supporting & promoting
the visual arts & artists
throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
DIRECTORY
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Celebrating Our 40th Year of Silicon Valley Open Studios
Four hundred members participating in Open Studios and local exhibits. Meet local artist and support the art community.
Transitions of Light: An Autumn Showcase
Maker Nexus
1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale
September 10 – October 18, 2026
Silicon Valley Open Studios 2027
- May 1 & 2 – Coastside and Northern Peninsula
- May 8 & 9 – Mid-Peninsula
- May 15 & 16 – South Bay
Locations open Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5pm each day
See more details at svos.org
QUICK LINKS
You can also help the arts thrive with financial support.
Help Artists & the Art Community Thrive
There are many ways to get involved and show your enthusiasm for the visual arts in your community.
SVVA ANNUAL EVENTS
Silicon Valley Open Studios
Silicon Valley Open Studios, held annually in May, features 300+ artists from all over the Bay Area and Coastal Area. This live, in-person and online event gives the community an opportunity to meet locals artists, see their studios and talk to them about their work during these designated weekends.
Throughout this free event, the public can enjoy a vast variety of visual expression, including painting, mixed media, photography, sculpture, jewelry, calligraphy, ceramics, fiber arts, pottery, mosaics, metal work, glass, drawing, printmaking, watercolor, woodworking and many more unique and creative one-of-a-kind works of art.
Other Artist Opportunities
Silicon Valley Visual Arts membership provides other exhibit opportunities during the year as well as social mixers to get to know other artists, SVOS preview exhibits, and educational webinars and workshops. There are many ways to volunteer and become part of the art community.
Reach out to us if you have suggestions for events or exhibit space, or other opportunities for artists in the area.