Gallery Visits San Francisco

Call for Art - Artist's Choice

**Submission Deadline**: August 29th **Theme**: Annual Artist's Choice. Bay Area artists are invited to submit their favorite works for consideration to be included in this prestigious annual exhibition. This show reflects a portion of the best work being done in The Bay today. SFWA welcomes artists of all genders and identities to participate. Categories of media requested - all 2D and 3D artistic styles and genres. **Juror**: Cynthia Tom\, \(she/her\) Visual Artist \| Cultural Community Arts Curator\, Instigator & Educator\, Ancestral Pattern Shifter [](https://7t69eubab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wcwWzHnNbb-jICSvN4CKClb8jiWA-U09P5dbXUeFpmt60WtSHL2_1eIbW1vkd1bybh-VIpHrlyLzOuUwiXHXbPwrOOsVuta0vVeNVUHBq_H7IcbrDRZnr0iRPX490USBLn14BNwmAX_fyuPU_Z-g3lAyqV9a-9QYvbPWWrw47SssPeQOOhFujP1RsGBzQmtcFNII1hXWDzVLQr61WxFzcw==&c=0hdveziH5RMlgpiWpVOJNlHFaidzBtzD5ra8lufSSiWnX08_Hh92Pg==&ch=vhl6OijaUCytQxPT9UhdG-agkFQpHuRkFeDka6ifGX0hFe49dogh4A==)**[SUBMISSION LINK](https://7t69eubab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wcwWzHnNbb-jICSvN4CKClb8jiWA-U09P5dbXUeFpmt60WtSHL2_1eIbW1vkd1bybh-VIpHrlyLzOuUwiXHXbPwrOOsVuta0vVeNVUHBq_H7IcbrDRZnr0iRPX490USBLn14BNwmAX_fyuPU_Z-g3lAyqV9a-9QYvbPWWrw47SssPeQOOhFujP1RsGBzQmtcFNII1hXWDzVLQr61WxFzcw==&c=0hdveziH5RMlgpiWpVOJNlHFaidzBtzD5ra8lufSSiWnX08_Hh92Pg==&ch=vhl6OijaUCytQxPT9UhdG-agkFQpHuRkFeDka6ifGX0hFe49dogh4A==)** **FEES** Member's Fee: $30 for up to three images, non-members $40 Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images that have not been originally created by them. **ARTWORK RECEIVING** October 2 & 3, Friday & Saturday Time: 11:30 - 3:00 **SHOW DATES** October 6 - November 6, 2026 **RECEPTION\*** October 10, Saturday- Monthly Reception 2:00 - 4:00 PM \*Open Studios Reception - Weekend of October 24 & 25, Saturday & Sunday. All exhibiting artists are invited to the SFWA Gallery, 11 -5, Saturday & Sunday. **CLOSING EVENT** November 5, Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 PM **END OF SHOW, ARTWORK PICK UP** November 6 & 7, Friday & Saturday Time: 11:30 - 3:00 \*SFWA has no storage space Artist Commission: 65% All artwork must be for sale **PRICING:** It is important to price your artwork appropriately; prices that are too high or too low impact the credibility of our gallery and the artist. **Liability** SFWA does not insure for damage or theft of any works shown in the Gallery. SFWA is a designated SF Legacy Business in recognition of serving the community as a valued cultural asset of the City for over 100 years.

Sketch Club at Pier 14

Join us for some sketching and painting the spectacular views at Pier 14 in the Embarcadero, next to the Ferry Terminal. Enjoy waterfront views of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island, boats and seagulls, and the San Francisco Skyline. There are restrooms and snacks in the nearby Ferry Building. Hosted by members of the San Francisco Women Artists Gallery. SFWA is a designated SF Legacy Business in recognition of serving the community as a valued cultural asset of the city for over 100 years. Started in the late 1800s as the Sketch Club, it is one of California's oldest arts organizations.

Figure Drawing Fridays

## [Figure Drawing Fridays](https://abramsclaghornshop.com/products/figure-drawing-fridays-2025) ### Fridays 6-9pm A Weekly Open Figure Drawing Session This is a short pose session. We start with 2 minute warm ups, with each set of poses getting a little longer. We usually finish the evening with 20 minute poses. The gallery will provide chairs and tables. Easels on request. Bring your own paper, pencils, pens, etc. Snacks and water will be served. Please register in advance.

Amoeba Music on Haight

Amoeba Music on Haight is a massive, legendary independent record store located at [1855 Haight St](https://www.amoeba.com/our-stores/) in San Francisco's historic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. Opened in November 1997 inside a former 24,000-square-foot bowling alley. Bring a chair, dress warm. Gather at 1215/1230 to share

Figure Drawing Fridays

## [Figure Drawing Fridays](https://abramsclaghornshop.com/products/figure-drawing-fridays-2025) ### Fridays 6-9pm A Weekly Open Figure Drawing Session This is a short pose session. We start with 2 minute warm ups, with each set of poses getting a little longer. We usually finish the evening with 20 minute poses. The gallery will provide chairs and tables. Easels on request. Bring your own paper, pencils, pens, etc. Snacks and water will be served. Please register in advance.

