Introductions 2026

Launched in 2007, Introductions is one of Root Division’s signature exhibitions, celebrating the work of twelve outstanding Bay Area artists who are not yet represented by commercial galleries. Selected through a highly competitive review process, these artists exemplify exceptional creativity and conceptual vision.

Offering an exciting glimpse into the Bay Area’s dynamic contemporary art scene, Introductions features bold new work across sculpture, photography, textiles, painting, and interdisciplinary practices. The exhibition highlights the breadth of talent shaping the region’s cultural landscape while introducing audiences to artists at pivotal moments in their careers.

A cornerstone of Root Division’s exhibition program, Introductions provides artists with a powerful platform to expand their visibility through a professionally curated exhibition, engaging public programs, and a fully illustrated publication. By connecting emerging artists with collectors, curators, and the broader arts community, Introductions helps launch the next generation of Bay Area artistic voices.

2026 JURORS

Diedrick Brackens, Artist and Educator
Candace Huey, Curator and Founder, re.riddle
Harriet Salmon, Director, Art Partnerships, Creativity Explored

ABOUT ROOT DIVISION
Root Division is a visual arts non-profit in San Francisco that connects creativity and community through a dynamic ecosystem of arts education, exhibitions, and studios. Our mission is to empower artists, foster community service, inspire youth, and enrich the Bay Area through engagement in the visual arts.

Root Division is supported in part by individual donors and grants from San Francisco Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, California Arts Council, Walter & Elise Haas Sr. Fund, Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, Kimball Foundation, Fleishhacker Foundation, Redtail Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Fred Craves Family Foundation, Violet World Foundation, Deutsche Bank, and Bill Graham Memorial Fund.