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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 16, 2026 visibility 5 link 20 artists, 2 galleries

Your guide to the best events of SF Art Week

SF Art Week returns with a packed schedule of events across San Francisco, including the Recology Artist in Residence exhibition featuring work made from materials sourced at the city's recycling center, a mural painting and unveiling by eL Seed in collaboration with incarcerated artists at San Quentin, and the launch of ICA SF's nomadic model with exhibitions by Tara Donovan and Lily Kwong at the Transamerica Pyramid Center. Other highlights include gallery openings at Paul Thiebaud Gallery, frame-making demonstrations at Aedicule, a new art fair at the Fairmont Hotel, and a curator-led tour at SHACK15, alongside workshops, a rave-themed reception at the Asian Art Museum, and a conversation between artist Lava Thomas and curator Key Jo Lee at MoAD.

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SF Art Week brings new exhibitions to downtown SF landmark

The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF) is hosting a kickoff party for the third annual SF Art Week on January 17, 2026, at the Transamerica Pyramid Center. The event unveils two free public exhibitions: Tara Donovan's 'Stratagems,' featuring sculptures made from upcycled CD-ROM discs, and Lily Kwong's 'Earthseed Dome,' a 3D-printed installation with seeds that will grow over time. Both installations are on view through July 31. The ICA recently left its permanent space at The Cube on Montgomery Street to adopt a nomadic model, staging pop-up exhibitions in vacant buildings, public spaces, and landmarks like Pier 24 and the Dogpatch Power Station.