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2026 Murphy & Cadogan Art Awards Ceremony and Opening Reception

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 Show 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM SOMArts Cultural Center, SoMa

SOMArts Cultural Center and the San Francisco Foundation present the 2026 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, a focused look at the future of the Bay Area visual arts. Join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony on Thursday, 7–9 PM. Meet the award recipients and see the exhibition of contemporary work from emerging artists across the region.

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SOMArts Cultural Center, SoMa. Venue page →

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