Our Mission
EmbracIng the New
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| Anthony McCall, You and I, Horizontal (installation view), 2005; Collection SFMOMA, Accessions Committee Fund purchase; © 2008 Anthony McCall; photo: Ian Reeves |
We are a nonprofit organization of 353 individuals dedicated to the idea that art and museums can transform lives. By embracing the challenge of the new and unexpected, we hope to encourage fresh ways of seeing, thinking, and engaging with the world.
SFMOMA has a long history of excellence in exhibiting and collecting the foremost artists and designers of our time. But we also strive continuously to expand the range of cultural experiences we offer, and to provide as many ways as possible to make the art meaningful and accessible for our community.
In keeping with those goals, we have recently undertaken a number of projects designed to help visitors get more out of their time with SFMOMA:
- Opened our new Rooftop Garden, designed by San Francisco-based Jensen Architects
- Revived our film program and co-hosted two festivals with the San Francisco Film Society
- Instituted a series of live art performances designed to break down the boundaries between artist and viewer
- Added new educational programs for families, teens, and educators, in partnership with organizations like the Exploratorium, Youth Speaks, Pixar, Precita Eyes, and others
- Launched a new website and blog to complement our award-winning interactive features and podcasts
Mission Statement
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a dynamic center for modern and contemporary art. The museum strives to engage and inspire a diverse range of audiences by pursuing an innovative program of exhibitions, education, publications, and collections activities. International in scope, while reflecting the distinctive character of our region, the museum explores compelling expressions of visual culture.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is supported by a broad array of contributors who are committed to helping advance its mission as a dynamic center for modern and contemporary art. Major annual support is provided by Grants for the Arts/San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund, Koret Foundation, and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.
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Major support for education programs is provided by the Leanne B. Roberts Fund for Education, The James Irvine Foundation, and the Acacia Foundation.
