SFUSD Arts Department

06/17/2025

We invite you all to join us for the Xilonen Ceremony Presentado por Familia Xixtialli ❤️‍🔥🪶

06/17/2025

06/17/2025

06/17/2025

Craving art and community? You’re in the right place!

ArtSpan’s newest work with the Art in Neighborhoods program is on display at the Mission Bowling Club from March 24 to November 9, 2025! Join us for the artist reception June 24th, 6-8pm for a night of movement with OMW! (On My Way!). 📸

Featured image: “Heading Out” by Raji Musinipally []
Title credit: Katie Cofer

06/17/2025

💃🏻 All the world’s a dance floor when Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers take the stage! A bona fide San Francisco institution, Smith brings herdance-inducing West Coast jump blues, Kansas City swing and Depression-era torch songs, delivered without a hint of nostalgia. Clock out and swing by for this Thursday evening show. It’s the perfect way to wind down your workday!

LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
THU. JULY 3
6–7:30PM

East Garden, on 3rd St. between Mission & Howard Sts. SF

FREE. OUTDOORS. FRESH.

06/17/2025

Alternative Exposure Round 19 Grants are Open!

Application Deadline: Monday, July 14, 2025, 11:59PM PST
Grantee Notification: October 2025

Southern Exposure is pleased to announce Alternative Exposure Round 19! The Alternative Exposure grant program supports the independent, self-organized work of artists and small groups playing a crucial role within the San Francisco Bay Area arts community.

Alternative Exposure provides monetary awards – grants of up to $5,000 each – to foster the development and/or presentation of artist-led projects and programs that are open to the public. Funded activities may include a new exhibition or exhibition series, the ongoing work of an independent art space or collective, a public art project, a one-time event or performance, publications directly related to the visual arts, an online project, an artist residency, a series of performances or screenings and more.

Learn more about how to apply at the link in our bio!

05/27/2025

🎨🥁 Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Presents:
Pete Escovedo: The Cali Art Tour
A traveling exhibition of paintings by the legendary Pete Escovedo.

🗓️ July 7 – August 2, 2025
This incredible show includes a Memorabilia Exhibit showcasing the trajectory of Pete Escovedo's iconic career in music and art.

✨ Curated and managed by Eric Murphy, in connection with Zina and the Escovedo Family.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets online – only $5!
https://lnkd.in/gevYXTcB

🌟 MCCLA VIP Gala Celebrating Pete Escovedo's 90th Birthday
📍 July 19th, 4–8 PM – An intimate gathering with Pete Escovedo

🎉 Closing Reception: August 2, 2025

Don't miss this unforgettable tribute to a living legend!

05/20/2025

Come support our MLK Cobra Band

04/29/2025

Sign up for Mission Drama at sfyouththeatre.org! Our summer session is going to be a blast, you don’t want to miss out 💥

04/29/2025

Work of Art applicants! Don't forget that ALL application components are due by 5 p.m. TOMORROW, April 30, including your adult recommendation. Don't miss this opportunity to develop as an artist, receive college preparation support, and get real-world experience with professional creative partners! Visit inner-cityarts.org/workofart for more info.

04/25/2025

https://missionlocal.org/2025/04/lucha-libre-buena-vista-horace-mann-sf-school-arts/

Mexican and local luchadores will take the ring on Saturday afternoon to deliver for Buena Vista Horace Mann's arts funds.