2025-06-10 October – Open Studios

         

ArtSeed is looking for a new Executive Director!

ArtSeed’s Founding Executive Director, Josefa Vaughan, is excited to be able to focus on her role as Artistic Director moving forward. We are seeking a new Executive Director to take over key administrative duties and fundraising while working closely with Josefa. This is a great opportunity for someone with energy, empathy, imagination, and a love for the arts. This role is in-person at ArtSeed’s Presidio office in San Francisco. Applicants must be within commutable distance, or able to relocate without assistance. For questions, please email hiring@artseed.org.

Learn More and Apply Here!

Shipyard Fall Open Studios

Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 11-6 pm.

Hunters Point Shipyard Artists (Studio 2513)
451 Galvez Ave.
San Francisco CA 94124

We’ll be participating in Hunter’s Point Shipyard Open Studios alongside over 130 artists! This event is a unique opportunity to explore a historic artist space, meet creatives, and experience a wide range of inspiring work. Visit our studio in Building 101-Studio 2513 and see the work of our featured artist Diya Karthik!
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Have some ideas for next year’s theme? We’d love to hear them!

2025 Events

April 19 (Sat, 12-6pm)Past Event: Art-a-thon Report & Acknowledgements
Photos
April 26-27 (Sat & Sun 11am-6pm)Past Event: Spring Open StudiosPhotos
April 30 (Wed, 5-7pm)Past Event: Opening Reception for Matt Boris: Hawaii 1967 and Prison Paintings by Pete Brown Eagle BacaPhotos
June 28 (Sat, 3-5pm)Past Event: Closing Reception for Matt Boris: Hawaii 1967 and Prison Paintings by Pete Brown Eagle BacaCatalog for Matt Boris: Hawaii 1967
July 7-12 (Mon – Fri, 10am – 3pm and Sat, 3-5pm)Past Event: Fine Arts Summer IntensivePhotos
July 12 (Sat, 3-5pm)Past Event: Presidio Exhibition Opening ReceptionPhotos
Exhibition Catalog
September 24 (Wed, 5-7pm)Past Event: Presidio Exhibition Closing ReceptionPhotos
Exhibition Catalog
October 18-19 (Sat & Sun 11am-6pm)Fall Open Studios

Build your legacy with ArtSeed

The Michelle Vignes Legacy Circle honors stakeholders who have helped to ensure ArtSeed’s future by major past support and/or by considering including ArtSeed in their estate plans. Our Legacy Circle was established in memory of French-born photographer, educator, and long-time ArtSeed friend and advisor Michelle Vignes (1926-2012). Make your will or Revocable Trust for free. Or email josefa@artseed.org to learn more about how you can help secure ArtSeed’s future!

Weekly Programs (requires advance registration)

  • Saturdays, 2 – 4 p.m. Art Lessons and Mentorships for all. To register, contact Josefa at josefa@artseed.org, or call or text 415-656-9849.
  • Friday, 1 – 2 p.m. Veterans’ Art Lab with ArtSeed hosted by the Veterans Administration. To register, contact Dan at 415-221-4810 X22839.
  • We welcome all visits during the week at our Presidio Workspace by appointment. Contact Josefa at 415-656-9849.

Volunteering, Mentorships, and Internships

Interested in arts mentorships or private instruction? Apply by completing this form Application Form with Fee Schedule and emailing it to josefa@artseed.org

Interested in volunteering or interning at ArtSeed? Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch!

Are you a school or organization?

We can organize art-making or volunteer days for you!
Contact Josefa at josefa@artseed.org to learn more about how we can collaborate.

Support vulnerable artists by giving to ArtSeed today

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Want Further Involvement?
Click a hyperlink or forward these URLs to a friend!

  1. Volunteer or intern with ArtSeed
  2. Art-a-thon 2025 Flyer
  3. Check out these Fundraising TIPS from Champion Art-a-thon Crowdfunders!
  4. Pre-Register for the Art-a-thon with this PDF: Complete this form and email it to us!
  5. Open Studios 2025
  6. Summer Intensive 2025 Flyer
  7. Summer Intensive 2025 Registration Form
  8. ArtSeed 2025 Presidio Exhibition Flyer
  9. ArtSeed 2025 Presidio Exhibition Submission Form
  10. Apply for mentorships, classes, or private instruction.
  11. Visit our Michelle Vignes Virtual Gallery: https://bit.ly/38aEMJl
  12. Follow ArtSeed on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3kp9yUm
  13. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ztyMrj
  14. Flickr: https://bit.ly/38d4kp4
  15. Support ArtSeed’s Shop & Share Project : https://bit.ly/3je6ZoT
  16. Subscribe here to receive seasonal ArtSeed Newsletters (Infrequent and your info is safe): https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/UQSFQYV08QOcPx3GHXOQ3Q
  17. Help ArtSeed reach out to vulnerable artists and families by donating online at this link: https://www.artseed.org/?form=give
  18. Submit a Teaching Artist or Presenter’s Packet Guidelines.
  19. Check out our Artist and Presenter’s Packets: https://bit.ly/3ygWHZg
  20. Apply for ArtSeed’s Youth Council: https://bit.ly/3w3WV8h
  21. Learn more about our Hunter’s Point Studio Residency Program: http://bit.ly/3FtuIMx
  22. See how you can be a part of ArtSeed’s 2025 Organizational Plan
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