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
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
6–7:30pm
Leeanna Chipana, "Woman with Peacock Brooch," Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"
Portrait Painting Workshop with Leeanna Chipana
10am–4pm
“Barrio Wellness” mural by Angel Hernandez, San Anto Cultural Arts Center. Photo by Clint Datchuk, Courtesy of San Antonio Magazine.
Westside Murals Tour
11am–2pm
Leeanna Chipana, Courtesy of the artist.
Exhibition Walkthrough with Leeanna Chipana
6–7pm
“Barrio Wellness” mural by Angel Hernandez, San Anto Cultural Arts Center. Photo by Clint Datchuk, Courtesy of San Antonio Magazine.
Westside Murals Tour
11am–2pm
Photo by Bria Woods.
Big Give: Westside Lotería Night
6–8:30pm
Debora Kueztpal Vasquez, Citlatli: Cuando Eramos Sanos, 2012.
“Artist plática on Citlali: Cuando Eramos Sanos” and “Food as Healing” Painting Workshop
1–3:30pm
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
10am–12pm
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
1–3pm
Canta Cuentos | Storytime Reading with Ceiba Ili
10–11am
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
1–4pm
Summer Exhibitions – Opening Night
6–9pm
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)
6–7pm
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
6–9pm
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
10:30am–11:30am
Education Space Grand Reopening
6–8pm
2024 Red Dot Open Call
Deadline: May 1, 2024, 11:59pm
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