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

Seva Art Exhibition and Reception

Photo credit: Francisco Cortes.
First Friday

Family Saturday

Photo credit: Francisco Cortes.
First Friday

Berlin Lunch: Jill Bedgood and Joe Harjo

Book Launch with Borderland Collective

Lesley Ramsey of BeCause Yoga
BeCause Yoga in the gallery

33rd Annual Red Dot

National Voter Registration Day

Cochineala Nature and Art Series: Bioluminescence at Confluence Park

Movies and Music Under the Stars at Mission Marquee Plaza

Image from the opening night of "Vernacular Systems." Photo credit: Francisco Cortes.
2024 CAM Perennial

Seva-Art Open Call for Middle and High School Artists
Deadline: September 30, 2023, at 5pm

Natural dyeing technique for fabric. Photo credit: Daniela Oliver de Portillo
The Art of Natural Dyeing with Daniela Oliver de Portillo
6–9pm

May 2023 Family Saturday at the Contemporary at Blue Star. Photo credit: Francisco Cortes
Family Saturday
1–4pm

Photo by Francisco Cortes
Visual-Thinking Strategies Research Study
2–3pm

Walk and Wonder Workshop
10–11am

Lesley Ramsey of BeCause Yoga
Yoga in the Gallery with BeCause Yoga and the Contemporary Staff
10–11am

The Direct Path, 2023, Paper sculpture, 18” x 18” x 3”
First Friday Exhibition Openings of Brittany Ham, Adam Schreiber, and Michael Velliquette
6–9pm

Gregorio Mannino Celebration of Life
4–7pm

Vicuña Cecilia, Semiya (Seed Song), 2015, color, sound, HD video, 07:43, Courtesy Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), New York.
First Friday Exhibition Opening of Actions for the Earth
6–9pm

Berlin Brunch: Jayne Lawrence and Sabine Senft
11am

2023 Red Dot Open Call
Deadline May 19, 2023, 11:59pm

Family Saturday at the Contemporary at Blue Star. Photo credit: Francisco Cortes
Family Saturday
1–4pm