About the Open Call

Startup Art Fair San Francisco is a unique event where independent artists take over the Hotel Del Sol, transforming every room into a personal gallery. The fair aims to provide an unpretentious environment for artists to engage directly with collectors, curators, and the public. Located blocks from the Marina and the San Francisco Art Fair, it provides high visibility for contemporary makers. The 2026 edition features a professional jury including museum directors and curators to select participating artists.

What is Offered

Exhibition space in a hotel room, direct art sales to collectors, networking with art world professionals, and media coverage.

Requirements

The call is open to independent contemporary artists. Selected artists are responsible for transforming their assigned hotel room into a gallery space.

How to Apply

Artists can apply through the official call for submission link on Artwork Archive: https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-submission/ray-beldner-f1f55275-8b8b-4056-ae10-57bf7f19399f/startup-art-fair-san-francisco-2026-call-for-artists