The south bay has a small but potent art scene, with many galleries and arts-relates activities concentrated around Downtown San Jose’s South First Street Area (SoFA) district. This district finds itself at the nucleus of San Jose’s art community, both geographically and metaphorically. SoFA lies in between the University and the Spartan/Keyes neighborhood, the latter of which houses many artist studios, workshops, residences, and one of the most comprehensive art metal foundries on the west coast.

To find out what’s going on in the galleries, check out the In the News category for up to date  exhibition and event announcements.

South First Friday is the area’s late-night gallery scene with live music, food, drink, and new gallery openings. South First Friday takes place from 8pm till late on the first Friday of every month at each of the galleries below.

Anno Domini // the second coming of Art & Design – 366 South First Street map

MACLA Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana – 510 South First Street map

Phantom Galleries – 386 South First Street / 388 South First Street

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art – 560 South First Street map

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles – 520 South First Street map

SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery – 577 South Market Street map

KALEID gallery – 88 South Fourth Street map

South First Billiards & Lounge (21+) – 420 South First Street map

Space 47 – 47 East William Street map

Works San Jose - 451 South First Street map

Caffé Trieste – 315 South First Street map