Gallery Visits San Francisco

Call for Art - Artist's Choice

**Submission Deadline**: August 29th **Theme**: Annual Artist's Choice. Bay Area artists are invited to submit their favorite works for consideration to be included in this prestigious annual exhibition. This show reflects a portion of the best work being done in The Bay today. SFWA welcomes artists of all genders and identities to participate. Categories of media requested - all 2D and 3D artistic styles and genres. **Juror**: Cynthia Tom\, \(she/her\) Visual Artist \| Cultural Community Arts Curator\, Instigator & Educator\, Ancestral Pattern Shifter [](https://7t69eubab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wcwWzHnNbb-jICSvN4CKClb8jiWA-U09P5dbXUeFpmt60WtSHL2_1eIbW1vkd1bybh-VIpHrlyLzOuUwiXHXbPwrOOsVuta0vVeNVUHBq_H7IcbrDRZnr0iRPX490USBLn14BNwmAX_fyuPU_Z-g3lAyqV9a-9QYvbPWWrw47SssPeQOOhFujP1RsGBzQmtcFNII1hXWDzVLQr61WxFzcw==&c=0hdveziH5RMlgpiWpVOJNlHFaidzBtzD5ra8lufSSiWnX08_Hh92Pg==&ch=vhl6OijaUCytQxPT9UhdG-agkFQpHuRkFeDka6ifGX0hFe49dogh4A==)**[SUBMISSION LINK](https://7t69eubab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wcwWzHnNbb-jICSvN4CKClb8jiWA-U09P5dbXUeFpmt60WtSHL2_1eIbW1vkd1bybh-VIpHrlyLzOuUwiXHXbPwrOOsVuta0vVeNVUHBq_H7IcbrDRZnr0iRPX490USBLn14BNwmAX_fyuPU_Z-g3lAyqV9a-9QYvbPWWrw47SssPeQOOhFujP1RsGBzQmtcFNII1hXWDzVLQr61WxFzcw==&c=0hdveziH5RMlgpiWpVOJNlHFaidzBtzD5ra8lufSSiWnX08_Hh92Pg==&ch=vhl6OijaUCytQxPT9UhdG-agkFQpHuRkFeDka6ifGX0hFe49dogh4A==)** **FEES** Member's Fee: $30 for up to three images, non-members $40 Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images that have not been originally created by them. **ARTWORK RECEIVING** October 2 & 3, Friday & Saturday Time: 11:30 - 3:00 **SHOW DATES** October 6 - November 6, 2026 **RECEPTION\*** October 10, Saturday- Monthly Reception 2:00 - 4:00 PM \*Open Studios Reception - Weekend of October 24 & 25, Saturday & Sunday. All exhibiting artists are invited to the SFWA Gallery, 11 -5, Saturday & Sunday. **CLOSING EVENT** November 5, Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 PM **END OF SHOW, ARTWORK PICK UP** November 6 & 7, Friday & Saturday Time: 11:30 - 3:00 \*SFWA has no storage space Artist Commission: 65% All artwork must be for sale **PRICING:** It is important to price your artwork appropriately; prices that are too high or too low impact the credibility of our gallery and the artist. **Liability** SFWA does not insure for damage or theft of any works shown in the 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.

Sketchboard's Third Annual Group Art Show

📢 Sketchboard is beyond pleased to announce our third annual group art show. This time, held at 5 Olive Gallery in the heart of the city: The Tenderloin. 🤯 Over twenty artists presenting their work, all starting from the various events we have held over the years. 📅 Opening nights are on both August 6th and 8th, with some live music and dj on both nights! 🙏🏽 A BIG ASS thank you to Eli at the gallery, our team for helping with install, all the artists that have donated prints, artwork, the musicians / djs donating their time, the volunteers who come help us each week, and YOU: the community who relentlessly support our mission to bring eccentric and accessible arts programming to various parts of the Bay Area.

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 Pier 14

Join us for some sketching and painting the spectacular views at Pier 14 in the Embarcadero, next to the Ferry Terminal. Enjoy waterfront views of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island, boats and seagulls, and the San Francisco Skyline. There are restrooms and snacks in the nearby Ferry Building. 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.

Matisse Exhibit at MoMA (SF)

Art in the Afternoon: Treasures of the Pharaohs at the De Young Museum

Live Speaking: Vision Masters Toastmasters

We want to share how much we like our group with you and how much we support each other. Vision Masters Toastmasters is a club dedicated to personal growth as speakers and leaders in the world. This club started for the benefit of practitioners at East Bay Church of Religious Science and retains a spiritual flavor. We are open to everyone. The Toastmasters program is a great way to grow in many ways from deepening your comfort and expertise in speaking to relationships and joy of a supportive, collaborative community. Feel free to join us as a guest and as a member. We meet most Fridays. Here's our club site: http://visionmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/

In Focus, a Bay Area survey of photography exhibition opening party

Harvey Milk Photo Center 2026 Member Show - Opening Reception

Photo Book Talk - Bookshop West Portal

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

Alta Plaza Park, corner Steiner and Clay.

Meet at the corner of Steiner and Clay, Alta Plaza Park. Lots of Victorians, people, dogs, etc. restrooms near playground. Throw down on steps at the corner. Eileen 415-305-0892