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Made In This Place: Bay Area Artists In Their Own Words Exhibition Opening

Friday, August 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP | Donations Accepted
KALW | 220 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA

Event Details

KALW Public Media

Celebrate the opening of the new multimedia exhibition from KALW, Art Is Awesome & Ingleside Gallery celebrating Bay Area artists.

Made in this Place: Bay Area Artists In Their Own Words is a new exhibition from Art is Awesome and KALW Public Media, in partnership with Ingleside Gallery, spotlighting 15 local artists. Through artwork and recorded conversations, visitors are invited to engage with local artists as neighbors, discovering the ideas, experiences, and values that shape their work.

There is a $10 – $20 sliding scale suggested donation for this event. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.

Please become a KALW member today and receive your first drink on us at all 220 Montgomery events.

220 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 2 blocks from BART/MUNI

Reception doors open at 6:00

Discussion begins at 7:00

The event is free with an RSVP — and you are welcome to donate what you want

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*RSVP | Donations Accepted
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, Downtown San Francisco, In Person, Lectures & Workshops
Venue: KALW
Address: 220 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA

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