This place is one of the most rewarding stops you can make if you are in the Mission District of San Francisco. The gallery showcases inspiring and superbly crafted art from the participants in the workshops and classes they have their throughout the week, and the instructors and staffers are engaging, Kind and superb teaching artists. It’s one of those non-profits that has a pure spirit of compassion, joy and community that it pervades every corner of the building and if you have a chance to visit it and learn about its mission, you will get a sense of the alternative undercurrent of arts/grassroots community-building that defines San Francisco in contrast to the Financial and Tech facade that gets all the...
Read morei LOVE art, of all kinds, every level from van gogh to bill traylor to that plastic bag that floated so in "american beauty" (kinda a bit, but not hella ...) creativity explored is a MUST on anyone's hit list for the versatility and breadth of the talented artists, many of whom are there beside their art... holiday shows are incredibly festive with great local bands playing, and you are sure to find a perfect and unique piece for someone whom you hadn't thought to gift... located on 16th/gurerro, it's a fantastic way to get down to the mission and explore some of the spots you've only...
Read moreOn weekends, you can visit the gift shop and studio area. I suggest it. The organization works with adults who have cognitive differences, and art allows them too have a career selling their art and gives them something thoughtful and engaging during the week.
To be honest, I feel like there are dozens of items, almost all originals, that I wanted to buy. JP McKenzie's works stood out the most to me. Still, the studio shorts 130+ adults during the year, and it's goal of helping these individuals with income and engagement is fantastic. Definitely a place to visit and buy...
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