Gallery Visits San Francisco

Figure Drawing Fridays

## [Figure Drawing Fridays](https://abramsclaghornshop.com/products/figure-drawing-fridays-2025) ### Fridays 6-9pm A Weekly Open Figure Drawing Session This is a short pose session. We start with 2 minute warm ups, with each set of poses getting a little longer. We usually finish the evening with 20 minute poses. The gallery will provide chairs and tables. Easels on request. Bring your own paper, pencils, pens, etc. Snacks and water will be served. Please register in advance.

Sketch Club at Lloyd Lake

Sketch at the lake in Golden Gate Park that has its own waterfall, fountain and Portal of the Past! There is parking alongside the lake and easily accessible via public transportation. Hosted by members of the San Francisco Women Artists Gallery. SFWA is a designated SF Legacy Business in recognition of serving the community as a valued cultural asset of the city for over 100 years. Started in the late 1800s as the Sketch Club, it is one of California's oldest arts organizations.

LoFi Dreams: Plastic Camera show Opening

Visio Divina -free Visual Meditation with Divine Feminine images

On the second Sunday of each month from 12-1:00 p.m. at herchurch, 678 Portola Dr. San Francisco, enjoy a free drop in meditative process. Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a simple process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance. Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery, or feel free to ask anyone for directions. The Visual Meditation is in silence and self-guided with instructions provided. You're welcome to come for any length you wish; this is a drop in hour, not a full one-hour meditation (unless you want it to be!)

🎨  Matisse's Modern Scandal & Feel the Beat Dance Photos -- SFMOMA

🎨 **Matisse's Modern Scandal & Feel the Beat Dance Photos -- SFMOMA** ▪︎ **Purchase a 1:00 pm TIMED ticket**. Also, **if you have a membership, please obtain 2 tix** and let me know you've got an extra to share. https://tickets.sfmoma.org/tickets/type?performanceId=11223&timezone=190&type=ga **▪︎ Message me when you've bought a ticket** and I'll move you off the waitlist. ▪︎ **Meet at 12:30 sharp** at the ground-floor MOMA entrance. ▪︎ **Late lunch at Oren's Hummus after MOMA.** ▪︎ **PLEASE don't be a no-show.** If your plans change, remember to update your RSVP prior to the event. ▪︎ **A last minute cancellation** will count as a no-show. 🔆 Experience the moment Matisse used color to break the rules of modern art: In 1905, Henri Matisse sent shockwaves through the art world with Femme au chapeau (Woman with a Hat), a portrait of his wife, Amélie, painted in bold color and loose brushstrokes that defied convention. This exhibition brings the original stakes into focus and explores the enduring impact of one of Matisse’s most iconic works. **ALSO** Dance and photography operate on different temporal planes. One unfolds over time through fluid movement, whereas the other freezes that motion in a single, suspended frame. Something electric happens when these two art forms merge. Since the early 20th century, photographers have been drawn to dancers not only to document them but to grapple with the problem of rendering motion through stillness. As technology improved, dance photography moved beyond an advertising function. Photographers began to make images in which rhythm was palpable. Drawn primarily from SFMOMA’s permanent collection, Feel the Beat: Dance in Photographs traces different ways image makers have represented dance.

🎶  (Full) The Magic Of Motown -- Palace of Fine Arts

**🎶 The Magic Of Motown -- Palace of Fine Arts** ▪︎ **This event is full.** 🔆 A journey through Motown's best including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more! "The show's pitch perfect harmonies, dynamic choreography & costuming perfectly capture the sights and sounds of Motown!" ▪︎ **Watch Here:** https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m6pN02lokdg **FOLLOW THESE STEPS** ▪︎ **To reserve a spot for this lively, nostalgic show, Venmo me $66.24 by this Mon, July 6.** I'll buy a block of tix so that we're seated together. ▪︎ **Message me for my Venmo info.** After I receive your money transfer, I'll mark you as "going." ▪︎ **In your message, please indicate if you're interested in** a dinner gathering beforehand. ▪︎ **Meet at 6:30 sharp** at the entrance to the Palace of Fine Arts Theater. (3301 Lyon St) ▪︎ **PLEASE don't be a no-show.** If your plans change, remember to update your RSVP prior to the event. ▪︎ **A last minute cancellation** will count as a no-show.

