Secret Garden

Contracommon is proud to host its annual fundraiser, Secret Garden, on Friday, May 1st, a one-night-only immersive celebration blending art, performances, fantasy, and interactive installations. Guests will explore our art space, including private artist studios, a group exhibition, Floral & Fantasy, featuring local artists, temporary activations, live performances, and refreshments from our sponsors. All proceeds will support Contracommon’s mission to empower underrepresented artists in Central Texas through community, collaboration, and creative exploration. 

Featured performers include Psyril Cybin, Uncomfortable Transcendence, Su-Hwei Tan DeWitt, Hya Zakite, Impulse Purchase, Santiago El Amor, Gothess Jasmine and Sir Beauregard Elliot, Esquire.

The accompanying exhibition, Floral & Fantasy, will open Friday, April 24rd and remain open until May 14, 2026.

Featuring artists include Amber Buck, Amy Lees, Andrew Morris-Ruiz. Ashley Lazarz, Chelsea Amato, Chris Tobar, Corey Robbins, Dawn Howell, Elexis Hernandez, Emily Marcom, Emma Ary, Gerardo Rodriguez, Grace Biltz, Harini Chokshi, Jin Liu, Jonna Lee, Karin Tuck Petersen, Kennedy Swift, Kerry Hugins, Kyla Gaganam, Lana Waldrep Appl, Lenora Pousland, MetaCaustics, Nicole Parker, Onix Mejias Rodriguez, Rachel Noffke, Stephanie Mervine, and Yazz Fawaz.

We would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors, including Thorin's Mead, Dolce Estivo winery, Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Twin Liquors, Big Country Organic Brewing Co., Great American Cookies & Marble Slab Creamery.

Contracommon’s gallery is open to the public Friday - Sunday from 12–6pm. For inquiries, information, or to make a donation, email contact@contracommon.org.