Art Exhibitions San Francisco

East Bay Sketchers at OMCA

Let's sketch at the Oakland Museum of California. 1000 Oak St. There are public gardens and views of Lake Merritt. There are covered areas in case of rain. Reminder from last event. Don't forget to bring your 8x10 artwork for the upcoming show. 11:00-1:00 Sketching 1:00- 1:30 Throw Down

Side Project Saturday for Artists

Come down and work alongside fellow artists and creatives. Whether you prefer traditional art, or the latest AI tools—all mediums are welcome. Come down and learn and explore! **Who should join:** Artists of all kinds, from hobbyists to seasoned creators, all are welcome. Just have fun working alongside friends. **What to bring:** * Your art materials of choice. * Current project, or a blank canvas. * An open mind and creative spirit. The coffee shop has all the conventional options, a few lunch selections, and the best smoothies in town. Kindly patronize them. Thanks!

Free event at Pier 70, Building 12. Market and festivities!

Building 12 is a complex of a bakery, padel courts, ceramic studios will be celebrating Nov 14. The festivities starts at 11,but we can start early for some outside sketching and coffee. Sounds like there will be a market.. fun! Eileen 415-305-0892

Art Journal Meetup

The Marin Art Journal Group is a casual gathering where you can create your own art, meet wonderful people, and have fun! We meet 2-3 times a month for a relaxing experience, exploring different art forms, learning from one another, and connecting as a community. Please bring your own supplies. If you don't have any, we can provide them for a $5 fee. We love supporting Double Rainbow and Autistry, so feel free to grab a cup of coffee, a sandwich, a delicious homemade pastry, and of course, ice cream!

Sketch The Interval @ Long Now (Cafe Art Circle)

Cafe sketching at The Interval at the Long Now in the SF Marina. 📍 **3:00pm meet inside.** Look for us with sketchbooks. 🎨 Bring your own art supplies. Roam freely. Sketch what you see. ☕ Pull up a chair anytime to draw with us and talk art. 📓 4:45pm. We wrap things up with a show & tell throw down. **[The Interval at Long Now](https://longnow.org/interval/)**[ ](https://longnow.org/interval/)is a unique cafe and bar tucked inside SF's Fort Mason Center. Part coffeehouse, library, museum, it's home to the Long Now Foundation, an org dedicated to long-term thinking and humanity's future over the next 10,000 years. Their space is filled with books, curious artifacts, intricate machinery, and stunning design details. I've gotten a lot of steampunk intellectual vibes from it. Note: If you're a coffee enthusiast, the **[SF Coffee Festival](https://www.sfcoffeefestival.com/)** is happening right across the way at Fort Mason all of that weekend. I personally am attending the 1:30 session, which is $38 if you buy on their site. Message me if you wish to meet earlier for that. Otherwise we'll see you all at the Interval at 3pm. This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood.

Costumed Figure Drawing @ Madrone Art Bar (SF)

🗓️ Every Tuesday 🕡 630 to 830pm 📍500 Divisadero Ave., SF **🎟️ ADMISSION $15 CASH ONLY** 🪑 LIMITED SEATING: 30 max ✏️ Bring your own art supplies, though some are available. **🎨 MUST BE 21+ with valid ID and all skill levels welcomed.**

Annual Fort Mason Craft Friends Social

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/w9fjjqcpWDl2rf44fDWa **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hello New Friends, This event is like no other - you'll meet at least 10 new friends here with our rotating 1-1 conversations! Come spend the afternoon surrounded by beautiful handmade goods, discovering independent makers alongside people who share your eye for art at the Renegade Craft Fair. We'll start with an hour of quick, app-paired chats to break the ice, and then we'll break into small groups to explore the bustling artisan pavilions together. We're going to kick things off by chatting one-on-one. The Gist IRL app takes the guesswork out of mingling by pairing you up, so you can easily figure out who shares your taste in ceramics, textiles, and independent art. Once the rounds wrap up, the real fun begins. You'll choose a few folks you really hit it off with, form a little squad, and walk through the Renegade Craft Fair to explore the artisan booths together. By the time the fair closes at 5pm, you'll have found some favorite new makers and shared the afternoon with people who love local design as much as you do. Whether this small group becomes your go-to crew for artisan markets and craft fairs, or you just head home with a unique souvenir and a great memory, it's going to be a wonderful Saturday. The Plan: - 3:00PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 3:05PM - 4:25PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your appreciation for independent makers, thoughtful design, and handcrafted goods. - 4:25PM+: Form Groups & head into the fair pavilion. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 3-5, and head into the fair pavilion to check out the booths together — your group leaves together today. Let's skip the usual routine of wandering the aisles solo and collecting business cards you never look at again, and instead actually explore the craft fair side-by-side with folks who might just become your regular crew for future craft fairs, makers markets, and design walks to explore together. Plus, if you want to swap notes on what you bought after the fair wraps up, you can easily stay in touch through the app without ever needing to hand out your phone number. I can't wait to discover some amazing local art with you all this afternoon. A few favorite spots nearby: The Interval at Long Now - Housed right inside Fort Mason, this conversational cafe and salon serves artisan coffee, fine teas, and light bites surrounded by kinetic clockwork and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Equator Coffees - Situated at Fort Mason's historic entrance gatehouse, this breezy cafe pairs specialty espresso drinks and fresh pastries with outdoor seating facing the bay. Dandelion Chocolate - Located a short stroll away on Chestnut Street, this inviting cafe specializes in bean-to-bar hot chocolates, specialty coffee, and decadent house-baked chocolate treats. Over the Moon Creamery - A neighborhood staple on Chestnut Street, this charming dessert shop is known for its small-batch ice cream scoops tucked into warm, freshly baked cookies. The Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop - A scenic walk along the waterfront into Ghirardelli Square, this iconic spot offers plenty of seating to share classic hot fudge sundaes and thick shakes. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/w9fjjqcpWDl2rf44fDWa **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Drink and Draw at Jupiter

