ART GALLERIES
San Ramon has five art galleries with rotating shows. Exhibits range from local to regional artists and art groups, youth art, and traveling exhibits. You do not have to travel far to see wonderful works of art on a regular basis! Stop by and enjoy the galleries to enjoy a variety of art exhibits. Galleries hours vary by location. Please call for specific evening and weekend hours.
Normal Gallery Locations And Hours
Lindsay Dirkx Brown Art Gallery
12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 973-3200
Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
City Hall Art Gallery
7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd. San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 973-2500
Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Open evenings and weekends when meetings or events are scheduled in the building.
Alcosta Senior and Community Center Art Gallery
9300 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 973-3250
Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center Art Gallery
17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd. San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 973-3200
Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
San Ramon Library Art Gallery
100 Montgomery St. San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 973-2850 Open during library hours only 
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Please visit http://ccclib.org for more information.
For more information please contact Ri Thomas at rthomas@sanramon.ca.gov or (925) 973-3322
The Annual Call For Art Gallery Exhibit Applications for 2026 is open
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Prospectus
Nestled 35 miles east of San Francisco, the City of San Ramon offers a vibrant, welcoming community where artists can share their creative vision. Known for its scenic beauty, suburban charm, and strong sense of community, San Ramon is one of the Bay Area’s most desirable places to live and create.
San Ramon’s growing arts scene is supported by the City and its partners, providing year-round opportunities for visual and performing artists. With five gallery spaces and nearly 60 public art installations, creativity is valued throughout the city. Artists can exhibit in venues that attract diverse, engaged audiences.
The City invites artists with at least 10 completed works to apply for exhibition opportunities. Gallery shows run monthly due to their popularity, except at the San Ramon Library, which hosts bimonthly exhibits in 2026.
TIMELINE
- August 12: Applications open via CaFE at this link.
- September 24: Online applications close
- October 15: Arts Advisory Committee Review
- October 31: Selection notification email
- December 1: Selected artist exhibit fee due
FEES
Application Fee: $0
Exhibition Fee, if selected: $30-$55
MEDIUMS
2D or 3D work, excluding film
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If you have questions, please email Recreation Coordinator, Ri Thomas at rthomas@sanramon.ca.gov
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If interested in applying to exhibit in 2026, please complete this form and you will be contacted when the next call opens in August 2025.