Art Exhibitions San Francisco

Art Exhibit

Private Pantheon Exhibition Gallery - Classical Music Concert 🖼️ 🎹

Join us in the gallery of Nancy Lee Katz: A Private Pantheon for a special concert with UC Berkeley faculty and student musicians playing compositions by, and instruments of, sitters on view. Leighton Fong on cello performing: Chaconne for Solo Cello by Giuseppi Colombi (1635-1694) Dreaming Chaconne by Kaija Saariaho (1952-2023) Sept Papillons for Solo Cello by Kaija Saariaho UC Berkeley students Lila Belle Cesar on violin, Jaden Qiu on violin, Daniel Siu on viola, and John Paul Lee on cello performing: String Quartet in B-flat, Op. 76, No. 4 (“Sunrise”) by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) I. Allegro con spirito II. Adagio III. Menuetto. Allegro IV. Finale. Allegro, ma non troppo Please RSVP in Advance, since they have limited seating: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9CiX74Gt-Uf5AAysWTHskNZ3TLjQbU9xE7ltrvMn4tayVrA/viewform Event Website Link: https://magnes.berkeley.edu/program/gallery-concert-kaija-saariaho/ Also they will have a special Gallery Tour prior to the Gallery Music Concert from 1:30-1:50pm. Please RSVP for the gallery tour here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh3tU45UmmQm62tHlfl-A4aIFzkoRFvHR7h7cMJE1HmTHG2Q/viewform

Mini-Meetup: Modern Art plus Happy Hour plus Light Spectacular in SF

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

Startup Barn Raising for Artists

The speed with which legit startups or hobby projects can be launched is insane, thanks to AI. Come work on your project, or join others working on theirs. Your imagination is the limit. **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!

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)

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 & 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!

"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.

Hiking to a bright future together

Hiking in solarpunk spirit of systems change and radical collaboration. Let's meet under the tall dome at the Palace of Fine Arts and walk together to Mabuhay Gardens. Walk and discuss how we get to a brighter future together. 2-4 PM, November 19th, 2026. This hiking tradition began years ago when David Hodgson and I, Bobby Fishkin, started gathering multi-disciplinary collaborators for hikes. Do you have an inter-disciplinary interest addressing global challenges and in reaching a future fit for our future selves? Do you want to de-risk hypothetical ways to change the world in real time together? Are you a social innovator, a solarpunk, a systems change leader, a multidisciplinary agent of change? Come join our conversation while hiking. Hiking is good at creating rhythms of thought, pace of mind, and a social cadence for collaborative creativity and improvisational thought. We will have a good hike. Please RSVP so we know to look out for you: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004566063056 Later that day at Mabuhay Gardens (435 Broadway, San Francisco): 4-6:30 PM: Solarpunk Happy Hour 6:30-8 PM: Contact Improvisational Dance workshop with Juliana Mendonca 8-11 PM: Live Music Jam + Solarpunk Riffs If you wish to book or design or create events at Mabuhay Gardens: https://themab.org/book-event-space/

Charcoal Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

Thank you for visiting our group - Charcoal Drawing Class! We meet on Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm, in my art studio located in San Francisco. All are welcome, whether you are a total beginner who want to explore, learn, or just have fun... or a more experienced artist who might want to freshen your techniques, pick up where you left off a while ago, or just enjoy the experience of drawing in a group setting and share the joy of creating art. My art studio is a place for kids M-F after school and we have day camps during school holidays. We have been in business since 2019. I have decided to include adult art classes on Saturdays and Sundays, and now we have oil painting classes 2-4:30pm, and drawing classes 5-7pm. On Sundays are have soft pastels drawing classes. We will draw still life. If there's a request for a live model, please let me know! It's a wonderful place for everyone to get together safely to have fun, learn, and bring home a beautiful piece of artwork that you have created! All art supplies are provided unless you wish to bring your own. Please go to my website https://www.sweetartssanfrancisco.com/art-for-adults, to pay/sign up. Please note that you are not signed up for the class if you only RSVP here on Meetup. Also, many participants sign up directly on our website for the event; therefore, if you see an event with no RSVP here on Meetup, it does not mean no one is attending the event. If you have any questions, please email me at sweetartssf@gmail.com for a quick response. Hope to see you soon!