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
Contemporary at Blue Star's Berlin Brunch at Liberty Bar
Berlin Brunch: Brittany Ham and Adam Schreiber
Fundraising Dinner honoring the Contemporary at Blue Star
A Day in Southtown
Crowd gathered on front steps of the Contemporary at Blue Star. Photo credit: Francisco Cortes
First Friday Block Party
Critical Issues in Photography
National Voter Registration Daay
First Friday
BSC First Friday participants view Andreas Till: De Ami. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
First Friday
BSC Student Artists work with Juan Carlos Escobedo
Open Call for Workshop Artists
First Friday March 2022. Photo credit: Francisco Cortes
New Exhibitions Opening on First Friday
Family Day April 2022. Photo credit Francisco Cortes.
Family Saturday
Renee Romero, More Milk, 2021.
Travel Distance and Veteran’s Book Project exhibition openings
Readings on loss and grief with Megan Harrison
Cosmic Couture Open Call
Julia Barbosa Landois, Sky Serpent, 2019, Silkscreen and collage on paper, 21 1/2 x 26 1/2", $3,200. (50% of sale to benefit BSC) Courtesy of the artist.
Red Dot 2022 Open Call
Family Saturday
A Special Reading with Clemonce Heard
Poetry Month Writing Workshop with Chibbi Orduña
Pysanky Demo by Mira Hnatyshyn
Contemporary Art Month 2022 Kick-off
Opening Reception for 3 New Exhibitions
Open Call for Artists
A Hand in Nature: Nest Building Workshop with Kari Englehardt
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