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

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

DreamWeek Sound Bath Meditation with Pamela Martinez
6–7pm

Joe Harjo in his studio during his Berlin Residency in July 2023. Courtesy of the artist.
Open Studio with Joe Harjo
7–9pm

Detail view. Cathy Cunningham-Little, Labyrinthine, 2023. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
Taco Talk with Cathy Cunningham-Little
10:30am–11:30am