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UPCOMING
UPCOMING
The Antidote: A Mind-Body Wellness Retreat
The Antidote: A Mind-Body Wellness Retreat
Sept 12 - 13, 2025
Sept 12 - 13, 2025
Bungalow 7 Wellness Collection | Kyle, TX
The Antidote is a two-day immersive retreat designed as a cycle of inhale and exhale —
an invitation to let go, make room, invite, and integrate. In contrast to the stress and disconnection of modern life, participants will experience a rhythm of release and renewal through guided practices, nourishment, and community connection for women, by women.
Core Themes
Stay – Grounding at Bungalow7, a Black-owned vintage estate and grounds with a serene pool, meditation spaces, and modern comforts.
Play – Joyful movement and creative expression.
Reflect – Mindfulness, journaling, and inner alignment.
Nourish – Wholesome food, drink, and body-based care.
Grow – Integration into everyday life, building resilience and renewal.
Aesthetics 2025 - ETH Zürich
Aesthetics 2025 - ETH Zürich
Sept 28 - Oct 2, 2025
Sept 28 - Oct 2, 2025
Monte Veritá, Ascona, Switzerland
In collaboration with Congressi Stefano Franscini and ETH Zurich, the Social Brain Sciences Lab at ETH Zürich will host the Arts Engagement and Aesthetic Experience – Bridging the Gap between Arts and Science conference to be held between September 28th to October 2nd, 2025 at Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland.
Abstract - Scenic Route Studios
What if innovation began not with a breakthrough, but with a deep breath? We believe that FreshAIR (Aesthetic, Interdisciplinary, Regenerative) might reinvigorate how we build towards the future. Our presentation explores new frameworks for innovation at the crossroads of behavioral design, ecological systems thinking, and creative strategy, rooted in aesthetic, poetic, and behavioral inquiry.
Cecelia Schoening holds a B.A. in Cognitive Science from Yale University, and brings a decade of experience in tech, design, and sustainable innovation across public, private, and creative sectors. She founded Scenic Route Studios in 2022 to integrate her breadth of experience, operating both as a creative agency and experimental R&D lab. Scenic bridges the analytical and the poetic, creating actionable insight through participatory research, nature-based solutions, aesthetic engagement, creative partnerships, and north star value alignment — helping her clients organize around regenerative futures for people + planet.
We are excited to debut FreshAIR as a paradigm shift for innovation. Our strategy leverages mindfulness, biophilic design, and aesthetic engagement to identify patterns of opportunity across experience ecosystems. Grounded in both behavioral science and multidisciplinary arts practice, our unique model invites slowness, sensory immersion, and narrative intelligence as tools for systems adaptation.
Drawing from industry case studies and experience across several creative domains, our approach proposes art not merely as expression, but as a strategic and somatic infrastructure for ecodiplomacy — a means of building bridges between disciplines, cultures, and ways of knowing. In so doing, we reframe innovation itself as a living, breathing process of relational design.
Field Trip 003:
Field Trip 003:
the poetics of seeing
the poetics of seeing
October 2025 | Austin, TX
October 2025 | Austin, TX
A glimpse into the artist's mind, playing with malleable realities of language + light. Cosmos in the everyday, beauties hidden in plain sight
Field Trip 004: Just around the Bend
Field Trip 004: Just around the Bend
October 2024
October 2024
Secret Location | departure from Austin, TX
A hill country adventure for wandersome souls to create and connect
FreshAIR Launch Party
FreshAIR Launch Party
Winter 2025
Winter 2025
Shhh! Location TBA | Austin, TX
Want to join the leagues of the Rockefellers, the Medicis, and the Deans? You heard that right, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys! Join us for the kickoff of FreshAIR — a collector's club and residency program designed to breathe new life into our community by cultivating the next generation of patrons.
Join us for our launch and make new friends at the Patron Soiree, before setting sail on a guided tour of two incredible art spaces. Launch Party guests will receive VIP access to future events and artist exclusives.
