Sept 30, 2023 – Jan 7, 2024
The de Young Open 2023 runs through January 7, 2024, at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, which stands as the pinnacle of exhibitions hosted by the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. This grand display showcases 883 carefully selected artworks out of 7,766 submissions. The presentation adopts a “salon-style” layout, arranging pieces nearly edge to edge in multiple rows to offer the broadest representation possible.
Focused exclusively on art crafted within the past three years by Bay Area artists, the exhibition’s thematic groupings highlight the diverse artistic expressions found in the region. Spanning various mediums and styles, it serves as a testament to the rich and varied talent thriving within the Bay Area. Artists exhibiting their work in one of the nation’s premier museums not only gain prestige but also have the opportunity to sell their pieces, keeping 100% of the proceeds. View Web Gallery
Among the featured artists, the exhibition showcases sculptures by ACGA members Scott Jennings (#585) and Mari Emori (#559).
- “It’s a dizzying, bursting-at-the-seams extravaganza of an exhibition, designed through an open call process to take the pulse of what local artists are thinking and making.” — The New York Times
- “Instead of gatekeeping, the de Young has thrown its doors open. Instead of featuring two or three major name national or international artists for ‘blockbuster’ fall exhibitions, the de Young placed its emphasis on local artists–and did they ever respond!” — Forbes
- “It’s a dazzling tsunami of painting, drawing, printmaking, fiber, photography, sculpture, video, and digital art.” — Hyperallergic
The de Young Open 2023 remains a must-see, concluding on January 7, 2024. Admission is free to all on Saturdays, although entry to the exhibition on Saturdays requires a timed ticket. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this extraordinary showcase of Bay Area creativity.
