Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week @ MoAD
Building on the success of previous years, Nexus has grown into a regional cultural movement created in collaboration with more than 58 arts organizations, galleries, and creative hubs, alongside more than 70 Black artists and cultural leaders. Together, they have presented more than 140 exhibitions, open studios, events, programs, and immersive experiences celebrating the impact of Black art and culture throughout the Bay Area.
Check out all the exhibitions, galleries, art walks, open studios and creative activities going on during this action-packed week. Secure your place and RSVP for your favorite events below.
See all our participating artists and venues, and make sure to visit some of the local Black-owned restaurants, cafés and bars in the area!
Be part of the Bay Area's annual celebration of Black art, culture, and creativity. Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week brings together artists, cultural institutions, galleries, creative spaces, and communities for a week of exhibitions, performances, conversations, open studios, and special events across the region. Whether you're an artist, arts organization, volunteer, or art enthusiast, there are many ways to participate.
Are you an artist, curator, gallery, museum, cultural organization, or creative space that centers the African Diaspora? We invite you to contribute programming and help shape Nexus 2026 through exhibitions, artist talks, performances, workshops, open studios, screenings, public art activations, and more.