PAST
PAST
Out of Body: Contracommon
Out of Body: Contracommon
March 2 - April 17, 2025
March 2 - April 17, 2025
Hill Country Galleria | Austin, TX
Out of Body features alternative takes on representing the human body, featuring 13 emerging artists from Central Texas. The works interrogate themes of transformation and introspection, exploring what it means to be in a body. Living in a body is both deeply personal while also being a universal experience. By incorporating unique symbolism and using unconventional materials or points of view, these artists examine their relationship with perception, spirituality, and the Self. “What’s the difference between my art and my life, my “self” and others? What happens when those kinds of boundaries are blurred?” —Jessamyn Plotts
Participating artists include: Casey Alfstad, Lisa Alley, Tiggy Augery, Katie Chance, Erin Freeman, Clara Griffith, Madeline Hernandez, Mary Helen McNally, Cecelia Parker, Jessamyn Plotts, Erin Power, Maddy Sneep, and Linda Wandt.
For a list of related in-person and virtual events, visit the gallery website at contracommon.org. For inquiries, information, or to make a donation, email contact@contracommon.org.
Out of Body will be on view in the Contracommon gallery from March 20th through April 17th, 2025. The gallery is open Friday through Sunday from 12pm – 6pm, with private viewing appointments available Monday - Thursday upon request at calendly.com/contracommon. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, March 22nd from 4-7pm, which is free and open to the public.
Kanvas X Vogue - SXSW 2025
Kanvas X Vogue - SXSW 2025
March 2025
March 2025
KMFA Classical | Austin, TX
Out of Body features alternative takes on representing the human body, featuring 13 emerging artists from Central Texas. The works interrogate themes of transformation and introspection, exploring what it means to be in a body. Living in a body is both deeply personal while also being a universal experience. By incorporating unique symbolism and using unconventional materials or points of view, these artists examine their relationship with perception, spirituality, and the Self. “What’s the difference between my art and my life, my “self” and others? What happens when those kinds of boundaries are blurred?” —Jessamyn Plotts
Participating artists include: Casey Alfstad, Lisa Alley, Tiggy Augery, Katie Chance, Erin Freeman, Clara Griffith, Madeline Hernandez, Mary Helen McNally, Cecelia Parker, Jessamyn Plotts, Erin Power, Maddy Sneep, and Linda Wandt.
For a list of related in-person and virtual events, visit the gallery website at contracommon.org. For inquiries, information, or to make a donation, email contact@contracommon.org.
Out of Body will be on view in the Contracommon gallery from March 20th through April 17th, 2025. The gallery is open Friday through Sunday from 12pm – 6pm, with private viewing appointments available Monday - Thursday upon request at calendly.com/contracommon. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, March 22nd from 4-7pm, which is free and open to the public.
Ecos del pasado / Echoes of the past
Ecos del pasado / Echoes of the past
January 31 – March 2, 2025
January 31 – March 2, 2025
Kitty Cohen's | East Austin, TX
Mexicarte's annual community exhibition and art sale not only increases awareness about the visual arts and art collecting in the community, but also provides funding for the Museum’s exhibitions, supports educational programming for children and adults, and sustains upkeep and care of the permanent collection.
This year’s theme, Ecos del pasado / Echoes of the Past, is inspired by the beauty and intricacies of nostalgia — reflecting diverse range of perspectives, techniques, and creative expressions. From your favorite childhood show, a special moment shared with a loved one, a dish, a specific smell, a trip, a place, a restaurant that does not exist any more, or even a natural landscape, we encourage you to explore and express the unique ways nostalgia manifests in your own life or in the lives of those around you. What memories, moments, or feelings does nostalgia evoke for you?
Nostalgia allows us to reconnect with who we once were, offering both reflection and renewal. In your art, we hope you will capture the beauty of this emotional tapestry—inviting others to relive the echoes of their pasts, as they look forward to the future.
