Art & Museums
Tuesday, February 7
Founded in 1895 in Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum to showcase the museum’s priceless collections of American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries, and art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific. The museum was …
The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally $10, admission is free on the first Tuesday of each month (special exhibition surcharges, if …
Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a classroom of budding botanists, the Conservatory of Flowers offers an intimate up-close experience with over 1,700 species of rare, exotic and endangered plants from more than 50 different …
The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection; a complete volume research/library facility is located on the …
In the striking Mario Botta-designed building, SFMOMA houses the West Coast’s most comprehensive collection of twentieth-century art including painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts. The stellar collection tells the story of modern and contemporary art through master works by Ansel Adams, Salvador Dali, …
The Contemporary Jewish Museum engages audiences of all backgrounds through dynamic exhibitions and programs that explore contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. And the architecture of the Museum itself is a work of art.
Embracing a range of artistic disciplines and media, the …
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is one of the Bay Area’s premier venues for adventurous art. A multidisciplinary art Center, the YBCA features exhibitions, performance, film/video and community engagement programs, along with rotating art exhibits with a focus on contemporary and emerging artists …
Gain free admission to the SF Camerawork Museum every first Tuesday of the month.
Presenting contemporary work in the photographic arts, as well as digital, video, and related visual image media, the museum has provided early exposure to a distinguished list of artists that includes …
The Noise Pop Photo Retrospective takes a look back at the past 19 years of Noise Pop Festivals: the artists, the fans and the clubs that have shaped the yearly event from what began as a single, sweaty night in a small club to the …
Wednesday, February 8
The San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery’s Art at City Hall program presents Seeing Double – The Best of DOUBLEtruck Magazine, a travelling exhibition organized by KONA Gallery and Photojournalism Center (San Clemente, CA).
Seeing Double offers a chance to view a selection of over 60 of …
Experience a special, sense-ational Valentine’s Day after hours event for the 21+ crowd.
Sip an intoxicating elixir or enjoy a hand crafted brew by the Richmond District’s own Comrades Brewing, enjoy live music by Le Quartet de Jazz, stroll through lush jungle of dazzling orchids, and snuggle …
San Francisco artist and muralist Brian Barneclo is all about making connections. In his Systems and Foodchain murals, bold images in motion – almost like stills from a film – link natural and creative processes to show complex processes of interconnectivity.
From Nopa to Shotwell to …
Thursday, February 9
The Windows endeavors to transform central Market Street storefronts into beautiful and memorable window displays that will invigorate downtown pedestrian traffic, promote public art, and showcase the vibrant creativity of the Bay Area design community.
Each display will be created by a local leading architecture and …
Self-billed as “The World’s Most Creative Happy Hour, bring a Friend, paint a Masterpiece. ”So you think you can Paint?”, was such a hit during the 2 Blocks of Art festival, that Club Six decided to open up their walls every Thursday to all who want to …
Travel back in time at Dragon ReMix, a new twist on Lunar New Year celebrations that revives the nightlife of Old Chinatown.
For one night only, the CHSA Museum opens its doors for a unique celebration remixing history with fresh beats, signature cocktails (for purchase), tasty …
Be the first to catch a sneak peek of the Academy’s new aquarium gallery Animal Attraction, about the incredible mating strategies of the animal kingdom—from hermaphroditic banana slugs to cannibalistic praying mantids.
Get an insider’s perspective on the exhibit from aquarium director Bart Shepherd, catch Jane …
The exhibition „Comics, Manga & Co. – Germany’s New Comic Culture“ features the works of two generations of artists, who have transformed the German graphic novel-scene in the last couple of years. Works of MAWIL, Isabel Kreitz, Arne Bellstorf and Martin Tom Diek and many …
Margo Bors has been documenting San Francisco’s native plants and habitats for more than 15 years.
She is an artist who has had numerous solo exhibitions in both art and photography, including several at the Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture in Golden Gate Park.
Margo Bors …
Friday, February 10
“On The Edge 2” Erotic Photography Exhibition will present the ultimate in erotic photography from the fine art nude to the extreme erotica.
35 local, national and international photographers will exhibit over 400 of their best cutting edge photographs including glamour, pin-up, lingerie, erotic fashion, rubber/latex, …
Join Misho Gallery to celebrate Chance James in his first Solo Show in San Francisco, “Into The Darkness” which features numerous larger paintings.
James was voted Best Artist and best Photographer in Fresno by Fresno Magazine in 2010.
Preview Party Fri. Feb 10th, with Live Music 5pm-8pm
Opening …
Get your red on: 2nd Fridays Art Walk presents: REDception: A special Valentine’s Art Walk featuring red art, red food and red drink.
Come dressed in red. Enjoy galleries, open studios, art exhibits, live music, refreshments and more. Over 20+ participating venues in downtown San Rafael, …
An exhibition of the collages of two of the premier visionary artists of our time, surrealist filmmaker Lawrence Jordan and the painter and collagist, Jess, will be showing from February 10 to March 18 at Mythos Fine Art and Artifacts.
Although Jess and Lawrence Jordan …
Join Meridian Gallery for a book signing and celebration for Peter Selz and the release of his new biography, “Peter Selz: Sketches of a Life in Art” by Paul Karlstrom, published by UC Press.
Light refreshments as well as a whisky tasting provided by Bushmill Whisky will be available.
“The extraordinary …
Saturday, February 11
Author Gene Yang (American Born Chinese, Level Up) gives a free presentation titled “Asian Americans, Airbenders, and Comics” followed by a signing in conjunction with the release of his comic book, “Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Promise”.
Come see painter Jane Norling and photographer Michele Hofherr present and talk about their work in WATER/COLOR, the current show at SLATE Contemporary Gallery.
Reception starts at 3 pm, exhibition tour and artists’ talk starts at 3:30. Refreshments will be served.
Artists’ Talk at SLATE Contemporary
Date: 02/11/2012
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