Vlatka Horvat and Eva Weinmayr, July 8-18

The Front Room is a new space at the Contemporary designed for more reactive, nimble, and experimental exhibitions which may last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. For more information on The Front Room, click here.

6:00 pm, $10 program fee

Catch up with contemporary art through our continuing Contemporary 101 series. Contemporary 101 examines a range of issues through a look at artists, movements, and styles in major art centers around the world. Click here for further information or here to register.

6:00 pm, Free admission

The second of a three part summer night series of art, music, poetry, and theater. Sponsored by Budweiser Select with support from Observable Books and PlaybackSTL. Click here for more information.

Jia Zhang-Ke, July 12

The Front Room is a new space at the Contemporary designed for more reactive, nimble, and experimental exhibitions which may last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. For more information on The Front Room, click here.

5:30 pm, Free admission

Join us at the Contemporary for a preview party for the 3rd Annual City-Wide Open Studios. Complete with an exhibition highlighting the participating artists, the preview party will help you map out a route for the weekend’s festivities.

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City-Wide Open Studios is generously funded by Charter Communications, with in-kind support from Alive Magazine, Chouteau's Landing, Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis, and the River City Professionals.

Ed Fella, July 19-25

The Front Room is a new space at the Contemporary designed for more reactive, nimble, and experimental exhibitions which may last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. For more information on The Front Room, click here.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Free admission

The Contemporary is thrilled to present the 3rd Annual City-Wide Open Studios, an event dedicated to the community of working artists in St. Louis. Free and open to the public, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore creative spaces and enjoy one of the most exciting aspects of contemporary art—the chance to discuss art with the artists themselves.

Click here for further information.

City-Wide Open Studios is generously funded by Charter Communications, with in-kind support from Alive Magazine, Chouteau's Landing, Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis, and the River City Professionals.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Free admission

Stop by the Contemporary during the Open Studios weekend and check out the Independent Craft Exhibition & Sale. Check out hand crafted T-shirts, tote bags, house wares, and toys!

10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Free admission

The Contemporary is thrilled to present the 3rd Annual City-Wide Open Studios, an event dedicated to the community of working artists in St. Louis. Free and open to the public, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore creative spaces and enjoy one of the most exciting aspects of contemporary art—the chance to discuss art with the artists themselves.

Click here for further information.

City-Wide Open Studios is generously funded by Charter Communications, with in-kind support from Alive Magazine, Chouteau's Landing, Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis, and the River City Professionals.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Free admission

Stop by the Contemporary during the Open Studios weekend and check out the Independent Craft Exhibition & Sale. Check out hand crafted T-shirts, tote bags, house wares, and toys!

4:00 pm, $10 per person

The annual Starving Artists’ BBQ will be held at the Contemporary immediately following Sunday’s Open Studios. This is the perfect time to relax and share what you have seen with friends, family, and participating artists. Sponsored by Charter Communications.

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6:00 pm, Free admission

The third and final of a three part summer night series of art, music, poetry, and theater. Sponsored by Budweiser Select with support from Observable Books and PlaybackSTL. Click here for more information.

Brent Green, July 26-August 10

The Front Room is a new space at the Contemporary designed for more reactive, nimble, and experimental exhibitions which may last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. For more information on The Front Room, click here.