Please Form A Straight Line
On view November 6, 2020 – May 9, 2021
Objects of Aggression
On view November 6, 2020 – May 9, 2021
A Relationship with Flight
On view November 6, 2020 – May 9, 2021
Sanctuary City Project
On view November 6, 2020 – May 9, 2021
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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Blue Star Contemporary excels in its ability to flex and respond to current conversations and the needs of its surrounding community, always with an eye to its mission of inspiring the creative genius in us all by nurturing artists through innovative contemporary art.Blue Star Contemporary hosts over 20 onsite and offsite dynamic exhibitions every year which include emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in a variety of media to provide a full range of the depth and scope of contemporary art.To extend the reach of its exhibitions, BSC 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 in partnership with the Bexar County Bibliotech; and outreach events including workshops, artist talks, book clubs, panel discussions, and film screenings.
Theresa Newsome: Objects of Aggression
Artist Theresa Newsome's solo exhibition features work reflecting on the murder of unarmed black men in the United States, either by police brutality or unchecked racism.
Sanctuary City Project
Artists Sergio De La Torre and Chris Treggiari's collaboration highlights immigration policy in the U.S.
A Relationship with Flight
Ryan Takaba’s installation at BSC expands on his investigations from his Berlin Residency at Künstlerhaus Bethanien and his ongoing research on death rite rituals.
Please Form A Straight Line
This timely, diverse, and innovative group exhibition explores themes of collectivity, the municipal, property, architecture, and the control and regulation of bodies.
"When did you forget you were an immigrant?"
November 6, 2020 - May 9, 2021BSC's exhibiting artist collective, Sanctuary City Project, invites you to share your story. MORE
Lottie Mae Lounge Pop Up Exhibition featuring Jorge Villarreal
Saturday and Sunday, March 6 - 7, 2021, 10am - 5pmFor Contemporary Art Month, Lottie Mae Lounge presents a special pop up exhibition of the work of Jorge Villarreal in partnership with Blue Star Contemporary and Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, March 6 - 7, 2021. MORE
CAM Perennial Exhibition Outdoor Screening
Thursday, March 11, 2021 | beginning at 6:30pmThe first "chapter" of Contemporary Art Month's all-video exhibition, "Here, the river runs both ways" curated by Doreen A. Rios screens on the exterior of BSC's building. MORE CAM Perennial Exhibition Outdoor Screening
Thursday, March 18, 2021 | beginning at 6:30pmThe second "chapter" of Contemporary Art Month's all-video exhibition, "Here, the river runs both ways" curated by Doreen A. Rios screens on the exterior of BSC's building. MORE
Family Saturday Art Kit Pick Up
Saturday, April 10, 2021 | 10 am - 6 pmStop by BSC on April 10, 2021 to pick up your Family Saturday Art Kit featuring art-making materials and activities inspired by current exhibitions. MORE
Texas Talks Art: Ryan Takaba with Jacqueline Saragoza McGilvray
April 20, 2021A multi-institutional initiative intended to introduce the work of artists across the state of Texas to a wider audience. MORE
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Blue Star Contemporary Members ensure our nonprofit programming continues to thrive by supporting all of our exhibitions and educational outreach, while also gaining access to spectacular benefits such as free admission, reciprocal benefits, members-only interactive events, and private access to the galleries.Blue Star Contemporary’s Membership Program inspires an interest in contemporary art by bringing together art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, artists, collectors, and curious minds. Blue Star Contemporary counts on our members to nurture enthusiasm for high caliber visual arts and programming and to sustain our innovative programs.We want you to be a part of this special group and we need your support!Are you a San Antonio Creative? Check out our new complimentary Creatives Membership Program.
Blue Star Contemporary (BSC) is the first and longest-running nonprofit venue for contemporary art in San Antonio. Its inception 34 years ago created a pathway that supported the revamp of a warehouse complex into an artist-centric, mixed-use development, sparking the total revitalization of San Antonio’s Southtown.
BSC hosts 15 contemporary exhibitions annually; a year-round after-school art education program for high school young people, the MOSAIC Student Artist Program; and the Berlin Residency Program. In 2017, BSC became the only San Antonio arts organization to be W.A.G.E.-certified, solidifying its commitment to fair compensation of artists and creative professionals.
Currently on view
Blue Star Contemporary reopened to the public in June 2020 with updated visiting procedures. All visitors must schedule an online reservation prior to entrance. Click here to book your free visit to BSC.
Hye-Ryoung Min: Re-Membrance of the Remembrance
BSC travels Hye-Ryoung Min's photographic series Re-Membrance of the Remembrance to Texas State University's Sabinal Photo Gallery.
Theresa Newsome: Objects of Aggression
Artist Theresa Newsome's solo exhibition features work reflecting on the murder of unarmed black men in the United States, either by police brutality or unchecked racism.
Sanctuary City Project
Artists Sergio De La Torre and Chris Treggiari's collaboration highlights immigration policy in the U.S.
A Relationship with Flight
Ryan Takaba’s installation at BSC expands on his investigations from his Berlin Residency at Künstlerhaus Bethanien and his ongoing research on death rite rituals.
Please Form A Straight Line
This timely, diverse, and innovative group exhibition explores themes of collectivity, the municipal, property, architecture, and the control and regulation of bodies.
Our Mission
To inspire the creative genius in us all by nurturing artists through innovative contemporary art.
Blue Star Contemporary currently welcomes nearly 30,000 visitors on-site each year, and more than 300,000 through off-site exhibitions in multiple regions across our geographically large city—an audience representative of San Antonio’s diverse population.