Often the sole U.S. partner of the Künstlerhaus Bethanien, the Contemporary annually selects four artists residing in Bexar County to take part in three-month residencies in Berlin, Germany. A non-profit organization that has earned a worldwide reputation for its international residency studio program, KB gives 25 artists from around the world residencies at their fully-appointed facility in the heart of Berlin’s vibrant art scene. It aims to establish a lively dialogue between artists from various backgrounds and disciplines and the public at large. While in residence at KB, the artists are given a studio and living space, as well as access to workshops, exhibition opportunities, and studio visits with international curators. The Contemporary recognizes Dr. Angelika Jansen Brown for her integral role in establishing the program.
In 2019, the City of San Antonio’s Global Engagment Office began providing additional support for each selected Berlin Residency Program artist to travel to San Antonio’s Sister City of Darmstadt, Germany to meet with fellow artists and cultural leaders. This exchange and collaboration laid the foundation for such projects as PROJECTION/PROJEKTION in 2021 and closer ties to the Darmstädter Sezession.
2023-2024 Artists
The 2023-2024 cycle is made possible in part by the support of the Liberty Bar and our Berlin Brunchers, the Guillermo Nicolás and Jim Foster Art Fund, the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts and Culture, and the City of San Antonio’s Global Engagement Office..
2020-2021 Artists
The 2019-2020 cycle is made possible in part by the support of Berlin Brunchers, Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, and Guillermo Nicolás.
2019-2020 Artists
The 2019-2020 cycle is made possible in part by the support of Berlin Brunchers, Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, and Guillermo Nicolás.
2018-2019 Artists
The 2018-2019 cycle is made possible in part by the support of Berlin Brunchers, Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, and Guillermo Nicolás.
2017-2018 Artists
The 2017-2018 cycle is made possible in part by the support of the City of San Antonio Department for Arts & Culture, Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, Michael McGowan, and Berlin Brunchers.
2016-2017 Artists
The 2016-2017 cycle is made possible in part by the City of San Antonio Department for Arts & Culture, Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, and 1010 S. Flores Lofts and 1111 Austin Highway Lofts.
2015-2016 Artists
The 2015-2016 cycle is made possible in part by the support of City of San Antonio Department for Arts & Culture and 1010 South Flores Lofts and 1111 Austin Highway Lofts.
2014-2015 Artists
The 2014-15 cycle is made possible in part by the support of City of San Antonio Department for Arts & Culture, 1010 South Flores Lofts and 1111 Austin Highway Lofts, Ann and Bill FitzGibbons, Ruth Chang and Russell Nadeau, and Ruiz-Healy Art.
2013-2014 Artists
Special thanks to the inaugural funders of the Contemporary’s Berlin Residency Program, including the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture, the University of Texas at San Antonio, Palo Alto College, and 1010 South Flores Lofts and 1111 Austin Highway Lofts.