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Blue Star Contemporary Art Center

The Blue Star Contemporary Art Center originated from a grass roots event in July of 1985, when local contemporary artists in need of an exhibition space decided to create an alternative contemporary art center. Blue Star was born and has since grown considerably. Blue Star Contemporary Art Center has not only received national attention but today is rapidly becoming an internationally known art organization. Despite the success, Blue Star has held on to its original intent and continues to provide a lively forum for San Antonio contemporary artists and patrons alike. In 2005 Blue Star will celebrate its 20th birthday hosting the annual self-titled exhibition Blue Star 20.

You never know what to expect at the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center where the hottest local and international contemporary art and artists can be found year round. Come for the most exciting openings and exhibitions, and enjoy food, music & drinks. Or, if you are an art collector acquire the latest in contemporary art. Whatever your preference Blue Star is always on the cutting edge of what’s new in the Alamo City. Exhibits change monthly, so come often, bring a friend, meet new people, and support contemporary art in San Antonio.

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    Blue Star Contemporary Art Center

    116 Blue Star
    San Antonio, TX 78204

    Phone: 210.227.6960   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    03/23/12- 03/01/13

    Art in the Garden 2012 San Antonio Botanical Garden Art in the Garden 2012 Presented by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center at San Antonio Botanical Garden March 23, 2012-March 1, 2013 Art in the Garden 2012 Featuring Verina Baxter, Dewane Hughes, Linda Kim, Peter Mangan, Bret Price, Patricia Tinajero & George Tobolowsky. Combining lush plants, eye-catching landscapes, gorgeous vistas and intriguing artwork, once again the San Antonio Botanical Garden is host to Art in the Garden. An annual collaboration with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, the sculpture exhibit celebrates Contemporary Art Month. This year’s opening...

  • Upcoming Events

    05/31/12- 08/18/12	Sky Patterson Solo Exhibition Blue Star Contemporary Art Center Sky Patterson Solo Exhibition Presented by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center May 31-August 18, 2012 Artist Statement: I use paint for its transcendent behavior towards the subject. The color-filled abstract backgrounds and lack of contextual markers create an atmosphere for detachment. Through the disconnection of non-local color and raw treatment of paint, I explore the paradox of my subjects. My inspiration is spawned from my intimations of the human condition. We are always drawn to the figure because we are most familiar with and curious about ourselves. I approach the figure in...
    05/31/12- 08/18/12	Texas Sculpture Group Interior Exhibition Blue Star Contemporary Art Center Texas Sculpture Group Interior Exhibition Presented by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center May 31-August 18, 2012 Blue Star Contemporary Art Center and the Texas Sculpture Group have collaborated to create an interior sculpture exhibition in the Middle Gallery and Gallery 4. This exhibition is juried and curated by British sculptor, Phillip King, and will be on view May 31, 2012 - August 18, 2012; the opening reception is from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on May 31, 2012. The following artists will be featured: Jerolyn Bahm-Colombik, Jill Bedgood, Steve Brundiak, Roger Colombik, Kurt Dyrhaug, Brooke...
    05/31/12- 08/18/12	San Antonio Painters Exhibition Blue Star Contemporary Art Center San Antonio Painters Exhibition Presented by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center May 31-August 18, 2012 Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is pleased to present San Antonio Painters, an exhibition juried and curated by Barbara MacAdam, Deputy Editor of ARTnews magazine. This highly anticipated exhibition opens with a reception at Blue Star from 6 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 31 and runs until August 18, 2012. Blue Star Contemporary Art Center received an enthusiastic response from the San Antonio arts community, receiving more than 130 artists' submissions; from that group ten artists...

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    03/23/12- 03/01/13

    Art in the Garden 2012 San Antonio Botanical Garden Art in the Garden 2012 Presented by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center at San Antonio Botanical Garden March 23, 2012-March 1, 2013 Art in the Garden 2012 Featuring Verina Baxter, Dewane Hughes, Linda Kim, Peter Mangan, Bret Price, Patricia Tinajero & George Tobolowsky. Combining lush plants, eye-catching landscapes, gorgeous vistas and intriguing artwork, once again the San Antonio Botanical Garden is host to Art in the Garden. An annual collaboration with Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, the sculpture exhibit celebrates Contemporary Art Month. This year’s opening...

