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
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Marcus Haydock
Artist Talk & Book Signing with Marcus Haydock
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27th Annual Red Dot Art Sale
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H-E-B’s Family Saturday
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Arbol de la vida Dialogue with Margarita Cabrera
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Film Friday- Rivers and Tides
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Public Discussion – 2017 City Bond – Led by Council Woman Shirley Gonzales
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Luminaria Q & A
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Open Call for National & International Artists
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Installation view. Tsuyoshi Anzai, Healthy Machines, 2019. Photo credit Jacqueline Saragoza McGilvray
Open Call For National & International Artists
Application Period April 1-May 31, 2017
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MOSAIC Opening at Semmes Library
4–6pm
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CAM Kick-Off Party
6–9pm
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Berlin Brunch with Jesse Amado & Julia Barbosa Landois
11am
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Guided Exhibition Tour with John Steck Jr.
5pm
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Opening Reception for New Exhibitions
6–9pm
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Serious Work – A Performance by Julia Barbosa Landois
7pm
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FAMILY SATURDAY ‘HOLD STILL’ WORKSHOPS AND CRAFT TALKS
11am–4pm
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ARTIST TALK FEATURING ROBERT LANGHAM III & CASEY JAMES WILSON
6pm
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Grand Re-Opening COMMUNITY DAY
12–5pm
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Grand Re-Opening SPONSOR SATURDAY NIGHT
7–9pm
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Grand Re-Opening FIRST FRIDAY
5–10pm
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Public Art Dedication Of Plexus C18
10am
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Berlin Brunch Featuring Thomas Cummins & Leigh Anne Lester
11am
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Membership Studio Tour
11:30am–1:30pm
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Membership Hard Hat Tour And Artist Talk With Ansen Seale
5:30pm–8pm