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RED DOT SHOW | September 23 – October 4, 2020
For the first time and on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of BSC's beloved art sale fundraiser, BSC presents the Red Dot Show remotely via downloading the Red Dot augmented reality app and in-person by appointment.
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ARTIST RESOURCES
COVID-19 and Shelter In Place Resources
Virtual UHS Salud-Arte Presentation on art opportunities for the new Women's and Children's Hospital
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | 6–7pmCalling all artists! UHS' Women's and Children's Hospital is scheduled to open in 2023 and they have a three-phase program for soliciting artist proposals for design enhancement, public art, and procurement. Join this virtual program via Facebook Live to find out more. MORE
Virtual "Bloom" Public Art Conversation hosted by the City of San Antonio's Department of Arts and Culture and BSC
Thursday October 1, 2020 | 5:30pmJoin the City of San Antonio's Department of Arts and Culture and BSC for a virtual conversation about the next sculptural installment of Bloom by artist Leticia Huerta planned for Southside Lions Park. MORE
Red Dot Show
September 23 - October 4, 2020Join us to view the artwork included in BSC's 30th Annual Red Dot, including a special presentation of career-spanning work by Honorary Artist César A. Martínez. MORE
Blue Star Red Dot Augmented Reality App
September 23 - October 4, 2020Download the first-ever augmented reality Red Dot art sale and exhibition to your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy the Red Dot Show like never before, from wherever you are, and via a free Android or Apple download. MORE
30th Annual Red Dot Art Sale
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – Sunday, October 4, 2020BSC's annual art sale fundraiser provides vital support for our exhibitions and education programs while encouraging the collection of artwork by SA artists. The 30th Annual Red Dot Art Sale will be online and in-person beginning September 23, 2020. MORE
Support your arts community — Join as a BSC Member today
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.
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.
To complement our exhibitions, we present a variety of programs including workshops, artist talks, book clubs, panel discussions, and film screenings. The onsite Art Education Lab presents hands-on programming and education content for participants of all ages to delve deeper into the artwork on view.
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At a time when we feel compelled to engage our community in the safety of the outdoors, BSC's facade features rotating public artworks that extend programming happening inside the galleries and through online engagement.
Red Dot Show
Not only is BSC's annual Red Dot Art Sale a major fundraiser that sustains its exhibitions and education programs, it is also a diverse survey of artwork by San Antonio artists. Make a reservation to view the Red Dot Show in person beginning September 23, 2020.
