The Contemporary is excited to announce a new way for High Schools students to engage with the MOSAIC Student Artist Program. Starting in Fall 2026, Student Artists will have the opportunity to participate in MOSAIC year-round through the MOSAIC Studio program, and gain knowledge in new and diverse medias through MOSAIC Workshop Fridays.

MOSAIC Studio Program: A year-long MOSAIC session that focuses on the development of Students Artist. Students accepted in the 2026–2027 cohort will work with Artist Mentor Sarah Fox to create an original artwork for exhibition at the Contemporary. The MOSAIC Studio program will provide students with instruction on traditional art mediums and techniques used in 2D and 3D art making. The Studio program is tailored for students looking for a career in the arts after graduation and provides free access to quality arts education.

MOSAIC Workshop Fridays: An additional MOSAIC session that focuses on giving students the opportunity to explore new mediums they might not have access to in the classroom. As an optional session, MOSAIC Workshop Fridays will complement the work done in the Studio Program and will focus on experimentation and expression of the student’s artistic interest. Students accepted into the 2026–2027 cohort will work with Visiting Artist Kenneth Tarleton during the fall semester to develop their skills in oil pastels. In the spring semester, they will work with Visiting Artist Hilary Rochow to learn the basics of ceramic sculpture.

The Art of Gathering is a poetry and zine-making workshop that explores how we come together in community and how those moments become forms of celebration.

Students will write three original poems reflecting on relationships, shared experiences, and the everyday ways connection and celebration show up in their lives. They will also use zine-making techniques to gather their writing into a self-published zine, combining text and image into a cohesive creative piece.

By the end of the workshop, each Students will leave with a set of three poems and a completed zine that brings their work together visually and narratively.

This workshop invites teens to consider gathering as both a lived experience and a creative act—how we notice, document, and shape meaning through community and celebration.

 

Application requirements
The deadline to apply to this MOSAIC Summer Session is Thursday, June 4th, at 11:59pm Notice of acceptance will be sent Friday, June 5th Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work samples, and complete the application linked below.

Questions?
Contact our Education and Public Programs Manager Juan Zavala Castro at Juan@contemporarysa.org with the subject line “MOSAIC Inquiry” or call 210-985-3732.

 

In our Summer MOSAIC Session, Students will build a deeper relationship with their surroundings and strengthen their hand/eye connection. This workshop will focus on form, value, proportion, and mark-making techniques using a selection of black media.

Students will learn how to combine observation skills with technical perspective rules building a strong artistic foundation.

Application requirements
The deadline to apply to this MOSAIC Summer Session is Thursday, June 4th, at 11:59pm. Notice of acceptance will be sent Friday, June 5^th.
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work samples, and complete the application linked below.

Questions?

Contact our Education and Public Programs Manager Juan Zavala Castro at Juan@contemporarysa.org with the subject line “MOSAIC Inquiry” or call 210-985-3732.

Free & Open to High School Students
MOSAIC Student Artist Program is currently recruiting students for our final spring session. This after-school program is a combination of studio practice, the business side of art and arts administration. An extension of the Contemporary’s educational programs, MOSAIC is committed to providing students with free access to quality arts education, encouraging high standards of achievement and fostering excellence and leadership.

Art Instruction:
This instructional session is designed for students interested in exploring oil painting as a new medium in a flexible, student‑centered art session where participants can work at their own pace while receiving guidance. Participants will receive hands‑on instruction ranging from developing an initial concept to advanced painting techniques.

Students have access to all materials at no cost.
No prior experience or skill level is required.

Schedule
MOSAIC session starts on April 16^th and concludes in May 16^th
The program follows an open‑studio format, giving students the flexibility to select the sessions/dates that best fit their schedules.

For information on specific available dates please see the application linked below.

Why join MOSAIC?
The MOSAIC Student Artist Program supports students as they explore creative paths and prepare for future opportunities in the arts. Whether you’re interested in becoming an artist, working in arts administration, or simply building your skills and confidence as an artist, MOSAIC offers free, accessible arts education designed to support your growth in a community of likeminded student peers.

Application requirements
The deadline to apply to this MOSAIC session is April 12 at 11:59 PM. Notice of acceptance will be sent Monday, April 13th
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work samples, and complete the application linked below.

Questions?
Contact our Education and Public Programs Manager Juan Zavala Castro at Juan@contemporarysa.org with the subject line “MOSAIC Inquiry” or call 210-985-3732.

As part of this program, MOSAIC Visiting Artists mentor students in a diverse range of art mediums like painting, drawing, sculpture, illustration comic making, muralism, creative writing, and more. The MOSAIC Student Art Gallery features student exhibitions, drawing hundreds of visitors and adds to San Antonio’s vibrant and rich visual culture.

Schedule

This MOSAIC fall semester begins September 24th and concludes December 12th, 2025. Students will meet on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5pm–8pm each day.

Cirriculum

Students enrolled in the course will explore a variety of artistic mediums, including poetry with a public poetry reading, zine-making, collage, drawing, illustration, and painting

The deadline to apply is September 21 at 11:59 PM. Notice of acceptance will be sent Monday, September 22. For questions please the Contemporary’s Education and Public Programs Manager Juan Zavala Castro at Juan@contemporarysa.org with the subject line “MOSAIC Inquiry” or call 210-985-3732.

Free & Open to High School Students

Have you ever wanted to illustrate your own comic? This “Drawing and Designing Comics” session is an introduction to the elements of visual storytelling, from character design to page layout and dialogue. Students will develop writing, drawing, and design skills and are encouraged to develop their personal style and voice. In addition to technical skills, an exploration of creative thinking, problem solving, and critical analysis will be studied.

Schedule
June 11 – July 18, 2025
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

No class: June 19, July 4

Location
Contemporary at Blue Star
116 Blue Star
San Antonio TX, 78204

Questions? 
Contact our Education and Public Programs Manager: Juan Zavala Castro at juan@contemporarysa.org or (210)-985-3732

The Contemporary’s MOSAIC program is happy to welcome visiting artist Anne Wallace for a special mosaic tile workshop. Students will learn about mosaics and  collaborate to create a mosaic tile piece to be installed at the Contemporary’s Education Space. This project derives from Anne’s love of polychrome tile and her work using mismatched, salvaged, and discarded tile to create designs for her own home and occasional art works.

Schedule
October 11–25, 2024
Fridays, 5:30pm–8:30pm
Saturdays, 11 am–2 pm

Interested in Printmaking and Entrepreneurship? This Spring the MOSAIC Student Artist Program will welcome visiting artist Andrea Izaguirre in a relief carving printmaking workshop. This workshop will cover the basics of printmaking andteach students how to promote their work through art markets, and social media in addition to gallery exhibitions. This workshop will culminate in an exhibition of student’s work at the Cotemporary at Blue Star.

MOSAIC Session Schedule
April 10–May 24, 2025
Thursdays & Fridays, 5:30–8:30pm
Saturdays, 11am–2pm

No Class 
April 17–18 and May 2, 2025

Application & Eligibility
Apply by March 29, 2025 at 11:59pm
This workshop is FREE and open to High School students in San Antonio