Saturday, October 13, 6:30-11:00pm SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street, SF  Celebrate with ArtSpan as we kick off FIVE WEEKENDS of SF Open Studios at ArtLaunch, the SF Open Studios Exhibition opening reception featuring over 400 original artworks. VIP Reception 6:30-7:30pm:  VIP entry includes priority admission, allowing you to be the first to see and collect the work on display, while you enjoy an open bar and special hors d'oeuvres. ArtSpan ArtLover Members are invited to attend the VIP portion of the event.  Buy a ticket now to become a member! Click here for details on year-round membership benefits! $75 - Admission for one, includes one year basic Art Lover Membership $100 - Admission for two, includes one year basic Dual Art Lover Membership Already an ArtLover member? Check your email for your invitation code. All registered SFOS 2018 artists are invited to attend as a VIP. Please keep an eye on your email for your invitation code. General Admission 7:30-11:00pm:  The party continues until 11pm with an open bar, snacks and DJ. $25 per person  Creative cocktail attire encouraged. ArtLaunch 2018 is a 21+ event.  ABOUT SF OPEN STUDIOS: SF Open Studios is the oldest and largest open studios program in the country, featuring an annual, month-long art event in October that showcases over 900 emerging and established San Francisco artists in their studios. Each weekend, art patrons, admirers, and collectors venture out on self-guided tours in search of their next true art love. The event connects collectors with artists for engaging dialogue and a glimpse into the life of the working artist. SF Open Studios supports artists’ efforts to sustain a living making art. Click here for NEW 2018 SF Open Studios Schedule: ArtLaunch is supported by the SOMArts Cultural Center’s Affordable Space Program, which provides subsidized, large-scale affordable space and technical assistance to nonprofits. SOMArts receives support from the San Francisco Arts Commission’s C