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

"As Far As The Eye Can See" installation by Mila Hundertmark. The artist was based in Darmstadt, Germany and selected for exhibition to collaborate with artists from San Antonio's new Sister City in 2018.
Open Call For Sister City Curatorial Exhibition Proposals

Berlin Resident Artist Studio Sale

Fabiola Iza
Taco Talk with Curator Fabiola Iza

MOSAIC Session: Drawing & Designing Comics with Shelby Criswell

Out of the Closet | Community Clothing Swap
3–6pm

Stitch and ‘Wich: Embroidery and Tie Dye with Leticia Molina
12–4pm
Past Events

"As Far As The Eye Can See" installation by Mila Hundertmark. The artist was based in Darmstadt, Germany and selected for exhibition to collaborate with artists from San Antonio's new Sister City in 2018.
Open Call For Sister City Curatorial Exhibition Proposals
12am–11:59pm

Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Needle Felting with Angelica Raquel
12–3pm

Photo Credit: Chris Lee
“Wine” Down Drawing Workshop with Brenden Cicoria
6–8pm

Photo credit: Albert Gonzales
Plein Air Drawing with Shelby Criswell
9am–1pm

Make a Fiesta Medal at the Contemporary
12–4pm

2025 Red Dot Open Call
12am–11:59pm

Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Knitting Basics with Ebony Coleman
12–3pm

Alyssa Danna, Tantalizing Middle Part, 2025. Photo by Jorge Villarreal.
Asymmetrical Balance | Make a Mobile with Alyssa Danna
2–5pm

Artful Adventures: Austin, Texas

A Garland of Tang Dynasty Poems | Poetry Reading
6–7:30pm

Harmonic Gutter performance. Photo by Cleopatra Diwata.
Justo Cisneros | Harmonic Gutter
6:30pm–7:30pm

Speak Freely | Poetry Writing with Amalia Ortiz
1–2:30pm

Artwork by Andrea Izaguirre
MOSAIC Session: Printmaking & Entrepreneurship with Andrea Izaguirre
Deadline to Apply: March 29, 2025

Sensory Tour | Sizhu Li: Moonment: Finding A Way
2–3pm

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

Progressive Dinner 2025
6–10pm

2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair Open Call
Deadline: March 25, 2025, 11:59pm

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