Name: Common Ground Arts Festival
Start: 2026-10-24T16:00:00.000000Z
End: 2026-10-24T22:00:00.000000Z
Location: Hill Country Galleria

Hill Country Galleria

Common Ground Arts Festival

Hill Country Galleria is more than a fashion icon, more than a thriving business district or residential utopia - it's a social evolution in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The multi-use complex, features retail, Class A office space, apartments, residential condominiums and green space, and is anchored by Dillard’s, Barnes &amp; Noble, Dick's Sporting Goods, Cinemark and Whole Foods Market. Host to more than 150 family-friendly community events a year.

Contracommon’s sixth annual art festival is a full day event celebrating local arts and community—featuring 30+ creative vendors, 4 live music acts, and free hands-on activities for all ages. The festival will take place on October 24th, from 11am to 5pm, on the Hill Country Galleria’s central plaza. Attendance is completely free of charge! This festival directly supports the emerging artists and makers of Central Texas by connecting them with a huge community of art lovers throughout west Austin and the Hill Country. <a href="https://www.contracommon.org/common-ground-arts-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgba(29, 29, 29, 0.7);">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more. <a href="https://www.arts.texas.gov/jobs/call-for-artists-common-ground-art-festival/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgba(29, 29, 29, 0.7);">CLICK HERE</a> to apply to become a vendor.

Contracommon’s sixth annual art festival is a full day event celebrating local arts and community—featuring 30+ creative vendors, 4 live music acts, and free hands-on activities for all ages. The festival will take place on October 24th, from 11am to 5pm, on the Hill Country Galleria’s central plaza. Attendance is completely free of charge! This festival directly supports the emerging artists and makers of Central Texas by connecting them with a huge community of art lovers throughout west Austin and the Hill Country.CLICK HERE to learn more.CLICK HERE to apply to become a vendor. 

Contracommon is a nonprofit that provides affordable studios to emerging artists. We foster a sense of community in an inclusive way to go against the common. Contracommon has a dedicated 1,200 sq/foot gallery space, 12 artist studios,&nbsp;communal workspace, office, onsite laundry, and kitchen.&nbsp;We believe in providing artists the opportunity to present their work to the world without the obstacles of a traditional studio/gallery arrangement.