Austin Studio Tour
Austin Studio Tour
Nov 9 - 17, 2024
Nov 9 - 17, 2024
Kitty Cohen's | East Austin, TX
Catch me on the eastside for this year's tour! This will be Cecelia's 5th year participating and she's been brewing some big new ideas.
Austin Studio Tour is an annual occasion to honor Austin artists, inviting the public into fresh ways to appreciate art and gain insight into the creative processes of artists throughout our city.
Slow Fashion Festival
Slow Fashion Festival
Oct 25 - 27, 2024; art on view through Nov 2024
Oct 25 - 27, 2024; art on view through Nov 2024
Riches Art Gallery | Austin, TX
Excited to be a featured artist and designer for this year's festival! Slow fashion is a holistic movement that embodies a way of life focused on sustainability, ethical practices, and conscious consumption. It’s not just about making mindful purchasing decisions; it’s about caring for the garments we already own and rejecting the exploitation and environmental degradation caused by rampant consumerism. Slow fashion encourages us to cherish quality over quantity, understand the true value and impact of our clothing, and build a community where we can rely on each other rather than on big corporations focused solely on profits. By embracing slow fashion, we commit to a lifestyle that values fairness, creativity, and responsibility, fostering a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry — and world — for all.
Kanvas & Vogue | AUG 17, 7-11pm
Kanvas & Vogue | AUG 17, 7-11pm
Dottiewood Studios, 1601 Headway Circle, Austin, TX
Dottiewood Studios, 1601 Headway Circle, Austin, TX
Join us for a curation of art & fashion at Dottiewood Studios, hosted by Kegonii. Keeping the momentum from Creative X Night at SXSW this year, for Kanvas & Vogue, we’ll be elevating the vibes in a new space and bringing together dope artists, designers, models, from all over Texas — blending an art exhibit and fashion like Austin has never seen. DJ sets and surprise performances, stay tuned!
Art installation at Kanvas & Vogue / Photo credit: Chuma the Puma
Riser MEGA Event | AUG 14, 7-10pm
Riser MEGA Event | AUG 14, 7-10pm
VUKA, 411 W Monroe St, Austin, TX
VUKA, 411 W Monroe St, Austin, TX
Riser MEGA Networking events are designed to connect success driven people, brands, creative entrepreneurs, and more. The upcoming event will feature a pop-up by yours truly featuring ready-to-hang and wearable art by. Come for the vibes, stay for the inspiring conversations.
Alchemy: Mental Health Exhibition
Alchemy: Mental Health Exhibition
April 5 - May 26, 2024 | Opens April 5th, 7pm
April 5 - May 26, 2024 | Opens April 5th, 7pm
Riches Art Gallery | 2511 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Alchemy is a show that aims to celebrate our triumphs, tragedies, traumas, and trials that have shaped us into the artists who collectively work together to better the world around us.
Future of Fashion x reFIND - SXSW '24
Future of Fashion x reFIND - SXSW '24
March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024
Wanderlust Wine Co | 702 Shady Ln, Austin, TX 78702
A full day of fashion, fireside chats, pop-ups, and a fashion show. Come out to network, meet local designers, and enjoy free drinks & music!
Official SXSW Event in collaboration with reFIND
The Future of Fashion brings together leaders innovating with technology & sustainable design.
The day will kickoff with a networking session for female founders and entrepreneurs, followed by a full day of activations featuring fashion tech demos, a pop-up with fashion brands (including yours truly), panel discussions, and so much more!
The day will conclude with a fashion show featuring emerging designers curated for SXSW.
offline by designi wear my heart on my sleevei speak for the trees
Creative X Night - SXSW '24
Creative X Night - SXSW '24
March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024
Ÿomme Studios | 301 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702
Join us for Creative X Night, where local meets global during SXSW! Come network with other dope creatives and explore our vivid curation of art, fashion, music, & technology.
