Coming April 16-18th, 2027 in San Francisco. Venue TBA
Art is a powerful medium to evoke transformation. We use art to evoke the awe and wonder of nature, helping people reconnect with its beauty and, in turn, fostering deeper appreciation, climate stewardship and action toward regenerating life on Earth.
This Biennale was seeded and developed with support from the Climatebase Fellowship Community.
The Power of Awe
Humanity’s ongoing destruction of the natural world is, in part, the result of a growing disconnection from its appreciation, wonder, and awe.
Experiences of awe foster a deeper sense of connection, empathy, and care, which are essential drivers of climate stewardship and action as well as quality of life. Without this emotional bond, efforts toward a regenerative economy, climate solutions, and climate justice risk feeling abstract or disconnected from lived experience.
The Power of Art
Evgenia Emets Eternal Forest 2025 in Portugal.
The Art, Nature, Ecology San Francisco Biennale addresses this gap by reigniting a sense of awe and reverence for nature, inspiring people not only to appreciate it but also to regenerate it and engage more actively in climate solutions. The biennale will feature artists whose works are rooted in the awe of nature and its relationship to our quality of life.
Environmentalism & Art are at the core of San Francisco's identity
San Francisco, an internationally known city, is a natural home for this biennale: historically recognized as one of the most environmentally progressive cities in the world; a city that has the most publicly accessible permanent works by Andy Goldsworthy in North America, a British sculptor and environmental artist known for creating ephemeral, site-specific works from natural materials that reveal the beauty and impermanence of nature; a city adjacent to Marin County where JB Blunk, a renown sculptor, created most of his environmental work, while his “Magic Boat” can be seen at the Greens restaurant; and as the birthplace of the iconic artist Ansel Adams, an American photographer and environmentalist renowned for his black-and-white landscapes of the American West which elevated nature photography to fine art.
San Francisco offers a cultural mindset that perfectly aligns with our mission. By situating the event here, we not only honor the city’s legacy of environmental stewardship and artistic excellence but also extend that tradition into a contemporary, global climate conversation.
Arts Humanitas is curating a cultural biennale featuring artists, insightful climate talks, and creative initiatives to recognize a select group of the best San Francisco & international artists.
We are organizing the first edition of the Art, Nature, Ecology San Francisco Biennale to generate new and diverse excitement about the city.
We believe that a Biennale amplifies our mission and will ultimately benefit the City of San Francisco.
COMMUNITY
While art has long been used to explore the human–nature relationship this only underscores the resonance and relevance of our approach; what sets our project apart is our focus on building an engaged community rather than only hosting a bi-annual event and selling art.
Our model creates a space where artists, changemakers, and the public can connect and collaborate to sustain their engagement beyond the exhibition itArt has long explored the human–nature relationship, and this underscores the resonance and relevance of our approach. What sets our project apart is our focus on building an engaged community rather than justself. This community and institution-centered approach ensures lasting impact, while also positioning our initiative as the first event of its kind in San Francisco, further amplifying its cultural and civic significance.foster a supportive community among art professionals, contemporary artists, art collectors, art supporters, investors, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and related organizations, and establish this institution in the SoMa district in San Francisco and create the SoMa Climate & Regenerative Arts District.
We are developing and maintaining a highly visible platform that serves as the reference point for contemporary San Francisco artists and international participating artists. Additionally, we are establishing a forum for speakers actively engaged in developing climate solutions that regenerate life on Earth.
BIENNALE CLIMATE TOPICS
We Are Nature - Nature Is Sacred - Indigenous People’s Wisdom and Their Relationship to Land - Responsibility -
Biomimicry - Forests - Plants - Water - Independent Animals - Animals for Food -
Economy within Planetary Boundaries - Circular Economy - Rare Earth Minerals - Agriculture within Planetary Boundaries - Food & Food Systems - Nature Capital - Green AI & Blue AI - Green Tech
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” FRANK LLYOD WRIGHT
Make an Impact Today
The San Francisco Biennale will be a multi-day event that recognizes excellence in the arts and provides additional support for the winning artist. Every gift amount is spent directly on artistic and operational activities
General Programming
Your gift will enable us to organize the SF Biennale, including supporting events successfully, and to support winning artists who can create new works to be presented to the public or at companies.
Program Insights
Your gift will help us develop insights through surveys, interviews, and data analytics that will improve AH events and educate us about the biennial's capacity to act as an engine for urban development, social transformation, and the creation of a collaborative culture across varied industries in San Francisco.
Network
We believe the SF Biennale successfully creates a platform for new, creative work and unprecedented collaborations. Your gift will help us support networking among emerging and established artists, industry professionals, and the communities that host them.
*Arts Humanitas Inc. was formed in the United States under the California State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law. It is organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For those based in the US, your donation is 100% tax-deductible, and you will be issued a receipt for the IRS.
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