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
Exterior view of Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Berlin Residency Program 2025-2026 Cycle Open Call
Back from Berlin #1 | Theresa Newsome and Juan Carlos Escobedo
Sizhu Li. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Haiqing Zhao.
Taco Talk with Sizhu Li
Yoga in the Gallery
Back from Berlin #2 | Christie Blizard and Rubio
Past Events
Exterior view of Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Berlin Residency Program 2025-2026 Cycle Open Call
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.
Exhibition Walkthrough 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
Photo by Bria Woods.
Big Give: Westside Lotería Night
Debora Kueztpal Vasquez, Citlatli: Cuando Eramos Sanos, 2012.
“Artist plática on Citlali: Cuando Eramos Sanos” and “Food as Healing” Painting Workshop
Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers Soñadores + creadores del cambio, installation view, 2024. Photo by Beth Devillier.
Xicanx Symposium
Visitors during our June 2024 First Friday opening. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
Coffee Break at the Contemporary
Novel Ideas Art Book Fair
Xinhao Cheng, still from "Silver... and other Elements", 4 channel video.
Money Talks: A Personalized Coin Workshop with Alejandra Salinas Pérez
Canta Cuentos | Storytime Reading with Ceiba Ili
Nancy Holt, "Electrical System," 1982. Installation view, Gropius Bay, 2024. © Holt/Smithson Foundation, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024, courtesy: Sprüth Makers, photo: Luca Girardini.
Berlin Art Trip 2024
