Since 1979, SOMArts has leveraged the power of art as a tool for social change in the San Francisco/Bay Area

San Francisco, CA, USA
Joined November 2008
"Artists Live Here: Community Convening" is this Friday, 2/13, 4–8 PM! It's a drop-in space to gather, inspire, connect, and act–together! Read Sarah Hotchkiss’ KQED story on why this convening is happening: kqed.org/arts/13986534/somar…
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Artists Live Here: Community Convening @ SOMArts Fri., Feb. 13, 4–8 PM Join artists, organizers, funders, and community members in an urgent conversation about the future of arts in San Francisco RSVP: artistslivehere.eventbrite.c…
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We're proud to announce the global premiere of Cece Carpio's first solo exhibition, "Tabi Tabi Po: Come Out with the Spirits! You Are Welcome Here" ➡️ RSVP to the opening reception on January 29, 6–9 PM: tabitabiporeception.eventbri…
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Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You opening reception and exhibition unveiling tickets are now live 🕯️ Friday, October 10, 6–9 PM PST Get tickets: weloveyouopening.eventbrite.…
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San Francisco Examiner included our 2025 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition as part of their Fall must-see exhibitions: sfexaminer.com/culture/museu…
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Get your tickets to the Spring Queer Arts Festival (SQAF) 2025 with Magical Realism: Queer Caribbean Sounds, produced by Esotérica Tropical in partnership with Queer Cultural Center (QCC) 🌴: Learn more: facebook.com/events/13865293…
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We are so grateful to everyone involved in Fur-ever & Always and the community who helped amplify the fundraiser ❤️ For Ticketholders: If you purchased a ticket, you will receive a full refund via Eventbrite.
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DUE TOMORROW, MAY 29 @ 11:59 PM PST 🕯️ Call for Artists 🕯️ Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You Curated by Rio Yañez and Bridgett Rex Learn more and apply ➡️ somarts.org/opportunity/welo…
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🐾 Calling all pet lovers! 🐾
 Fur-ever & Always: Pet Portrait Party Saturday, June 7, 12–5 PM PST Get a custom portrait of your beloved furry, feathered, or scaly friend, created by a local artist while supporting SOMArts! Get your tickets: fureverandalways.eventbrite.…
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🕯️ Call for Artists 🕯️ Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You Curated by Rio Yañez and Bridgett Rex Submit your proposal by May 29, 11:59 PM PST View the full curator's statement and application: somarts.org/opportunity/welo…
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Doors open at 9PM for tonight's BODY HIGH featuring DJ Lady Ryan, VARSHA, and Blu Moon See you on the dance floor Tickets ➡️ bodyhigh.eventbrite.com/
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🌟Attention MFA Students🌟 Apply for the 2025 Murphy Award and Cadogan Scholarships, deadline April 21, 11:59 PM PST! Read the eligibility requirements and apply: somarts.org/murphycadogan
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"From the River to the Bay" exhibition review in Hyperallergic 💫 Much gratitude to Max Blue for writing about the show with care and compassion. Read here: hyperallergic.com/999130/fro…
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We're dancing the night away with BODY HIGH on Friday, April 11, 9PM–2AM, $10–$30 sliding scale 🌟Learn more and get your tickets by visiting: bodyhigh.eventbrite.com
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Follow us on Bluesky! ➡️@somarts.bsky.social
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Applications for the 2025 Murphy Award and Cadogan scholarships for MFA students are now open! Learn more and apply by April 21, 2025, 11:59 PM PST: somarts.org/murphycadogan
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“It’s about showing our Bay Area culture...our solidarity with the world.”– Chris Gazaleh, curator "From the River to the Bay" Thank you @KQEDarts' Nastia Voynovskaya for this thoughtful piece: kqed.org/arts/13971380/mural…
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"From the River to the Bay" Closing Reception Thursday, March 27, 6–9 PM PST Featuring performances by A-1, Lara Aburamadan, and The Shadow Band RSVP today: rivertothebayclosing.eventbr…
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