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Explore West Portal Art: 15 Local Artists on Display (SF)

Friday, May 1, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
The Barb Co Group — West Portal Office | 45 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127

Event Details

Artwork by Shrey Purohit

Fifteen local artists — painters, photographers, sculptors, and collage artists — in The Barb Co Group’s home office, where the Barbagelata family has been rooted since 1952. Connect with the artists during rotating gallery hours, see the work up close, and purchase directly. Curated by Ingleside Gallery. On view through August 1, 2026.

Featured Artists: Alvar Jacomet, Andy Stattmiller, Barbara Morucci, Diane Louise Shannon, Faina Shpiler, Katarina Martinez, Katie Cofer, Matthew Goldberg, Matthew Stansell, Michael Bruno, Michael Ritch, Rhonel Roberts, Sarah Horowitz, Shrey Purohit, Yabette Swank, Zoe Ani

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Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, In Person
Venue: The Barb Co Group — West Portal Office
Address: 45 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127

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