The Very ‘Rary 2025

The Contemporary’s annual all-ages afternoon of art and amazement!

Join us at Laguna Gloria for our once-a-year afternoon of art and amazement! All proceeds benefit The Contemporary Austin's K-12 arts education programs.

This year, things are getting real -- as in surreal! Embark on a surrealist safari through our 14-acre, lakeside sculpture park with surprising encounters at every turn.

Enter a world of whimsy with spellbinding performances including thereminist Aileen Adler, magician Peter Hinrich, vibraphonist Collin Anderson, The Ruan Sisters, and the world premiere of Flourish! The Musical, a newly commissioned piece by Density 512.

Transform into a fantastical creature with face painting and mask making. Then, let your imagination run wild with critter-themed art making adventures.

And join creative forces with fellow Very 'Rary goers on a collaborative Exquisite Corpse.

With secret passageways, picture-perfect moments, tasty treats galore and more—your magical journey awaits!

New this year, Members of The Contemporary Austin get exclusive access to a special lounge inside the historic Driscoll Villa. Become a Member to enjoy discounted tickets and other special perks.

Tickets

 
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Children under 5 are free
 

Members

General Admission + Members Lounge (ages 5 and up): $35
3 Food Tickets: $18
5 Food Tickets: $25
7 Food tickets: $35

 

Non-Members

General Admission (ages 5 and up): $40
3 Food Tickets: $23
5 Food Tickets: $35
7 Food tickets: $47

 
Food must be purchased using tickets, redeemable with on-site vendors. Food tickets are sold in packs and can be picked up at check-in if pre-purchased, or purchased at the Visitors Center during the event.

 
Filming Disclaimer: Please be aware the event is being filmed and photographed, and by entering the premises you consent to the possibility of your likeness being recorded for use in promotional materials. If you prefer not to be filmed, please alert our team members.

Lineup

 

 

Event Parking

 

Parking made easy

Two accessible parking lots with frequent shuttles—all complimentary!
 
Camp Mabry
2200 W 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703
Entrance is on W 35th Street
Please note: All passengers 18+ are required to show a government issued ID to enter Camp Mabry

Austin State Supported Living Center
2203 W 35th Street, Austin, TX 78703
 

Shuttle Service

We will be providing shuttle services from Camp Mabry and Austin State Supported Living Center to Laguna Gloria at regular intervals throughout the entire event, from 1:00P to 6:00P.
 

Rideshare

Rideshare drop-off will be located at the corner of West 35th Street and Mt. Bonnell Road.
 

Accessibility

Those with accessibility needs can be dropped off at the front gate of Laguna Gloria located at the end of the cul-de-sac on West 35th Street.
 
Kindly be aware parking will not be available on-site.

Support The Very 'Rary

 
A joyful day for the whole family and a celebration with purpose—proceeds support The Contemporary Austin’s award-winning K–12 arts education and family programs, reaching over 20,000 young people each year. Your contribution helps foster social and emotional learning and cultivates the earliest seeds of a lifelong love of the arts.

We rely on individual, family, small business, and corporate sponsors to bring The Very ‘Rary to life. All sponsorships include tickets to the event and special benefits to make the day even more magical.
 

2025 Small Business and Family Sponsorships

family sponsorship

Click here for more information about small business and family sponsorships.

Purchase a small business sponsorship

Purchase a family sponsorship

2025 Corporate Sponsorships

corporate sponsorship
Click here for more information about corporate sponsorships.

To purchase a corporate sponsorship, please contact Dina Pugh, [email protected]

Questions? Please contact our development team.

Volunteer

 

Every year, The Very 'Rary welcomes more than 1000 kids and their families to Laguna Gloria for artful adventures that inspire Austin’s youth to explore their creativity. Help us make the day more magical and get free admission! Learn more about volunteering.

Volunteer

2025 Sponsors

 

Thank you to our sponsors

 

Corporate Sponsors

Anna Lee, Broker Associate • Brown Advisory • Copper Light Events • ThunderCloud Subs • Austin FC
 

Small Business Sponsors

MML Hospitality • CoCollect • Create! Process Art Studio • Flo's Wine Bar & Bottle Shop • Kido International Preschool • La Lumiere New York • Lobos Hospitality • Pecos Jane • REISOR.TEAM • STOP & READ BOOKS • Tivity • Wally Workman Gallery
 

In-Kind Sponsors

Easy Tiger • Better Sour • Koko’s Beer Hall • Kin Euphorics • Cold Ones Pops • Me & the Bees Lemonade • Tiff’s Treats • Poppi •Topo Chico • Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches • Jerry's Artarama • Big Country Organic Brewing Co. • Tacodeli • Smartwater • Funsize • Preacher
 

Family and Individual Sponsors

 
Very Visionary
The Christopher and Adrienne Bosh Family • Marissa and Steve Brown

'Rary Rockstars
Malú Alvarez • The Hirsch Family • The Emilie and Andrew Rosenfeld Family

Magic Makers
The Faeder Family Foundation • The Hasiotis Family • Ryann and Jorge Rangel

Enchanted Enthusiasts
Natalie and Anthony Armendariz • The Loughlin Family • The Oudt Family • Lesley and John Pitts • Gail and Rodney Susholtz • Sarah and Albert Swantner • The Ugarte Family • The Waldman Family

Creative Connoisseurs
Abou-Samra Family • The Barkley Family • The Bash Family • Blair Baxter • Kristen Force Boswell and Elliott Boswell • Stefanie & Will Davidow • Erin and Andrew Ellis • Miranda Gale and Alex Priest • The Gilbreath Family • The Goldsberry Family • Jordan-Austin Family • Kay and John Kingsbury • Phil and Adam Loewy • Marchetti Family • Arlo & Gus Mignogna • The Rauh Family • Heidi Schmalbach and Nick Stillman • Shults Family • Emmie Nostitz • Margo and Jonathan Tate Family
 

Community Groups

Austin Area Urban League • Con Mi MADRE • Shine
 

Media Partner

The Very 'Rary 2025 Committee

Co-chairs:
Leyla Abou-Samra
Natalie Armendariz
Adrienne Bosh
Ryann Rangel

Committee:

Jessica Barkley
Jennifer Birn
Jen Cohen
Asha Dunlap
Erin Ellis
Lindsay Faeder
Kristen Force
Miranda Gale
Adrienne Goldsberry
Brittany Goswami
Misty Hasiotis
Joy Hirsch
Sam Holiday
Keli Hogset
Kay Kingsbury
Drea Lewis
Lauren Moorman
Chondra Mulugheta
Emmie Nostitz
Amanda Oudt
John Pitts
Emilie Rosenfeld
Heidi Schmalbach
Rachel Stephens
Margo Tate
Thea Ugarte