Arts and Culture
At SFSU, you can enjoy public programming that spans the literary, media, performing and visual arts, featuring students and guest artists.
The premier arts school in a cosmopolitan, world-class city, SFSU fuels the creative class of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Visit the campus and choose from hundreds of free and low-cost lectures, performances, exhibitions and other events each year. Some of the world’s most acclaimed artists started their careers on our stages and in our studios and labs — including many winners of Academy, Emmy, Grammy and Tony awards.
The University hosts frequent lectures with guest scholars and speakers with expertise in subjects covering the arts, humanities and sciences. You can also visit several galleries and museums, all offering free admission and showcasing a mix of student and guest exhibitions. In addition, the longest-running chamber music program in San Francisco, the Morrison Chamber Music Center, features free performances by prized ensembles from across the globe.
Awards Won by SFSU Alumni
Emmys
Pulitzer Prizes
Academy Awards
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