Images above feature winning artwork by 2024 SFOS Campaign Collateral Winners: Philip Hua, Christina Kent, Flora Davis, Larraine Seiden, Yuting Wang, and Lorraine Woodruff-Long

 
 

September 19 - October 12, 2025

ArtSpan Artist Charles Dabo.

ArtSpan Artist Durba Sen painting in her studio. The canvas before her shows color-blocked faces in a vibrant color palette.

ArtSpan Artist Durba Sen.

ArtSpan’s 51st annual production of San Francisco Open Studios returns this fall to connect you with local artists.

Be inspired by the creative power of San Francisco Bay Area artists at ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios (SFOS). Visit the creative spaces of local artists to see where their magic happens and to purchase work directly from creators. Enjoy this free opportunity to engage directly with the artists responsible for the pivotal role art plays in the identity of San Francisco culture.

 

SF OPEN STUDIO EVENTS

ArtSpan Artist Marco Razo.

ArtLaunch: Opening PARTY

Sept. 19 | 6-9PM*
*
6-7PM VIP

Celebrate the abundant creativity of the SF Bay Area & kick-off our SF Open Studios season with the ArtSpan community within the SFOS Exhibition. The Exhibition features the work of participating SFOS artists and provides a preview to help guide your studio visits.

Browse work in diverse mediums and plan your weekend visits! Each exhibited piece is clearly labeled to help guide your open studio visits to connect further with the artists behind the pieces that catch your eye.

Ticketed, 21/+ event.

SFOS Exhibition

Sept. 20 - Oct. 12 @ SOMArts Cultural Center

Artist-hosted open studio events are accompanied by the expansive SFOS Exhibition that provides a snapshot of the hundreds of artists who are welcoming the public to their studios, and plan your visits.

Immerse yourself in the creativity of the city and purchase pieces knowing your patronage directly supports the region’s art ecosystem.

SOMArts Gallery Hours:

  • Thursdays 3-7PM

  • Fridays 12-7PM

  • Saturdays & Sundays 12-5PM

ArtSpan Artist Kay Weber.

Artist Hosted
sf Open Studios

Sept. 20 - Oct. 12 | Sat. & Sun.
11AM-5PM

Directly connect with the hundreds of local artists responsible for the unique creative culture and vibrancy our region is known for. Artist studios are organized into geographic quadrants open to the public during specific weekends from 11am to 5pm.

Click to view map

ArtSpan Artist Amber Gruhlkey speaking at the 2022 AMPLIFY Juror’s Choice Awards.

ART TASTING
& AMPLIFY AWARDS

Oct. 8 | 6-8PM @ SOMArts Cultural Center

Prominent Bay Area arts & culture luminaries each award ArtSpan’s AMPLIFY: Juror's Choice Awards to one exhibited artwork. Through these recognitions, jurors amplify the reach of artists distinguished for the visual impact of their submitted work. Jurors and artists speak about the work during Art Tasting, a collector event. This is a ticketed event. ArtSpan ArtLover members receive complimentary admission as a benefit of their membership.

 
 

50th Ed Printed Guide

While our 2025 SF Open Studios Guide is in the works, we invite you to browse our special 50th edition guide detailing our 2024 program. You can view a digital copy here.

Featured Image: 2024 Guide Cover Artwork by ArtSpan Artist Phillip Hua.

 

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