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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
 

Featured Events/Exhibitions
Admit on the Spot Day
Friday, Jul 27, 2018, 12:00PM
SFAI—Chestnut Street Campus
800 Chestnut Street
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Matmos Performs at SFAI
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2018, 8:00PM
Osher Lecture Hall
800 Chestnut St
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Martin Machado: Fluid State
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - Sunday, Aug 19, 2018
Main Gallery at Fort Mason
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Undergrad Fall Open House | On-Campus
Saturday, Nov 17, 2018, 10:00AM
SFAI—Chestnut Street Campus
800 Chestnut Street
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Grad Fall Open House
Saturday, Nov 10, 2018, 12:00PM
SFAI—Fort Mason Campus
2 Marina Boulevard, Pier 2
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SFAI Commencement


Alum Kehinde Wiley (BFA 1999) addresses the Class of 2018 and receives honorary degree, including Bay-Area artist Mildred Howard.

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SFAI’s New Campus


To open the new Fort Mason Campus, SFAI is commissioning new works—starting with Alicia McCarthy (BFA 1994).

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Alumni News


Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (MFA 2016) multi-disciplinary practice explores the politics of queerness and its intersections with Islam.

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Why SFAI

SFAI’s interdisciplinary programs, dedicated faculty, and question-seeking ethos will transform your work.

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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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