Among the many Art Walks happening in the Bay Area, one of my favorites is the First Thursday Art Walk in Calistoga. It's a great opportunity to get out and meet local artists, ask them about their work, and have an appetizer or glass of wine. It's always fun to stroll around Calistoga's downtown area, wander in and out of the galleries and visit … [Read more...]
Redwood City's Art on the Square 2012, a series of juried outdoor art shows on the streets near the Courthouse Square downtown, takes place monthly all summer long (June 15 - September, 2012). The shows feature fine art and craft in various media, and some of it is actually affordable. These events turn the streets of Redwood City into an outdoor … [Read more...]
If you enjoy Bay Area art walks, here's a good one to go to: Oakland Art Murmur, a group of Oakland venues that have art receptions every first Friday of the month. You can enjoy the usual Art Walk experience, with some of the best art galleries opening their doors and offering complimentary appetizers, wine and drinks. WHAT'S THE DEAL: Oakland … [Read more...]
Redwood City's Second Saturday Art Walk (May through September 2011) is a fun reason to get out of the house and stroll down the city sidewalks to tour local galleries, stop in at the cafés and window shop at the boutiques. The art walk, which feature more than 75 artists in several RWC locations, is now in it's 3rd season. The monthly events are … [Read more...]
The next Fillmore Art Walk in San Francisco (July 1 - 2, 2011) is expected to draw hundreds of visitors to this multi-location art celebration. The event features an assortment of "one night only" pop up galleries along Fillmore Street in San Francisco, with live painting, videos and DJs, andlive music. Food and drink specials will be available … [Read more...]
Art In Storefronts 2011 features art installations temporarily place art in vacant store windows as a way to beautify these spaces and support local artists at the same time. Sponsored by the San Francisco Arts Commission, Art In Storefronts is a free activity where you can enjoy art, listen to music, and socialize with other art lovers on the … [Read more...]
At the annual Divisadero Art Walk (April 14, 2011), San Francisco art shops and galleries celebrate local artists. You're invited to walk along the corridor, drink some wine and enjoy the social setting while appreciating art at this free event. WHAT: Divisadero Art Walk 2011 is FREE. WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 2011, 5pm - 10pm. WHERE: … [Read more...]
Many San Francisco art galleries stay open late every first Thursday of the month for a casual open house. The SF Thursday Night Gallery Strolls offers a great opportunity to meet local artists, drink wine, soak up the culture, and catch up with friends after work. You can also wander into some of the galleries that are typically open only by … [Read more...]
There are art walks, and then there are art walks in neighborhoods known for art, like the The Yerba Buena Summer Gallery Walk (June 12, 2010) in San Francisco’s oh so cultural Yerba Buena neighborhood. The Gallery Walk is free, and also provides free refreshments. If exploring all 14 participating art galleries doesn't scratch your itch for … [Read more...]
