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
Closing Reception: More Than 700 Years
Thursday, Aug 29, 2019, 5:00PM
Walter and McBean Galleries
SFAI—Chestnut Street Campus
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Cuban Analogs
Tuesday, Aug 6, 2019 - Sunday, Aug 18, 2019
Atrium at SFAI—Fort Mason Campus
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AXA Traveling Art Prize Exhibition
Friday, Sep 6, 2019 - Monday, Oct 7, 2019
Main Gallery at Fort Mason
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Undergrad Open House
Saturday, Oct 12, 2019, 10:00AM
SFAI—Chestnut Street Campus
800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Grad Open House
Saturday, Nov 23, 2019, 10:00AM
SFAI—Fort Mason Campus
2 Marina Blvd (Pier 2), San Francisco, CA 94123
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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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Venue Rentals


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

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APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2020 NOW OPEN!


SFAI alumni are invited to apply for the International MFA degree at China Academy of Art (CAA).

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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 a diverse lineup of visiting artists, exhibitions, and events to campus.

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