One of the West Coast's only galleries devoted solely to the exploration of architecture and design, the AIA San Francisco Gallery specializes in exhibitions showcasing the best of Bay Area design talent, while also exploring issues of national and international concern. Each month, panel discussions explore the issues and themes presented within the current exhibition.

HOURS
The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Opening receptions are held the first Thursday of the month when there is a new exhibition, from 5:30-7:30 pm. All are welcome.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

AIGA Design Week
June 11—August 7, 2009 | Opening June 15, 2009

AIGA San Francisco opens its 2009 Design Week Exhibit with a salute to the 50th Anniversary of Communication Arts and the 2009 winners of cause/affect. Founded in 1959, Communication Arts is the premier source of inspiration for graphic designers, art directors, design firms, corporate design departments, advertising agencies, interactive designers, illustrators and photographers—everyone involved in visual communication. The exhibition will also feature winners of cause/affect, a biennial graphic design competition that celebrates the work of designers and organizations who set out to positively impact our society and communities. All work entered in the competition promotes or supports social good and actively engages in enriching our lives. It could raise awareness about a cause or condition. It could celebrate an arts institution or event.

Related Events
Cause/Affect Awards Ceremony
July 9, 2009
Visit www.aigasf.org for complete details.

Small Firms, Great Projects
August 27-October 23, 2009 | Opening September 3, 2009

The 2009 Architecture and the City festival lead exhibition showcases the wildly popular Small Firms, Great Projects program. Celebrating exceptional Bay Area architecture, this exhibition showcases the innovative and award-winning work of local architecture and design professionals. Whether you are looking for an architect, or simply passionate about architecture, Small Firms, Great Projects is an invaluable resource. The exhibition introduces viewers to architecture and design firms experienced in a wide range of work, including new residences and remodels, commercial and retail spaces, educational, civic, institutional and religious projects, historic preservation, and landscape and interior design.

Organized by AIA San Francisco Center for Architecture + Design

Sponsored by California Home + Design

New Practices San Francisco
November 12, 2009-January 29, 2010 | Opening November 12, 2009

New Practices San Francisco is the 2009, West Coast premiere of AIA New York’s annual portfolio competition and exhibition. New Practices San Francisco is a platform for recognizing and promoting new and emerging architecture firms within San Francisco that have undertaken innovative strategies – both in projects and practice. Distinguishing this award from others given to new practices is the attention focused on how the winning firms are uniquely shaped to better facilitate the type of projects that they undertake. The official winners will be announced in April 2009.

PAST EXHIBITIONS
Click here for a complete list of past exhibitions.