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 Red Dot Open Call

Feral Editions at the 2024 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair

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

Alyssa Danna, Tantalizing Middle Part, 2025. Photo by Jorge Villarreal.
Asymmetrical Balance | Make a Mobile with Alyssa Danna

Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Knitting Basics with Ebony Coleman
Past Events

2025 Red Dot Open Call

Progressive Dinner 2025

2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair Open Call

Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Free Form Crochet with Caterina Suttin Holdbrook
12–3pm

Teen Night with the Contemporary: Come as You Are
6–8pm

Grant Writing for Artists 101
5–9pm

Alyssa Danna, Tantalizing Middle Part, 2023. Detail.
Taco Talk: Spring Exhibitions
10:30am–11:30am

Spring Exhibition Openings & CAM Kick-Off
6–9pm

Back from Berlin #2 | Christie Blizard and Rubio
6–8pm

Exterior view of Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Berlin Residency Program 2025-2026 Cycle Open Call
January 3, 2025 - February 10, 2025

Yoga in the Gallery
10–11am

Sizhu Li. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Haiqing Zhao.
Taco Talk with Sizhu Li
10:30am–11:30am

Back from Berlin #1 | Theresa Newsome and Juan Carlos Escobedo
6–8pm

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
1–4pm

Mark Hogensen, installation view of "Spatial Geographies," 2024. Photo by Josie Norris.
Taco Talk with Mark Hogensen
10:30am–11:30am

MOSAIC Public Reception: In Our Own Worlds
6–7pm

Museum Store Sunday
10am–6pm

Family Saturday, July 2024. Photo by Bria Woods.
Family Saturday | In the Loop
1–4pm

Red Dot Art Sale
7–10pm

Trick or Treat at the Contemporary
5–8pm

Plein Air on the River with Shelby Criswell
9am–1pm

Sew Spooky! Sewing Workshop with Andrea Izaguirre
6–7:30pm

Leeanna Chipana, "Woman with Peacock Brooch," Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"
Portrait Painting Workshop with Leeanna Chipana
10am–4pm