Art Market San Francisco is now San Francisco Art Fair. This evolution is a direct affirmation of the fair’s commitment to the thriving arts ecosystem that defines the Bay Area. Continuing the fair’s dedication to San Francisco’s vibrant cultural institutions, active collecting community, and vital notion of unwavering patronage, San Francisco Art Fair is a year-round platform for the many voices of its region.  

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, April 25, 2024

5—6pm: Select VIP Preview

Exclusive Entry for Select VIPs

6—9pm: Opening Evening presented by RBC Wealth Management

Exclusive Entry for Fair Pass Holders and Select VIPs

Friday, April 26, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Artist Talk: Michael Rakowitz

Erika Mei Chua Holum, Assistant Curator at Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston will be in conversation with artist Michael Rakowitz about his art making practice and his project at San Francisco Art Fair, Behemoth II.
 
Rakowitz is an Iraqi-American artist working at the intersection of problem-solving and troublemaking. His work has appeared in venues worldwide including MoMA, MassMOCA, Palais de Tokyo, the 16th Biennale of Sydney, the 10th and 14th Istanbul Biennials, and National Design Triennial at the Cooper-Hewitt. He has had solo projects and exhibitions with Creative Time, Tate Modern in London, The Wellin Museum of Art, and MCA Chicago. Rakowitz is represented by Rhona Hoffman Gallery, Chicago; Jane Lombard Gallery, New York; and Barbara Wien Galerie, Berlin; Pi Artworks, Istanbul; and Green Art Gallery, Dubai. He lives and works in Chicago.

After the presentation at San Francisco Art Fair, Michael Rakowitz’s Behemoth II will travel to Seattle Art Fair (July 25–28), followed by the exhibition Makeshift Memorials, Small Revolutions at the Blaffer Art Museum and KADIST San Francisco this fall.

Location: San Francisco Art Fair Theater

Saturday, April 27, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: The Art of Collecting

Considering beginning your own art collection or thinking it may be time to call in a professional? Join us for a lively panel discussion with art advisors Charlie Manzo of Winston Art Group and Laura Grigsby of Laura Grigsby Art Consulting, and collector Bhuvan Sahney, as our speakers share their unique perspectives and how they intersect with one other in the art world. This real-world conversation, moderated by San Francisco Magazine Publisher Autumn O’Keefe, will explore the ins and outs of starting a collection, building on a current collection, and navigating the art world landscape.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Aesthetic Technologies: Asian and Asian American Art in the Digital Age

The Asian Art Museum has undergone a major transformation, renewing its commitment to contemporary Asian and Asian American art while developing fresh modes of interactive engagement with the historical artworks in its world-class collection. Join Director of Experience Garance Marneur and curators Padma Dorje Maitland and Cheng Xu for a conversation moderated by Writer/Editor Nick Stone exploring these new approaches and examining the artificial divide between contemporary and traditional storytelling in the museum experience.  

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Imaging Reality: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Picture

Advances in artificial intelligence tools for image-making have left the realm of novelty and entered the everyday workflows of creators across industries. From creative software plug-ins to online text-to-image generators, the tech sector now offers tools to augment the human hand at every step of the artistic process. As a result, art is changing; and so are the thousands of images that we are exposed to every day. In this panel discussion at the San Francisco Art Fair, Gray Area invites speakers Yvonne Fang (artist and UI/UX designer), Miguel Novelo (artist), and Nicole Fitzgerald (Co-Founder, Alpaca) moderated by Hannah Scott (Research Manager, Gray Area) to consider how these new tools impact creative practice and visual culture.  
 
What makes new AI tools different from previous creative technologies? How are images changing, and why is it important? What role does the artist now play in the creative production process? And what kinds of shifts in global visual culture should we expect? Join us to hear from a group of makers who are using, teaching, and building the technologies that are changing the nature of the picture forever.

Location: San Francisco Art Fair Theater

Sunday, April 28, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: San Francisco Arts Today

As national news outlets report on San Francisco’s “doom loop,” the art scene clearly didn’t get the memo. The Bay Area arts leaders in this panel discussion showcase how they are activating the vibrant arts community in the City by the Bay. Hear from institutions that have invested directly in local artists, including Timothy Anglin Burgard, Distinguished Senior Curator at Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (de Young Open), Shana Lopes, Assistant Curator of Photography at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SECA Art Award), and Key Jo Lee, Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs, Museum of the African Diaspora (Emerging Artists Program) in a conversation that will be moderated by the San Francisco Examiner’s art critic, Max Blue.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Sewers, Trash & Climate: Practicing the Art of Change

Join us to learn how the City of San Jose is leveraging the power of arts and culture to support environmental awareness. The City of San Jose Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs present a range of public art projects and other collaborative initiatives, including: FOGWASTE presented by artist Brett Snyder, One Day/One Action, presented by artist Trena Noval,  LITTER-ATURE, led by Sr. Project Manager Mary Rubin and co-created by local creatives, and the newly launched Climate Art program with Cultural Strategist in Environmental Resilience Devon Bella. This exciting event will be facilitated by San Jose Sr. Arts Manager Danielle Siembieda. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to discover how the City of San Jose is using art to lead the way in creating a sustainable future.

Location: San Francisco Art Fair Theater

Fair Date: April 25 - 28, 2024

Hours:
Thursday: 5pm-9pm
Friday: 11am—7pm
Saturday: 11am—7pm
Sunday: 11am—6pm

Location: Fort Mason Center - 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123

Tickets:
Single Day Ticket: $35
Fair Pass: $65

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