Read through news features and press releases that celebrate SOMArts’ groundbreaking work; upcoming, current and past exhibition information; and organizational announcements that keep our community up to date. For press inquiries, please contact media@somarts.org

  • Through Reimagined Memories and Creation Stories, SOMArts Unveils Cece Carpio’s First Solo Exhibition, “Tabi Tabi Po: Come Out with the Spirits! You Are Welcome Here”

    Through Reimagined Memories and Creation Stories, SOMArts Unveils Cece Carpio’s First Solo Exhibition, “Tabi Tabi Po: Come Out with the Spirits! You Are Welcome Here”

    Cece Carpio, Anagolay, Acrylic on canvas, 2019. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dara Katrina Del Rosario Communications Director media@somarts.org Through Reimagined Memories and Creation Stories, SOMArts Unveils Cece Carpio’s First Solo Exhibition, “Tabi Tabi Po: Come Out with The Spirits! You Are Welcome Here”Opening reception held Thursday, January [...]

  • SOMArts Hosts The Luminesce Ball: An Evening of Fashion, Runway, and Vogue A celebration of the Bay Area’s House and Ballroom Community

    Photo by Randy Lucina; Voguer in the photo: Icon Meeka Alpha-Omega at 2024 Lover’s Revenge Ball FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dara Katrina Del Rosario Communications Director media@somarts.org SOMArts Hosts The Luminesce Ball: An Evening of Fashion, Runway, and Vogue A celebration of the Bay Area’s House and Ballroom [...]

    SOMArts Hosts The Luminesce Ball: An Evening of Fashion, Runway, and Vogue A celebration of the Bay Area’s House and Ballroom Community
  • SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You is a Heartfelt Affirmation to Those Most Affected by the Current Administration

    SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You is a Heartfelt Affirmation to Those Most Affected by the Current Administration

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dara Katrina Del Rosario Communications Director media@somarts.org SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You is a Heartfelt Affirmation to Those Most Affected by the Current Administration Curated by Rio Yañez and Bridgètt Rex On view October 11–November 7, 2025 Opening reception Friday, October 10, 6–9 [...]

  • 2025 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition Spotlights 15 Emerging Artists Transforming the Bay Area Arts Landscape

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dara Katrina Del Rosario Communications Director media@somarts.org 2025 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition Spotlights 15 Emerging Artists Transforming the Bay Area Arts Landscape On view: November 7–December 7, 2025 Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: November 6, 7–9 PM PST Monday, August [...]

    2025 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition Spotlights 15 Emerging Artists Transforming the Bay Area Arts Landscape
  • SOMArts Cultural Center Awarded Inaugural Culture Forward Grant from the Svane Family Foundation

    SOMArts Cultural Center Awarded Inaugural Culture Forward Grant from the Svane Family Foundation

    April 23, 2025

  • SOMArts launches 2025 with “From the River to the Bay” exhibition

    SOMArts launches 2025 with “From the River to the Bay” exhibition

    January 2, 2025

  • SOMArts presents Artist As Witness, an evening of film, dialogue, and dreaming

    SOMArts presents Artist As Witness, an evening of film, dialogue, and dreaming

    January 2, 2025

  • SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos exhibition Bearing Witness is an “expression of solidarity, love, and justice” for Palestine

    SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos exhibition Bearing Witness is an “expression of solidarity, love, and justice” for Palestine

    September 16, 2024

  • 2024 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition celebrates 15 emerging artists shaping the future of Bay Area arts

    2024 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition celebrates 15 emerging artists shaping the future of Bay Area arts

    September 3, 2024

  • “A Soft Place to Land” defiantly centers Joy amidst politically charged election season

    “A Soft Place to Land” defiantly centers Joy amidst politically charged election season

    June 20, 2024

  • HOMIES & HOMOS: SOMArts Dance Party Fundraiser raises crucial funds for the René Yañez Legacy Fund

    HOMIES & HOMOS: SOMArts Dance Party Fundraiser raises crucial funds for the René Yañez Legacy Fund

    April 2, 2024

  • 2024 Brand Update: Unveiling a Vibrant Future with a Bold Logo and Updated Website

    2024 Brand Update: Unveiling a Vibrant Future with a Bold Logo and Updated Website

    January 1, 2024

Archive of News & Press