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 Announces 2026–2027 Season of Exhibitions, Performances and Community Programs; World Premiere of In The Shadow of the West to Highlight the Season
Charles H. Lee, So You Wanna Be a Bullrider from salt + dirt; courtesy of the artist FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Etheridge tim@etheridgepr.com 415.786.1377 SOMArts Announces 2026–2027 Season of Exhibitions, Performances and Community Programs World Premiere of In The Shadow of the West to Highlight the [...]
SOMArts Cultural Center and the San Francisco Foundation Announce the 2026 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition
2025 Murphy & Cadogan opening reception; Photo courtesy of Claire S Burke. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETim Etheridgemedia@somarts.org415.786.1377 SOMArts Cultural Center and the San Francisco Foundation Announce the 2026 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards ExhibitionOn view Saturday, October 17, 2026-Sunday, November 15, 2026Opening Night Reception and Awards Ceremony on Friday, [...]
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 [...]
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
2024 Brand Update: Unveiling a Vibrant Future with a Bold Logo and Updated Website
January 1, 2024
Press Release: SOMArts and SFF present 2023 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition
August 28, 2023
Colombian American artist Paola de la Calle’s debut solo exhibition examines power and memory
June 5, 2023
Press Release: SOMArts’ Muni Raised Me showcases the brilliance and creativity of San Francisco’s working-class
January 26, 2023
Creating a new brand identity
January 1, 2023
