2025 Murphy Cadogan Art Awards Ceremony and Opening Reception

Thurs, Nov 6 • 6:00 PM

SOMArts Cultural Center

About this event

SOMArts is proud to partner with the San Francisco Foundation to present the 2025 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, a focused look at the future of the Bay Area visual arts. Join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony on Thursday, November 6, 6–9 PM. This event will showcase the artistic achievements of several talented individuals, including Murphy Awardee Gabrielle Severson from California College of the Arts and various Cadogan Awardees from prestigious universities such as UC Berkeley and Stanford.

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