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2016 SF Open Studios

The 41st annual art festival with over 800 artists over four weekends.
By - posted 10/12/2016 No Comment

San Francisco comes alive with art this October and November as ArtSpan presents the 41st Anniversary of SF Open Studios – the oldest and largest event of its kind in the country, featuring 800 artists.

It’s an unrivaled opportunity for art patrons, collectors, and admirers to connect one-on-one with artists, get a glimpse of the working artist’s life, and to find their next true art love.

2016 SF Open Studios
Oct. 1 – Nov. 6, 2016
All over San Francisco
FREE

2016 Open Studio Weekends:

  • Weekend 1: October 15 & 16, 11 am to 6 pm
    Hunters Point Shipyard & Islais Creek Studios
  • Weekend 2: October 22 & 23, 11 am to 6 pm
    Fort Mason, Marina, Pacific Heights, Russian Hill, North Beach, Downtown, Tenderloin, MIDMA, SOMA, Western Addition, NOPA, Hayes Valley, Lower Haight, Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Bayview
  • Weekend 3: October 29 & 30, 11 am to 6 pm
    Presidio, Richmond, Upper Haight, Buena Vista, Cole Valley, Sunset, Ocean View, West Portal, Portola, Excelsior, Balboa Park
  • Weekend 4: November 5 & 6, 11 am to 6 pm
    Mission, Castro, Bernal Heights, Noe Valley, Upper Market, Glen Park

New for 2016: The addition of the Hub Exhibition Weekend (October 1 & 2) will feature SF Open Studios artists’ work on display at local art-friendly businesses, where it’s a great opportunity for patrons to get a jumpstart on finding their new favorite SF Open Studios artists, while enjoying special discounts and other benefits.

The weekend afterward, don’t miss the Preview Weekend (October 8 & 9.) This is the opening weekend of the SF Open Studios Exhibition at SOMArts Cultural Center. You can preview over 400 artworks from SF Open Studios artists for the duration of SF Open Studios (through November 6.)

2016 Map