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.

I came here on a whim, because a friend wanted to check out the sidewalk sale, and I was happy to…read moreaccompany them. It wasn't quite the day of the sale, so they moved everything into their entrance/front-of-store. I was a kid in a candy store. There were so many pieces by so many artists, and the sale was still going on (most importantly). It's 2 story, and we were able to explore both, with plenty of offerings on both levels. I was looking for a cortado vessel, and I left very very happy. If I had more money, I think I'd be spending a LOT of it here, hahaha. It feels rustic and connected, the entire store. Artists are walking around and in and out. I have to respect the fact that the whole place is just buzzing and alive. I wish I lived closer, because I might come once a month, if I did! Come on by for your cute ceramics! Something for everyone, I think.

My passion for making pottery started here. I've taken 4 or 5 classes with various teachers:…read moreShelley, Barbara, Bonnie and Mark. They're all awesome potters who are ALSO great teachers. Tip: if you want to get into a class, get your credit card ready right when the sign up time starts. If you're even a minute late, you won't be getting into the class -- the capacity is not that large and the demand is high. If you've had some pottery experience, you can also try to get into the drop-in program. There's also studio and locker space but the waitlist for that is literally years long. It's also one of the few places doing cone 10 firings with very unique glazes that are formulated in the studio. There are two different kinds of shino, three different kinds of celadon, all sorts of mattes and a really unique satin white and satin black. Ruby's is the OG for pottery in SF. Way before pinterest and instagram got tech folks like me into throwing pottery, Ruby's got started in this residential building back in the hippie 60s. There are folks teaching and doing work at Ruby's who got their start here from back then. It's also a non-profit with a strong sense of community. You'll learn a lot from watching and talking to other potters in the studio

Very unassuming and easy to miss walking by. They have an extremely well-curated selection of…read moreinteresting books and will often have cool art openings going on in the back. Definitely worth popping in. Double check the hours and for what events might be going on and go check it out.

Et al. is at a new gigantic location right by 24th st Bart. I think it's easy to come into the…read morebookshop in the front and completely miss the giant gallery space in the back. KEEP WALKING! Also the prices for the used books are on the top right corner of the first page. Most of them are pretty affordable but you have to watch out in case it's a collector's item- then it's like $300 or something crazy. How long has it been here? They moved to this space in spring of 2023, but it was next door in the smaller space for five years before that. What's in that space now? Another gallery- go check it out. This place is run by Jackie Im (born and raised in SF) and her husband, Aaron Harbour (nerd) who started their curatorial project in a tiny studio space in Oakland. They eventually moved it into a basement under a dry cleaner in Chinatown. Then by a weird twist of fate (the gallerist who used to be there moved to LA) they were able to get into this enormous space. I don't know how they make it work other than both of them have full time jobs elsewhere. The place is pretty DIY and hardly makes any money. BUY SOMETHING SO IT DOESN'T DIE AND TURN INTO A WEWORK! They have events here constantly- opening receptions for the art shows, poetry readings since the literary org, Small Press Traffic keeps their archive in an office in the back. Book releases, performances, and all kinds of other things happen here that you can keep up with on their instagram. I don't know what to tell ya- if you want to look at art and read books then this is the best spot to go to within a half block radius of 24th st. Bart!

COL Gallery is a gem tucked into the heart of San Francisco's art scene. Every exhibition I've…read morevisited feels intentional and deeply thought-provoking, with a clear commitment to showcasing artists who challenge norms and amplify underrepresented voices.

Edit: The paint by number show has been extended through March 25…read more.. Freshly-opened Studio Quercus curators Kyle and Susan currently have a most amazing show of paint by numbers -- two huge warehouse walls covered floor to ceiling with all kinds of works grouped by theme from the 20th century plus a few pieces created for the show by local artists. They don't have any kind of marketing presence yet but I'm told they're generally open M-F 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., look for the big paint by numbers pair up on the roof. Bonus star for the cornucopia of layer cakes at the reception.

I went to a recent opening here for Joy Broom's "Waxed and Winged" collection. They seem to…read moreshowcase really talented up and coming artists. The space is great, the work was divine--and actually pretty affordable. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

Harrington Galleries has always stood on the corner of 17th street and Valencia across the street…read morefrom El Toro Taqueria for decades. Harrington Galleries has been selling furniture in San Francisco since I was a kid. Most recently I saw it covert into an art gallery by The Drawing Room. What caught my eye inside was art works called " Hostess Twinkie Pigeon", "Disapproval Bunny " and an eagle mannequin wearing USA yoga gear doing yoga pose titled " Freebird". Entering the art gallery there are lots of art paintings on the wall. You will also see books of all kinds inside. They also have some interesting art sculptures. The art exhibit is called " Art is Light" and it's electric inside with thought provoking art. The Gallery Hours are Thursday- Sunday from 11am- 7pm. Go to "heart "of the District known as the Mission in San Francisco and look at some" art "on 17th street and Valencia come by car, feet , scooter , bike, or "BART"and look at some furniture and then some books about culture, politics, wine, and "Mozart" Over the years I seen the Mission District "bloom "it's got a revival with the " tech boom "and places with art spaces like the "Drawing Room"and San Francisco is not dead it's got more alive and I don't see no "tomb"

I've been here a couple of times for their craft and artisan food fairs, and it's a really cool…read morespace! The building was a printing press back in the day, so it's a bit of a maze but that's part of the charm. I've discovered some amazing local businesses. I recently went to their February artisan food fairs, and bought some delicious food products. They had a variety of food vendors: hot sauces, honey, dips, cookies, teas, and more. As for the craft fairs, respect jewelry, candles, cutting boards, and even a few food vendors. That's where I discovered Apisol, a woman-owned company based in the Peninsula that makes delicious sparkling honey beverages. Don't miss the vintage store on the first floor, which has really unique vintage products like postcards, buttons, posters, and more. There are so many fairs in the city, but the vendors here are ones that I haven't seen anywhere else. So check out their insta or their website for dates to their upcoming fairs.

Check the website for The BoxSf Eat me artisan Food Fest for current schedule which weekend they…read morehave this. I never heard of this place until a fellow Yelper brought this up to me and I said SFBox? I never heard or been in this location before and I am sure most of you never heard of this place either unless you search for history of the William Randolph Hearst printing press building so many years ago. The building was built in 1926 as a printing plant for the San Francisco Examiner. It is a nice mixed use building like a nice cozy maze to explore the nice layout and architecture of the old print shop. So upstairs about 2 floors and vendors are scattered so it's like a hunt for them, almost like a needle in haystack. Lol Well it's not that hard as you won't miss anyone. Too floor that where you will satisfy your sweet tooth . Yummy. The vendors that were there were a nice mix from tea, cheese, spices, India coffee , Turkish spreads, ice cream, giant cookies, healthy drinks, spreads, and I am sure you will find something you will enjoy. I don't normally buy stuff, but the honey , red beet, 2004 sweet land Bingdao $95 brick tea that is aged 21 years that can make 175 tea servings for $95, Il Fiorello basalmic vinegar was thick and smooth great texture and syrupy taste very captivating and Taste of Levant tahini and their chocolate jar of molasses was excellent and I had to buy them. Yummy in my tummy! Not sure if same vendors will be there again, so catch them the at your farmers market, festivals or next Eats event!

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!