The Very ‘Rary 2026
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.
And this year we're turning five! To celebrate five years of The Very 'Rary, we're looking forward and envisioning a future with endless possibilities and limitless potential—where ecology and technology are synergized through imagination and creativity.
Gear up for an eco-futuristic extravaganza with hands-on artmaking, wearable design, interactive installations, electric performances, and delightful discoveries across our 14-acre sculpture park.
Let’s dream together!
Tickets
Tickets go on sale in August, with Members of The Contemporary Austin receiving first access to discounted tickets.
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 free family programs, reaching over 25,000 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.
Contact [email protected] to learn more about sponsoring The Very 'Rary.
2026 Sponsors
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
CORPORATE SPONSORS
SMALL BUSINESS SPONSORS
CoCollect • Lindsay Neuren, Your Austin Realtor • Loewy Law Firm • Margo Tate Art Advisory • Wally Workman Gallery
FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Very Visionary
The Hirsch Family
Magic Makers
The Herman Family • Krista and Denise Hernandez
Enchanted Enthusiasts
The Cohen Young Family • Anne Levy Charitable Trust • The Marchetti Family • Gail and Rodney Susholtz
Creative Connoisseurs
Miranda Gale and Alex Priest
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Party at the Moontower • Contigo Catering • Better Sour • Celzo Agua Fresca • Tiff’s Treats • Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches • Austin Creative Reuse
The Very 'Rary 2026 Committee
Co-Chairs
Jen Cohen • Steven Gonzalez • Joy Hirsch • Ryann Rangel
Committee
Leyla Abou-Samra • Natalie Armendariz • Jessica Barkley • Adrienne Bosh • Erin Ellis • Lindsay Faeder • Kristen Force • Miranda Gale • Adrienne Goldsberry • Brittany Gotswami • Misty Hasiotis • Keli Hogset • Sam Holiday • Suzanne Karotkin Kilpatrick • Kay Kingsbury • Drea Lewis • Emmie Nostitz • Lauren Moorman • Amanda Oudt • Emilie Rosenfeld • Rachel Stephens • Margo Tate • Thea Ugarte