Explore upcoming exhibitions, events, and public programs that amplify the works of emerging and mid-career artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. From exhibition openings to fundraisers and more, discover what’s on at SOMArts.
Día de Los Muertos 2024: Bearing Witness
October 12, 2024 -
November 3, 2024
Now in its 25th year, SOMArts’ annual Día de Los Muertos exhibition is one of the most internationally diverse Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States. Founded by beloved San Francisco artist and curator René Yañez, Día de Los Muertos at SOMArts merges traditional altars with contemporary installations, continuing to be a [...]
2024 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition
November 2, 2024 -
December 6, 2024
SOMArts is proud to partner with the San Francisco Foundation to present the 2024 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, a focused look at the future of the Bay Area visual arts, on view November 2–December 6, 2024. The Jack K. and Gertrude Murphy Award is given to an MFA student of unusual [...]
The SF Open Studios Exhibition Presented by ArtSpan
September 19, 2024 -
October 13, 2024
ArtSpan invites you to the 50th annual production of San Francisco Open Studios from September 19 through October 13, 2024. For the past five decades, ArtSpan's SF Open Studios (SFOS) has invited the public to visit the creative spaces of local artists to see where their magic happens and to purchase work directly from [...]
Upcoming Events
Bearing Witness Exhibition Unveiling and Opening Reception
October 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for the all-ages exhibition unveiling and opening reception on Friday, October 11, 6–9 PM PST. As the world watches and responds to the genocide of the Palestinian people, this year’s exhibition theme, Bearing Witness: An Expression of Love, Solidarity, and Justice for the People of Palestine, reflects on the impact of this [...]
