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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.

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Past Events

2025 Red Dot Open Call

Open Call

Progressive Dinner 2025

Past Event

2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair Open Call

Open Call

Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Free Form Crochet with Caterina Suttin Holdbrook

Past Event

Teen Night with the Contemporary: Come as You Are

Past Event

Grant Writing for Artists 101

Past Event

Alyssa Danna, Tantalizing Middle Part, 2023. Detail.

Taco Talk: Spring Exhibitions

First Friday Past Event

Spring Exhibition Openings & CAM Kick-Off

Past Event

Back from Berlin #2 | Christie Blizard and Rubio

Past Event

Exterior view of Künstlerhaus Bethanien

Berlin Residency Program 2025-2026 Cycle Open Call

Open Call

Yoga in the Gallery

Past Event

Sizhu Li. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Haiqing Zhao.

Taco Talk with Sizhu Li

First Friday Past Event

Back from Berlin #1 | Theresa Newsome and Juan Carlos Escobedo

Past Event

2019 CAM Perennial exhibition, Ghostly Demarcations, on view at Contemporary at Blue Star. Photo by Francisco Cortes.

Grant Writing for Artists 101

Past Event

Wire Art Ornaments Workshop with Caterina Suttin

Past Event

Mark Hogensen, installation view of "Spatial Geographies," 2024. Photo by Josie Norris.

Taco Talk with Mark Hogensen

First Friday Past Event

MOSAIC Public Reception: In Our Own Worlds

First Friday MOSAIC Red Dot Past Event

Museum Store Sunday

Red Dot Past Event

Family Saturday, July 2024. Photo by Bria Woods.

Family Saturday | In the Loop

Family Saturday Past Event

Red Dot Art Sale

Red Dot Past Event
Three kids in halloween costumes in front of Contemporary sign

Trick or Treat at the Contemporary

Past Event

Plein Air on the River with Shelby Criswell

Past Event

Sew Spooky! Sewing Workshop with Andrea Izaguirre

Past Event

Leeanna Chipana, "Woman with Peacock Brooch," Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"

Portrait Painting Workshop with Leeanna Chipana

Past Event