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
Nancy Holt, "Electrical System," 1982. Installation view, Gropius Bay, 2024. © Holt/Smithson Foundation, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024, courtesy: Sprüth Makers, photo: Luca Girardini.
Berlin Art Trip 2024
Family Saturday | Mi cultura bonita
Summer Exhibitions – Opening Night
Installation view of Davíd Zamora Casas's artwork on view as part of the "Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers | Soñadores + creadores del cambio." Photo by Bria Woods.
Contemporary for All | Subverted sacred Altars and politics of the He(ART)
Alfred J. Quiroz, "Muneefist Destiny," 1996. Mixed media on mahogany panel | Técnica mixta sobre panel de caoba. Collection of the artist | Colección del artista. Photo courtesy of the artist | Imagen cortesía del artista.
Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers – Opening Night
Alejandro Diaz, "Make Tacos Not War," 2007. Neon on clear plexiglass | Neón sobre plexiglás transparente. Photo courtesy of the artist | Imagen cortesía del artista.
Taco Talk with Jill Baird and Greta de León
Education Space Grand Reopening
2024 Red Dot Open Call
2024 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair Open Call
Deadline: May 1, 2024, 11:59pm
Pricing your work and Red Dot Q & A Zoom Session
12–1pm
Juan Carlos Escobedo, "Brownscape View-Neck by J.ESC," 2022.
Slow Art in the Gallery
6–7pm
Family Saturday, November 2023. Photo credit: Francisco Cortes.
Family Saturday
1–4pm
Public Reception for Latitudes at Lake|Flato
5:30pm–8pm
Progressive Dinner
7–10pm
A Choice Affair: an art and self-care fair celebrating International Women’s Day
5–9pm
Spring Exhibition Openings & CAM Kick-Off
6–9pm
Left: Michael Guerra Foerster; Right: Christopher Blay
Taco Talk with Michael Guerra Foerster and CAM Perennial Artists
10:30am–11:30am
Marbled wrapping paper by Daniela Oliver de Portillo. Courtesy of the artist.
Marbling Workshop with Daniela Oliver de Portillo
1–3pm
Brittany Ham's studio during her Berlin residency
Berlin Residency Program 2024-2025 Cycle
Deadline: February 18, 2024
Joe Harjo, "Indian Removal Act II: And She Was," 2024
Slow Art in the Gallery
6–7pm
Mexico City Art Fairs Trip
Shared library at Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Q&A Session for the Berlin Open Call
12–1pm
Contemporary Staff with Joe Harjo. Photo Credit: Francisco Cortes.
Taco Talk with Joe Harjo
10:30am–11:30am
Joe Harjo, "A Heretical Act of Resistance: Walking with Babygirl," 2024 (Video still). Video performance (10 minutes approx.). Courtesy of the artist.
Joe Harjo: Indian Removal Act II: And She Was – Opening Night
6–9pm