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.
Past Events
Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Needle Felting with Angelica Raquel
Photo Credit: Chris Lee
“Wine” Down Drawing Workshop with Brenden Cicoria
Photo credit: Albert Gonzales
Plein Air Drawing with Shelby Criswell
Make a Fiesta Medal at the Contemporary
2025 Red Dot Open Call
Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Knitting Basics with Ebony Coleman
Alyssa Danna, Tantalizing Middle Part, 2025. Photo by Jorge Villarreal.
Asymmetrical Balance | Make a Mobile with Alyssa Danna
Artful Adventures: Austin, Texas
A Garland of Tang Dynasty Poems | Poetry Reading
Harmonic Gutter performance. Photo by Cleopatra Diwata.
Justo Cisneros | Harmonic Gutter
Speak Freely | Poetry Writing with Amalia Ortiz
Artwork by Andrea Izaguirre
MOSAIC Session: Printmaking & Entrepreneurship with Andrea Izaguirre
Sensory Tour | Sizhu Li: Moonment: Finding A Way
Feral Editions at the 2024 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair
Progressive Dinner 2025
2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair Open Call
Stitch and ‘Wich Series | Free Form Crochet with Caterina Suttin Holdbrook
Teen Night with the Contemporary: Come as You Are
Grant Writing for Artists 101
Alyssa Danna, Tantalizing Middle Part, 2023. Detail.
Taco Talk: Spring Exhibitions
Spring Exhibition Openings & CAM Kick-Off
Back from Berlin #2 | Christie Blizard and Rubio
Exterior view of Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Berlin Residency Program 2025-2026 Cycle Open Call
