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
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
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
2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair
Progressive Dinner 2025
2025 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair Open Call
Stitch and ‘Wich | 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
Yoga in the Gallery
Sizhu Li. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Haiqing Zhao.
Taco Talk with Sizhu Li
Back from Berlin #1 | Theresa Newsome and Juan Carlos Escobedo
2019 CAM Perennial exhibition, Ghostly Demarcations, on view at Contemporary at Blue Star. Photo by Francisco Cortes.