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SOMArts Cultural Center
@somarts.bsky.social
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Since 1979, SOMArts has leveraged the power of art as a tool for social change in the San Francisco/Bay Area
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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.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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San Francisco Examiner included our 2025 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition as part of their Fall must-see exhibitions!

www.sfexaminer.com/culture/muse...
Inside The City’s must-see fall art exhibitions
Fall means summer weather in San Francisco, and galleries are bringing the heat.
www.sfexaminer.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Reposted by SOMArts Cultural Center
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SFF is proud to partner with @somarts.bsky.social to present the 2025 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, a focused look at the future of the Bay Area visual arts.

Exhibition Dates: 11/7–12/7, 2025
Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: 11/6

RSVP Now:
2025 Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition
Free, all ages opening reception and awards ceremony celebrating the 2025 awardees, produced in partnership with San Francisco Foundation
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September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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.
June 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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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/...
May 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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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!

Learn more & snag your tickets: fureverandalways.eventbrite.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Doors open at 9PM for tonight's BODY HIGH featuring DJ Lady Ryan, VARSHA, and Blu Moon!

Get your tickets ➡️ bodyhigh.eventbrite.com
April 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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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
April 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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We're grateful for this exhibition review of "From the River to the Bay" by Max Blue for Hyperallergic.

Read the story:
hyperallergic.com/999130/from-...
From the River to the Bay Calls for Art as Resistance
While other Bay Area spaces have silenced Palestinian artists or remained silent themselves, a show at SOMArts Cultural Center asks visitors to take a stand.
hyperallergic.com
April 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Get your tickets for BODYHIGH, April 11, 9PM for an electrifying night of house music with DJ Lady Ryan, VARSHA, and Blu Moon 🌙Tickets sliding scale, 18+

Learn more and get your tickets ➡️ bodyhigh.eventbrite.com
March 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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The application for the 2025 Murphy Award and Cadogan Scholarships for MFA students are now open!

Read more and apply: somarts.org/murphycadogan
March 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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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.eventbrite.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Meet artist Daniela Tinoco, whose work is currently on view in SOMArts' Ramp Gallery through March 30!

To learn more about her Ramp Gallery show, visit: somarts.org/exhibition/d...
March 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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“We’re going to make art no matter what. We’re going to keep living no matter what." -Chris Gazaleh for @kqedarts.bsky.social

Read the article below:
www.kqed.org/arts/1397138...
Muralist Chris Gazaleh Curates a Palestinian Solidarity Show at SOMArts
‘From River to the Bay’ is a rare high-profile exhibit that voices support for the people of Gaza.
www.kqed.org
February 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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✨On view at SOMArts through March 30✨
MAIN GALLERY: From the River to the Bay, curated by Chris Gazaleh

RAMP GALLERY: Herramientas Nacionales — National Tools, solo exhibition by Daniela Tinoco
January 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM