Southern Exposure’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Southern Exposure is thrilled to invite our community to celebrate our landmark 50th Anniversary with a party and exhibition. Launched in 1974 by a collective of artists amidst the artist-run-space movement of the early seventies, Southern Exposure carries on this legacy, continuing to be an epicenter for experimentation, innovation, and artist support. Southern Exposure has a huge impact on the Bay Area's diverse arts ecosystem, and serves as an important site for sparking conversation, exploring new formats, launching careers, and educating youth. We honor this legacy through a group exhibition that highlights the role Southern Exposure plays in the Bay Area art scene, alongside a kick-off party for our beloved community. The exhibition, titled A leaf a gourd a shell a net a bag a sling a sack a bottle a pot a box a container, will be on view September 14 through November 16, 2024. Our 50th Anniversary Celebration community event will take place September 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM, opening this exhibition and bringing an array of entertainment, including a DJ set by Brown Angel, sweet treats, beer on tap from BareBottle Brewing Company, screenprinting, and a plant swap installation organized by exhibiting artist Erina Alejo. Join Southern Exposure as we honor our 50-year legacy and celebrate the 50 years to come!