We are delighted to host SF Open Studios (SFOS) at Intersection for the Arts for the second year in a row! SFOS, a beloved annual tradition since 1975, is a citywide initiative for artists to promote their work and engage directly with residents, tourists, and fellow creatives. SFOS is an excellent opportunity for artists to sell work, promote their art practice, and network with visitors.

Happening:  September 21 + 22, 11 am – 5 pm, 2024
Artist Deadline to Apply to Intersection as Group Site: July 1, 2024
Address: 41 Fell Street, SF, CA 94102

How to Apply:

To participate in SFOS, you must be an ArtSpan member. To sign up: 

1. Visit artspan.org and login (or create) your artist account via the blue button in the upper right hand corner. 
2. Click the blue “become an artist member” button in the banner at the top of your screen. You will only see this banner if your membership is active.  
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to select your preferred participation tier. 
4. Review your Artist’s Public Profile information. This is your year-round information that is publicly viewable on ArtSpan.org/art. 
5. Pay the registration fee.
6. Check your inbox for an email from guide@sfosguide.com to select your weekend, enter your SFOS Event location, indicate if you are participating with a Group, and upload your Guide image by the deadline!

Once you’ve followed the instructions above, you can submit to showcase your work at Intersection for the Arts. To apply, please email the following to space@theintersection.org.
The deadline to apply is July 1, 2024. 

1. Please use the subject line: SFOS Application. 
2. Inventory list of your work including: title, materials, dimensions, and date. 
3. Google Drive link with 5-10 images of artwork. We encourage you to submit work that is high resolution (300 DPI) so we can promote your work on special media. Please title files so they correspond with your inventory list: [title_materials_dimensions_date]
4. Artist statement (50 words max). 
5. Short description (2-3 sentences max) of your vision for installing their work in the space.
6. Let us know your preference for displaying your work. We will consider your preferences as we make our space assignments.Will you require a 10-foot x 2-foot table (IFTA can provide this free of charge)? Would you prefer you work to be displayed on the wall or a 3’ x 8’ tall partition?