Pride-themed, booth-style exhibition

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. Contracommon’s gallery is open to the public Friday - Sunday from 12–6pm, and with private viewing appointments available Monday - Thursday at calendly.com/contracommon. An opening reception will take place on Saturday May 30th from 4-7pm; it is free and open to the public.

You Better (Art)Work is a market offering a range of artworks and products from exhibitors, including: original paintings, ceramics, stickers, prints, jewelry, clothing, zines and more! Exhibiting artists include: Abigail Herron, Alana Quintanilla (Wild Wren, Alena Duckworth, Christina Culverhouse, Holly Walrath, Jennifer Pate, Kelsey Baker, Madison Cowles, Mariah Fournier, Mary Helen McNally, Max Cornish Garza, and Yazz Fawaz.

View the unique perspectives of local artists, and find treasures for your loved ones and yourself! This exhibition is a great opportunity to discover queer artists in central Texas that you can support during Pride month and year round.

Participating artists:
Abigail Herron / @chromabi
Alena Duckworth / @alenamarieartistry
Christina Culverhouse / @christinaculverhousedesigns
Holly Walrath / @Holly__Lyn
Maridad Studios (Jennifer Pate) / @maridad.studio
Kelsey Baker / @kleppybizmo
Madison Cowles / @madisoncowles.art
Max Cornish Garza / @themaximusfind
Mariah Fournier / @delalunedesignsus
Pots de Femme (Mary Helen McNally) / @Pots.de.femme
Wild Wren Adornments (Alana Quintanilla) / @Wildwrenadornments
Yazz Fawaz / @artistic_dilemma

Our mission is to empower emerging artists via exhibition opportunities, workshops, affordable studio spaces, and creative community. If you would like to support us and the artists impacted by our organization, we would greatly appreciate your donation here