SOMArts is proud to partner with the San Francisco Foundation to present the 2025 Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition, a focused look at the future of the Bay Area visual arts. Join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony on Thursday, November 6, 7–9 PM.

Murphy Award

1. Gabrielle Severson, California College of the Arts

Cadogan Award

1. Eleni Berg, University of California, Berkeley
2. Alexa Christine Burrell, Stanford University
3. Kristiana Chan 莊礼恩, University of California, Berkeley
4. Vincent Chong aka Crystal Monkey, Stanford University
5. Enam Gbewonyo, Stanford University
6. England Hidalgo, San Francisco State University
7. Grace Jin, California College of the Arts
8. Camila Michaliszyn, San Francisco State University
9. Héctor Muñoz-Guzmán, University of California, Berkeley
10. Andy Nguyen, San José State University
11. Mary Lou Grace Robison, San Francisco State University
12. Bailey Scieszka, Stanford University
13. Jasmine Narkita Wiley, California College of the Arts
14. Alfredo Zapata De Jesús, California College of the Arts

Curated by Kevin B. Chen

Accessibility

SOMArts is wheelchair accessible and in proximity to several nearby public transportation stops. SOMArts does not have automatic doors at its Main Entrance. Restrooms are ADA-accessible and low-scent cleaning products are used.

For more detailed information regarding accessibility at SOMArts, contact info@somarts.org with any related requests, questions, or concerns.

About the Murphy & Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition

The Jack K. and Gertrude Murphy Award is given to an MFA student of unusual caliber with great artistic promise. Edwin Anthony and Adalaine Boudreaux Cadogan both experienced financial challenges as art students and understood the great difference scholarships can make in the early phase of an artist’s career. The winners of the Murphy and Cadogan scholarships each receive support for their MFA studies. All the students benefit from participation in a professionally curated exhibition at SOMArts Cultural Center and mentorship from curator Kevin B. Chen.

About San Francisco Foundation

San Francisco Foundation is committed to a Bay Area where everyone can get a good job, live in a safe and affordable home, and exercise their political voice. The foundation advances its work through grantmaking, partnerships with donors, policy advocacy, and impact investing. Learn more at sff.org.