Artists' Television Access

Artists' Television Access is a nonprofit media arts center located in the Mission District that combines a screening venue with gallery space. The facility on Valencia Street contains a 50-seat screening room and exhibition areas designed for showing both films and contemporary art.

The center opened in 1984 as a nonprofit space dedicated to independent artists and filmmakers seeking a place to show their work. It grew from this founding mission to become a key venue for experimental media art in San Francisco.

The venue takes its name from public-access television traditions and serves as a working space where local artists exhibit and screen their projects. Visitors experience firsthand how community members use the space to share experimental and independent work with others.

The venue regularly hosts screenings and exhibitions with schedules available online or upon inquiry. Visitors should plan to spend an hour or two experiencing the exhibitions and screenings, as the space is compact and easy to navigate.

The center broadcasts a weekly public-access television program called ATV that features artistic work from across the San Francisco Bay Area. This broadcast reach makes the venue more than just a local gathering space, extending its influence into homes throughout the region.

Location: San Francisco

Inception: 1984

Founders: Lise Swenson

Address: 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

GPS coordinates: 37.75701,-122.42137

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27