Come draw, paint, or do whatever other art you're working on! Bring your own supplies. We're usually on the second floor -- look for all the people with sketchbooks and/or drawing tablets. In case you'd like to share your art or just stay in touch, we have a Discord server: [https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey](https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey)

Drink & Draw 21+ In San Francisco Every 3rd Thursday! FREE to join!

Grab your art supplies and come join us for a community Drink & Draw at 540 Bar in San Francisco to join.21+ FREE TO JOIN (but please 2 drink boozy/not min to support our local only small businesses) All levels of skills are welcome! Every 3rd Thursdays 6-8pm 21+ RSVP to let me know you’re coming! These activities are free because we pay for them, please support by: Grabbing a beverage or few (boozy or not) to support the bar, who lets us use the space on the monthly! They’re a small business owned by a trio of Richmond neighbors 💕 This is a labor of love by me (Risa) Supplies and cost of running this event are out of pocket. If you liked the event and would like to donate please venmo @Risa-Culbertson much appreciated! I’ll keep this running for as long as i can! Follow us on IG @Risa_Iwasaki_Culbertson @540bar We’re small businesses/ local artists. Come hang!

Charles Katz House, Purple Victorian

Sunday, November 8th Charles Katz Home: 1200 Dolores (25th & Dolores) Come and sketch this purple Queen Anne house! Coffee & bathroom close by: Chloe’s cafe Public restrooms: Noe Valley Town Square Restroom (7 min walk) Meet at 10a, throw down at 12p

SF Adventure day: MOMA, Union Square Holiday windows then Evil Eye

"Shoot-n-Shoot" SF Edition

**California Dance Photography Workshop** **Hosted by Ashleigh Wilson and Alexandra FitzGibbon** **“Shoot-n-Shoot” San Francisco Edition** Ready to get your creative juices flowing? A unique opportunity to shoot dancers in a place unlike any dance or photo studio, we welcome our collaborators at The Hall, the newest swankiest Billiards Hall in San Francisco! This classy space has a mixture of natural light via large skylights, moody lighting near the bar, and fresh pool tables galore. Come shoot our dancers shooting pool while challenging your skill sets to work with different types of lighting. **Dance Models:** 1. Alonzo King's LINES Ballet, and former Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer ***Amanda Smith*** @theamandasmithh 2. SF Opera/Met Opera dancer ***Alex FitzGibbon*** (host and model) @alexballetina **When:** Saturday November 21st 10am-12:30pm **Where:** The Hall, 2565 Mission St, San Francisco (across the street from Alamo Drafthouse) **Ticket:** $135 **Spots:** limited to 12 persons \*early bird special $125 until 11/7 **What to expect:** * 2 professional ballet dancers * Time to shoot in groups and possible one on ones * Lots of space/variety to get creative with your shots * Mixture of natural light and moody bar lighting * A relaxed room of fellow photographers, an opportunity to network, share tips, learn from one another. \*AND you're welcome to hang around after the workshop- The Hall offers a brunch menu (full bar and kitchen in house) or grab a table for yourself to shoot some pool! * We will provide at least one light, stay tuned for more info leading up to the workshop! **What to bring:** * Your own gear: camera, lens that works with low light/capturing motion like a 35mm or 50mm, lights \*if you wish, extra/charged batteries and memory cards * Your creativity and openness to experiment/play **Our ask:** If photos are posted to the social media platforms please tag both @theHall and @thedancephotographyworkshop. We will do the same for you! :) **Our policy:** No commercial release forms please- our workshop is for portfolio, web, artistic and educational purposes only.