ArtSeed is looking 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.
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!


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 Studios | Photos |
April 30 (Wed, 5-7pm) | Past Event: Opening Reception for Matt Boris: Hawaii 1967 and Prison Paintings by Pete Brown Eagle Baca | Photos |
June 28 (Sat, 3-5pm) | Past Event: Closing Reception for Matt Boris: Hawaii 1967 and Prison Paintings by Pete Brown Eagle Baca | Catalog for Matt Boris: Hawaii 1967 |
July 7-12 (Mon – Fri, 10am – 3pm and Sat, 3-5pm) | Past Event: Fine Arts Summer Intensive | Photos |
July 12 (Sat, 3-5pm) | Past Event: Presidio Exhibition Opening Reception | Photos Exhibition Catalog |
September 24 (Wed, 5-7pm) | Past Event: Presidio Exhibition Closing Reception | Photos 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
Want Further Involvement?
Click a hyperlink or forward these URLs to a friend!
- Volunteer or intern with ArtSeed
- Art-a-thon 2025 Flyer
- Check out these Fundraising TIPS from Champion Art-a-thon Crowdfunders!
- Pre-Register for the Art-a-thon with this PDF: Complete this form and email it to us!
- Open Studios 2025
- Summer Intensive 2025 Flyer
- Summer Intensive 2025 Registration Form
- ArtSeed 2025 Presidio Exhibition Flyer
- ArtSeed 2025 Presidio Exhibition Submission Form
- Apply for mentorships, classes, or private instruction.
- Visit our Michelle Vignes Virtual Gallery: https://bit.ly/38aEMJl
- Follow ArtSeed on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3kp9yUm
- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ztyMrj
- Flickr: https://bit.ly/38d4kp4
- Support ArtSeed’s Shop & Share Project : https://bit.ly/3je6ZoT
- Subscribe here to receive seasonal ArtSeed Newsletters (Infrequent and your info is safe): https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/UQSFQYV08QOcPx3GHXOQ3Q
- Help ArtSeed reach out to vulnerable artists and families by donating online at this link: https://www.artseed.org/?form=give
- Submit a Teaching Artist or Presenter’s Packet Guidelines.
- Check out our Artist and Presenter’s Packets: https://bit.ly/3ygWHZg
- Apply for ArtSeed’s Youth Council: https://bit.ly/3w3WV8h
- Learn more about our Hunter’s Point Studio Residency Program: http://bit.ly/3FtuIMx
- See how you can be a part of ArtSeed’s 2025 Organizational Plan