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Contemporary at Blue Star Berlin Residency Program

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. While in residence, 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.

About the Künstlerhaus Bethanien

A non-profit organization that has earned a worldwide reputation for its international residency studio program, Künstlerhaus Bethanien gives 25 artists from around the world yearlong 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. More information about the Künstlerhaus Bethanien 
can be found online here.

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.