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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 12/07/2026

Great submissions coming in for the NOTE TO SELF exhibition at TRYST. Send us your's by July 15! sfaa.art

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 05/07/2026

For the SFAI AIDS memorial page, we're searching for photos of two alumni: JOHN GREENE and SUTTER MARIN (1926–1985), the Beat-era painter and poet who studied and taught at the school. Send anything you have (or leads to friends and family who might) to sfaiaidsmemorial@sfartistsalumni.org.

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 02/07/2026

OPEN CALL: Note to Self | SFAA x TRYST Art Fair 2026 Deadline: July 15, 2026 Submit at sfaa.art TRYST 2026 is presented by Torrance Art Museum in partnership with the City of Torrance.

Landscape photography on post-it's for open call promo

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hweilitsao @hweilitsao.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

I am thrilled to be part of the inaugural SCA Open at Sausalito Center for the Arts. Please mark your calendars for this Bay Area celebration of artistic creativity and excellence: Oct 19 - Nov 16. Opening reception: 5 pm - 7 pm on October 25 Address: 750 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA www....

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 10/12/2025

Postcards from a Dark Star This initiative begins now, under the name POSTCARDS FROM A DARK STAR, with artists passing a printing plate from hand to hand. Each of us marks it, packages it, and sends it forward — adding our voices to a single, growing act of resistance. More info: sfaa.art

Postcards from a Dark Star We Mark we witness we resist banner for open call with clenched fist hitting pillow

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 09/12/2025

SFAI Archivist and former librarian Becky Alexander is looking for photos and memories of the SFAI library that you'd be willing to share, both for the SFAI Memory Collection and potentially on a website memorializing closed art school libraries. www.sfartistsalumni.org/sfai-memory-...

Fireplace in library at SFAI's Chestnut Campus

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Sarah Hotchkiss @sahotchkiss.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

10 years ago I interviewed Marielle Heller and Bel Powley in a Fairmont Hotel suite. I biked up the hill because I was a dumb baby journalist and as I asked them questions in that beautifully appointed room, the heat of my sweating face kept fogging up my glasses. www.kqed.org/arts/1398310...

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‘Diary of a Teenage Girl,’ a Coming-of-Age Story in ’70s SF, Returns to the Roxie

Marielle Heller’s film is 10 years old, but Minne Goetze is forever 15 — and figuring out who she wants to be.

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David Abrams @imdavidabrams.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

#Readers, what's the best sentence you read this week? Share at #SundaySentence! Mine was an easy pick--but also hard since there were so many to choose from in HOPE IN THE DARK by @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social: We write history with our feet and with our presence and our collective voice and vision.

A paperback copy of HOPE IN THE DARK by Rebecca Solnit, with sunlight beaming across the black and white cover.

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 01/10/2025

🎙️ SFAA Spotlight: “People Make This Place — SFAI Stories” 🗓️ Oct 29 · 3pm PT 📍 Online ✨ Join us for an online walk-through of the SFMOMA exhibition with Becky & Jeff (Legacy Foundation), Shana Lopes & David Senior (SFMOMA). 🔗 Reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/sfaa-spotl... #SFAI #SFMOMA

wall with historic images from the San Francisco Art Institute at SFMOMA exhibition

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 28/09/2025

Submit: airtable.com/appR2MJg26yg...

Image of Bruce McGaw as a young man at SFAI

Artists' Television Access @ataconnect.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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Andrew Wirth will be popping in sporadically this month for a series of live painting sessions, giving passersby the chance to witness his process from start to finish. His completed works will remain on display until September 30.

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 26/09/2025

🌟 What a weekend to remember! 🌟⁠ ⁠ We’re still riding the high from our 2nd Annual Studio 8 Film Festival, and wow—what an unforgettable celebration of cinema, community, and creativity. ⁠ This festival is more than just screenings—it’s about carrying forward the cinematic legacy of SFAI.⁠

At the Lawrence Jordan Tribute at SFMOMA with Lawrence Jordan, Marian Wallace, Steve Anker and Jonathan Marlowe

Deborah Fort, Toney Merritt, Marian Wallace and V. Vale infront of the Roxie

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 22/09/2025

That's a wrap!! What a great Studio 8 Film Festival!! Until next year. Get your merch here: sfartistsalumni.printful.me

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 20/09/2025

Sept 20 – Animated & Lyrical Shorts at the Roxie Theater Get Tickets: bit.ly/4grnGt7

Poster for Roxie Screening with Gunvor Nelson still

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 19/09/2025

Friday, September 19 – Shapeshifters Cinema, Oakland Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7pm Studio 8 Film Festival | Opening Night: Works by Juan Luis Matos, Nykelle DeVivo, Nao Bustamante, & more. 🎟 Tickets: $10 (or more if you’re feeling generous, we won’t stop you 😏) bit.ly/4ojbmP7

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 17/09/2025

🎥 This weekend! The Studio 8 Film Festival runs Sept 19–21 across three Bay Area venues: ✨ Fri — Shapeshifters Cinema (Opening Screening) ✨ Sat — Roxie Theater (Lyrical + Animated Shorts) ✨ Sun — SFMOMA (Lawrence Jordan Tribute) 🎟 Tickets → sfartistsalumni.org #Studio8FilmFestival #SFAIalumni

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 14/09/2025

Lawrence Jordan Tribute at SFMOMA next Sunday at 2pm. Studio 8 Film Festival closing day. Rsvp at sfaa.art

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 14/09/2025

Christopher Coppola is talking about his film 'Lightly' which will premiere at the Studio 8 Film Festival on Sept 20th at the Roxie! Get your tickets now! sfaa.art

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 13/09/2025

Studio 8 Film Festival starting next Friday!! Get your to tickets now: sfaa.art

Schedule for Studio 8 Film Festival with cut out artwork of SFAI campus.

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 08/09/2025

In case you missed today's Spotlight with Kate Laster in conversation with Manny Robertson here is the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqb4...

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SFAA Spotlight | Kate Laster

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 06/09/2025

The Studio 8 Film Festival kicks off at Shapeshifters Cinema, Oakland with a program curated by April September + Rye Purvis. Get your tickets at sfaa.art. 📍 Shapeshifters Cinema, Oakland 🗓️ Friday, Sept 19 – 7pm youtu.be/mUv-RwWMt0Y?...

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Studio 8 Film Festival 2025 | Opening Night at Shapeshifters Cinema (Sept 19)

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 28/08/2025

Coming up next: Spotlight with Kate Laster in conversation with Manny Robertson on Monday, September 8th at 10am PT. RSVP www.eventbrite.com/e/1461682384...

Kate Laster cutout artwork with view of Bay

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 11/08/2025

SFAA is proud to present the 2nd Annual Studio 8 Film Festival, taking place September 19–21 at multiple Bay Area venues — a celebration of bold, original, and experimental filmmaking rooted in the enduring legacy of the San Francisco Art Institute. Get your tickets!!

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STUDIO 8 Film Festival - 2025

The Studio 8 Film Festival is a three-day celebration of bold and innovative short films by SFAI alumni, former faculty, and staff. Showcasing experimental works across generations, the festival honor...

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 03/08/2025

Every little bit brings us closer to our goal!! Support our annual fundraiser: SFartistsalumni.org

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 31/07/2025

We’ve raised $20,000 toward our $25,000 goal — just $5K to go! Every gift keeps the SFAI alumni spirit thriving. 👉 Read the full Annual Report bit.ly/4ofoF2W 👉 Make a tax-deductible gift today! www.sfartistsalumni.org/donate Image credit: @tobann.bsky.social

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 22/07/2025

Missed the Studio 13 Jazz Band talk yesterday? Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHb2...

KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has unexpectedly reinstated a portion of funding to nonprofits and state humanities councils after millions of dollars in previously awarded grants were canceled on April 3.

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After Sudden Grant Cancellations, Humanities Funding is Back — Kind Of

California Humanities now has access to about half of its federal funds and is scrambling to pay out grantees.

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 15/07/2025

Spotlight talk with Al Wong in conversation with Tanya Zimbardo on August 4th at 10am PT on zoom. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358522369...

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 13/07/2025

Today is your last chance to visit Resist. Repeat. Reboot. at TRYST Art Fair and contribute to the Community Security Blanket project!! #tryst #sfaislumni #sfartistsalumni

SFAI alumni artists and their work at TRYST

Visitors knitting for the community security blanket.

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 12/07/2025

Coming up next! SFAI Memory Collection: Studio 13 Jazz Band with Dave Getz, Richard Shaw and Mike Henderson. Online + in person at the SFAI Legacy Foundation. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1444975533...

SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 11/07/2025

🎉 TRYST Art Fair opens TONIGHT! Resist. Repeat. Reboot. — a group exhibition featuring SFAI alumni 📍Del Amo Crossing 21535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 🎟️ Admission is FREE 🗓️ Friday, July 11: VIP Opening Reception: 4–6PM Saturday, July 12: 12–6PM Sunday, July 13: 12–6PM #TRYSTArtFair

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KQED Arts & Culture @kqedarts.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

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After eight years, books and zines are still the star attraction at the San Francisco Art Book Fair. It kicks off tonight and runs through Sunday at the Minnesota Street Project.

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Bigger Than Ever, the SF Art Book Fair Returns With Zines and Small Presses Galore

Panels, on-site presses and even a celebrity dog add to the DIY offerings at this annual print soirée.

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Hyperallergic @hyperallergic.com · 10/06/2025

Two years ago, the historic San Francisco Art Institute was filing for bankruptcy and even considering selling its iconic Diego Rivera mural. Now, the campus will reopen as the California Academy of Studio Arts, a free, experimental studio program devoted to emerging artists.

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San Francisco Art Institute Becomes Free Experimental Studio Program

The new California Academy of Studio Arts will host up to 30 emerging artists per annual cohort.

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 10/07/2025

Curators @tobann.bsky.social + Michael Pollard are installing SFAA’s ‘Resist. Repeat. Reboot.’ at TRYST Art Fair — Room 36! 🌀 📍Del Amo Crossing Office Bldg, Torrance, CA 📅 July 11–13, 2025 🎨 Featuring 12+ SFAI alumni artists 🖥️ Digital catalog: issuu.com/sfartistsalu...

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Resist. Repeat. Reboot.

TRYST Art Fair, Del Amo Crossing Office Building, Torrance, CA July 11 - 13, 2025

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 10/07/2025

In case you missed the Spotlight with Kim Anno in conversation with Lisa Bloom here is the recording: youtu.be/5aMU2ECPWR8?...

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SFAA Spotlight | Kim Anno

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 06/07/2025

TOMORROW! Excited to invite you all to our next SFAA Spotlight with artist Kim Anno, in conversation with art writer Lisa Bloom! 🗓 Monday, July 7 at 10AM PT on Zoom 🎟 Free RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/sfaa-spotl...

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 29/06/2025

Today, 1pm PT online and in person! zoom link here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 21/06/2025

Join us Sun, June 29 @ 1PM PT for a special Memory Collection Talk: Pete’s Café! 🎤 With Pete Stanwood + John Lindsey 🗨️ Stories, music, community 🎟️ RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1378732940... 🥂 Party after @ Rusty Ladle! 🎟️ RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/1378747383...

Image of Pete's Cafe at the SFAI Campus with info on event

Image of Alumni Cristina Velazquez performing at the Museum of Sonoma County in technicolor with SFAA is turning 5 party info.