SF Open Studios - Weekend 4 - Fort Mason, Marina, North Beach October 22, 2011

Oct. 22-23, 11am-6pm

San Francisco comes alive with art this October as ArtSpan presents its 36th Annual SF Open Studios - the oldest and largest event of its kind in the country - now with an added fifth weekend. From Dogpatch to Fort Mason, the Mission to Ocean Beach, each weekend features new neighborhoods to explore as more than 900 emerging and established artists open their studios to show and sell their work during the month-long event. It's an unrivaled opportunity for art patrons, collectors, and admirers to connect one on one with artists, get a glimpse of the working artist's life, and to find their next true art love.

SF Open Studios is free, self-guided and takes place every weekend October 1 - 30, 2011, 11am to 6pm. Each weekend features artists in different neighborhoods. To assist in planning studio visits, the public is invited to learn about the participating artists at artspan.org or by picking up the free SF Open Studios Guide, complete with thumbnail reproductions, contact info, and map locations, available at SOMArts at 934 Brannan. While at SOMArts, visitors can enjoy the SF Open Studios Exhibition, featuring select works by participating artists, Sept. 29 - Oct. 29, 2011.

The city's northeast is the focus for Weekend 4, October 22 & 23, including Fort Mason, the Marina, Pacific Heights, Russian Hill, North Beach, and the Financial District. Fort Mason is a particular hot spot that weekend. Bay Area Printmakers, a collective of more than 25 artists, as well as The Nocturnes, a Bay Area based collective of night photographers, will both be setting up shop at Fort Mason.

Official Website: http://www.artspan.org