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.
Exhibitions
Shrey Purohit at The Ramp Gallery
August 21, 2026 -
October 13, 2026
Featured image: Mumbai in 1,995 CE & Indus Valley Elder from 2,000 BCE About the Exhibition Rumbling Cities Shrey Purohit's practice began as daily urban sketching kept only in sketchbooks. That habit turned outward in 2020, when an emptied city pushed him to paint outdoors at dusk, in the hours [...]
In Their Name: Día de Los Muertos 2026
Now in its 27th 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 continues to be an inclusive multigenerational gathering of remembrance while affirming the importance of arts [...]
2026 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition
October 17, 2026 -
November 15, 2026
Marking the 40th anniversary of the awards, SOMArts Cultural Center and the San Francisco Foundation are honored to present the 2026 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, featuring 15 emerging visual artists developing their artistic practices through painting, sculpture, hybrid practice, installation art, mixed media, drawing, and photography. The exhibition is free and [...]
Upcoming Events
2026 Murphy & Cadogan Art Awards Ceremony and Opening Reception
October 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SOMArts is proud to partner with the San Francisco Foundation to present the 2026 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, a focused look at the future of the Bay Area visual arts. Join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, October 16, 7–9 PM. RSVP to the opening [...]
