SF Open Studios first debuted 40 years ago in 1975 with the goal of connecting local artists to San Franciscans and tourists. Since then, the annual Open Studios event has thrived, showcasing SF’s unique art scene.
The 2025 Open Studio event is in full swing after kicking off on September 19, and there are still plenty more exciting open studios until October 19. Hundreds of local artists will open their creative spaces to the public each weekend, offering the chance for people to experience new art and see how artists work. The month-long event divides studios by neighborhoods so that you can explore a specific area throughout one weekend with multiple open studios.
Check out the schedule below:
- Weekend 2: Sept. 27 and 28
- Noe Valley, Castro, Bernal Heights, the Mission
- Weekend 3: Oct. 4 and 5
- North Beach, Downtown, Duboce Triangle, Marina, Hayes Valley, Pacific Heights, Laurel Heights / Presidio Heights, Nopa/Divisadero, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Chinatown, Civic Center, East Cut, South Beach
- Weekend 4: Oct. 11 and 12
- SOMA, Dogpatch, Bayview, Potrero Hill, Mission Bay
- Weekend 5: Oct. 18 and 19
- Hunters Point Shipyard Artists
Some artists have opted for their own independent schedule, and with some “Choice Artists” hosting multiple events at their studio throughout the month. Check out the choice artists’ schedule here. You can also explore the exhibition, which features hundreds of artworks across various mediums in one exhibition. The exhibition is currently open at SOMArts until October 13. On October 4 and 5, you can join ArtSpan’s Board Chair Michelle Cooke for a guided walking tour of the open studios. Finally, on October 8, you can attend Art Tasting at SOMArts, where you can hear talks from award-winning artists along with wine and bites.
SF Open Studios is organized by ArtSpan, a local nonprofit that supports local artists. You can learn more about ArtSpan and the SF Open Studios program here.