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
YOU’RE AN ORIGINAL. YOUR ART SHOULD BE TOO.
September 19 - October 13, 2024
ArtSpan Artist Charles Dabo.
ArtSpan Artist Durba Sen.
ArtSpan invites you to the 50th annual production of San Francisco Open Studios
Since 1975, ArtSpan’s citywide SF Open Studios program has connected local artists to San Francisco’s residents and visitors. Now in its 50th annual production, ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios is a testament to the enduring power of art to bridge communities, and to the unyielding spirit of the artists who have been at the forefront of shaping San Francisco's cultural identity.
Be inspired by the creative power of San Francisco Bay Area artists at ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios (SFOS). For the past five decades, ArtSpan has invited the public to visit the creative spaces of local artists to see where their magic happens and to purchase work directly from creators. In 2024, our beloved annual tradition enters its 50th year of offering residents and tourists the free opportunity to engage directly with the artists responsible for the pivotal role art plays in the identity of San Francisco culture. We are thrilled to share this milestone with art lovers in the SF Bay Area and beyond!
SF Open Studios is FREE to attend.
This year’s historic SFOS production is preceded by a special exhibition at the
San Francisco Public Library:
From Disco Days to the Tech Craze: 50 Years of ArtSpan SF Open Studios.
Opening September 12, this archival exhibition invites you to immerse yourself in the rich history of SF Open Studios and its evolution over the past half-century.
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The Exhibition will remain on view at the Jewett Gallery within the SF Public Library (100 Larkin St.) through November 17, 2024.
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. 13 @ 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. 21 - Oct. 13
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.
Weekend 1 | NORTH: Sept. 21 & 22
Weekend 2 | CENTRAL + SOUTH: Sept. 28 & 29
Weekend 3 | EAST/SOUTHEAST: Oct. 5 & 6
Weekend 4 | WESTSIDE: Oct. 12 & 13
ArtSpan Artist Amber Gruhlkey speaking at the 2022 AMPLIFY Juror’s Choice Awards.
ART TASTING
& AMPLIFY AWARDS
Oct. 2 | 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. Read more about membership here.
2024 AMPLIFY AWARD JURORS
Adrian Arias, Multimedia Coordinator for Mission Cultural Center
Michelle Cooke, Vice Chair of ArtSpan Board
Zoë Leonard, Exhibitions and Operations Manager for CounterPulse
Christo Oropeza, Co-Founder of Incline Gallery
Ralph Remington, Director of Cultural Affairs for the San Francisco Arts Commission
Petra Schumann, Former Executive Director of ArtSpan
Jill Valavanis, Visual Arts Program Director for Sonoma Community Center
THE 50th SF OPEN STUDIOS GUIDE
The 2024 50th SFOS Guide is your key to San Francisco’s bustling arts and culture scene.
New this year: In addition to serving as a travel companion for each weekend of SF Open Studios, the 50th Edition SFOS Guide includes SF Bay area arts organization listings to support. Our 2024 full-color magazine includes artwork and contact information for hundreds of local artists, a section dedicated to city galleries, artist-run exhibition spaces, and cultural institutions, articles on San Francisco’s renowned art community, and neighborhood maps of studio-events to keep you connected to all things artful in San Francisco.
Where to Get Your Guide
The map below shows locations of community partners hosting the 50th SF Open Studios Guide. You may visit any location to pickup your personal copy of the Guide while supplies last.
You may also visit ArtSpan’s office at 934 Brannan St, San Francisco, Tuesdays thru Thursdays from 11AM-5PM. Please email info@artspan.org or layla@artspan.org to schedule a time to come by the office.
Featured Image: 2024 Guide Cover Artwork by ArtSpan Artist Phillip Hua
Want to volunteer for our SF Open Studios Events?
We have plenty of opportunities for the community to get involved in SF Open Studios by volunteering!
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