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
Detail. “Radish Queen” from Carousel of The Arcane Series, 2017, hand-colored print and graphite on Bristol, 45 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches
Still Life Drawing with Jayne Lawrence
Artwork by Sarah Fox
MOSAIC Student Artist Program: 2026–2027 Cohort!
Installation detail of Martinez's "The New House is Empty: Post-American Dream." Photo by Jorge Villarreal.
Pocket Altar Workshop with Mónica Martínez-Díaz
1–4pm
Back From Berlin: Brandy González and Miles Friday
6–8pm
Taco Talk with Soomin Jung Remmler and Mónica Martínez-Díaz
10:30am–11:30am
Xicanx Symposium: “ASCO: WITHOUT PERMISSION” Film screening at Slab Arthouse
6–8pm
Xicanx Symposium: En Comunidad
Back From Berlin: Andrea Willems and Anthony Rundblade
6–8pm
2026 Red Dot Shop Open Call
Deadline to apply August 7, 2026
Taco Talk with James Cobb, Bella Martinez, and Rubio
10:30am–11:30am
Educator Workshop | Green Classroom
12–2pm
Painting Workshop | Portrait painting from life with Faith Fisher
5:30pm–7:30pm
Hang Art Like a Pro: Preparator Basics | MOSAIC Drop-In Workshop for Teens
9–11am
The Contemporary’s 40th Birthday Party!
10am–8pm
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
Hilary Rochow. Courtesy of the artist.
MOSAIC Summer Session: Technical Perspective with Hilary Rochow
Deadline to Apply: June 4, 2026 at 11:59pm
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
Stitch and ‘Wich: Book Binding with Alán Serna
1–4pm
Art Handling 101: Installation and packing basics with Cheyenne Amaya
12–2pm
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