Preview San Francisco Art Fair Public Programming
San Francisco Art Fair 2024 marks not only the launch of the fair’s new identity but also the reaffirmation of its commitment to the incredible creativity and patronage that define San Francisco Art Fair 2024 marks the launch of the fair's new identity and commitment to the creativity and patronage of the Bay Area. The event will feature a curated selection of 85 leading galleries and a series of public programs, including a curated space at the entryway by Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation and its founding entity, Ken Fulk Inc, showcasing works by Bay Area artists such as Cheryl Derricotte, Michael Rakowitz, and Brazilian artist Ruy Cézar Campos. The fair also offers daily talks, panels, and conversations that are free and open to the public.
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San Francisco Art Fair 2024 marks not only the launch of the fair’s new identity but also the reaffirmation of its commitment to the incredible creativity and patronage that define San Francisco Art Fair’s namesake city. The transformation is not merely cosmetic; it signifies an evolution of curatorial engagement with art, artists, collectors, and the community at large.
San Francisco Art Fair is intentionally designed to echo the dynamic spirit of the Bay Area, showcasing a curated selection of 85 leading galleries alongside a compelling series of public programs that showcase the fair's dedication to celebrating and nurturing local talent alongside regional and international names.
Programming highlights from Bay Area creators include a curated space at the entryway to the fair by Saint Joseph's Arts Foundation and its founding entity, Ken Fulk Inc, We Didn't Get the Memo, a vibrant collection of works spotlighting the undiminished creativity and resilience of Bay Area artists curated by Cheryl Derricotte, and The Creative as Mapmaker: The Black Atlantic in the Bay Area, a group exhibition of Black (Space) Residency alumni curated by Hannah Waiters.
Alongside this, and Iraqi-American Artist Michael Rakowitz will showcase , a work that explores the nature of monuments and memory in contemporary society. Additionally, Brazilian artist Ruy Cézar Campos will present s, a multimedia installation that examines the tangible impacts of global connectivity.
As an effort to foster meaningful connections and conversations in the art community and beyond, the fair will also offer a curated selection of daily talks, panels, and conversations that are free and open to the public.
• None San Francisco Arts Today, moderated by San Francisco Examiner art critic Max Blue and featuring key figures from institutions that have invested directly in local artists, including Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, SFMOMA, and MoAD.
• None An artist conversation with Michael Rakowitz, presented by .
• None Aesthetic Technologies: Asian and Asian American Art in the Digital Age, presented by the Asian Art Museum.
• None Imaging Reality: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Picture, presented by Gray Area.
• None The Art of Collecting, featuring art advisors Charlie Manzo of Winston Art Group and Laura Grigsby of Laura Grigsby Art Consulting, and collector Bhuvan Sahney, with moderation by San Francisco Magazine Publisher Autumn O’Keefe.
• None Civic Approaches to Environmental Resilience in Art, presented by The City of San Jose Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs.