We Are All Creators!
ArtSeed’s mission is to connect the most resourceful and gifted with the youngest and most vulnerable people of the Bay Area and beyond through projects that explore links between classical and cutting-edge fine arts disciplines.
Upcoming Events
Art-making for All Ages
18th Annual Earth Week
Art-a-thon
April 18, 2026 (12 – 6 PM)
Kick off the programming season with our six-hour artmaking marathon! For the 18th year in a row, we’re coming together to fundraise for fine arts mentorships that empower youth, veterans, and disabled folks. Dive into different creative mediums while enjoying live music, free food, and drinks on the house! Practicing artists will be demonstrating their craft and hosting workshops, including those featured in our current exhibitions, Heidi Hardin and Tanya Joyce.
Exhibition – China Brotsky & Seed Galleries
Heidi Hardin and Tanya Joyce
March 13 – May 15, 2026
ArtSeed’s first two shows of the year feature Tanya Joyce’s Outdoors in Illinois and California and Heidi Hardin’s Earth is Home. Humans Are Family. If you’d like to hear the stories behind their works and learn from the creators themselves, mark your calendar! They’ll be present at our Art-a-thon on April 18, in addition to the Closing Reception on May 15.
Open to the public weekdays, 8–2:30 PM or by appointment.
Closing Reception on May 15, 5–7 PM.
Hunters Point Shipyard
Open Studios
April 25-26, 2026 (11 – 6 PM)
October 17-18, 2026 (11 – 6 PM)
Twice a year, ArtSeed participates in Open Studios at the historic Hunters Point Shipyard alongside more than 140 different artists. Want to be featured in our studio? Participate in our Art-a-thon on April 18 for a chance to be showcased!
Happening soon in Bayview on April 25–26, 11–6 PM.
Youth Summer Camp (Ages 8–18)
Fine Arts Summer Intensive
July 6 – 11, 2026
Our Fine Arts Summer Intensive is an immersive, mentorship-based program where motivated youngsters explore experimental and fine arts techniques. Students spend this fun-filled week learning from teaching artists in multiple disciplines, venturing out into our local arts scene on inspiring field trips, and refining their unique artistic voice. At the end of the week, students are invited to display their creations as part of our 20th Annual Open Call Exhibition.
Exhibition – China Brotsky & Seed Galleries
20th Annual Open Call Exhibition
July 11 – September 18 , 2026
Our biggest show of the year features work viewed through the lens of our 2026 theme: So What Now? Figments, Domains, and Advance Directives. This is the culmination of creative efforts made at Art-a-thon, weekly mentorships, the Fine Arts Summer Intensive, and more—so you won’t want to miss out! We encourage all members of our community and newcomers alike to submit their art for display!
Opening reception, July 11, 3–5 PM.
Closing reception, September 18, 5-7 PM.
Weekly Programs
In-Person Mentorships
Saturdays and Sundays 1-5 p.m.
We set aside this time for our mentees to develop their creative talents and build an artistic portfolio under direct, professional guidance.
To register, contact us at 415-340-1908.
Show & Tell and Art Prompts
Tuesdays 4 – 5 p.m. (Online)
Join us virtually for a weekly dose of creative practice. Learn a new technique, test it out, and receive compliments and constructive feedback from ArtSeed’s friendly community.
To register, contact us at 415-340-1908.
Veterans’ Art Lab
Fridays 1 – 2 p.m. (Online)
The Veterans Administration and ArtSeed have partnered to host an art lab for former military service members.
To register, contact Dan Evenhouse at tel: 415-221-4810 X22839.
Mentorships and Apprenticeships
Ongoing
Whether you’re interested in learning something new or practicing something old, ArtSeed offers year-round artist apprenticeships, mentorships, and lessons to help you achieve your goals.
Recent Updates
Thank You For Attending Tanya Joyce & Heidi Hardin’s Opening Reception!
A huge, heartfelt thanks to those who joined us at the opening reception of Tanya Joyce’s Outdoors in Illinois and California and Heidi Hardin’s Earth is Home. Humans are Family. It was such a joy to see our community come together! Another big, warm thank you to Heidi and Tanya for all the effort they put into these exhibitions and the new friends they brought with them. We also want to express our gratitude to Bob, Alison, and Mike for the beautiful music, as well as Tides, Jennifer, and Rogelio of Café RX for hosting the refreshments and snacks that helped make the evening special.These…
ArtSeed Through the Years
25 Years of Life-Changing Mentorship.
We believe that everyone is a creator. Since 2000, ArtSeed has provided a home and the safe community to make that belief reality. We enable the folks who need us most to discover the transformative power of their own creativity.
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