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Root Division A visual arts non-profit that connects creativity and community through a dynamic ecosystem of arts

Root Division’s annual auction benefit is THIS Thursday! Come support our community for a spectacular evening ✨ All proc...
10/17/2026

Root Division’s annual auction benefit is THIS Thursday!

Come support our community for a spectacular evening ✨ All proceeds go directly to our operating budget for free arts youth education, professional development for the Bay Area’s future art professionals, open calls for exhibiting and curating opportunities, and below-market-rate studios for our Studio Artists Program.

Our auction is in its 25th year! This year’s theme is silver, black, and blue.

Come dressed on theme and enjoy an open bar, live DJ, light bites, access to three floors of Open Studios (Hosts + VIPs), a live auction, and the energy of a night that will be remembered for years to come.

Visit our link in bio for tickets. See you soon!

10/16/2026

Join us for our annual Auction benefit this Thursday, October 22nd, from 6-10 p.m.

Our curator, PJ Policarpio, selected some featured works from this year’s auction by artists Jenny Sharaf, Elaine Nguyen, and Isaac Vazquez Avila.

Ticket 🔗 LINK IN BIO

🎥: Hunterridenour

Root Division is delighted to feature Shingo Yamazaki’s artwork in this year’s auction benefit.“In this painting, my mot...
10/15/2026

Root Division is delighted to feature Shingo Yamazaki’s artwork in this year’s auction benefit.

“In this painting, my mother practices ikebana, partially obscured by a shelf of sentimental and cultural objects. Ikebana becomes an act of creation and removal, paralleling how families determine what is carried forward and what is left unspoken across generations.” -Shin Yamazaki

Shingo Yamazaki is a Los Angeles-based artist and graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. His work has been exhibited at Volery Gallery, Charlie James, and Steven Zevitas Gallery. He is an Innovate Grant recipient, Hopper Prize finalist, and Headlands Center for the Arts alumni.

Special thanks to our participating gallery Glass Rice ✨

Featured Artwork:
Shingo Yamazaki
Shelf Life, 2023
Oil and acrylic on canvas
40 x 30 in.

Join us in person next week for the auction on Thursday, October 22nd, 6- 10 p.m
Link in bio for tickets.

10/12/2026

PJ Picks 💙
Get a first look at upcoming works curated by PJ Policarpio, featuring incredible pieces by Liz Hernandez, Mayam Youssif, and Kristiana Chan. Join us for our live auction next week for your chance to place a bid.

When: Thursday, October 22nd | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
What: A community benefit auction featuring an open bar, live DJ, and live auction.

Ticket Tiers:
✨ Host Level (6:00 PM): Early bidding access, open studios, and a catered menu.
✨ VIP Level (6:30 PM): Early bidding access, open studios, and a catered menu.
✨ General Admission (7:00 PM): Main event access.

Tap the link in our bio to secure your tickets before they sell out.

✨ Silent bidding is officially OPEN! ✨A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Thursday’s private Collector’s Tour...
10/10/2026

✨ Silent bidding is officially OPEN! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Thursday’s private Collector’s Tour. We extend a warm thank you to our incredible auction guides for sharing their expertise:

Cornelia Stokes, Assistant Curator of the Art of the African Diaspora, SFMOMA / Museum of the African Diaspora
Juan Omar Rodriguez, Assistant Curator at the San José Museum of Art (SJMA)
Emily Counihan, Founder of San Francisco Art Week

Swipe for a taste of the tour, featuring special selections that are now available for bidding.

Don’t wait for the main event on Thursday, October 22nd 💙 get exclusive early access and place your silent bids today.

🔗 Link in bio to start bidding!

Root Division is at the UNIQLO Street Festival (801 Market St). Free & open to all.  Market Street CubesFeaturing Root D...
10/08/2026

Root Division is at the UNIQLO Street Festival (801 Market St). Free & open to all. 

Market Street Cubes
Featuring Root Division artist Nico Corona & Rewina Beshue 
⭐️ Friday, Oct 9: 10 AM – 8 PM 
⭐️ Saturday, Oct 10: 10 AM – 8 PM 
⭐️ Sunday, Oct 11: 10 AM – 7 PM 

Block-Printing Station (Ellis St)
Custom postcard designs by Root Division artists Marcy Petit & Mariel Paat
⭐️ Friday, Oct 9: 11 AM – 6 PM 

More info: uniqlo.streetfest.us

Join us this weekend for the public preview of our 25th Annual Art Auction! Our galleries will be open Saturday and Sund...
10/07/2026

Join us this weekend for the public preview of our 25th Annual Art Auction! Our galleries will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. 💙

Stop by for our artist reception, meet our studio artists in person, and explore the collection. This free preview is held in conjunction with ArtSpan & SF Open Studios Open Studios ✨ bring your friends and family!

RSVP or learn more via the link in our bio.

CALLING ALL BAY AREA HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS AND DESIGNERSAre you ready to showcase your work to the community? Root Divisio...
10/06/2026

CALLING ALL BAY AREA HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS

Are you ready to showcase your work to the community?

Root Division is officially accepting submissions for MADE IN THE BAY, a youth-centered exhibition celebrating the creativity, voices, and bold ideas of the next generation.

✨ Who can apply: High school students living in any of the nine Bay Area counties.
✨ It’s free to apply!
✨ Deadline: Monday, November 30 at 11:59 PM

Tap the link in our bio to read the full guidelines and submit your artwork today.

Final hours for presale access.On Thursday, October 22nd, we host our largest benefit of the year. Every auction acquisi...
10/06/2026

Final hours for presale access.

On Thursday, October 22nd, we host our largest benefit of the year. Every auction acquisition directly reinforces our mission to provide accessible, working studio spaces for emerging artists.

Elevate your evening with a VIP or Host package, which includes exclusive entry to a private walkthrough this Thursday, October 8th. This intimate preview will be guided by leading regional curators and arts leaders Emily Counihan, Juan Omar Rodriguez, and Cornelia Stokes.

🎟️ Link in bio for tickets and registration

OPEN CALL FOR VENDORS 💙Designers, makers, and vintage curators: Artist Fair is back, and we’re looking for vendors! From...
10/02/2026

OPEN CALL FOR VENDORS 💙

Designers, makers, and vintage curators: Artist Fair is back, and we’re looking for vendors! 

From fashion and wearable art to handmade goods and collectible design, we’re seeking standout work that brings craft, creativity, and personality. 

✨  Open to fashion, vintage, craft, and art vendors
✨  Original or thoughtfully curated work

Apply to join us and connect with a community of collectors, creatives, and style lovers!

Artist Fair is on December 12th. Visit rootdivision.org/apply 

Special thanks to the The Svane Family Foundation for making Artist Fair possible once again!

Address

1131 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
94103

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm

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+14158637668

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