Blue Star Contemporary facts for kids
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| Established | 1986 |
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| Location | 116 Blue Star San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Type | Contemporary Art |
Blue Star Contemporary is a special art place in San Antonio, Texas. It's a non-profit, which means it focuses on art, not making money. A group of artists started it in 1986. They were inspired by a very popular art show called the Blue Star Exhibition. This show displayed amazing art by local artists in an old warehouse. Today, Blue Star Contemporary is also known as BSC. Mary Heathcott is the Executive Director who helps run everything.
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What is Blue Star Contemporary?
Blue Star Contemporary is located in a cool, updated warehouse. This warehouse is part of the Blue Star Arts Complex. This complex is a lively area with homes, art galleries, and shops. You can also find artist studios and restaurants there. BSC is in the King Williams Cultural Arts District. This neighborhood is called Southtown. It is also right next to the famous San Antonio River Walk.
Art and Community Events
Blue Star Contemporary is a big part of San Antonio's First Friday Art Walk. This event happens on the first Friday of every month. It's a free way to see art from the San Antonio community. Many people say Blue Star Contemporary helped bring new life to the arts district. It also helped the neighborhoods around it. Contemporary Art Month (CAM) started at this museum. CAM is a month-long celebration of local art in San Antonio. It takes place every July.
Art Programs for Kids and Artists
Blue Star Contemporary offers many exciting programs. These programs help both students and artists.
Creative Classrooms
Creative Classrooms is a free program. It brings artists right into school classrooms. Students get weekly art lessons from these artists. This program lasts for six weeks.
MOSAIC Student Artist Program
The MOSAIC Student Artist Program is another free program. It is an after-school program. It is for students who want to learn more about art. It helps young artists grow their skills.
Berlin Residency Program
Blue Star Contemporary also helps artists travel. The Berlin Residency Program sends four artists to Berlin, Germany. They stay for three months at a place called Künstlerhaus Bethanien. These artists are from Bexar County.
Reading Room Partnership
In 2016, BSC worked with BiblioTech. BiblioTech is Bexar County's digital library. Together, they opened a reading room. This reading room is inside the museum's Arts Education Lab.
Art Outside the Museum
Blue Star Contemporary also creates art projects in other places.
Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden is a special project. It is a partnership with the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Every year, an artist is chosen. This artist creates a unique art piece for the garden. The art is made specifically for that outdoor space.
Airport Art Project
Blue Star Contemporary also worked with the City of San Antonio. They partnered with the Public Art San Antonio division (PASA). They helped create a piece called Plexus c18. You can see this art at the San Antonio International Airport.
