The Very ‘Rary 2026 The Contemporary’s annual all-ages afternoon of art and amazement!

An eco-futuristic festival featuring hands-on art, interactive installations, and performances at the sculpture park.

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 dazzling discoveries across our 14-acre sculpture park. The future is eco!