  • Upcoming Events

    05/31/12- 08/18/12	Sky Patterson Solo Exhibition Blue Star Contemporary Art Center Sky Patterson Solo Exhibition Presented by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center May 31-August 18, 2012 Artist Statement: I use paint for its transcendent behavior towards the subject. The color-filled abstract backgrounds and lack of contextual markers create an atmosphere for detachment. Through the disconnection of non-local color and raw treatment of paint, I explore the paradox of my subjects. My inspiration is spawned from my intimations of the human condition. We are always drawn to the figure because we are most familiar with and curious about ourselves. I approach the figure in...
    05/31/12- 08/18/12	Texas Sculpture Group Interior Exhibition Blue Star Contemporary Art Center Texas Sculpture Group Interior Exhibition Presented by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center May 31-August 18, 2012 Blue Star Contemporary Art Center and the Texas Sculpture Group have collaborated to create an interior sculpture exhibition in the Middle Gallery and Gallery 4. This exhibition is juried and curated by British sculptor, Phillip King, and will be on view May 31, 2012 - August 18, 2012; the opening reception is from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on May 31, 2012. The following artists will be featured: Jerolyn Bahm-Colombik, Jill Bedgood, Steve Brundiak, Roger Colombik, Kurt Dyrhaug, Brooke...
    05/31/12- 08/18/12	San Antonio Painters Exhibition Blue Star Contemporary Art Center San Antonio Painters Exhibition Presented by Blue Star Contemporary Art Center at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center May 31-August 18, 2012 Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is pleased to present San Antonio Painters, an exhibition juried and curated by Barbara MacAdam, Deputy Editor of ARTnews magazine. This highly anticipated exhibition opens with a reception at Blue Star from 6 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 31 and runs until August 18, 2012. Blue Star Contemporary Art Center received an enthusiastic response from the San Antonio arts community, receiving more than 130 artists' submissions; from that group ten artists...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    04/18/12	Juanito Artist Lecture Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    04/05/12- 04/28/12	Juxtaposition of 1970s with 2012: Harvey Bott, solo exhibition Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    03/01/12- 05/05/12	Passage To The Future: Art from a New Generation in Japan Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    03/01/12- 05/05/12	Juanito Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    03/01/12- 03/24/12	Spaces in Between Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    03/01/12	Official CAM Kick-off Party Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    02/02/12- 03/08/12	The Texas Size Print exhibition Blue Star LAB
    01/28/12	Blue Star Family Saturday Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    01/18/12	Artist lecture - Harold Wood Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    01/13/12	Black Box Lunch Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    01/12/12	"Reckoning," Exhibition Closing Reception Blue Star LAB
    01/06/12	Debut of Genghis Khan at Blue Star's First Friday Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    12/08/11	Blue Starry Night Holiday Art Sale Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    12/01/11- 02/12/12	British Invasion exhibitions: December 1, 2011 - February 12, 2012 Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    11/19/11	Film premiere: SA Nude Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    11/16/11	Arts & Eats 2011 Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    11/12/11	Blue Star MOSAIC students exhibit "Paperworks" at Alternative Ink
    11/05/11- 11/06/11	Chuch Ramirez, Carlos Betancourt, Rudy Choperena & John Webb exhibition closing Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    11/03/11- 11/06/11	Blue Star MOSAIC students present "Prequel" Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    10/22/11	HEB Presents X Marks The Spot: Blue Star Family Day 2011 Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    09/01/11	FOTOSEPTIEMBRE 2011 Opening Reception Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    08/18/11	Tinka Tarver: Book Signing and Artist Talk Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    08/03/11	Black Box Lunch Featuring Artist Julia Barbosa Landois Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    07/07/11	Kind of Undisputed Closing Reception at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center LAB
    06/30/11	Julia Barbosa Landois Performance Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    06/02/11- 08/06/11	Texas Uprising: Selections From The Texas Sculpture Group Part II Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    06/02/11- 08/06/11	Culo De Oro/The Golden Ass Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    06/02/11- 08/06/11	DySTOPic ProgressiONs Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    05/06/11	First Friday at Blue Star - May 6 Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    03/18/11- 03/13/12	Art in the Garden San Antonio Botanical Garden
    03/03/11- 05/14/11	Blank Tides Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    03/03/11	CAM Kick-Off Party Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
    03/01/11- 03/31/11	Contemporary Art Month 2011
    12/09/10- 02/12/11	Winter Exhibitions at Blue Star Blue Star Contemporary Art Center

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