SOMArts Cultural Center's curatorial residency program provides emerging and mid-career curators with the resources to develop and present exhibitions in SOMArts' main gallery in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood. Residents receive mentorship, production support, marketing, and a stipend. The program prioritizes curators working with socially engaged art and underrepresented communities.

Artist Commission Program

AAM · Due 2026-07-15

$30,000

Recology SF Artist in Residence

Recology · Due 2026-09-01

$2,000

Individual Support Grant

Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation · Due 2027-01-15

$25,000

Arts Writers Grant

Creative Capital

$50,000

Grant Programs & Applications

CAC