(featured image) Mijin Kwon, Saturday Afternoon on Webster Street. Oil on Canvas, 30 x 30 in. *Courtesy of Avenue 12 Gallery
After a whirlwind SF Art Week filled with endless creativity and inspiration, San Francisco’s art scene shows no signs of slowing down! This week offers even more opportunities to immerse yourself in art, with exhibitions, interactive experiences, and community events all around the city. Highlights include the surreal multimedia showcase “beAutiful Dist0rted,” Paul Cupido’s nature-inspired works at Leica Store SF, and a tribute to Bay Area legend Rex Ray at Gallery 16. There’s even a rare chance to dive into 70s punk and glam culture at Punk Majesty!
Still catching your breath from last week? Don’t worry—there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Scroll down for all the juicy details and keep that creative momentum going!
Thursday, Jan. 30th
Artwork: Paul Cupido, Blue Gold, 2021 (Diptych). *Courtesy of Leica Store San Francisco
Leica Store San Francisco
Thu, Jan. 30th 5-8PM
“Interwoven,” an exhibition at Leica Store San Francisco, features works by Paul Cupido, Cig Harvey, Jeffrey Conley, and Pentti Sammallahti, exploring the bond between humanity and nature. The opening reception, free and open to the public, includes a special talk by Peter Fetterman at 6PM on his 40-year journey in collecting photography. (Jan. 27th – Mar. 29th)
*Poster courtesy of SOMArts Cultural Center
SOMArts Cultural Center
Thu, Jan. 30th 6-9PM
Join the opening reception of “From the River to the Bay,” celebrating the works of 11 Palestinian and solidarity artists. Curated by Chris Gazaleh, the exhibition explores the Bay Area’s legacy of social movements and the role of artists in the struggle for freedom. (Jan. 31st – Mar. 30th)
Friday, Jan. 31st
*Courtesy of DorianCreation
Beautiful Distorted Art Music Festival
Fri, Jan. 31st 5-11PM & Sat, Feb. 1st 12-6PM
The “beAutiful Dist0rted” two-day multimedia art experience at 1069 Howard Street brings together over 40 local artists for a surreal exploration of beauty within chaos. Guests can experience interactive art rooms, browse a clothing and jewelry market, and enjoy live music from performers like Noah Salt and Kilo The Wizard. The exhibit features photography, paintings, screenprints, and short films, with all proceeds going directly to the artists. Attendees can also support LA wildfire relief efforts through donations on-site. With art, music, and community, this event captures the dynamic spirit of San Francisco’s creative scene. *Tickets $15
Artwork: (right) Rex Ray. (left) Bill Ward, Buena Vista Dog Fight. Oil on Canvas, 66 x 72 in. *Courtesy of Gallery 16
Gallery 16
Fri, Jan. 31st 6-9PM
Gallery 16 presents “Rex Ray: Eternal,” a retrospective celebrating the career and vibrant collage artistry of the late Bay Area icon Rex Ray. Concurrently, the gallery debuts “Bill Ward: Paintings,” a solo exhibition showcasing Ward’s richly detailed and imaginative depictions of Oakland’s urban life and personal narratives. (Jan. 31st – Mar. 31st)
*Courtesy of Upper Market Gallery
Upper Market Gallery
Fri, Jan. 31st 6-9PM
Join Upper Market Gallery for the Opening Reception of Paul Spencer’s “New Work,” happening Friday, Jan. 31st, from 6 to 9 PM.
