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
SOMArts Hosts “Artists Live Here: Community Convening” to Mobilize San Francisco Creatives
Artists Live Here February convening, photo courtesy of Beth LaBerge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 7, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTTim EtheridgePublic Relations Consultanttim@etheridgepr.com SOMArts Hosts “Artists Live Here: Community Convening”to Mobilize San Francisco Creatives SAN FRANCISCO, CA–On Friday, April 17, 2026, from 5–8 PM, SOMArts [...]
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’ 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
August 18, 2025
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
January 2, 2025
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
September 16, 2024
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
June 20, 2024
HOMIES & HOMOS: SOMArts Dance Party Fundraiser raises crucial funds for the René Yañez Legacy Fund
April 2, 2024
