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
Past Events
2026 Red Dot Open Call
Artwork by Doerte Weber.
Berlin Artist Studio Sale
Stitch and ‘Wich | Painted quilts with Shelby Criswell
Image from the King William Parade, 2024. Courtesy of the King William Association. Photo by Chris Saucedo.
The Contemporary at the King William Parade
Photo courtesy of Rio Magazine, April 2022.
The Contemporary at the Texas Cavaliers River Parade
Small Wonders: Objects, Memories, Honoring
MOSAIC Session: Oil painting with Faith Fisher
Contemporary Art Writing: A San Antonio Primer with Isabel Alexander Servantez
How to price your artwork with Jacqueline Saragoza McGilvray | MOSAIC Drop-In Workshop for Teens
Progressive Dinner
Live Portrait Painting with Faith Fisher | MOSAIC Drop-In Workshop for Teens
Manifesto Writing with Mark Menjívar (Novel Ideas)
2026 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair
MOSAIC Exhibition | Fae Wilds by Terri Smith
Detail of our Mini Art Museum exhibition. Photo by Joe Gamboa.
Miniature Works Show | Creations from Teen Night
Stitch and ‘Wich | Beading Workshop with Simone Schiffmacher
Welcome Migratory Birds with Mark Menjívar
Grant Writing 101 for Artists with Elaine Leahy
Teen Night at the Contemporary
Accounting 101 for Artists with Brandon L. Howard, CPA
Open Letters with Mark Menjívar
Spring Exhibition Openings & 2026 CAM Kick-Off
Taco Talk | Roman Franc, Gabriela Santiago & Chris Castillo