Collaboration with Kegonii and Ritual Zeroproof
Poetry // An Ode to Saint Valentine
Poetry // An Ode to Saint Valentine
Feb 17, 2024
Feb 17, 2024
Bolm Studios | 5305 Bolm Rd, Bay 9, Austin, TX 78702
Come share some words during the open mic poetry night
Free admission. Collaboration with Bolm Studios
Poetry // The Interpretation of Dreams
Poetry // The Interpretation of Dreams
Feb 2, 2024
Feb 2, 2024
Bolm Studios | 5305 Bolm Rd, Bay 9, Austin, TX 78702
Swing by Bolm Studios for never-before-heard poetry (30 min reading) from Cecelia Parker. Stay awhile to mix and mingle, and help us close out the fantastical surrealist show "The Interpretation of Dreams," curated by Nicole Josephine.
Free admission. Collaboration with Bolm Studios
Field Trip 002: Forest Bathing
Field Trip 002: Forest Bathing
December 17, 2023
December 17, 2023
Ladybird Lake Trail, Austin, TX
a mindful immersion of dancing with treesa surreal sense of calm unfolds as you breathetune into the senses and anew you will see
hallucinations
hallucinations
"surrealism come to life... the summer the world melted before our eyes"
"surrealism come to life... the summer the world melted before our eyes"
November 11 - 19, 2023
November 11 - 19, 2023
2324 Studios, Austin, TX 78702
Catch me during EAST on the 2nd floor of 2324 Studios (Stop 456 in the Big Medium Tour Guide). Drop by for art and conversation anytime the next two weekends from 12-6pm ☄️
Showing photography, textiles, wearable art, and works in progress... Austin Studio Tour is free and open to all. Shoutout Big Medium for organizing to elevate the local artist community — come kick it with us and bring a friend!
Field Trip 001: Light and Space
Field Trip 001: Light and Space
August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023
UT Austin Campus, Austin, TX
Super excited to host y’all for this Art + Mindfulness experience featuring Ellsworth Kelly and James Turrell. We’ll explore themes of Perception, Color Psychology, Mindfulness, Biophilia, + Ephemerality.
Tonight's adventure is fully booked, but drop me a note if you’d like to sign up for future Field Trips! 💬
Contracommon Summer Arts Festival
Contracommon Summer Arts Festival
June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023
Hill Country Galleria, Austin, TX
Kick off the summer with local flair at the 3rd annual Summer Arts Festival this weekend at Hill Country Galleria! Peruse 40 artist vendors, dance to live tunes from local bands, or kickback at the lounge.
Showing photography prints, phototapestries, & waterproof photo purses.
Meet "Mizu Neon" — my first wearable art drop! 💦
Inspired by the free and unbounded movement of water, with a colorful pop of neon, these waterproof photo purses are the perfect thing for poolside hangs or Austin Pride events! xx
Shoutout to the superstar team at Contracommon for organizing and our sponsors Tito's, Dulce Vida, Guayaki, Jester King, & Sprouts for keeping us cool!
Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Pancakes & Booze Art Show
April 22, 2023
April 22, 2023
The Far Out Lounge, Austin, TX
Come experience Pancakes & Booze — the global phenomenon that has popped up in 35+ cities around Europe & North America. Batter sizzles, beer foams, and canvas lines the walls from ceiling to floor as hundreds of revelers indulge in endless pancakes, art, and creative conversation.
For this event I'll be showing phototapestries & new mixed media work.
The Golden Age of November: bittersweet beauties of the pandemic
The Golden Age of November: bittersweet beauties of the pandemic
November 5 - 13, 2022
November 5 - 13, 2022
The Lola Lounge, Austin, TX, 78704
“The Golden Age of November” is the debut of my moodscape photography for the 20th Annual Austin Studio Tour, and sharing the bittersweet beauties I captured in my solitude, from pandemic to present.
