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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Red Dot 2021. Photo credit: Francisco Cortes.
32nd Annual Red Dot
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Contemporary at Blue Star's Berlin Brunch at Liberty Bar
Berlin Brunch: Brittany Ham and Adam Schreiber
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Fundraising Dinner honoring the Contemporary at Blue Star
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A Day in Southtown
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Crowd gathered on front steps of the Contemporary at Blue Star. Photo credit: Francisco Cortes
First Friday Block Party
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Critical Issues in Photography
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National Voter Registration Daay
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First Friday
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BSC First Friday participants view Andreas Till: De Ami. Photo by Francisco Cortes.
First Friday
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BSC Student Artists work with Juan Carlos Escobedo
Open Call for Workshop Artists
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First Friday March 2022. Photo credit: Francisco Cortes
New Exhibitions Opening on First Friday
6–9pm
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Family Day April 2022. Photo credit Francisco Cortes.
Family Saturday
1–4pm
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Renee Romero, More Milk, 2021.
Travel Distance and Veteran’s Book Project exhibition openings
6–9pm
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Readings on loss and grief with Megan Harrison
3pm
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Cosmic Couture Open Call
Deadlines February 4 & March 24, 2022
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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
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Family Saturday
1–4pm
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A Special Reading with Clemonce Heard
6–8pm
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Poetry Month Writing Workshop with Chibbi Orduña
1–3pm
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Pysanky Demo by Mira Hnatyshyn
7–8:30pm
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Contemporary Art Month 2022 Kick-off
6–9pm
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Opening Reception for 3 New Exhibitions
6–9pm
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Open Call for Artists
Deadline March 1, 2022
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A Hand in Nature: Nest Building Workshop with Kari Englehardt
1–4pm