Images above feature winning artwork by 2023 SFOS Campaign Collateral Winners: Karen Olsen-Dunn, Mary Evelyn Lawrence, Janey Fritsche, Sabin Cristian Filip, and Fuzz E. Grant
YOU’RE AN ORIGINAL. YOUR ART SHOULD BE TOO.
September 19 - October 13, 2024
From Disco Days to the Tech Craze: 50 Years of SF Open Studios
ArtSpan Artist Charles Dabo.
ArtSpan Artist Durba Sen.
ArtSpan invites you to the 50th annual production of San Francisco Open Studios
Since 1975, ArtSpan’s citywide SF Open Studios program has connected local artists to San Francisco’s residents and visitors. Now in its 50th annual production, ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios is a testament to the enduring power of art to bridge communities, and to the unyielding spirit of the artists who have been at the forefront of shaping San Francisco's cultural identity.
Be inspired by the creative power of San Francisco Bay Area artists at ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios (SFOS). For the past five decades, ArtSpan has invited the public to visit the creative spaces of local artists to see where their magic happens and to purchase work directly from creators. In 2024, our beloved annual tradition enters its 50th year of offering residents and tourists the free opportunity to engage directly with the artists responsible for the pivotal role art plays in the identity of San Francisco culture. We are thrilled to share this milestone with art lovers in the SF Bay Area and beyond!
SF Open Studios is FREE to attend.
This year’s historic production begins with an anniversary exhibition at the San Francisco Public Library, From Disco Days to the Tech Craze: 50 Years of ArtSpan SF Open Studios. Opening September 12, immerse yourself in the rich history of SF Open Studios and ArtSpan’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the local art scene.
Followed by a whirlwind celebration with SF Open Studio artists at ArtLaunch, within our massive SFOS Exhibition on Thursday, September 19.
The SFOS Exhibition provides a preview of participating SFOS artists. Artist-hosted open studio events are accompanied by the expansive SFOS Exhibition that celebrates the abundant creativity of the region and offers a preview of artist studios to visit.
300+ Artworks Under One Roof:
Browse work in diverse mediums and plan your weekend visits! Each exhibited piece is clearly labeled to help guide your open studio visits to connect further with the artists behind the pieces that catch your eye.
Immerse yourself in the creativity of the city and purchase pieces knowing your patronage directly supports the region’s art ecosystem.
50TH SF OPEN STUDIOS DATES
ArtLaunch: September 19
the SFOS kick-off celebration
Weekend 1 | NORTH:
September 21 & 22
Weekend 2 | CENTRAL + SOUTH: September 28 & 29
Weekend 3 | EAST/SOUTHEAST:
October 5 & 6
Weekend 4 | WESTSIDE:
October 12 & 13
THE 50th SF OPEN STUDIOS GUIDE
The 2024 50th SFOS Guide is your key to San Francisco’s bustling arts and culture scene.
New this year, the SFOS Guide will include San Francisco gallery listings, in addition to serving as a travel companion for each weekend of SF Open Studios! Our 2024 full-color magazine includes artwork and contact information for hundreds of local artists, a section dedicated to city galleries, artist-run exhibition spaces, and cultural institutions, articles on San Francisco’s renowned art community, and neighborhood maps of studio-events to keep you connected to all things artful in San Francisco.
Featured Image: 2023 Guide Cover Artwork by ArtSpan Artist Karen Olsen-Dunn.
How to Visit:
In Fall 2024, ArtSpan SF Open Studio artists will be open from 11am to 5pm according to geographic quadrants that align with weekend dates to help facilitate your visits.
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