When San Francisco artist Raymundo Valdez submitted “The Tower and The Flag” for consideration as the 2025 SF Open Studios guide cover, he didn’t think he’d win.

“I just applied because I was applying to several shows and opportunities, and I didn’t think I would win,” he recalled. “But it seems it made an impact. This style that I developed over the past five years, I think it resonated with the judges.”

Organized by ArtSpan, SF Open Studios is the Bay Area’s longest-running open studios event. Valdez’s painting will not only grace the cover of this year’s official guide but also appear in advertising across the city. “I remember seeing SF Open Studios billboards and bus shelters in the past,” he said in an interview with the Bay Area Reporter. “It’s really an incredible opportunity for

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