SF Open Studios is the largest and longest-running open studios program in the U.S. The event, which is produced by
ArtSpan, began in 1975 with 20 artists. Fast-forward 42 years, add 780-plus artists and you have a grand, month-long, citywide showcase for emerging and established artists. And this year, it's bigger than ever!
During each weekend up to Nov. 12, 2017, you can meet artists, exchange ideas and inspirations, snap up local artwork, and see the city in a way that’s rarely possible—in the homes, storefronts, and studios of working artists. Here are seven tips to help you navigate the event.
Tip 1: Weekend 3 - Oct. 28 and 29, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Find hidden treasures in the neighborhoods you think you know. Neighborhoods include Dogpatch, Potrero Hill, Bayview, Bernal Heights, Portola, Excelsior, Balboa Park, Visitacion Valley, Outer Mission, Diamond Heights, Glen Park.
Tip 2: Weekend 4 - Nov. 4 and 5, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Head over to
Fort Mason. For the second time, the General's Residence at Fort Mason will be dedicated to SF Open Studios. With works by 135 artists, all under one roof, this venue is a veritable mini-art fair.
Tip 3: Weekend 5 - Nov. 11 and 12, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
"Free" is the name of this game. Start and end your weekend over at the
mural-filled Mission, Castro, and Noe Valley, where art is evident indoors and out.
Ticketing
SF Open Studios is free and open to the public.
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