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2/16/12: Win Tix: 5th Annual “Artopia”: SF Weekly’s Annual Art Showcase

Fun Cheap San Francisco

Join SF Weekly as they host the 5th Annual Artopia, a showcase of three Masterminds Finalists who will  receive a grant from a portion of the proceeds from this event. The night will be filled with fun and entertainment and a showcase of visual art, fa... »

Our New Banner Artist: Peter Max Lawrence

The Bay Bridged - San Francisco Bay Area Indie Music

We are pleased to showcase the work of Peter Max Lawrence as the new banner artist for our site. This is the first time we’ve had sketch art as a banner and frankly, we think it’s pretty good. Peter lives and works in San Francisco and is preparing for... »

Dragon Pagoda Boat in Civic Center

Civic Center

The two week period that is Chinese New Years has just begun, and a wildly decorative float was being erected for the first time in Civic Center Plaza in honor of the holiday.I asked the security guard if the float was going to be part of the Chinese N... »

Art and Social Change – USF explores “Four Decades of Art Activism” and the art of Richard Kamler

SFsthetik

Starting tonight through March 4th, the University of San Francisco will feature the art of Richard Kamler, who throughout his  career has maintained that “art can make the world a better place… art is an agent for social change… our fuel and our glue.... »

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The San Francisco Citizen

TweetParking lot, Fishermans Wharf, Beach and Taylor: Click to expand Is this the statue that Angela Alioto wants to move to North Beach to be a part of a City-sanctioned Catholic shrine on Vallejo? I think so. Catholicism, catch it! »

2/3/12: Art Opening: Secret Twinism Photography | Mission

Fun Cheap San Francisco

Come see double with resident photographers Stella Ortega and Marina Hudgens as they delve into twinspirational moments from ancient twin mythology to doppelganger hijinks. There will be art, complimentary wine, snacks and delicious duplicity. »

2/2/12: Harum Scarum: Collage and Mixed Media | SoMa

Fun Cheap San Francisco

This group exhibition includes a collection of 20 collage/mixed media works on hand built wood panel by San Francisco-based artist, David Ball. In this latest series of work, Ball depicts the pursuit of happiness through a visual narrative that reflect... »

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Unexpected sighting: Basket weaving on Claremont Creek

Berkeleyside

Sandy Friedland, who walks all around Berkeley, spotted an unusual sight Saturday on her early morning stroll. Claremont Creek south of John Muir School is usually fenced off to keep children away from the water. But Rachel Harris, who teaches gardenin... »