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  • 2025 SF Open Studios Art Tasting

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us for an evening of stimulating discussion within ArtSpan's SF Open Studios Exhibition. The SF Open Studios Exhibition provides a stunning survey of the incredible artistic talent in the San Francisco Bay Area right now. Our dynamic showcase features hundreds of small-format works—each no larger than 20 inches—by artists participating in this year’s SF Open Studios (Sept. 19 - Oct. 19). To celebrate standouts in the exhibition, ArtSpan invites influential Bay Area art and culture leaders [...]

  • Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You Opening Reception & Unveiling

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us in celebrating the opening and exhibition unveiling of Día de los Muertos 2025: We Love You on Friday, October 10, 6–9 PM PST! The evening features a Día de los Muertos–inspired artist market with local vendors and makers, along with a special musical performance by Louda y Los Bad Hombres, known for their “melismatic melodies, inventive arrangements, and dynamic instrumentation, blending nostalgic original compositions with unforgettable renditions of popular favorites for audiences worldwide.” Get your tickets for this all-ages [...]

  • 2025 Murphy & Cadogan Art Awards Ceremony and Opening Reception

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    SOMArts is proud to partner with the San Francisco Foundation to present the 2025 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, a focused look at the future of the Bay Area visual arts. Join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony on Thursday November 6, 7–9 PM. Murphy Award Gabrielle Severson, California College of the Arts Cadogan Award Eleni Berg, University of California, Berkeley Alexa Christine Burrell, Stanford University Kristiana Chan 莊礼恩, University [...]

  • Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You Closing Reception and Drag Show

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Celebrate the closing of this year’s Día de Los Muertos exhibition with a special evening of drag and remembrance curated by beloved icon Per Sia. The evening features an artist market and drag performances from new and returning artists embodying love and queer resilience. Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You closing reception and drag show will be held on Friday, November 7, 6–9 PM PST. Tickets are $15 suggested donation, youth 16 and under [...]

  • The Luminesce Ball: An Evening of Fashion, Runway, and Vogue

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    SOMArts, in collaboration with Oakland To All presents The Luminesce Ball: An Evening of Fashion, Runway, and Vogue showcasing the talent of the Bay Area’s House and Ballroom community, including a culminating pre-show performance from our all-levels workshop series. The Luminesce Ball is all ages; tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Get Your Tickets Commentator, Icon Dashuan BasquiatBeats by DJ SpiderPre-Show Hosted by Aurris Garçon [...]

  • Tabi Tabi Po: Come Out with the Spirits! You Are Welcome Here Opening Reception

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us on Thursday, January 29, 6–9 PM for the opening reception in celebration of Cece Carpio’s landmark solo exhibition, Tabi Tabi Po: Come Out with the Spirits! You Are Welcome Here.Through Indigenous oral traditions and narratives, both autobiographical and imagined, this exhibition highlights the power and necessity of storytelling. As a cultural, political, and relational practice shared across cultures, storytelling brings attention to the sacred and often overlooked spaces essential to understanding how all things [...]

  • Artists Live Here: Community Convening

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    San Francisco’s arts ecosystem is at a breaking point. With the recent announcement that the California College of the Arts will shutter in 2027 and the indefinite closure of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts,  cultural spaces are disappearing and the infrastructure that sustains creative life is eroding faster than policy and philanthropy can respond. Like many organizations, we are feeling the impact directly. At SOMArts, we are facing the loss of approximately $90,000 [...]

  • Tabi Tabi Po Family Day with Sama Sama Cooperative

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Sama Sama Cooperative is hosting a free, all ages family day featuring art activities and games, including silk screening, a traditional music workshop, and a sungka tournament. Drop into the gallery between 3–5 PM to participate! SOMArts events are NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away from Lack of Funds), but $10 donations are always appreciated. Thank you for your support! About Sama Sama Cooperative 'Sama Sama' ( 'All together') is [...]

  • Tabi Tabi Po Closing Reception

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us for the closing reception of Cece Carpio’s Tabi Tabi Po: Come Out with the Spirits! You Are Welcome Here on Friday, March 27, 6–9 PM PST! Expect a memorable evening of story collecting and karaoke with TNT Traysikel, music performance by Diana Gameros and Naima Shalhoub, and curated artist market. SOMArts events are NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away from Lack of Funds), but $10 donations are always appreciated at the door or with [...]

  • Artists Live Here: Community Convening

    SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    For our second Artists Live Here event, we're bringing our community more resources AND learning how to mobilize as artists.On Tuesday, April 21, Arts for a Better Bay Area is organizing an Arts Advocacy Day rally on the steps of City Hall. This is your chance to help shape the collective action plan and prepare to make your voice heard.This isn't just about showing up. It's about understanding what's happening at City Hall and taking action [...]