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
2026 Red Dot Open Call
2025, installation view of exhibition Moonment:Finding A Way by Sizhu Li. Artist selected from 2022 Artist Open Call
2026 Open Call for Artists
Art Handling 101 with Cheyenne Amaya
Neon Nights Bingo
Stitch and Wich: Book Binding with Alán Serna
Hilary Rochow. Courtesy of the artist.
MOSAIC Summer Session: How to Draw Anything | Technical Perspective Meets Mark Making with Hilary Rochow
MOSAIC Summer Session: The Art of Gathering | Zine and Poetry workshop with Mariana Cid De León
Deadline to Apply: June 4, 2026 at 11:59pm
The Contemporary’s 40th Birthday Party!
Past Events
2025, installation view of exhibition Moonment:Finding A Way by Sizhu Li. Artist selected from 2022 Artist Open Call
2026 Open Call for Artists
12am–5pm
2026 Red Dot Open Call
12–12am
Artwork by Doerte Weber.
Berlin Artist Studio Sale
6–9pm
Stitch and ‘Wich | Painted quilts with Shelby Criswell
1–4pm
Image from the King William Parade, 2024. Courtesy of the King William Association. Photo by Chris Saucedo.
The Contemporary at the King William Parade
9–11am
Photo courtesy of Rio Magazine, April 2022.
The Contemporary at the Texas Cavaliers River Parade
7–10pm
Small Wonders: Objects, Memories, Honoring
11am–3pm
MOSAIC Session: Oil painting with Faith Fisher
Deadline to Register: Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 11:59pm
Contemporary Art Writing: A San Antonio Primer with Isabel Alexander Servantez
12–2pm
How to price your artwork with Jacqueline Saragoza McGilvray | MOSAIC Drop-In Workshop for Teens
5–7pm
Progressive Dinner
6pm
Live Portrait Painting with Faith Fisher | MOSAIC Drop-In Workshop for Teens
5–8pm
Manifesto Writing with Mark Menjívar (Novel Ideas)
1–2pm
2026 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair
MOSAIC Exhibition | Fae Wilds by Terri Smith
5–7pm
Detail of our Mini Art Museum exhibition. Photo by Joe Gamboa.
Miniature Works Show | Creations from Teen Night
5–7pm
Stitch and ‘Wich | Beading Workshop with Simone Schiffmacher
1–4pm
Welcome Migratory Birds with Mark Menjívar
1–4pm
Grant Writing 101 for Artists with Elaine Leahy
2–5pm
Teen Night at the Contemporary
5–8pm
Accounting 101 for Artists with Brandon L. Howard, CPA
2–5pm
Open Letters with Mark Menjívar
6:30pm–8pm
Spring Exhibition Openings & 2026 CAM Kick-Off
6–9pm
Taco Talk | Roman Franc, Gabriela Santiago & Chris Castillo
10:30am–11:30am