KADIST to End San Francisco Programs in 2026, Shifting Focus to International Initiatives

KADIST will discontinue its exhibitions, events, and residencies at its San Francisco venue starting in summer 2026. The organization is redirecting resources to expand its international programs, particularly collaborations across the Americas. These global efforts, which began in 2013, have become central to KADIST's identity and priorities. The decision follows over a year of planning and is due to the growing demands of international partnerships, collection management, and online activities, which have strained the team's capacity. KADIST will maintain operations in San Francisco until mid-2026 and plans to stay engaged with the local community, marking 15 years of involvement in the city's contemporary art scene by that time.