Exhibitions & Events
The Contemporary offers several Open Call opportunities to ensure artists from San Antonio, Texas, and around the world have the chance to present their work to the curatorial staff and a jury of arts professionals. Now, through a consistent process, artists can submit their portfolios, curricula vitae, and artist statements through an online platform. As a result of this process which began in 2014, the Contemporary has presented over nine acclaimed exhibitions featuring artists selected from the top 10% of applicants. Over 800 artists have applied for exhibition opportunities. A few select previous open calls remain visible to give artists an idea of application guidelines.
Current & Upcoming Open Call Events
Past Open Call Events
2024 Novel Ideas Art Book Fair Open Call
2024 Red Dot Open Call
Deadline: May 1, 2024, 11:59pm
Berlin Residency Program 2024-2025 Cycle
Deadline: February 18, 2024
Seva-Art Open Call for Middle and High School Artists
Deadline: September 30, 2023, at 5pm
2024 CAM Perennial
Deadline: September 1, 2023
2023 Red Dot Open Call
Deadline May 19, 2023, 11:59pm
Berlin Residency Program 2023-2024 Cycle
Application Period January 5, 2023-February 10, 2023
Deadline to apply for Novel Ideas Art Book Fair
Deadline February 3, 2023
Open Call for Workshop Artists
Deadline Sept 30, 2022
Cosmic Couture Open Call
Deadlines February 4 & March 24, 2022
Red Dot 2022 Open Call
Application Period April 25, 2022-May 20, 2022
Open Call for Artists
Deadline March 1, 2022
Projection/Projektion Open Call
Application Period May 20—July 16, 2021
Red Dot 2021 Open Call
Deadline April 30, 2021
Red Dot 2020 Open Call
Application Period February 1-21, 2020
Berlin Residency Program Application Deadline
Deadline January 31, 2020
2019 Berlin Open Call
Application Period January 1-February 24, 2019
Open Call For Texas Artists
Application Period February 15-March 31, 2018
Open Call for National & International Artists
Application Period April 1-May 31, 2017
Open Call For National & International Artists
Application Period April 1-May 31, 2017