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’ 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

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE media@somarts.org SOMArts Cultural Center Awarded Inaugural Culture Forward Grant from the Svane Family Foundation Upcoming programming to include fashion workshops, a community runway show, and a ball in downtown San Francisco April 23, 2025, San Francisco, CA — SOMArts Cultural Center is thrilled to [...]

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

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dara Katrina Del Rosario Communications Director media@somarts.org SOMArts launches 2025 with From the River to the Bay exhibition Curated by Chris Gazaleh Opening Reception Thursday, January 30, 6–9 PM PST On view January 31–March 30, 2025 Monday, December 30, San Francisco, CA–SOMArts Cultural [...]

    SOMArts launches 2025 with “From the River to the Bay” exhibition
  • Press Release: HORIZON/you hold my shape: Solo exhibition by yétúndé ọlágbajú

    Press Release: HORIZON/you hold my shape: Solo exhibition by yétúndé ọlágbajú

    June 29, 2022

  • Press Release: SOMArts Cultural Center to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan

    Press Release: SOMArts Cultural Center to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan

    January 28, 2022

  • Press Release: As I Live and Breathe: Angela Hennessy solo exhibition

    Press Release: As I Live and Breathe: Angela Hennessy solo exhibition

    January 24, 2022

  • Reflecting with Gratitude, Looking ahead with Hope

    Reflecting with Gratitude, Looking ahead with Hope

    January 6, 2022

  • SOMArts Hosts HERE 4 U: Pre Pride Happening and Expands Solo Exhibition Programming in 2022 – 2023

    SOMArts Hosts HERE 4 U: Pre Pride Happening and Expands Solo Exhibition Programming in 2022 – 2023

    January 1, 2022

  • Press Release: The Black Woman is God celebrates the ingenuity and imaginations of Black women

    Press Release: The Black Woman is God celebrates the ingenuity and imaginations of Black women

    November 17, 2021

  • Press Release: SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos exhibition dream of worlds beyond resilience

    Press Release: SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos exhibition dream of worlds beyond resilience

    September 23, 2021

  • Press Release: The Annual Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition celebrates the future of Bay Area arts

    Press Release: The Annual Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition celebrates the future of Bay Area arts

    July 27, 2021

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