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
Wire Art Ornaments Workshop with Caterina Suttin
Mark Hogensen, installation view of "Spatial Geographies," 2024. Photo by Josie Norris.
Taco Talk with Mark Hogensen
MOSAIC Public Reception: In Our Own Worlds
Museum Store Sunday
Family Saturday, July 2024. Photo by Bria Woods.
Family Saturday | In the Loop
Red Dot Art Sale
Trick or Treat at the Contemporary
Plein Air on the River with Shelby Criswell
MOSAIC Student during a mosaic tile workshop with Anne Wallace, 2024.
MOSAIC Session: Mosaic Tile Workshop with Anne Wallace
Sew Spooky! Sewing Workshop with Andrea Izaguirre
Leeanna Chipana, "Woman with Peacock Brooch," Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"
Portrait Painting Workshop with Leeanna Chipana
“Barrio Wellness” mural by Angel Hernandez, San Anto Cultural Arts Center. Photo by Clint Datchuk, Courtesy of San Antonio Magazine.
Westside Murals Tour
Leeanna Chipana, Courtesy of the artist.
Exhibition Walkthrough with Leeanna Chipana
“Barrio Wellness” mural by Angel Hernandez, San Anto Cultural Arts Center. Photo by Clint Datchuk, Courtesy of San Antonio Magazine.
Westside Murals Tour
Photo by Bria Woods.
Big Give: Westside Lotería Night
Debora Kueztpal Vasquez, Citlatli: Cuando Eramos Sanos, 2012.
“Artist plática on Citlali: Cuando Eramos Sanos” and “Food as Healing” Painting Workshop
Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers Soñadores + creadores del cambio, installation view, 2024. Photo by Beth Devillier.
Xicanx Symposium
Visitors during our June 2024 First Friday opening. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
Coffee Break at the Contemporary
Novel Ideas Art Book Fair
Xinhao Cheng, still from "Silver... and other Elements", 4 channel video.
Money Talks: A Personalized Coin Workshop with Alejandra Salinas Pérez
Canta Cuentos | Storytime Reading with Ceiba Ili
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
