Countdown to San Francisco Open Studios

It's almost here folks -- San Francisco's Fall Open Studios!

ArtSpan has now released new information on this fun time in San Francisco.

On October 4, 2008, ArtSpan will hold a Private Preview Gala at the SomArts Main Gallery.  Along with previewing over 400 artists who will be participating during the four weeks of Open Studios, you can also enjoy complimentary cocktails, artfully prepared catering by Thomas John Events, a VaBang! Dance Company performance, and live music by the Jazz Cats.  There will also be a live auction with enticing specialty packages and DJs spinning into the evening.

Tickets for the Gala are on sale now and can be purchased here.  The Shadow will be in attendance and hopes to see you there.

For those of you who cannot make it to the Gala, the Exhibition Opening Reception will take place on October 5, 2008 at SomArts (this will be a free event).  We will have more information on this reception as we get closer to the date.

Also for those of you who will be coming to San Francisco from out of town or out of state, ArtSpan has informed The Shadow that Hotel Rex in the Union Square area of San Francisco will offer a 15% discount on hotel stays for Open Studios attendees.  The Shadow has seen the hotel and thinks it is well worth it -- from the hotel's location after the studios close, you will be in the heart of the Theatre District and fine shopping.  The hotel also has a great lobby bar and restaurant for fine dining.

You can make your reservations now by clicking here.  In the Promo Code field, enter ARTSPAN for your discount.

We will give you more information on Open Studios as ArtSpan releases the information to us.