12/8/2005   English German
  Edition # 57  
San Francisco, 12-8-2005

Open Studios San Francisco
Figure [1]: An open artist studio in the industrial
district "SoMa>

Angelika The saying "art is a breadless profession" is well-known, and unfortunately, there is a grain of truth to it. Because, let's be honest, who really manages to exhibit their works in renowned museums or galleries? However, once a year in San Francisco, anyone willing to pay $165 gets the chance to present their art to a wider audience.

Figure [2]: Here the artists exhibit their works.

On four weekends in October, the so-called Open Studios take place, and artists of all kinds open their doors, either those of their studios, if they have one, or even their private homes.

All you need to participate is a valid address in San Francisco. There is no selection process or anything like that, so the quality of the art on display varies accordingly. The Open Studios have been in San Francisco for 30 years. ArtSpan, a non-profit organization, manages the whole event, including the creation of the catalog. To prevent art enthusiasts from rushing around the city like crazy to visit as many studios as possible, the city is divided like a pie: each weekend, a different area, consisting of several neighborhoods, is featured. The artists naturally hope to sell as much as possible and make connections in the art world.

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