Exhibitions & Events
To extend the reach of its exhibitions, the Contemporary presents a variety of complementary programs: Open Studios, a film series which goes behind the scenes at artists’ studios; the Art Education Lab, which offers hands-on programming and education content; and outreach events including workshops, artist talks, panel discussions, and film screenings.
Current & Upcoming Events
2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair Open Call
2025 Red Dot Open Call
Teen Night with the Contemporary: Come as You Are
Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Free Form Crochet with Caterina Suttin Holdbrook
Progressive Dinner 2025
Sensory Tour | Sizhu Li: Moonment: Finding A Way
Speak Freely | Poetry Writing with Amalia Ortiz
Harmonic Gutter performance. Photo by Cleopatra Diwata.
Justo Cisneros | Harmonic Gutter
A Garland of Tang Dynasty Poems | Poetry Reading
Asymmetrical Balance | Make a Mobile with Alyssa Danna
Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Knitting Basics with Ebony Coleman
Past Events
2025 Red Dot Open Call
2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair Open Call
Teen Night with the Contemporary: Come as You Are
Grant Writing for Artists 101
Alyssa Danna, Tantalizing Middle Part, 2023. Detail.
Taco Talk: Spring Exhibitions
Spring Exhibition Openings & CAM Kick-Off
Back from Berlin #2 | Christie Blizard and Rubio
Exterior view of Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Berlin Residency Program 2025-2026 Cycle Open Call
Yoga in the Gallery
Sizhu Li. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Haiqing Zhao.
Taco Talk with Sizhu Li
Back from Berlin #1 | Theresa Newsome and Juan Carlos Escobedo
2019 CAM Perennial exhibition, Ghostly Demarcations, on view at Contemporary at Blue Star. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
Grant Writing for Artists 101
Wire Art Ornaments Workshop with Caterina Suttin
Mark Hogensen, installation view of "Spatial Geographies," 2024. Photo by Josie Norris.
Taco Talk with Mark Hogensen
MOSAIC Public Reception: In Our Own Worlds
Museum Store Sunday
Family Saturday, July 2024. Photo by Bria Woods.
Family Saturday | In the Loop
Red Dot Art Sale
Trick or Treat at the Contemporary
Plein Air on the River with Shelby Criswell
Sew Spooky! Sewing Workshop with Andrea Izaguirre
Leeanna Chipana, "Woman with Peacock Brooch," Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"
Portrait Painting Workshop with Leeanna Chipana
“Barrio Wellness” mural by Angel Hernandez, San Anto Cultural Arts Center. Photo by Clint Datchuk, Courtesy of San Antonio Magazine.
Westside Murals Tour
Leeanna Chipana, Courtesy of the artist.