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SF’s Spring Open Studios (2025)

Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Hunters Point Shipyard Artists | 451 Galvez Avenue, San Francisco, 94124

Event Details

SF’s Spring Open Studios (2025)

Over 100 Artists, Food, a Beer Garden, and Live Music at the historic Hunters Point Shipyard!

Step inside the studios of over 100 artists at one of the country’s largest and most historic artist communities. This is your chance to explore San Francisco’s vibrant creative hub, meet the artists, and take home original artwork.

Spring Open Studios 2025
Saturday & Sunday, April 26–27, 2025 | 11a – 6p
Hunters Point Shipyard, 451 Galvez Ave., SF – Directions
FREE – RSVP To Reserve Your Spot

Easy to reach, free parking available, accessible by Muni (lines 19 & 15), bike-friendly, wheelchair accessible.

Event Highlights:

  • 100+ Artists Open Their Doors – Explore a diverse range of paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, ceramics, and more.
  • New this year – A special Silent Art Auction, featuring works from Open Studios artists! This is a great way to preview a cross-section of the participating artists, discover your favorites, and plan which studios to visit.
  • Silent Art Auction Opening Reception – April 10, 6-8 PM at the Shipyard Gallery
  • Get exclusive early access to bid on original artworks while meeting the artists in person before Open Studios weekend.
  • Live Music – Enjoy jazz and classical performances throughout the weekend.
  • Food & Drinks – Local vendors and a beer & wine garden to keep you refreshed.
  • Family Fun – Kid-friendly art activities by Art Rocks Clubhouse and free art making kits by the Museum of Craft and Design.
  • Free Shipyard Navy Shipyard Tours – Guided bus tours include 3 stops to learn more from cleanup experts.
    • Main Shipyard Site: 451 Galvez Ave, San Francisco
    • Satellite Studios at Islais Creek: 1 Rankin St, San Francisco

This event is supported in part by funds from the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Fleishhacker Foundation.

ABOUT SHIPYARD TRUST FOR THE ARTS

Shipyard Trust for the Arts’ mission revolves around the large and diverse community of visual artists, musicians and writers who have been working in studios at the historic Hunters Point Shipyard for more than 40 years. Keeping the studios affordable, facilitating arts education and exhibitions that involve people from our surrounding Bayview Hunters Point community and promoting programs and activities inspired by the intimate setting of artists’ individual studios comprise the focus of our work. Our goal is to promote this vibrant San Francisco cultural institution to the local and regional community and increase business opportunities for our artists. Shipyard Trust for the Arts – CONNECTING ART AND COMMUNITY!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, In Person, Kids & Families
Address: 451 Galvez Avenue, San Francisco, 94124

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