San Francisco
USA
San Francisco has a long tradition of avant-garde and conceptual art, with SFMOMA, the Museum of the African Diaspora, and a lively gallery scene in the Mission and Dogpatch districts.
39 galleries
500 Capp Street
foundation
Dedicated to the legacy of artist David Ireland, this foundation offers exhibitions and residencies within Ireland's former home.
500cappstreet.org836M
foundation
A non-profit foundation that supports artistic residencies and innovative exhibitions that foster cultural and social engagement.
836m.orgAltman Siegel
closed
A prominent contemporary art gallery representing a diverse group of international and locally based artists.
altmansiegel.comAndrea Schwartz Gallery
commercial gallery
Andrea Schwartz Gallery focuses on contemporary work by mid-career artists, emphasizing variety and innovation in painting and sculpture.
asgallery.comAnglim/Trimble Gallery
commercial gallery
Formerly Anglim Gilbert, this gallery has a long history of representing significant Bay Area artists and international contemporary figures.
anglimtrimble.comAnthony Meier
commercial gallery
Specializing in post-World War II contemporary masters and emerging artists; a staple of the San Francisco Art Dealers Association.
anthonymeier.comAOCA / Art of Contemporary Africa
commercial gallery
The first Pan African Contemporary Gallery in San Francisco, representing established and emerging artists from Africa and the Diaspora.
aocaart.comArt House SF
commercial gallery
A global contemporary art gallery that features an eclectic mix of affordable and original art from international artists.
arthousesf.comBass & Reiner Gallery
commercial gallery
An exhibition space focused on promoting emerging artists from the Bay Area and internationally through collaborative and experimental projects.
bassandreiner.comBerggruen Gallery
commercial gallery
Berggruen Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art, representing a roster of major international artists alongside important historical works.
berggruen.comBlueStream Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery located in San Francisco’s Chinatown, dedicated to diverse artistic voices and cross-cultural dialogue.
bluestreamgallery.comCasemore Gallery
commercial gallery
Focuses on contemporary art with a particular interest in innovative approaches to the photographic medium.
casemoregallery.comCatharine Clark Gallery
commercial gallery
Established in 1991, this gallery specializes in contemporary art, with an emphasis on media-driven work and conceptually rigorous exhibitions.
cclarkgallery.comCrown Point Press
commercial gallery
Exhibits and sells high-quality prints produced in its renowned etching studio, alongside a curated bookstore and gallery space.
crownpoint.comDe Young / Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco
museum
The de Young showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international textiles, and art from the Americas, the Pacific, and Africa.
deyoung.famsf.orgDolby Chadwick Gallery
commercial gallery
Focuses on contemporary painting and sculpture, particularly work that explores human experience through evocative and narrative-driven imagery.
dolbychadwickgallery.comEleanor Harwood Gallery
commercial gallery
Represents emerging and mid-career artists with a focus on painting, drawing, and sculptural works that are often process-based.
eleanorharwood.comEt al.
commercial gallery
An experimental gallery located in the basement of a Chinatown dry cleaners, showcasing avant-garde and emerging artistic voices.
etaletc.comFraenkel Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializing in photography, Fraenkel Gallery represents modern and contemporary masters, exploring the medium's relationship to other arts.
fraenkelgallery.comGallery 16
commercial gallery
Founded in 1993 by Griff Williams, Gallery 16 advocates the work of contemporary abstract artists and is known for its publishing program of prints and artist books.
gallery16.comHaines Gallery
commercial gallery
Haines Gallery represents international artists whose work is often site-specific or conceptually driven, ranging from photography to installation.
hainesgallery.comHosfelt Gallery
commercial gallery
Founded in 1996, Hosfelt Gallery represents international contemporary artists through solo and group exhibitions open to the public.
hosfeltgallery.comICA / Institute of Contemporary Art
museum
A non-collecting museum that prioritizes artists and the local community through experimental and contemporary exhibitions.
icasf.orgJenkins Johnson Gallery
commercial gallery
A gallery specializing in contemporary art that highlights a diverse range of international artists across multiple media.
jenkinsjohnsongallery.comJessica Silverman
commercial gallery
A leading gallery for contemporary art that represents emerging and mid-career artists with concept-driven and rigorously innovative practices.
jessicasilverman.comJonathan Carver Moore
commercial gallery
The first Black-owned gallery in the Tenderloin district, focusing on Black, queer, and underrepresented artists.
jonathancarvermoore.comLegion of Honor / Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco
museum
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Legion of Honor displays a premier collection of European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts.
legionofhonor.famsf.orgModernism Inc.
commercial gallery
Modernism Inc. represents international artists and specializes in historical avant-garde movements, including Russian Constructivism and Dada.
modernisminc.comPier 24 Photography
foundation
A dedicated photography exhibition space that houses the Pilara Foundation Collection and hosts large-scale rotating exhibitions.
pier24.orgRena Bransten Gallery
commercial gallery
Focuses on contemporary work that often engages with social, political, or historical narratives across various media.
renabranstengallery.comRobert Koch Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializes in photography, from 19th-century vintage prints to contemporary works, highlighting the historical and artistic development of the medium.
kochgallery.comSFMOMA / San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
museum
One of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States, SFMOMA is a premier cultural hub for innovative art and community engagement.
sfmoma.orgSouthern Exposure
non profit
An artist-run non-profit organization that supports contemporary artists through exhibitions, grants, and youth education programs.
soex.orgThe Luggage Store
art center
A community-oriented art center and gallery that fosters diverse artistic expressions through exhibitions and public programs.
luggagestoregallery.orgThe Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts
art center
A non-profit exhibition space and research institute part of the California College of the Arts, dedicated to international contemporary art and culture.
wattis.orgVoss Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery featuring work by local and emerging artists, with an emphasis on new contemporary and pop-surrealist styles.
vossgallery.art