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In Their Name: Día de Los Muertos 2026 on Friday, October 23, from 6–9 PM!
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
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 [...]
In Their Name: Día de Los Muertos 2026
RSVP to the opening reception 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 [...]
In the Shadows of the West
January 23, 2027 -
March 26, 2027
The mythology of the American West is among the most pervasive and enduring narratives in the cultural imagination of the United States. Yet the iconography through which this mythology is communicated — the cowboy, the open range, the tools and dress of the frontier — has been systematically detached from the diverse communities whose [...]
Upcoming Events
In Their Name Opening Reception & Exhibition Unveiling
October 23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us in celebrating the opening and exhibition unveiling of In Their Name: Día de Los Muertos 2026 on Friday, October 23, 6–9 PM PST! The evening features a Día de los Muertos inspired artist market with local vendors and makers, along with a special performance by Las Hijas de la Madre. Tickets: $15, free [...]
