The Contemporary at Blue Star
To inspire the creative genius in us all by nurturing artists through innovative contemporary art.
Family Saturday invites all families to engage with contemporary art (2019-08) by Blue Star Contemporary and Francisco CortesContemporary at Blue Star
About the Contemporary
Founded by artists and grown from a grassroots art exhibition in 1986, the Contemporary is the first and longest-running nonprofit space for contemporary art in San Antonio. The Contemporary arose from the need to provide a platform for the work and ideas of contemporary artists.
Novel Ideas Art Book Fair (2020-03-07) by Francisco Cortes and Blue Star ContemporaryContemporary at Blue Star
In the years since its inception, its programs have grown, activating positive change in the art community and community-at-large.
Guests at the opening of the exhibition "Effort Economy" (2019-02-01) by Julie Favreau, Raul Gonzalez, R. Eric McMaster, Ronny Quevedo, and Anne WallaceContemporary at Blue Star
An artist-centric, educational, forward-thinking, inclusive institution that strives to exceed expectations, over 18M residents and cultural tourists experience contemporary art with the Contemporary each year through our exhibitions, public art projects, and education programs.
Today, the Contemporary continues as an incubator for contemporary art, hosting more than 12 exhibitions annually within its 4 onsite galleries and multiple offsite locations within the community. Contemporary art is full of complex themes, and our exhibitions and public programs translate multifaceted ideas into age-appropriate conversations and engaging, interactive activities.
Recent exhibitions have tackled the changing environment, immigration, communication, altered realities, nostalgia, family, and dictatorial governments.
The artists present global perspectives that encourage understanding and empathy, which is incredibly valuable in this increasingly divisive time.
About Blue Star Contemporary (2017-04-27) by Blue Star ContemporaryContemporary at Blue Star
MOSAIC Student Artist Program Studio at Blue Star Contemporary (2008/2020) by Blue Star ContemporaryContemporary at Blue Star
The Contemporary makes a wide-reaching impact. As a WAGE-certified organization, it advocates for fair compensation for creative work.
"The time to buy art is when you see it" (2019-05-15) by Francisco Cortes and Blue Star ContemporaryContemporary at Blue Star
The Contemporary reduces barriers to participating in the arts and support students, contributing to increasing high school graduation and college readiness rates.
MOSAIC participates in the San Antonio Public Library Teen Arts Fest (2015-11-21) by Blue Star Contemporary and MOSAIC Student ArtistsContemporary at Blue Star
Engagement with the arts nurtures emotional intelligence and self-expression, helping people communicate, problem-solve, and support others — skills that enrich the quality of life of our entire community.
BSC's former Education Manager welcomes guests to the alumni pop-up exhibition A Conversation (2019-03-01) by Francisco Cortes and Blue Star ContemporaryContemporary at Blue Star
Plan Your Visit
Visit our exhibitions page for details regarding opening and closing dates of shows to avoid visiting during an installation period when the museum is closed.
Wednesdays, 12 – 5 p.m.
Thursday – Friday, 12 – 8 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
