Art + Water is at a pivotal moment. We are transforming a historic waterfront space into a cultural home for artists and the public. Your gift today directly funds that work: the construction, the studios, the exhibition halls, and the infrastructure that will allow us to open our residency doors in January 2027. Art + Water was founded to address the hurdles that diminish every creative city: the cost of making art, the barriers to learning it, and the ongoing need for cultural spaces that truly belong to everyone. Through studio residencies, tuition-free atelier-style education, and world-class exhibitions and public programming, we are dedicated to keeping artists living, learning, and working in San Francisco.
“Fifteen years ago, I started envisioning a new way to teach drawing and painting by returning to the methods that worked for about 500 years. I believe so fervently in Art + Water, and I know it will revitalize the arts in San Francisco.“— Dave Eggers, Author, Artist, and Co-Founder
At Art + Water, tuition will always be free. Every gift supports artists, inspires the public, and helps answer a fundamental question: what kind of city do we want to be?
Major Gifts: Naming Opportunities
Supporters making gifts of $100,000 or more are invited to explore naming opportunities for key spaces and programs. Leave a lasting mark at Art + Water by contacting Rebecca Teague, Co Director, Head of Development & Partnerships, at rebecca@artpluswater.org.
Founding Circle Gifts
Founding Circle supporters giving $20,000 and above bring Art + Water’s vision to life. Founding Circle members will be honored as essential partners and kept closely updated as the project unfolds.
Together, we can create a home for artists and an arts destination for all.