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“Shipyard Open Studios” Fall 2026: 130+ Artists, Free Admission & Parking

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free — RSVP requested via Eventbrite. Free parking.
Hunters Point Shipyard (Shipyard Trust for the Arts) | 451 Galvez Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Event Details

Shipyard Trust for the Arts

Step inside a San Francisco landmark: for one weekend the historic Hunters Point Shipyard opens the working studios of 130+ painters, sculptors, jewelers, ceramicists, photographers, and metalworkers. Talk directly with the artists, watch how the work gets made, and take home something original.

What to expect: silent art auction, live jazz, food and a beer & wine garden, kids’ art activities with Art Rocks Clubhouse, plus sculptors’ satellite studios at Islais Creek (1 Rankin St).

Free admission and free parking — RSVP requested via Eventbrite. Muni accessible (19, 15, 54), bike-friendly, wheelchair accessible. Presented by the Shipyard Trust for the Arts (STAR).

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*
*Free — RSVP requested via Eventbrite. Free parking.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families
Venue: Hunters Point Shipyard (Shipyard Trust for the Arts)
Address: 451 Galvez Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

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