What we’re about
San Francisco Women Artists, located at 647 Irving Street in San Francisco, is a historic nonprofit arts organization which supports and promotes the talents of Bay Area artists, provides exhibition opportunities and offers an inviting space for the community to experience art. SFWA welcomes all Bay Area artists and remains firmly committed to promoting equity in the arts for all people. We host monthly art receptions and sketching events open to the public.
Upcoming events
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Winter Solstice Inner Sunset Art Walk
San Francisco Women Artists, 647 Irving St, San Francisco, CA, USStroll the Inner Sunset and enjoy local art, music, local shops, warm beverages and neighborhood charm! Check the website for the map
Winter Solstice Inner Sunset Art Walk – Dec 19 | HUNT & GATHER
San Francisco Women Artists Gallery (#24 on the map) will extend its hours to welcome ART WALK attendees to see their current collection of work. Complimentary light refreshments.
View our current exhibition "Solstice Celebrations 2025" and the SFWA Artists Salon. We also have ceramics, glass, sculpture, unframed prints, cards and jewelry for that special gift!3 attendees
Sketch Club at the De Young Observation Tower
de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr.,, San Francisco, CA, USSFWA Artists Gallery is celebrating its 100th anniversary! Its roots go back to the late 1800s when it was called The Sketch Club. We're bringing it back by getting together to sketch and paint in our beautiful city! It will be a great way to connect and meet fellow members, artists and get some creative time in.
This month we're moving indoors where it's a little warmer to catch some art and breathtaking aerial views!
Date: December 21st, 12pm - as long as you like
Location: De Young Observation Tower in Golden Gate Park
Admission to the tower is always free and your SFWA membership card allows you free general admission.
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/74VwKHaHD6zq7X9K7
Parking is available in the Music Concourse Garage
Bus lines:
44 O’Shaughnessy Bus
5 + 5R Fulton Bus
7 Haight / Noriega Bus (10 minute walk)
28 Bus (10 minute walk to the museum)
N Judah Muni Metro (15 minute walk)1 attendee
Call for Bay Area Artists - Passionate Palettes
San Francisco Women Artists, 647 Irving St, San Francisco, CA, USSubmission Deadline - January 3, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Theme: Passionate Palettes
FEBRUARY EXHIBITION
February is the month to fall in love with color. Artists should submit works that are lush, vivid and saturated with hues. We are looking for bold color and high contrast; stimulating, delectable palettes that may evoke intense emotion. All 2D and 3D media, and all artistic styles are welcome, [except video]
Juror: Mirto Golino, artist, curator, exhibition committee member at ACCI gallery
SUBMISSION: FULL DETAILS: HERE
FEES*
*30 for SFWA members. You must enter the discount code: pp0226
in the Smarter Entry payment page, to receive the member discount. Save this one-time code, it is Not on the website. $40 cost for non members.
Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images that have not been originally created by them.
SUBMISSION NOTIFICATION
The Submission Results Email Sent By Monday, January 12, 2026
Note: If you do not receive an email by this date,
contact SFWA asap, to confirm your submission results.
sfwagallery@gmail.com
ARTWORK RECEIVING
January 30 & 31, Friday & Saturday
Time: 11:30 - 3:00
SHOW DATES
Feb 3 - Feb 27, 2026
RECEPTION
February 7, Saturday
2:00 - 4:00 PM
END OF SHOW, ARTWORK PICK UP
February 27 - 28, Friday & Saturday
Time: 11:30 - 3:00
*SFWA has no storage space
Artist Commission: 65%
All artwork must be for sale
PRICING: It is important to price your artwork appropriately; prices that are too high or too low impact the credibility of our gallery and the artist.
Liability: SFWA does not insure for damage or theft of any works shown in the Gallery.1 attendee
