About this Event
Join us for an inspiring day of art and mentorship at the 8th annual Bay Area Art Stars Women’s Networking Event, presented by the Northern California Women's Caucus for Art! This exciting in-person gathering gives women and non-binary people in the arts a unique chance to meet face-to-face with established gallerists, curators, artists, and representatives from major arts organizations.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:30-5:00PM at Root Division, 1131 Mission St (between 7th-8th), San Francisco, CA
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MEET OUR 2026 ART STARS!
Dr. Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander
Curator, Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University
Lenore Chinn
Painter, Photographer, Cultural Activist
Dr. Amy Kweskin
Founder, Artsightful, platform for the business of art
Zoë Latzer
Curator & Dir. of Public Programs, ICA San José
Jeremy Stone
Art Advisor & Appraiser,
Business Matters in the Visual Arts
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Small groups of participants will move around to each table in a "speed-networking" format. You will learn how each of the Art Stars achieved their successes and will have a chance to ask them questions that will help in your future career. Engage in meaningful conversations, expand your network, and find community with our esteemed panel of Bay Area arts luminaries.
NCWCA Members $15, General Admission $20. A limited number of STUDENT tickets are $5.
This event is a great opportunity for BFAs, MFAs, fine art and curatorial students, and emerging/mid-career artists of any age or background. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the arts, whether as an artist, art educator, curator, gallerist, or museum/nonprofit professional, please come along!
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Hosted by Northern California Women's Caucus for Art (NCWCA), a non-profit, networking organization for women in the arts. We offer a broad range of events and programs: member forums, exhibitions, professional development workshops, art-making, and community-building.
Event venue & nearby stays
Root Division, 1131 Mission Street, San Francisco, United States
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