Art in the Afternoon: Treasures of the Pharaohs at the De Young Museum

Live Speaking: Vision Masters Toastmasters

We want to share how much we like our group with you and how much we support each other. Vision Masters Toastmasters is a club dedicated to personal growth as speakers and leaders in the world. This club started for the benefit of practitioners at East Bay Church of Religious Science and retains a spiritual flavor. We are open to everyone. The Toastmasters program is a great way to grow in many ways from deepening your comfort and expertise in speaking to relationships and joy of a supportive, collaborative community. Feel free to join us as a guest and as a member. We meet most Fridays. Here's our club site: http://visionmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/

Harvey Milk Photo Center 2026 Member Show - Opening Reception

Photo Book Talk - Bookshop West Portal

Reds Java House

This is a classic SF Restaurant on the bay! They have a huge patio where we will meet. Great views of the Bay Bridge, piers, etc Eileen 415-305-0892

Albany Bulb NJ Club Summer Meetup @ Albany Bulb, Albany CA

**It's the Albany Bulb quarterly meetup!** Come nature journal at the urban wilds of Albany Bulb. This bayside park has a wide variety of flora and fauna...native plants, birds in the estuary, trees, a small beach, views of the bay over to SF and Marin. Bring your own journaling supplies and spend the afternoon discovering the fascinating ecology of the Bulb while expanding, practicing, and sharing your nature journal skills. Late Summer, and the buckeyes are browning (with the little fruits starting to dangle), the buckeye is booming (pink! No, white! No, pink!) and the breeze is a-blowin'. These are the puppy days of Summer and a great time to journal the wonder! * Learn more about the Albany Bulb here: [www.albanybulb.org](https://www.albanybulb.org) * Free; Suggested $5-20 donation for the [Love the Bulb](https://www.albanybulb.org/) or [Wild Wonder Foundation](https://www.wildwonder.org/) Meetup host: Kate Rutter **Weather note:** If for any reason rain is forecast for the day of the field trip, grab an umbrella and come anyway. There’s not a lot of cover, but we can journal the wet conditions! Do note that conditions have been very warm, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Also, the Bulb is windy, so binder clips and wind jacket needed. **Transit & Parking:** * Public Transit is available, but it’s a bit of a walk. Take AC Transit #72 to the San Pablo+Marin Ave stop. From there, walk \~1.1 miles West. This path includes some tricky road crossings, but it’s possible. * Please post on the Meetup group for carpools. * 2-hour parking is available in two lots along Buchannan Street, and is very limited. Come a little early to be sure to get a closer spot. **How to find us:** Meet at the bench at the roundabout and near the restroom at the start of the Albany Waterfront Trail. (If you come a little late, look for people sketching. :) Location Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/9GsK4V3e7sde7Ww2A](https://maps.app.goo.gl/9GsK4V3e7sde7Ww2A) **Bring:** * Seasonally appropriate clothing / dress for variable (including HOT or WINDY) weather. * Sunscreen and hat. * Waterbottle (water is available onsite.) * Nature journaling supplies including binder clips * Snacks: maybe bring treats to share! * A sense of wonder and humor. * Anything else to make the day lovely for you: folding stool, magnifying loupe, umbrella, depending. ;) **Flow of the day:** * We'll gather for our opening circle at \*\*1pm\*\* and do short intros and a warm-up. Then we'll head out for journaling, either in small clusters, or solo, whichever you prefer. * We'll meet again at 3:30 for a final closing circle and connection time, then wrap. **Good to know:** * Open to all ages and ability levels. * Free, no registration is necessary (but it's nice if you RSVP on Meetup. $ suggested donation to support the organizations that make this possible. * No potable water at the site. * Accessibility: mostly flat and accessible pathways; benches and seating. Some paths are unofficial, so don’t venture beyond your comfort zone. * Bathrooms are available onsite. * Cell coverage is moderate so plan accordingly. **Bring friends and family!**

Sunday Figure Salon

Join Our Figure Drawing Class! Sundays 5-8pm Short Pose and Gesture Drawing You're invited to a figure drawing class! Short Pose and Gesture Drawing This series of classes will focus on short pose figure drawing, beginning with quick 2-minute poses and gradually working up to 20-minute poses. We'll emphasize gesture drawing, making it a great chance to loosen up your sketching skills and capture dynamic movement. The class is open to all levels, including beginners—everyone is welcome! Please note that participants must be 18 or older to attend. Charcoals, paper, and drawing boards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favorite materials if you'd like. More dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned! We encourage you to register in advance to secure your spot. You can bring your preferred drawing/painting materials if you like. We will be adding more dates soon. Please register in advance. https://abramsclaghornshop.com/products/sunday-figure-salon-sundays-5pm-2026