san francisco artist

03 Nov 2023

Jennifer Locke’s Unconventional Journey Into Performance Art & Beyond

Imagine an art opening where people are holding wine and chatting. Suddenly, a figure dressed head to toe in white interrupts the crowd who move to the side to let her through. She is sweating and her face is red. Her teeth are gritted as she pushes and pulls a

Vita Hewitt 0
04 Aug 2023

The Condition Where Art Would Disappear at 500 Capp by David Ireland

Did you know a living sculpture resides at 500 Capp Street in the Mission? From 1974 until 2004 conceptual artist David Ireland called this address home. In this show curated by Lian Ladia, we have a chance to explore the works of this legendary artist. Ireland is known internationally for

Vita Hewitt 0
27 Jan 2024

The San Francisco Beer Passport is Here!

Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 27 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 27 of the finest locally

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
07 Jul 2023

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,

Vita Hewitt 0
20 Feb 2023

Time traveling through The Compass Rose at Fort Mason

There is an incredible display of historic resonance in Gallery 308 at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC) these days, an exhibition of meticulously crafted sculpture along with video and sound works, by the self-described time traveler, Sunny A. Smith. 

Vita Hewitt 0
06 May 2022

The Artist Behind San Francisco’s Hidden Mosaic Staircases

As a local, I’m sure you’ve had many a touristy friends ask you what locals-only hidden gems are worth seeing in SF. For me, I always suggest finding some of San Francisco’s not so hidden – hidden stairs. Their bright cheerful colors always brings a smile to your face and

Katy Atchison 0
28 Jan 2021

Color That Lights Up SF Streets : Kate Tova Artist You Should Know

To escape the gray skies, the soviet facades, and 6-month long Russian winters, she painted with bright, intensely warm colors.   The type of color palette that can light up a dark street corner.

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
25 Jun 2019

Crystal Vielula : Artist You Should Know

The “Artist You Should Know” series highlights Bay Area artists who are doing incredible work, it’s our way of supporting the creative community and helping to keep San Francisco a strange and wonderful place.  Meet Crystal Vielula, a dynamic and multi-faceted artist whose art often makes you stop and smile.  If

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
02 Jun 2015

John Wentz : Artist You Should Know

The “Artist You Should Know” series highlights local artists before they exhibit their work somewhere awesome, it’s our way of supporting the creative community and helping to keep San Francisco a strange and wonderful place.  Meet the painter John Wentz. I came across John Wentz’s work at San Francisco’s largest Art Fair

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0