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
Family Saturday, July 2024. Photo by Bria Woods.
Family Saturday | In the Loop
Mark Hogensen, installation view of "Spatial Geographies," 2024. Photo by Josie Norris.
Taco Talk with Mark Hogensen
Wire Art Ornaments Workshop with Caterina Suttin
2019 CAM Perennial exhibition, Ghostly Demarcations, on view at Contemporary at Blue Star. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
Grant Writing for Artists 101
Past Events
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
Family Saturday | Mi cultura bonita
Summer Exhibitions – Opening Night
Installation view of Davíd Zamora Casas's artwork on view as part of the "Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers | Soñadores + creadores del cambio." Photo by Bria Woods.
Contemporary for All | Subverted sacred Altars and politics of the He(ART)
Alfred J. Quiroz, "Muneefist Destiny," 1996. Mixed media on mahogany panel | Técnica mixta sobre panel de caoba. Collection of the artist | Colección del artista. Photo courtesy of the artist | Imagen cortesía del artista.
Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers – Opening Night
Alejandro Diaz, "Make Tacos Not War," 2007. Neon on clear plexiglass | Neón sobre plexiglás transparente. Photo courtesy of the artist | Imagen cortesía del artista.
Taco Talk with Jill Baird and Greta de León
Education Space Grand Reopening
2024 Red Dot Open Call