In our modern society, we’ve reached a point of information overload – we’re literally missing the forest for the trees. By interrupting the precision of a digital camera, I cut through the noise to reveal the mood and emotion of a scene as I experience it firsthand. With these ‘moodscapes’ I imagine how seeing the world with less detail might empower us to have a more grounded, heart-centered experience. These bittersweet beauties bring the viewer into serene moments in nature, letting those moments & memories ripple through time.
Inspired by Buddhist philosophy, Japanese aesthetics, and my own meanderings and meditations — this body of work taps into the healing power of the ephemeral. Fleeting beauties might just pass us by, but reward us greatly when we make the choice to be in the present, in communion with the natural world. Here’s to sharing the moment. ✨
las pléyades se dan un chapuzón /
the pleiades go for a swim, 2022
Detail of photograph printed on Japanese satin, 36” x 24”
Al Fresco Fest
Al Fresco Fest
Sept 15, 2022
Sept 15, 2022
Ani's Day & Night, Austin, TX
Malcolm Gladwell said it best, “The more people who engage in active kindness collectively, the easier it gets.” In lieu of hosting a 30th birthday bash, I wanted to bring the community together and spread the love by showcasing some of my favorite emerging artists and sustainable brands. Huge shoutout to everyone who came out to Al Fresco Fest to show love for DAWA and elevate local BIPOC creatives. We are the change we want to see, for people and planet — here’s to flourishing together!
Femme Rebelle
Femme Rebelle
August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022
Kitty Cohen's, Austin, TX
Seeing a gap in the event offerings for Austin Pride, we created a fresh and vibrant space for queen womxn and our community featuring poolside tunes and chill vibes. S/O to Kitty's for hosting us!
Sounds by rising stars Majesty, Bambi, and Intimacy Simulator
Mysterious Mezcal Lounge @ SXSW
Mysterious Mezcal Lounge @ SXSW
March 12, 2022
March 12, 2022
Las Perlas, Austin, TX
Igniting conversation at SX'22 through a fresh and memorable activation at the nexus of art, music, culture and technology, creating sparks and building momentum for the greater mission of mysterious.xyz
Mission: To help world-class musicians realize the full value of their art, support artists pushing boundaries, and spread love through music.
Community – Growing Connections across Music x Art x Tech x Culture
Growth – Reaching New Members for the Collective, including web3 partners
Brand – Making Moves in the Web3 / Metaverse Space with Leading Creatives
Vibe ATX: An Immersive Disco Experience Celebrating Rising Stars
Vibe ATX: An Immersive Disco Experience Celebrating Rising Stars
Proceeds to support Mission Accomplished
Proceeds to support Mission Accomplished
October 8, 2021 | Native Hostel, Austin, TX
October 8, 2021 | Native Hostel, Austin, TX
Live or from your Living Room. Join us or tune in on Twitch
Zoom fatigue got you down? Want to support the Black Lives Matter movement, but don’t know where to start? Ditch your screens and join us for a one-of-a-kind music experience celebrating Austin’s creatives of color. Whether you’re joining us live in Austin or from your living room, we can’t wait to vibe together—
Our team is excited to showcase this array of talented Black and Latinx artists here in Austin, and bring people together in a safe, unique way after months apart. By listening to each others’ stories through art, music, and creative expressions, we hope to drive toward our vision for an inclusive future where everyone’s perspectives and experiences are valued. We’ll be raising donations during the event to support Mission Accomplished, a Black-led nonprofit empowering people experiencing homelessness, disproportionately people of color, to live with dignity and put the wind back in their sails.
We’ve assembled a diverse lineup of 18 artists from Austin — including Tribe Mafia, a hip hop duo on the rise with 87K followers, DJ La Moon, a Puerto Rican singer and DJ spinning uptempo reggaeton beats and power anthems, Joaq.n and many more. Tune in or swing through to find your new favorite artist + build community as we emerge from the pandemic.
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