Sunday Figure Salon

Join Our Figure Drawing Class! Sundays 5-8pm Short Pose and Gesture Drawing You're invited to a figure drawing class! Short Pose and Gesture Drawing This series of classes will focus on short pose figure drawing, beginning with quick 2-minute poses and gradually working up to 20-minute poses. We'll emphasize gesture drawing, making it a great chance to loosen up your sketching skills and capture dynamic movement. The class is open to all levels, including beginners—everyone is welcome! Please note that participants must be 18 or older to attend. Charcoals, paper, and drawing boards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favorite materials if you'd like. More dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned! We encourage you to register in advance to secure your spot. You can bring your preferred drawing/painting materials if you like. We will be adding more dates soon. Please register in advance. https://abramsclaghornshop.com/products/sunday-figure-salon-sundays-5pm-2026

Sketching the Temescal Street Fair (East Bay)

Join us for a field trip–style sketch outing at Oakland’s Temescal Street Fair! 📍 **1:00 pm.** We'll meet at Sana'a Cafe to kick things off. 🚶 **1:15 pm**. Explore the fair solo or with a few walking buddies. 🎨 Sketch whatever catches your eye. 📓 **2:30 pm**. We regroup at Sana'a for a show and tell throwdown. Special thanks to Laurie for suggesting this event. Each summer this street fair brings the neighborhood together with live music, artists, makers, and food to celebrate one of Oakland's most vibrant districts. This is a free and family friendly event. * [Temescal Street Fair info page](https://temescaldistrict.org/events/temescal-street-fair-2/) This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood.

Drink and Draw at Jupiter

Come draw, paint, or do whatever other art you're working on! Bring your own supplies. We're usually on the second floor -- look for all the people with sketchbooks and/or drawing tablets. In case you'd like to share your art or just stay in touch, we have a Discord server: [https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey](https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey)

Quietly Queer Night at Exploratorium After Dark

Hello everyone! Join us for a Quietly Queer outing at Exploratorium After Dark: “Out of This World” on Thursday, July 23 from 6–8PM. We’ll be meeting outside and going in together as a group for anyone who wants to explore the museum side-by-side. We’ll gather briefly at the entrance when doors open so people can arrive, say hello, and enter together. You can find me wearing a Pride neckerchief. This is a low-pressure, come-as-you-are LGBTQ+ social outing, perfect for folks who enjoy conversation in between exhibits, or prefer to move at their own pace in a shared space. You’re welcome to stay with us, wander solo, or drift in and out of conversations as feels comfortable (I'll be available on Meetup Messages/DMs if you lose us). This month’s After Dark theme is “Out of This World.” Space is the focus for the evening. Expect a mix of interactive exhibits, ambient energy, and plenty of natural conversation starters throughout the night. 🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, July 23, 6:00–8PM (the event itself runs till 10PM) 📍 Location: Exploratorium Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111 🎟️ Cost: General admission is $22.95, tickets are available here: [https://visit.exploratorium.edu/events/a7edc493-cc1f-7897-fcec-1f03b8cddab8](https://visit.exploratorium.edu/events/a7edc493-cc1f-7897-fcec-1f03b8cddab8) 💡 Vibe: Adults only (18+), exploratory, and social in a very low-pressure way. Expect a lively museum atmosphere with space to connect, wander, and experience exhibits at your own rhythm. Looking forward to a fun night with you all!

East Bay Sketchers Victorian House in Alameda

Let's sketch Alameda's most photographed Victorian house. Built in 1895, this house is quite a spectacle from any angle and you'll see why it's an artist's favorite. Address: 2070 San Jose Ave. Alameda, Ca Date: Sunday, July 19th Time: 11:00am Bring a hat and a seat. All levels welcome! 11:00-1:00 Sketching 1:00 -1:30 Throwdown

Mill Valley Depot - Southern Marin Sketchers

**Join the Southern Marin Urban Sketchers at Mill Valley's Depot Cafe & Bookstore, most Fridays from 12 - 2 PM.** ***\*\*\*This is a recurring invite. LOCATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE - CHECK BACK 1-2 DAYS BEFORE EVENT\*\*\**** The Depot is a historic railroad building in the heart of downtown Mill Valley and a lively community hub. Join us for the opportunity to sketch the historic downtown, people-watch, or enjoy a nice lunch or coffee. The area offers plentiful seating both inside and outside, public bathrooms, free wifi, and is flat and wheelchair accessible. Please bring your own sketching supplies. We typically meet at the picnic tables in the plaza, but some sketch inside the cafe. **About Us** We are a small group of artists based in Mill Valley, CA. We welcome all ages, skill levels, and mediums! This is a casual group where you can practice building your skills. **If you would like to join our weekly mailing list, please send me a message.**