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
Xicanx Symposium | Xingonas
Xicanx Symposium | “The Walkout” film screening at Mission Marquee
Self-Healing Through Art and Kultura with Debora Kuetzpal Vasquez
A visitor at the Red Dot Shop, 2024. Photo by Jo E Norris.
Red Dot Shop Artist Open Call
Stitch and ‘Wich | Soft Sculptures with Abby Billingsley
Family Saturday
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
Fabiola Iza
Taco Talk with Curator Fabiola Iza
"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
Stitch and ‘Wich | 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 | Knitting Basics with Ebony Coleman
Alyssa Danna, Tantalizing Middle Part, 2025. Photo by Jorge Villarreal.
Asymmetrical Balance | Make a Mobile with Alyssa Danna
