Super dope store make sure to come check them out if you're on Clement street they have a lot of…read morecool and dope stuff Customer service is friendly here but they're always busy so make sure to check their items and stuff out first Selection is really good as well they have books t shirts home goods and other accessories

Everyone celebrates San Francisco differently. Seeing a celebration for the area code of the city…read moreof San Francisco has been always part of growing up especially during my High School years at Mission High school which happens to be tallest building in front of the Dolores Park. Yes having Dolores Park as your school yard and the place to spend your lunch period and some after school activities was happening all four seasons of the year not just on April 15 or 4/15 now also known as 415 day. The corporations and other entities start capitalizing on some underground fun. Now it's celebrated throughout San Francisco with people wearing items and gear which has something San Francisco on it. How I still celebrate it is going to a park in San Francisco with a favorite adult beverage currently it's a bottle of Pinot Noir for Don Juan Pinot Noir. Whether Dolores Park or Golden Park you can represent all four seasons in San Francisco by visiting that Park Life. On an April stroll in San Francisco finding where to park on Clement street can sometimes be a challenge in San Francisco. You can see people camping out for parking spots on Clement street ( like at Costco in SF). Park Life is a store on Clement street between 3rd and 4th Avenue which has items with themes of San Francisco. You will find art and stationaries. You will also see bags ,clothing, and hats with San Francisco on it that don't look like you picked it up at a souvenir shop at the Tourist trap in SF. You will also find some interesting books inside. There is a small art gallery in the back of the store . This is a good place to get a treat for yourself or grab a gift for others and have fun at a local San Francisco park . Whether it's Golden Gate Park, Duboce Park, McLaren Park, Mount Davison Park, Sue Bierman Park, Lafayette Park, Precita Park, Bernal Heights Park, Alamo Square Park, Washington Square Park, Dolores Park, Franklin Square Park, Presidio Tunnel Tops Park or Glen Park , etc. This place in San Francisco is all about that Park Life. Born and raised in San Francisco I am straight out the"golden gates "to me it's always San Francisco and I only call it the other term which is SF I am not the one who "participates "calling San Francisco different nicknames on social media or in person"debates" I just know San Francisco is the best city in the "United States" Go take a stroll to San Francisco by the Pacific Ocean and not the" Hormuz Strait" to the day I like to "celebrate" in San Francisco on April 15 also known as 415 but there is also another" date " I partake which is on June 28th also known as the other San Francisco area code the "628"

The place to Be .... This place is just great , they are…read morereally nice and friendly owners that are doing it for the love of art... '' Professional Art Lovers '' would be a good description! They are offering a nice range of styles and medias , working side to side with local artists , famous or not , as long as it is an original style ... They are open minded and love to share their love for art with people , creating a network and unifying artists . They are great professional individuals to work with. I would recommend to go check their shows whenever you are around , and if you are hungry they have the Famous OOLA restaurant -Bar next door for a bite and cocktails ... Tommy Noshitsky www.415designs.moogo.com

Last night I attended "Various", the Push Studio opening reception, at the invitation of an old…read morefriend. It was a pretty cool event, with works by six different local artists, including my new friend Erik Otto and the SF fixture Ursula Xante Young. More on that in just a moment. The gallery itself is on an unassuming block of Folsom. You enter through a long hardwood-floored hallway into the main gallery space, which is essentially one large room, though I think it's set up to be divided in half into two rooms if necessary. The ceiling is super tall which gives the place an airy ambiance; it probably feels larger than it actually is, a feeling enhanced by the whitewashed walls and light hardwood floors. This particular show featured a lot of different styles - there were paintings and prints both very large and very small, as well as some mixed media, and I thought they all presented well in the space. Erik had even done some painting on the wall around his pieces, which is a level of involvement (on the part of the space) that I always appreciate in these sorts of things - which is to say that this gallery struck me as being very friendly towards its art. As for the particular artists, I actually really liked everyone that was showing. Erik's work was some of the more abstract but his mixed media stuff really anchored it well, both philosophically and physically, in the space. Tommy Noshitsky's photographic prints were fucking awesome and I would love to own a few; they embody a certain California/San Francisco aesthetic that I recognize all the more, not being a native son. Ursula Xante Young's paintings are well known for a reason and were a welcome addition. Krescent Carasso's massive paintings are executed with a level of technical skill I found absolutely engrossing. Downtimer's stuff is all done in a certain street art aesthetic and I have a sneaking suspicion he and I have similarly wired brains, since the patterns he produces in his work exhibit a striking similarity to my high school notebook doodles. And as it turns out, Derrick Boyd made probably my favorite piece at the show, a massive, beautiful painting of a peacock that I desperately want to own. That's worth going to see on its own. In all, I really enjoyed the space and the show, I liked getting to meet several of the artists and the woman running the gallery, and I would happily return to see future installations. Now if you'll excuse me I have to get back to work so some day I can have enough money to buy art with.

Young people can be inspiring…read more For all the criticism that this generation, there is something that has to be said about those passionate and devoted ones like Valerie Liu. Starting in December, I started seeing her perform her artistic skills as she painted the frontage for this space. After several passes over the next several weeks, I enjoyed her vision come to life, through rainy wet days and cold dreary mornings. Check out her work here and enjoy the thoughtfulness in highlighting Chinese New Year in Chinatown San Francisco. With a mainstream flood of artworks throughout the City in January (hearts for SF General Hospital and dragons for Chinese New Year), Ms. Valerie Liu shines. Her subjects include custard egg tarts, a fortune cookie, a gourd, tea drink cup and straw, pink cake box, bamboo plant, and, of course, the sitting cat with one paw up in a waving position. Obviously, these are things that she finds significant in her life journey culturally. Do check out her other amazing works at https://valerie-win-liu.com/. Take a bow, Valerie. If you're in Chinatown, do take time to check out her work especially with the Year of the Dragon approaching.

