Over the course of a month, artists open their studios to the public on the weekends. Different neighborhoods are featured each week. I choose studios by location: let's start here and walk to all the studios we can until we get cranky and go home. You could also choose to see studios based on art medium/style, but this is a great way to see art outside of your comfort zone.
Each studio is different. Some are STUDIOS like in movies (which realistically starving artists can't afford but Hollywood says they can); others are rooms in their house or in their garage. But every one is great. (I saw some great houses; I wanted to move in. Jealous.)
Most of the artists also have little snacks to munch on. I feel kinda weird because artists are supposed be starving and here I am eating their food: "I swear, I'm here for the art. I just happen to be eating too." But the snacks are nice when you get hungry hitting up all the studios.
One of my favorite locations was in SOMA. It's a real studio with ~30 artists that's normally closed to the public . One artist had shadow boxes, but her's are so much cooler than ones I've seen before. She (I think she) made social and political statements while being twisted funny.
Artspan
934 Brannan St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood: SOMA
(415) 861-9838
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
Creativity Explored Review
Creativity Explored is a wondrous warmth filled place that is absolutely perfect for finding exceptional presents for people that you love, treasure, and care a lot about. But more than that - it's a remarkable and well run non-profit organization.
Creativity Explored is a nonprofit visual arts center where artists with developmental disabilities create, exhibit, and sell art. Many of the artists here - as referenced by the the Creativity Explored website - speak different languages - or in some cases - speak very little - if at all - so the importance of visual art and the importance of expression through visual art - takes on that much more significance.
I visited this space a little while back and was extremely moved by the wealth of diverse beauty that moved throughout this space. Creativity Explored not only has a gallery - which showcases these artists' works - but it also houses a store - where you can buy printed T-shirts and handmade bookmarks and such.
Probably the most moving aspect of this space is that you can walk around and see many of the artists creating the art at the space. The main gallery room in which they work - is large, well lit - and just full of love and inspired art.
I can't recommend Creativity Explored enough. If you're looking to donate or get more involved with a non-profit - Creativity Explored is a great place to start. If you're looking for unique gifts and art - Creativity Explored is What's UP.
3245 16th St
(between Spencer St & Dolores St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood: Mission
(415) 863-2108
Creativity Explored is a nonprofit visual arts center where artists with developmental disabilities create, exhibit, and sell art. Many of the artists here - as referenced by the the Creativity Explored website - speak different languages - or in some cases - speak very little - if at all - so the importance of visual art and the importance of expression through visual art - takes on that much more significance.
I visited this space a little while back and was extremely moved by the wealth of diverse beauty that moved throughout this space. Creativity Explored not only has a gallery - which showcases these artists' works - but it also houses a store - where you can buy printed T-shirts and handmade bookmarks and such.
Probably the most moving aspect of this space is that you can walk around and see many of the artists creating the art at the space. The main gallery room in which they work - is large, well lit - and just full of love and inspired art.
I can't recommend Creativity Explored enough. If you're looking to donate or get more involved with a non-profit - Creativity Explored is a great place to start. If you're looking for unique gifts and art - Creativity Explored is What's UP.
3245 16th St
(between Spencer St & Dolores St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood: Mission
(415) 863-2108
Monday, January 2, 2012
Inkling Review
It makes me so happy (but not surprised!) that this adorable store has been given 5 stars by everyone writing reviews! I love love love this place. It was the first place I came into when I moved to Lakeview a few months ago. I was warmly greeted by the owner who runs the store, she is SO friendly and a sweetheart. I usually come in here just to "browse" but something always seems to catch my eye that I can't live without! And at the great price that it's marked at, i reallllllly can't live without it!
It's a perfect place to get a gift for someone (if you're feeling generous that day, it's hard not to buy for yourself here!). There's always something new, unique, hand made or insanely cute. The gift you buy someone from here is the kind of gift that gets the "Omg where did you get this?!", other gifts envy it haha.
I also love that there are artists featured every month, it's a great way to promote local artists and there's usually a gallery opening type thing when a new artist has their artwork up. I've gone before and it's a great way to get people together and meet some friendly faces =) Come in and you'll be sure to leave with something you'll cherish forever!
2917 1/2 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood: Lakeview
(773) 248-8004
It's a perfect place to get a gift for someone (if you're feeling generous that day, it's hard not to buy for yourself here!). There's always something new, unique, hand made or insanely cute. The gift you buy someone from here is the kind of gift that gets the "Omg where did you get this?!", other gifts envy it haha.
I also love that there are artists featured every month, it's a great way to promote local artists and there's usually a gallery opening type thing when a new artist has their artwork up. I've gone before and it's a great way to get people together and meet some friendly faces =) Come in and you'll be sure to leave with something you'll cherish forever!
2917 1/2 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood: Lakeview
(773) 248-8004
Next Art Fair Review
NEXT Art Fair adjoins Art Chicago in the Merchandise Mart, this year a few floors above the Chicago Antiques Festival (I may misremember the exact name of this 3rd show). All are accessed with one ticket, which can be obtained for free in advance on the web.
This is a mind-blowing show, probably the finest art available for viewing and purchase by the Chicago public. Gallerists from around the world displayed works, in all media, from modern and contemporary artists. You will see pieces from artists just breaking out all the way up to Warhols and de Koonings.
If you're reading Yelp, you probably can't afford anything here. If you are a chambermaid reading Yelp to assist your Lady with her future social calendar, she can probably afford something. But this should discourage none of us hoi polloi from gawking and admiring. Dude: take a date. Stay for a snack or wine at the many food stations.
Make sure you see the antiques also. I most enjoyed the antique silver services (typical item: 1870s Tiffany 5-piece tea set valued at $125,000). One gallerist was displaying top impressionist and old Master paintings, though the real ones were probably somewhere else -- and can be yours for $5 million or so.
I will be back next year, and this time for two days.
222 Merchandise Mart Plz
7th Fl
(between Lower Orleans St & Orleans St)
Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, River North
(312) 527-4674
This is a mind-blowing show, probably the finest art available for viewing and purchase by the Chicago public. Gallerists from around the world displayed works, in all media, from modern and contemporary artists. You will see pieces from artists just breaking out all the way up to Warhols and de Koonings.
If you're reading Yelp, you probably can't afford anything here. If you are a chambermaid reading Yelp to assist your Lady with her future social calendar, she can probably afford something. But this should discourage none of us hoi polloi from gawking and admiring. Dude: take a date. Stay for a snack or wine at the many food stations.
Make sure you see the antiques also. I most enjoyed the antique silver services (typical item: 1870s Tiffany 5-piece tea set valued at $125,000). One gallerist was displaying top impressionist and old Master paintings, though the real ones were probably somewhere else -- and can be yours for $5 million or so.
I will be back next year, and this time for two days.
222 Merchandise Mart Plz
7th Fl
(between Lower Orleans St & Orleans St)
Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, River North
(312) 527-4674
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