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Founded in 1991, ArtSpan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, builds community by connecting the public to visual arts in San
Francisco. Through SF Open Studios, youth, and adult education, and art-centric events, ArtSpan creates a platform for artists to thrive by fostering a Bay Area
community that values the arts.
ArtSpan produces San Francisco Open Studios, founded in 1975, and Art for City Youth, founded in 2000, publishes the SF Open Studios Guide, organizes workshops to help artists with their professional development, and holds Selections, a biennial juried art exhibition.
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- Advertise in the 2009 SF Open Studios Guide
Click here to download the ad order form and learn how to advertise your artist studio or business in the 2009 SF Open Studios Guide! Discounted Artist Rates are available until the June 15th deadline (deadline applies to payment, completed ad order form, and ad copy).
- July Artist Mixer
Join ArtSpan at Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter Street, on July 20 for another festive artist mixer! This is a free event with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar. All are welcome! RSVP to this event on Facebook here.
- Tour des Artistes
The next Tour des Artistes event will take place on Sunday, August 16, 10:30am to 3:00pm and will feature five new artists. Connect with local artists and learn the inspiration behind their artwork! Tour lead by ArtSpan's Board Vice-Chairman, Michael Yochum, and Alan Bamberger of ArtBusiness.com. Enjoy VIP transportation and refreshments along the way. Learn more about this event and secure your tickets now by clicking
here. Proceeds from Tour des Artistes support ArtSpan's Art for City Youth program.
- SF Open Studios Financial Aid
Click here to learn more about eligibility for and the application to the SF Open Studios Financial Aid Program (reimbursements are available for those artists that have already registered for SF Open Studios 2009).
- SF Open Studios 2009 Weekend Dates
Gala Weekend:
Studios are not open yet but we invite you to preview the SF Open Studios Exhibition at these events:
- October 3: Private Preview Gala, SomArts Gallery (a ticketed affair)
- October 4: Exhibition Opening Reception, SomArts Gallery (a free event)
Weekend 1: October 10 & 11, 11am-6pm
Bernal Heights, Castro, Duboce, Eureka Valley, Glen Park, Mission, Noe Valley, Portola
Weekend 2: October 17 & 18, 11am-6pm
Buena Vista, Diamond Heights, Fort Mason, Haight, Hayes Valley, Marina, Mount Davidson, Pacific Heights, Richmond, Sunset, Ocean Beach, Twin Peaks, West Portal
Weekend 3: October 24 & 25, 11am-6pm
Financial District, North Beach, Potrero Hill, Russian Hill, SOMA, Tenderloin, Bayview, Excelsior
Weekend 4: October 31 & November 1, 11am-6pm
Hunters Point Shipyard
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