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
Nadia Botello, What the River Says
Taco Talk | Summer Exhibitions
Summer Exhibitions | Opening Night
Books and Beans | Contemporary at Blue Star Book Club
Master Class | Linocut Relief Printmaking with Juan de Dios Mora
Stitch and ‘Wich: Embroidery and Tie Dye with Leticia Molina
Out of the Closet | Community Clothing Swap
MOSAIC Session: Drawing & Designing Comics with Shelby Criswell
Berlin Resident Artist Studio Sale
6–9pm
Fabiola Iza
Taco Talk with Curator Fabiola Iza
10:30am–11:30am
"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