Latest Past Events

Día de Los Muertos 2019: City of Souls Unveiling

Now in its 20th year, SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos exhibition is one of the most internationally diverse Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States. Día de Los Muertos at SOMArts merges traditional altars with contemporary installations, continuing to be a multigenerational gathering of remembrance while asserting the role of art as a platform for collective action. Curated by Rio Yañez and Carolina Quintanilla, this year’s exhibition features special altar structures to honor and [...]

The Worlds of Bernice Bing Film Screening and Panel

Building the Building is a sampling of artwork by artists who laid the foundation for SOMArts creatively and administratively, artists whose contributions bridged multiple generations of the space, and artists who continue to work within the organization today. Amongst the artists in the exhibition are five key former administrators of SOMArts who cover almost the entirety of the four decades of SOMArts: Bernice Bing, Carlos Loarca, Betsie Miller-Kusz, Leo Valledor, and Rene Yanez. Their work and presence [...]

Molcajete Dominguero SF 1 Year Anniversary

Molcajete Dominguero SF is excited to celebrate their 1 year anniversary at SOMArts Cultural Center on Sunday, August 25, 11:00am–4:00pm! With the success of their first SF vendor market in 2018, Molcajete Dominguero has become a monthly shopping extravaganza, featuring a one of a kind vendor market with over 70 curated artists, designers, and more. This free, all-ages monthly event is a Latinx focused, filled with food, art, crafts, and community fun! To learn more about [...]