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

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
6–9pm

Family Day April 2022. Photo credit Francisco Cortes.
Family Saturday
1–4pm

Renee Romero, More Milk, 2021.
Travel Distance and Veteran’s Book Project exhibition openings
6–9pm

Readings on loss and grief with Megan Harrison
3pm

Cosmic Couture Open Call
Deadlines February 4 & March 24, 2022

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
Application Period April 25, 2022-May 20, 2022

Family Saturday
1–4pm

A Special Reading with Clemonce Heard
6–8pm

Poetry Month Writing Workshop with Chibbi Orduña
1–3pm

Pysanky Demo by Mira Hnatyshyn
7–8:30pm

Contemporary Art Month 2022 Kick-off
6–9pm

Opening Reception for 3 New Exhibitions
6–9pm

Open Call for Artists
Deadline March 1, 2022

A Hand in Nature: Nest Building Workshop with Kari Englehardt
1–4pm

Black Art Library logo
Exhibition Opening: Black Art Library
12–6pm

New Exhibition: Threads Bare
6–6pm

CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
10am–6pm