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Overview

SF Open Studios is the oldest and largest open studios program in the country, featuring an annual, month-long art event in October that showcases over 900 emerging and established San Francisco artists in their studios. Each weekend, art patrons, admirers, and collectors venture out on self-guided tours to see as many SF Open Studios artists and their artworks as possible, in the hopes of finding their next true art love. The event connects collectors with artists for engaging dialogue and a glimpse into the life of the working artist; SF Open Studios simultaneously helps artists build their mailing lists, gain new admirers, and ultimately sustain a living making art. 

SF Open Studios 2012

Weekend 1

October 13 & 14, 11am to 6pm
Fort Mason, Marina, Pacific Heights, Russian Hill, North Beach
Duboce, Hayes Valley, Haight, Upper Market
Ocean Beach, Sunset, Richmond, Diamond Heights, Buena Vista, Twin Peaks, West Portal, Glen Park, Excelsior

Weekend 2

October 20 & 21, 11am to 6pm
SOMA, Tenderloin, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Bayview

Weekend 3

October 27 & 28, 11am to 6pm
Mission, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, Castro

Weekend 4

November 3 & 4, 11am to 6pm
Hunters Point Shipyard & Islais Creek Studios

SF Open Studios Exhibition:

  • Open during the month of October at SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, the SF Open Studios Exhibition showcases over 400 artworks by SF Open Studios. Admission is free. 
  • ArtReach, the kick-off fund-raising event for SF Open Studios is held in the SF Open Studios Exhibition, featuring an open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, and festive music! Tickets are sold online.
  • Public Reception is a more casual, free event that is open to the public, featuring a no-host bar.

Find artists and artwork, online and in print: