Blogs Tagged: art

Art Opening: 54th Annual Art Exhibition at Potrero Branch Library

Posted On: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 10:08am | Posted By: susanolk
Topics: Community Information

Come enjoy art, music, and refreshments at the opening reception of the 54th Annual Art Exhibition at the Potrero Branch Library.  The show is the oldest annual art show in San Francisco and features artists who live, work, or study on Potrero Hill.  The show owes it longevity to a group of artists who painted with, or were under the tutelage of Charles Farr, who moved to the Hill in 1948 and had his studio here.  Free. Reception Saturday, May 5th, 6 to 9 pm.

Art: Bouquets to Art 2012

Posted On: Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 10:32am | Posted By: susanolk
Topics: Community Information

More than 140 of the Bay Area's most innovative and sought-after floral designers will create a stunning array of floral arrangements in the de Young Museum for Bouquets to Art 2012.  Many of the creations are drawn from the art in the de Young's permanent collections.  Tickets are $10 to $20. de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. 

Love Flea Markets? There's a New One on Treasure Island

Posted On: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 4:36pm | Posted By: dianehourany
Topics: Community Information

This past weekend on Treasure Island, a new flea market was launched. It will be held the last Saturday and Sunday of every month and will be open from 9am-4pm. The cost is $3 to get in but the parking is free.

The market will carry not only vintage and antique items, but new merchandise and arts and crafts made by designers, jewelers, sculptors, and of course food.

Walking Tours in San Francisco

Posted On: Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 1:51pm | Posted By: nancycorsaut
Topics: Community Information

Did you know there are 89 walking tours of San Francisco currently being offered on a regular basis?  Did you also know that these tours are FREE?


Potrero Hill Artist Completes Stained Glass Window Project

Posted On: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 11:11am | Posted By: susanolk
Topics: Community Information

Local artist resident Christine Lando completed a two-paneled stained glass window in a home on Potrero Hill she had previously lived in thirty years ago.  It's a full neighborhood story from 1980 to 2010.  Complete story on this can be found in February, Potrero View, page 18 or go to www.potreroview.com/Feb. 

4Cats Arts Studio opens on Potrero Hill

Posted On: Thursday, February 3, 2011 - 4:26pm | Posted By: susanolk
Topics: Community Information

At the corner of 18th and Connecticut streets is a brightly painted, highly decorated children's art studio.  The Potrero Hill studio is the first 4Cats -- named for the Barcelona cafe Pablo Picasso frequented -- to arrive in the United States.