Great arts and community space in Chinatown! You can see edge art and at the same time learn…read moresomething unique about this city at 41 Ross.

Another great little gift/souvenir shop in the area with amazing high quality products, a lot from…read morelocal artists or small businesses. I've bought gifts here for others, as well as little gifts for myself because I wanted to treat myself. There's a wide selection of things: puzzles, socks, pins, jewelry, incense, candles, hand creams.... even more than I can remember. Prices range all over but you're supporting a small local business, local artists, and the quality is excellent. Service was friendly and helpful and she volunteered up some information on the items I was purchasing. Definitely a great shop and asset to the block. You can't go wrong if you're looking for gifts for others or yourself.

I was really looking forward to coming back to Needles and Pens after losing a favorite pair of…read moreearrings I had previously purchased from this store. I've been here plenty of times before and have spent my hard-earned money supporting this business. When I came in today, I placed my drink on the small stand outside since drinks aren't allowed inside, and started looking for the same style of earrings I had lost. I had only been in the store for less than two minutes when an employee approached me and said something along the lines of, "Excuse me, can you finish your call outside or put headphones on?" I was simply on the phone with my mother catching up, and I was not being loud or disruptive. What bothered me most was that the employee never greeted me or acknowledged me when I walked in, yet was quick to approach me and address my phone call almost immediately. There were also no signs indicating that customers aren't allowed to be on the phone inside the store. I understand wanting to maintain a certain atmosphere, but I don't feel the way this was handled was particularly welcoming or necessary. Unfortunately, after this experience, I no longer feel comfortable supporting this business. It's disappointing, especially as someone who has been a returning customer and has supported this store multiple times.

Vince and Rachel are two of the nicest people you will have the fortune to meet. They have…read morebeautiful taste in art and carry a diverse selection of artists. They went above and beyond for us, helping us acquire a piece from an artist we admire. I look forward to my visits to the gallery to see what is hanging on the walls and love when I have the great fortune to see them at art events. Go and visit, you may find something you love. We did.

So grateful to have a local gallery that celebrates the area and its artists! We enjoyed chatting…read morewith Vince and picking out a piece which we have enjoyed for some time now. Swinging by gallery to see what is new is one of our favorite stops while walking the dog!

This gallery moved in recently on a busy accessible corner in the Tenderloin. It stands out or its…read moreclean aesthetics and amazing art. The kind of art also stands out in an unique way: abstract and different styles each time. Unfortunately, I never dared to enter the gallery and yet I'm hoping to introduce this kind of art to fellow residents. It's very different than the many murals seen throughout the TL. It also adds a different cultural space unlike the Luggage Storage which has been very accessible to me and and always visited by local and many others. I realize that both art spaces have different backgrounds, which on the one hands I love because it exposes us to art that I more see near Union Square or Geary Street and that's great to have as a source in this neighborhood. But unfortunately, I started of on the wrong foot with them and felt even less welcome, in which I spoke up about on Yelp. This Gallery since then has apologized profusely and expressed their various contribution or inclusion of some of the neighborhood organizations. I'm not sure, but at this point I have not seen any activity at the gallery that appeared really inclusive for local residents to attend openings or perhaps times when we can look around. There is always a huge contrast between the visitors of the gallery and how some of us, myself included present ourselves. I would love to visit the gallery to view the different artists' works as it is very inspiring to me as and artist who does has done abstract series. We'll see

Very cool gallery in the heart of the loin. You'll see this area get more art galleries in the…read morecoming years and you'll look back on this gallery as the trend setter. They choose excellent artists, I've been popping in periodically since they opened in 2013. Highly recommend.

Staff knowledgeable and helpful in answering questions and making recommendations. Will be back due…read moreto the excellent customer service. Love that there is something for everyone in this shop to be creative.

Flax at Fort Mason has everything for your last minute art supply needs. Pens, water color, paper,…read morestickers, toys, etc. They even have a section with SF memorabilia. I bought a Golden Gate Bridge manual Pencil Sharpener and magnet book marks. It was so fun to browse the store and walk Fort Mason. Very close to Radhaus and Night Market! Don't miss it.

You NEED to check out the bathroom at this place. There's a beautiful old bathtub that serves as a…read morehome for goldfish. It's amazing. I went here to see a show that featured one of my favorite artists, Ursula Xanthe Young. The exhibition is different artists take on the Trump presidency. Quality pieces for this specific show. The place is right next to a different art museum and it looks rather small from the outside but it actually goes back really far and is a big space. There's a beautiful back room and a small back porch and a very small backyard. It's a great gallery and they have a parklet out front where there's rotating exhibitions/theme which is cool. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area.

One of my favorite galleries in the Bay Area!!! Their curation is so on point. I appreciate it so…read moremuch. You know no matter what artist they're featuring it'll be interesting. Plus the layout and interior decoration is phenomenal. The bath room has a bathtub with goldfish in it and a gorgeous mobile hanging. The parklet outside is painted and decorated in a similar style too. The owners are so chill and kind also. I love talking to them about art. This place is a gem.