At SFAI you can push the boundaries of:


Painting
Photography
Film
Printmaking
New Genres
Sculpture
Art + Technology
History + Theory of Contemporary Art
Exhibition + Museum Studies
Art, Place + Public Studies

Featured Events/Exhibitions
July Undergraduate Virtual Q&A Sessions
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2019, 10:00AM
ONLINE!
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SFAI Alumni Exhibition: In A Flash
Saturday, Jun 29, 2019 - Sunday, Jul 28, 2019
Diego Rivera Gallery
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More Than 700 Years
Friday, Jun 7, 2019 - Sunday, Sep 1, 2019
Walter and McBean Galleries, Main Gallery at Fort Mason
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Legacy Meets Legacy


Iconic photographer and SFAI alum Annie Leibovitz visited the stunning CAROLANDS Château on June 13, 2019 for a lively celebration with SFAI. At the close of the evening, Leibovitz remarked of her unparalleled career: “I truly am here because of the San Francisco Art Institute.”

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Art + ideas can change the world. It starts with you. Schedule an Admissions Tour »


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Venue Rentals


Looking for a space to hold your wedding, meeting, conference, or corporate event?

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SFAI History


SFAI has a rich and deep history of revolutionary culture-makers and thought-leaders. Learn about five radicals who taught at SFAI.

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Faculty Interviews

Curator Ángel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción interviews Artist James Claussen in new podcast series!

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Academic Calendar

Find out what’s coming up.

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Engage With Us

This summer, SFAI brings diverse lineup of visiting artists, exhibitions, and events.

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