Saturday, Feb. 1st
Featured artwork: Joanna Funke. *Poster courtesy of Rare Books San Francisco
Rare Books San Francisco @ Fort Mason
Sat, Feb. 1st 10AM-6PM & Sun, Feb. 2nd 11AM-4PM
Join Rare Books San Francisco in the Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason, celebrating antiquarian books, rare maps, artist books, and a zine fest with SF ZineFest. The event features special presentations for Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and will be held with support from KQED. (Feb. 1st – 2nd) *Tickets: $15-$40
Artwork: Jutta Haeckel, Rubisco, 2023-2024 (detail). Acrylic on Jute, 59 x 47 ¼ in. *Courtesy of Hosfelt Gallery
Hosfelt Gallery
Sat, Feb. 1st 3-5PM
Hosfelt Gallery presents “Skin in the Game,” featuring Jutta Haeckel’s innovative paintings on jute that challenge traditional notions of the medium through experimental techniques. The exhibition features an opening reception with a walkthrough led by Haeckel and curator Suzanne Wedewer-Pampus at 4PM, and a conversation with the artist and Andrea Higgins on Feb. 6th, 5-7PM, exploring her innovative approach to painting’s material and conceptual possibilities. (Feb. 1st – Mar. 15th)
Artwork: Mijin Kwon, Awakened by the Sun: Transamerica, 30 x 30 in. *Courtesy of Avenue 12 Gallery
Avenue 12 Gallery
Sat, Feb. 1st 5-7PM
Avenue 12 Gallery presents Mijin Kwon’s “Moments at That Time: San Francisco” series showcasing oil paintings inspired by her surroundings and contemporary artists like Wayne Thiebaud and Richard Diebenkorn. (Jan. 16th – Feb. 15th)
*Poster courtesy of Haight Street Art Center
Haight Street Art Center
Sat, Feb. 1st 5-8PM
Join artist Jeremy Fish for “Let’s Talk Baseball” at Haight Street Art Center to hear stories behind his 14 drawing created during his Oracle Park residency for the San Francisco Giants, with a talk starting at 5:45PM. Enjoy pizza from Capo’s SF and beer from Fort Point Beer Company while visiting “Foul Balls” before it closes on Feb. 2nd.
*Poster courtesy of Punk Majesty
The Punk Majesty Showroom
Sat, Feb. 1st 5-9PM
Punk Majesty presents the San Francisco premiere of the “Leee Black Childers: 70s Punk & Glam Portrait Exhibit,” showcasing rare and never-before-seen photographs of music legends from the punk and glam eras alongside sustainable fashion and rock memorabilia. The exhibit features limited, numbered prints for sale, with an opening party at the Punk Majesty Showroom, the city’s first and only punk and rock ’n’ roll showroom. (Feb. 1st – Mar. 15th)
*Poster courtesy of Moth Belly Gallery
Moth Belly Gallery
Sat, Feb. 1st 6-8PM
Join Moth Belly Gallery for the closing reception of Neena Holzman’s solo exhibition “Just A Moment,” featuring an artist talk and Q&A at 7PM, hosted by Kate Laster. Don’t miss this final chance to experience the exhibit before it closes.
Artwork: Audrey Kral, Beyond Illusion, 2023. Oil on Canvas, 30 x 40 in. *Courtesy of Venus & Victory Art Gallery
Venus & Victory Art Gallery x Groundfloor SF
Sat, Feb. 1st 6-9PM
Venus & Victory Art Gallery celebrates the opening of Audrey Kral’s solo exhibition “Echoes Of Imagination” at Groundfloor SF. The event includes an opportunity to meet the artist, view her work, and enjoy a poetry reading inspired by her paintings. (Feb. 1st – Mar. 15th)
Sunday, Feb. 2nd
*Poster courtesy of International Art Museum of America (IAMA)
International Art Museum of America (IAMA)
Sun, Feb. 2nd 2-4PM
Discover the “The Treasure Room,” featuring the awe-inspiring Yun sculptures by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III at IAMA, hailed as “indescribable works of art” by critics and visitors alike. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a monumental contribution to art and civilization. *Tickets: $60; Complimentary for Members
*Photo courtesy of Adobe Books
Adobe Books
Sun, Feb. 2nd 5-8PM
Join the reception of “Old Friends,” showcasing 1,000 signature portraits by Adobe Books founder Andrew McKinley, pulled from the Friends of Adobe archive. Enjoy food, drinks, and explore this captivating collection of photos. (Feb. 2nd – 9th)