to join with refreshments provided by Sprouts.
Join us in the Contracommon gallery for a special edition clothed session of our monthly figure drawing. To celebrate our member-curated figurative exhibition, Bodies Akin, we will be hosting two figure drawing sessions for March: a clothed session held in our gallery surrounded by the figurative works of the exhibit, as well as a traditional nude session in the community space at the back of our facility.
This independently-led, clothed-session is open to artists of all ages. Drawing boards, tall stools, and easels are available but in limited supply, so be sure to arrive early or bring one along!
Each student will leave the workshop with a completed work of stained glass. No experience is necessary and 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.
In this single session class, students will learn the basics of lead came, or "lead light" stained glass, while learning basic leading, soldering, and finishing techniques. We will be assembling pre-cut pieces of glass (students will have a variety of colors/styles to choose from) to form a suncatcher with a themed design (approx 4-6 inches). Glass cutting and shaping will be discussed, and students will have the opportunity to score/break/grind glass.
Deke Cameron, @the_glassclown on Instagram, is a self-taught South Korean-born stained glass artist from Central Texas. Deke offers custom stained glass creations, pattern drawing services, video instruction on how to create your own patterns, as well as individual and group instruction in copper foil and leaded stained glass. You can see more of Deke’s work on his Instagram page and at his website http://www.theglassclown.com. Also, he fuses glass from time to time.
Join us in the Contracommon gallery for a special edition traditional session of our monthly figure drawing. To celebrate our member-curated figurative exhibition, Bodies Akin, we will be hosting two figure drawing sessions for March: a clothed session held in our gallery surrounded by the figurative works of the exhibit, as well as a this traditional nude session in the community space at the back of our facility.
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!
In this 2-hour, beginner-friendly class we will be learning about the supplies and techniques used for painting in watercolors! Contrary to a typical “paint and sip” style class, this lesson will be focused on individual experimentation rather than a prescriptive “how to make this picture”. During the first half of class time the instructor, guest artist Roxolana Krywonos, will introduce the class to the different materials and why some will suit your artistic needs better then others. We will also cover some brush techniques and common troubleshoot spots.
In the second hour, attendees are encouraged to play with the different papers and get a feel for how they change the painting experience. A variety of paper types will be available for your use in a postcard size so that you can experience different thicknesses and textures. After the initial introduction, free-spirit students are welcome to freestyle and paint what they want while asking questions when they get stuck. Students who need more structure will be provided step by step exercises to practice.
Join Contracommon artists once a month for a casual night of creativity and camaraderie.
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.
Free to join with refreshments provided by Sprouts.
This workshop is intended to be done as a pair so that one person can paint the day scene and one person can paint the night scene. Bring your partner, your bestie, your mom, or yourself and enjoy a carefree paint night. The pair of paintings featured in this class will feature night and day scenes of the Texas Hill Country. Register today for just $35, all materials included, and join us for this class on April 20. BYOB optional!
About Us
Contracommon is an artist-run, artist-led nonprofit arts space that focuses on supporting artists in a collaborative setting. The organization creates physical and digital platforms for artists to exhibit their work, produce events that connect individual artists to their community, and facilitate opportunities for professional development. Through a partnership with the Hill Country Galleria, Contracommon operates an experimental gallery space, provides affordable workspace to emerging artists and access to facilities to support artists’ professional practices.
Vision
Contracommon is a hub for the arts in Central Texas that empowers emerging artists 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 members affordable studio space where they can create, grow, and thrive.
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Offer amenities and opportunities to members through communal equipment and organizational resources.