supporting & promoting
the visual arts & artists
the visual arts & artists
throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
supporting & promoting
the visual arts
the visual arts & artists
throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
THE LATEST
375+ artists, 126 sites for 2024!
We are looking forward to our 38th year of Open Studios in 2024 taking place the first three weekends in May. Mark the weekends on your calendar because you won’t want to miss this event. This is not just a “sales” event, Bay Area artists want to connect and share their art and all visitors who come to see what they are creating.
Each weekend will highlight artists of a Bay Area region:
Weekend 1 — May 4-5 – Coastal and Northern Peninsula
Weekend 2 — May 11-12 – Mid-Peninsula
Weekend 3 — May 18-19 – South Bay
Silicon Valley Open Studios 2024 Directories featuring 375 artists at local studios are available in over 500 locations around the SF Bay Area. You can find them now at Libraries, Chamber of Commerce Offices, Restaurants, Coffee Houses, Post Offices, Community Centers, and other convenient retail locations.
Help Artists & the Art Community Thrive.
There are many ways to get involved and show your enthusiasm for the visual arts in your community.
SVVA ANNUAL EVENTS
Silicon Valley Open Studios
Silicon Valley Open Studios, held annually in May, features 300+ artists from all over the Bay Area and Coastal Area. This live, in-person and online event gives the community an opportunity to meet locals artists, see their studios and talk to them about their work during these designated weekends.
Throughout this free event, the public can enjoy a vast variety of visual expression, including painting, mixed media, photography, sculpture, jewelry, calligraphy, ceramics, fiber arts, pottery, mosaics, metal work, glass, drawing, printmaking, watercolor, woodworking and many more unique and creative one-of-a-kind works of art.
Other Artist Opportunities
We are working to create more opportunities and extra ways for our artist to sell art, get exposure and connect with other artists including social mixers to get to know other artists, preview exhibits before Open Studios, educational webinars and workshops and many ways to volunteer and get involved.
Reach out to us if you have an idea or suggestion for an event, space for an exhibit or another opportunity for artists.
