COMBINING HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH LOCAL ARTISTS, MERRY MAKERS MARKET RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR

Contracommon is proud to present the Merry Makers Market, a booth-style display of art and handmade goods from Austin-area artists, on view from Black Friday, November 28th, 2025 - January 2, 2026. We warmly invite the Bee Cave community to join us in uplifting creative small businesses during this season of giving. To celebrate, Contracommon will host a holiday party and Mario Kart Tournament on Saturday, December 13th from 6-11pm; it is free to attend and open to the public.

Contracommon is an artist-run nonprofit bringing art and people together. We host monthly art shows, hands-on workshops, and community events, while providing affordable studios and experimental gallery space to local artists. Our Merry Makers Market will offer a wide range of artworks and products from exhibitors, including: original paintings, prints, collages, sculptures, homewares, pins, apparel, ornaments, jewelry, stained glass, and more!

Exhibiting artists include: Alison Lackey, Cara Jackson, Clara Hart, Clarissa Perez, Deke Cameron, Denielle Monroe, Emily Tolipova, Jessica Navalva, Kellen Powell, Kelsey Baker, Kollin Baker, Marjorie Parker, Sally Van Horn, Shari Vogl, Váz Andreina, Veeny Revilla, and Yazmin Avila-Flores.

Visitors are invited to stop by and shop original artwork from exhibiting artists, and search for unique gifts this holiday season. Take a break during your holiday shopping at the Hill Country Galleria to support local artists and small businesses!

For this exhibition, the gallery is open to the public Thursday through Sunday from 12–6pm for the duration of the market: November 28th, 2025 - January 2, 2026. The gallery will host extended hours on Black Friday from 12-9pm. Private weekday shopping appointments can be scheduled at calendly.com/contracommon. For more information, appointments, or donations, please visit contracommon.org.