Our Beneficiary

Since 1977, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase has raised over $19 million to benefit the San Francisco University High School financial aid program.

UHS is committed to building a community that reflects and embraces the great diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area. This year the UHS Financial Aid program is providing over $5.4 million in grants to 23% of the student body, with average grants covering 73% of tuition.

History of Showcase

The story of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase began in 1977, when Nan Rosenblatt, a former San Francisco University High School parent and an accomplished interior designer, and Philip Fernandez, the first president of the school’s Parents Association, conceived the first Showcase to raise funds for University’s financial aid program. In its first year, the Showcase netted $26,000, and today this prestigious event raises over $600,000 annually.

Showcase has taken place at some of the most prestigious addresses in some of the most breathtaking neighborhoods of San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We sincerely appreciate your support of this fundraising event. As all ticket sales are final, we are unable to offer refunds. For your reference, your credit card statement will appear as "San Francisco University High School" or "San Francisco University." Should you have any questions or concerns about your statement, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at decorator.showcase@sfuhs.org . We are here to assist you and thank you again for your generous contribution.

  • While the proceeds from this event directly support the University High School financial aid program, please note that the admission tickets for the tour are not tax-deductible. We deeply appreciate your participation and generous support, which makes a meaningful impact on our community. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, please go to our website at decoratorshowcase.org.

  • While we warmly welcome all guests, we kindly suggest that the Decorator Showcase may be more enjoyable for adults. The event features intricate designs, delicate furnishings, and several areas with limited space that may not be ideal for young children. To ensure a comfortable and enriching experience for all attendees, we recommend that children not attend. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting you.

  • Parking in the vicinity of the house can be challenging, with availability limited to three to four blocks away. For a more convenient experience, we highly recommend utilizing rideshare services or public transit. Public transportation lines include the MUNI 24, which stops at Fillmore and Jackson Streets, and the MUNI 1, which stops at California and Divisadero. Please note that we do not provide shuttle services for this event. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you.

  • For the safety and comfort of all guests, dogs, and other pets are not permitted at the event. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting you. If you have any specific needs or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

  • The home at 2935 Pacific Avenue has five levels and is not wheelchair accessible. We deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to reach out if you have any specific accessibility needs or questions. Your comfort and experience are important to us, and we are happy to assist in any way we can.

  • We want everyone to have the opportunity to visit Decorator Showcase. If you are suffering economic hardship and the cost of the ticket is a barrier to entry, you can request a discounted ticket by emailing Decorator.Showcase@sfuhs.org.

    Please put the words REQUEST DISCOUNT in the subject line of your email. Tickets are $25 each and are limited to two tickets per person. They are valid any day Showcase is open to the public.

    Please allow 24 hours for a response. Note: