Programs: Exhibitionsa key objective of sfmoma's mission is to present exhibitions that explore works by leading modern and contemporary artists and the most significant artistic directions of our time, in the context of an active dialogue with local, national and international art communities. The museum seeks a balanced exhibition program that includes monographic and thematic exhibitions of broad appeal as well as those that reflect sfmoma's distinctive curatorial voice in painting and sculpture, photography, media arts, architecture and design, and contemporary art. (continued on schedule 0)
collections and purchase of artone of the most important functions of a museum is to develop an outstanding collection of works of art, thereby creating and offering an artistic legacy to the community, nation, and the world. Since 1935, sfmoma has been a pioneer among modern and contemporary art museums in collecting and programming in the fields of photography, architecture and design, and new media, even as it has assembled premier holdings in the more traditional media of painting and sculpture. Sfmoma's collection begins in the twentieth century (with the exception of photography, where the full history of that medium, from its inception in 1839 to the present, is within the scope of museum activity). (continued on schedule 0)
education and public programseducation and public practice departmenteducation and public practice is a curatorial department of pedagogical and cultural programming, comprising three portfolios--school initiatives, public dialogue, and performance and film. The department of education and public practice at sfmoma is committed to partnering with external individuals, groups, and organizations; bringing together multiple (local and global) perspectives, and a range of disciplines and practices, to explore the meaning of art for public life; attending to the collaborative process, shared inquiry, and sustained relationship-building, as much as to the final product; and producing live and intensive public encounters, and achieving meaningful public impact through storytelling.
4. Collectors' forumcollectors' forum is dedicated to encouraging the collection of art and enhancing its members' knowledge of it. Collectors' forum supports exhibitions and museum accessions. To encourage membership, sfmoma offers several educational programs each year and one or two trips to cities of interest. 5. Seca (society for the encouragement of contemporary art)founded in 1961, seca provides a special connection to the local arts scene with other art enthusiasts, artists, collectors, and arts professionals for programs that connect sfmoma to our bay area arts community through gallery visits, studio tours, and fun, engaging events. Seca members work closely with sfmoma curators to identify the best new art in the bay area and to present the highly respected biennial seca art award and its associated exhibition and catalogue at sfmoma. 6. Artists gallery the artists gallery, located in fort mason center, has been committed to promoting contemporary art in the bay area for 40 years. In partnership with new and established artists in the community, the gallery maintains an extensive selection of artworks for rent and for sale. Seasoned collectors, corporate clients, and art-world newcomers have the opportunity to enjoy original works of art in their homes and offices while supporting local artists. The gallery also helps sustain a vibrant local art scene with a dynamic exhibition program featuring new works by the artists we represent. Proceeds from artists gallery rentals and sales go directly back to the artists in the community. The remainder supports exhibitions and educational programming at sfmoma.
