Voices: FAMSF App Launched to Engage with Art

In spring 2015, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will unveil Voices: FAMSF, a unique location-sensitive and customizable app. This interpretive tool allows users to co-create content and engage in conversations about art and will be available free of charge at online app stores. Voices: FAMSF delivers an immersive soundscape that weaves a musical soundtrack with multiple voices offering responses to 21 outdoor sculptures and architectural details at both the de Young and the Legion of Honor. 

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The de Young App by Guidekick

The de Young mobile app is the key companion for your visit to the museum. The app features an innovative map of the building that pinpoints your location and highlights selected artworks as well as museum amenities. Exclusive content allows you to hear the de Young’s curators tell the stories behind some of the museum’s most fascinating works of art.

Tue, 02/24/2015
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FAMSF Improves Museum Access with Beam Device

The Beam Tour program allows visitors with disabilities to visit the de Young remotely with the use of a computer with a camera and a Wi-Fi connection. What differentiates this particular program from our standard audio tour or an online virtual tour is that the technology, an ambulatory device known as Beam, provided to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco generously by its maker, Suitable Technologies, allows for an independent and interactive experience.

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Member for a Day

January 24, 2015 - 9:30am – 5:15pm

Bay Area cultural institutions are teaming up to host Member for a Day on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Present your membership card for two free admissions per membership at each location; some restrictions apply. Check with each location for open hours and a listing of exhibitions on view. Members can enjoy reciprocal admission at these participating institutions:

Asian Art Museum

Cartoon Art Museum

Contemporary Jewish Museum

Friday Night "Haring" Tour Package

November 14, 2014 - 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Enjoy the festivities of Friday Nights at the de Young with a pre-reserved spot on a docent led tour of Keith Haring: The Political Line. Package includes the tour, an exhibition ticket, and a complimentary beverage (choice of beer, wine, or non-alcoholic selection). Tours begin promptly at 7 pm. Coupons and other discounts do not apply.

Bouquets to Art 2015

April 14, 2015 – April 20, 2015

The Bay Area welcomes spring each year with this popular weeklong exhibition featuring unique art and floral mash-ups where floral designers create arrangements that pay tribute to and draw inspiration from the works in the de Young’s permanent collections. Throughout the week, visitors can participate in floral demonstrations by prominent designers, hands-on art activities for children, catered luncheons, and a raffle. All proceeds from this annual event support exhibitions and educational programs at the de Young and the Legion of Honor, part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

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Sponsors

Grand Patron

Diane B. Wilsey

Event Leader

Exhibit and Floral Fashions Partner

Lonna Wais

Event Contributor

McGladrey

Honorary Gala Chair

Lorna Meyer Calas

Media Sponsor

Bouquets to Art is presented by the San Francisco Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums. Additional support is provided by Sun Valley Floral Farms, Dodge and Cox, Burberry, Belvedere-Tiburon Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums, East Bay Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums, Hillsborough Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums and the Ross Auxiliary of the Fine Arts Museums. 

Photograph © Greg A. Lato / latoga photography

Sean Scully, Wall of Light Horizon, 2005. Oil on canvas. FAMSF, museum purchase, gift of Nan Tucker McEvoy, 2007.2a-b. Floral design by The Tompkison Group. Photograph © Greg A. Lato / latoga photography

Photograph © Greg A. Lato / latoga photography

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