Join us at The Commune on North Loop for our monthly figure drawing session this August!

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. Guided by local figurative artist and Contracommon member, Holly Cerna.

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday August 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. Completely free with refreshments provided by our sponsors.

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New date added! Learn the basics of lead came construction and assemble a stained glass suncatcher at Meanwhile Brewing Co.

The theme for August is mushrooms!

Bring nothing and leave with your very own work of stained glass art! Hosted by Deke Cameron, AKA The Glassclown.

Contracommon is proud to present Feedback Loop, an exhibition of new works from artists participating in our monthly critique group program. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 22nd from 4pm – 7pm; it is free and open to the public. 

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SOLD OUT! See second date added on 8/25. Learn the basics of lead came construction and assemble a stained glass suncatcher at Meanwhile Brewing Co.

The theme for August is mushrooms: all this Central Texas rain has them popping up everywhere! Students will get to choose from an assortment of pre-cut glass shapes in a variety of colors and textures.

Bring nothing and leave with your very own work of stained glass art! Hosted by Deke Cameron, AKA The Glassclown.

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

The theme for August is mushrooms: all this Central Texas rain has them popping up everywhere! Students will get to choose from an assortment of pre-cut glass shapes in a variety of colors and textures.

Bring nothing and leave with your very own work of stained glass art! Hosted by Deke Cameron, AKA The Glassclown.

This month’s Drink & Draw will be held at Contracommon on Friday July 31st 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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Join us at The Commune on North Loop for our monthly figure drawing session this July!

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. Guided by local figurative artist and Contracommon member, Holly Cerna.

Join AIPP staff in-person at Contracommon to learn the basics of current public art open calls, and bring your laptop with you to begin or continue work on your application.

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Learn the basics of lead came construction and assemble a stained glass suncatcher at Meanwhile Brewing Co.

The theme for July is Rupees: jewels from the Legend of Zelda video game series. Students will get to choose from an assortment of pre-cut glass shapes in a variety of colors and textures.

Bring nothing and leave with your very own work of stained glass art! Hosted by Deke Cameron, AKA The Glassclown.

Contracommon is proud to present Shifting Terrain, a two-person exhibition featuring San Antonio artist Kristina Salinas and her mentor Thomas Crowther, an artist and educator who resides in Augusta, Georgia. Shifting Terrain will be on view in our gallery from July 11th through August 6th, 2026. An opening reception will take place on Saturday July 11th from 4-7pm; it is free and open to the public. 

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

The theme for July is Rupees: jewels from the Legend of Zelda video game series. Students will get to choose from an assortment of pre-cut glass shapes in a variety of colors and textures.

Bring nothing and leave with your very own work of stained glass art! Hosted by Deke Cameron, AKA The Glassclown.

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.