In conjunction with the Contemporary’s Xicanx Symposium, the Contemporary is pleased to partner with Slab Cinema Arthouse for a public screening of the documentary film ASCO: Without permission at Slab (134 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204, next to the Contemporary’s Education Space)

ASCO: WITHOUT PERMISSION challenges the limits of documentary conventions to tell the story of a revolutionary Chicano art group who turned 1970s LA into their defiant canvas. Merging activism with radical art-making, ASCO challenged the established order of Hollywood, museums, and media and are now considered amongst the 20th century’s most significant artists. Director Travis Gutiérrez Senger mirrors their boundary-breaking spirit by creating new works made in the ASCO tradition with a new generation of Latinx artists. The result is more than a profile – it’s a reimagining of what’s possible in art and cinema, celebrating iconoclasts who were decades ahead of their time.

This screening is FREE with Registration.

“En Comunidad” refers to participating in community through the sharing of our experiences, knowledge and our collective knowledge.  The Xicanx Symposium honors leaders, keepers of culture and tradition, and community members whose work and dedication fuel San Antonio’s vibrant creative landscape.

Join the Contemporary in a two-day weekend symposium of programs and events celebrating comunidad.
This event is free, but registration is required for each program.

The Xicanx Symposium is organized in conjunction to Xicanx Month, a city-wide celebration of xicanx art and culture.

Volunteers needed!

The Contemporary is seeking volunteers for our annual Xicanx Symposium on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. Volunteer shifts are available on a first-come, first-served basis and fall into three categories: Set-Up, Artist Support, and Clean-Up.

Volunteer opportunities are open to anyone age 16 and older. If you are seeking volunteer hours for school or another requirement, please contact joey@contemporarysa.org for more information.

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In conjunction with The Contemporary’s Activistas Y Xingonas panel discussion, the Contemporary is happy to partner with the H. E. Butt Foundation, Slab Cinema, and Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center for a public screening of the documentary film The Walkout at Mission Marquee Plaza (3100 Roosevelt Ave. San Antonio, TX 78214).

The event is coordinated in association with Contemporary at Blue Star’s Xicanx Symposium and San Antonio’s Xicanx Month.

Participants can enjoy Art activities, live performances by The Guadalupe Dance Academy and Mariachi students, Mariachi Origen y Tradición,  from the scenic and historic Mission Marquee Drive- theater.

Schedule
7:00 PM | Mission Marquee grounds open; art activities open
7:20 PM | Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center student performances
8:20 PM | Poetry reading by Marcela Hernandez
8:30 PM | Public screening of The Walkout

 

Join the Contemporary in a two-day weekend symposium of programs and events celebrating Chicana/Xicana artists, activists and figures, and their significant contributions to Chicano movement and impact on culture. This event is free, but registration is required for each program. The Xicanx Symposium is organized in conjunction to Xicanx Month, a city-wide celebration of xicanx art and culture.

Educators can receive up to 8 hours of CPE credits for this event. For details contact our Education and Programs Manager at juan@contemporarysa.org.

The symposium will take place from 10am–2pm each day. You can register for all or some symposium events on either day. To learn more about each event and to register, scroll down this page. When you’re ready to sign up, click the registration link for the day(s) you’d like to attend. You will be able to make your symposium event selections on the second page of the registration form. Email us with any questions or concerns!

The Contemporary at Blue Star, in collaboration with San Anto Cultural Arts, is thrilled to offer walking tours of the vibrant murals scattered across San Antonio’s Westside. Participants will have the chance to view some of these stunning murals and public art pieces, created by both youth and adult residents of San Antonio’s historic Westside through San Anto Cultural Arts’ mural program. Additionally, the event will explore the history of San Anto Cultural Arts, its programs, and its ongoing impact in the Westside community.

Participants meet at San Anto Cultural Arts: 2120 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78207. Please make a reservation using the link below. Due to limited space, registration is required.

The Contemporary at Blue Star, in collaboration with San Anto Cultural Arts, is thrilled to offer walking tours of the vibrant murals scattered across San Antonio’s Westside. Participants will have the chance to view some of these stunning murals and public art pieces, created by both youth and adult residents of San Antonio’s historic Westside through San Anto Cultural Arts’ mural program. Additionally, the event will explore the history of San Anto Cultural Arts, its programs, and its ongoing impact in the Westside community.

Participants meet at San Anto Cultural Arts: 2120 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78207. Please make a reservation using the link below. Due to limited space, registration is required.

Join the Contemporary and artist Debora Kuetzpal Vasquez, in a plática discussing her work in our current exhibition, Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers | Soñadores + creadores del cambio. The day will focus on Citlali La XicanX Superhero: Cuando Eramos Sanos (When We Were Healthy), Las Siete Guerrilleras (Seven Warrior Foods), and healing practices passed down through Xicanx families. The platica is followed by a painting workshop centered on food as healing.

The artist plática will take place from 1–1:45pm and will be followed by the painting workshop from 2–3:30pm. Due to limited space, registration for the workshop is required. Workshop participants will receive a pre-traced canvas with one of the siete guerrilleras. Materials and food will be provided.

About the artist

Debora Kuetzpal Vasquez identifies as a home girl from San Anto, a multimedia XicanX feminist artivist. Observing the Chicano Movement through the lens of a child has shaped her life, work, and the creation of her cartoon character, Citlali, La XicanX Superhero. She is a descendent from a long line of curanderas (native healers), but her method of healing is through her art, which she has practiced for over 15 years. Kuetzpal is a mujerista interested in a feminist economy. She operates several businesses connected to the arts. She offers students and the community a XicanX mujerista perspective and way to economic sustainability in the arts, as she believes in teaching students how to make a livelihood from their art. She obtained a BA from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, and an MFA from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She studied painting at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and received a certificate in traditional culture from Universidad Nahuatl in Ocotepec, Mexico.

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Celebrate our exhibition, Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers | Soñadores + Creadores del Cambio, and fund a bus during the Big Give at our Westside Lotería Night! The Big Give is a 24-hour fundraising event hosted by the Nonprofit Council, connecting nonprofits, like the Contemporary, in south central Texas with new and existing donors.

Join us for an evening of Westside Lotería, a game created by Xicanx featured artist Juan Miguel Ramos. This special event gives you a chance to win incredible art prizes from Xicanx artists while helping fund bus transportation for school tours and visits to the Contemporary.

Pay what you can at the door (suggested donation: $5) to get your card and join the game. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there and making a difference together!

Can’t make it? You can still support us by helping is spread the word or by donating directly to our Big Give page, located here.

In celebration of Xicanx Month our current exhibition, Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers | Soñadores + creadores del cambio, join us for a morning of coffee and contemporary art! Savor the rich flavors of café de olla and pan dulce as you mingle with fellow art enthusiasts. View all four of our current exhibitions and take the opportunity to screen print your very own Xicanx tote bag. It’s the perfect way to kickstart your Friday with creativity, culture, and community.

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