Opening Day Celebration for The de Young Open
Installation view of The de Young Open, 2020. Photograph by Gary Sexton
Join us for the opening day of The de Young Open exhibition. Celebrate the Bay Area’s artistic communities and the featured artists from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. This all-day, free event includes live performances by local musicians, food trucks, pop-ups, and film screenings. Conclude the day by taking pictures in our photo booth and participating in our family art-making activities.
We are committed to expanding our accessibility during your visit! In addition to free entry to the exhibition and programs, McCalls Catering & Events will be offering a grab-and-go pop-up station in the Café Terrace.
Schedule
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Noon – 12:45 pm + 2 – 2:45 pm, DJ Nina Sol
Wilsey Court
Listen to music by Nina Sol, who delivers a genre-bending soulful sound characteristic of her Afro-Latina heritage and warm and sunny disposition.
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1 – 1:45 pm, La Gente SF
Wilsey Court
Enjoy a unique blend of world, cumbia, reggae, salsa, and reggaeton music by La Gente SF, a group born in the Bay Area led by Rafael Bustamante Sarria, singer-songwriter and voting member of the Recording Academy/Grammys.
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Noon – 4 pm, Cork + Craft with Shogun Shido, a.k.a DJ Jambalaya
Osher Sculpture Garden
Create your own abstract painting with Shogun Shido, a.k.a DJ Jambalaya. Learn more.
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Noon – 4 pm, Patch Culture: A DIY workshop with Sew Frisco
Piazzoni Murals Room
Create your own unique tote bag and patch inspired by our exhibitions and collections.
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9:30 am – 5:15 pm, The de Young Open 2023 film screenings
Koret Auditorium
Watch The de Young Open 2023 films by Tavi L. Carpenter, Lizzie Montana Myers, Bryan Hewitt, and more.
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11 am – 3 pm, Beet Making with Artist As First Responder
Kimball Education Gallery
Use fruits and vegetables to create hip-hop beats with Artist As First Responder. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and get to know Bay Area hip-hop artists and musicians.
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Noon – 4 pm, Wheel of Fun
Wilsey Court
Spin the Wheel of Fun and win prizes.
COVID-19 guidance
Masking is strongly recommended, but no longer required for members of the public or employees while in the museum.
Ticket info
All programs are free and do not require additional tickets. Entry to the exhibition is free during the Opening Day Celebration and every Saturday for Bay Area residents.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival will be Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1. Parking will be limited. Please account for traffic when visiting Golden Gate Park.
Contact info
Public Programs
publicprograms@famsf.org
415.750.7694
