Artist you should know
Artist and Curator You Should Know: Ray Beldner
As we head into July, there is a visual feast happening in San Anselmo. Shape Shifters: A Group Exhibition of Irregular Dimensions is curated by artist and stARTup Director Ray Beldner – with the opening on July 8th at Garvey|Simon Gallery. Included in this show are works by Stephanie Beck,
Art+Pride 2023: Soft Defiance
On June 17th laughter, joy, and art bubbled up all around me at the Art+Pride 2023: Soft Defiance opening at the Harvey Milk Photo Center Gallery. I wandered around the space taking in the diverse array of pieces. Luck was with me as I spotted a sound piece by Criibaby.
The Sparkle & Wit of Elsa Touche: Drag Queen You Should Know
Elsa Touche can bring a room to life with her ever-ready wit and sparkling eyes that are kind enough to let you in on the joke. She arrived in a cloud of pink ruffles and a touch of Sunset Boulevard.
Robots and Donuts: The Fantastical World of Artist Eric Joyner
Every colorful art piece was emblazoned with Robots and Donuts. Those Robots were alive! And they were out there doing whatever they damn well pleased. Robots adventuring in the deep jungle alongside pack elephants piled high with giant Donuts…
Artistry & Resilience: The Journey of SF Muralist Amandalynn
I think by now you know that my love for public art spans across all genres. Whether it’s strolling along Oakland’s Troll Trail filled with random “trolls” made made from scrap materials, SF’s mosaic stairs or massive collaborative street art murals. Through my years of exploring The Bay Area’s public
Drag Queen You Should Know: Per Sia
If Per Sia’s laughter could be bottled and prescribed to help raise your spirits it would fly off the shelves. I was a little giddy to go to meet Per Sia at the iconic El Rio in San Francisco. She is one of the originators of Drag Queen Story Hour
Rainbow Magic Shines in A.C.T.’s Fabulous Land of Oz
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has done something marvelous. They’ve combined the excitement and sense of community that happens during Pride in San Francisco, along with a giant glitter bomb of childhood nostalgia and whimsy, mixed with Tony Award-winning creativity, that produced a new take on “The Wizard of Oz” that
Iconic Drag Performer You Should Know: Donna Personna
Donna Personna, drag queen, artist, actress and transgender activist, is dancing in sequins everywhere you look these days. Sales Force Park will be featuring her and Banda Sin Nombre in a show one June 17th. She was recently stunning the crowd at SF Moma meanwhile her film Donna (directed by