(featured image) Kay Weber
Water Landscape with Trees, 2023
Paper on Wood Panel
9 x 12 in
*Courtesy of ArtSpan
Here’s your art guide for what’s happening in San Francisco, CA the week of May 16th – 19th, 2024.
Thursday, May 16th
Don Hershman
Barn #2
Acrylic, Pencil & Ink on Wood Panel
84 x 72 in
*Courtesy of Radian Gallery
Radian Gallery
Thu, May 16th 5-7:30PM
Don Hershman’s first solo exhibition “I AM A BARN” opens at Radian Gallery, featuring 22 new works exploring life’s journey through aging barns and shacks. (May 16th – Jul. 13th)
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*Courtesy of The Drawing Room SF
The Drawing Room SF
Thu, May 16th 5-8PM
Join The Drawing Room SF for the opening reception of the “FOOD CHAIN” group exhibition, coinciding with Third Thursday Clement St. ArtWalk. Experience captivating artwork and mingle with talented artists for an evening filled with excitement and creativity. (May 16th – Jul. 7th)
Jason Middlebrook
Divided by Light
*Courtesy of Gallery 16
Gallery 16
Thu, May 16th 6-9PM
Gallery 16 introduces “Night Divides the Day,” showcasing Jason Middlebrook’s latest paintings, reflecting on humanity’s intricate connection with nature through vibrant geometric patterns atop organic tree rings. Concurrently, “Isn’t Life a Blast” celebrates Real Time and Space (RTS), featuring the diverse and innovative works of nearly one hundred artists from its international residency program, emphasizing humor, curiosity, and critical exploration in various mediums. (May 16th – Jun. 29th)
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*Courtesy of ArtSpan
ArtSpan’s Golden Benefit Auction VIP Preview
Thu, May 16th 6:30-8:30PM
Experience the heart of San Francisco’s art community at ArtSpan’s Golden Benefit Auction, featuring two in-person events at Heron Arts and an online collection for extended bidding until May 19th. Don’t miss the live auction, paddle raise, and the opportunity to bring home pieces of this vibrant artistic landscape. (May 16th – 19th) *Tickets: $500 (VIP Preview); $50 (The Auction)
Friday, May 17th
Patsy Krebs
Untitled (aubergine-gold), 2023
Watercolor and Acrylic on Paper Mounted on Panel
18 x 58 in
*Courtesy of Haines Gallery
Haines Gallery
Fri, May 17th 5-7PM
Experience “Equations,” a solo exhibition by Northern California painter Patsy Krebs at Haines Gallery, showcasing three decades of her abstract geometric paintings, blending minimalism with sensualism. Don’t miss the opening reception to delve into Krebs’ elegant and enigmatic work firsthand. (May 17th – Jul. 6th)
Work by Nicolaus Chaffin, Bryan Keith Thomas, and CCA MFA candidates Kelley Finley and Deena Qabazard
*Courtesy of Recology Artist in Residence
Recology Artist in Residence Program
Fri, May 17th 5-8PM
Recology San Francisco’s Artist in Residence Program presents exhibitions dates for current artists-in-residence Nicolaus Chaffin, Bryan Keith Thomas, and CCA MFA candidates Kelley Finley and Deena Qabazard. The exhibitions will take place on May 17th (5-8pm, with a performance at 7pm), May 18th (12-3pm), and May 21st (5-7:30PM, with artist talks). Admission is free, open to all ages, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. (May 17th – 21st)
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*Courtesy of The Great Highway Gallery
The Great Highway Gallery
Fri, May 17th 5-9PM
Join The Great Highway Gallery for the opening reception of “Paradise,” a curated group show and window installation featuring multiple artists. This exhibit invites viewers to envision a post-anthropic world where nature reclaims and rewilds the Earth, transforming it into a new paradise. (May 17th – Jun. 16th)
Saturday, May 18th
Mel Prest
Loverboy, 2024
Acrylic on Wood Panel
48 x 48 x 2 in
*Courtesy of K. Imperial Fine Art
K. Imperial Fine Art
Sat, May 18th 3-5PM
“Millsies” at K. Imperial Fine Art celebrates the diverse creative legacy of Mills College’s visual arts program, showcasing works by Renée Gertler, Nancy Mintz, Yulia Pinkusevich, and Mel Prest. The exhibition honors the program’s tradition of fostering artistic exploration and innovation across disciplines, with a particular emphasis on supporting women artists and pushing the boundaries of contemporary art practices. (May 15th – Jun. 22nd)
Catherine Mackey
*Courtesy of Hugomento
Hugomento
Sat, May 18th 3-6PM
Hugomento presents “Metamorphic,” a solo exhibition by San Francisco-based artist Catherine Mackey, featuring drawings, paintings, and collages that reflect Mackey’s exploration of obsolete wooden agricultural buildings, highlighting their gradual collapse and drawing parallels to the vulnerability of the human form, inviting contemplation on the passage of time and the beauty found within decay. (May 18th – Jun. 30th)
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*Courtesy of Four Chicken Gallery
Four Chicken Gallery
Sat, May 18th 5-8PM
Four Chicken Gallery presents “Persisting Warp,” a solo exhibition by Sanaz Safanasab, curated by Alireza Bayat. (May 18th – 26th)
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*Courtesy of Glass Rice
Glass Rice
Sat, May 18th 6-8PM
Join Glass Rice for the opening reception of “Big Bloom,” a group exhibition co-curated with Vanessa Indies, and the grand opening of its new concept shop, Strip Mall. “Big Bloom” features paintings by eight artists celebrating Spring’s abundant and transformative qualities, while Strip Mall highlights unique, handmade pieces from local BIPOC and women artists. (May 18th – Jun. 29th)
Anders Knutsson
Caucasian Wingnut V, 2011
102 x 137 cm
*Courtesy of the Artist
Alchemy House
Sat, May 18th 6-9PM
Alchemy House presents “Into Light: The Luminosity of Anders Knutsson,” featuring an opening reception and artist talk with legendary painter Anders Knutsson and curator Lixuan An. Spanning over half a century, Knutsson’s exquisite paintings, coveted by major museums and private collections worldwide, are showcased for the first time in San Francisco. Join for an evening of food, drinks, live music, artist talk, and a guided tour.