SECA

Overview

SECA Art Award Opening, 2006; photo: Drew Altizer Photography

Founded in 1961, SECA (Society for the Encouragement of Contemporary Art) brings together art enthusiasts, collectors, curators, and arts professionals through a variety of events that strengthen members' knowledge of contemporary art.

The group works closely with SFMOMA curators to identify the best new art in the Bay Area and to present the highly respected biennial SECA Art Award and its associated exhibition at SFMOMA. Throughout the year SECA organizes special events and exclusive visits to art galleries, private collections, and artist studios for its members as part of its ongoing support of contemporary art in our region.

Contemporary Art Accessions

The SECA accessions program supports the acquisition of cutting-edge contemporary art for the SFMOMA collection. SECA's most recent acquisitions include works by Matthew Buckingham, Rosana Castrillo Díaz, Tony Feher, Andrea Higgins, and Mark Lombardi.

Join SECA

Dues are $500 per year and fully tax deductible. SECA requires an SFMOMA membership at the Supporting level ($250) or higher.

For more information, contact the SECA coordinator at 415.357.4031 or seca@sfmoma.org.