Local Art

Secret Improv Society has been creating unique live shows based on audience suggestions every weekend for over 17 years in downtown San Francisco near Union Square. A full bar (no drink minimum) makes this a fun and exhilarating evening out for groups, parties, dates, and everyone who likes to laugh. Our uniquely Bay Area live comedy show is beloved by fans on Yelp, Google, and Trip Advisor. Watch the show that everyone is talking about. Come join the fun this weekend at the historic Shelton Theater every Friday and Saturday evening at 8:00pm. Advance tickets are recommended and available at our website. We also offer corporate improv training. Improve creativity and cooperation through fun games. Visit our website for more information.

The Sharon Art Stu­dio is San Francisco’s largest pub­lic art cen­ter. Located in Golden Gate Park, our programs are jointly oper­ated by the San Fran­cisco Recre­ation and Parks Depart­ment (SFRPD) and the Friends of Sharon Art Stu­dio (FOSAS). We offer arts edu­ca­tion for peo­ple of all ages in ceram­ics, leaded and fused glass, jewelry/metal arts, draw­ing, paint­ing, and mixed media. The stu­dio is an incu­ba­tor of new skills and rela­tion­ships. A membership is a commitment to a community of artists.

Shleton Studios is a San Francisco based acting school that offers acting classes and acting courses for stage or film. We offer casting opportunities in film and theater as we produce works of art consistently. We have been training actors in the San Francisco Bay area since 1961 and have an exceptional alumni. Our modified method techniques use a combination Strasberg, Adler, Stanislavsky, Meisner, Hagen, Shelton, and Michel Chekov. Shelton Studios is nationally recognized as one of the finest professional film and theatre schools for actors and directors. The Studios is recommended by agents, casting offices, directors, and filmmakers as one of the leading schools in the country.

932 Shotwell St

By appointment only

Sin Título’s mission is to present the work of emerging, mid-career, and established Latino and Chicano artists from Latin America through online exhibitions and guest-curatorial engagements to explore some of the most dynamic and often underrepresented art movements of the 20th and 21st centuries including La Ruptura period, the Chicano Art Movement, the Art of Resistance in Oaxaca, Mexican Abstraction, Street Art, and Textile Arts to name a few.

2860 24th St

1100 Ellis St

Slash is an artist-run 501c(3) nonprofit exhibition space founded in 2018 to advance and promote the expanding field of contemporary art in San Francisco. Slash brings together local, national, and international artists through guest-curated and open call-based exhibitions, accompanied by publications and public programs.

1270 Sutter St

200 Larkin St

2 Marina Blvd Bldg d

Flex Space / Dayligth Studio / Dance Studio / Yoga Studio / Event Venue and more! This naturally lit creative space is perfect for a wide range of activities! (The daylight floods the space through the skylight ALL DAY) Our stunning studio located at 1067 Market Street (Intersection of Jones and Market) Nearby are: San Francisco Civic Center Bart Alonzo King Lines Ballet Center Proper Hotel Warfield Theater City Hall SIZE & CAPACITY: ~400 Square Feet Maximum Capacity: 50 people FEATURES: A kitchenette with a refrigerator, coffee/tea and filtered water A wall of mirrors Loft area that can be used for balcony seating Flameless candles 40 pieces various sizes (check ad-ons) Dimmable String Lights Speaker

Looking for a fun new event for your next birthday, corporate party, or team building sessions in San Francisco, CA? We've got you covered! Spark Ceramics specializes in hands-on ceramics experiences that are fun and engaging for all levels. We aim for all participants to learn something while enjoying the creative process. Our unique opportunity lets teams bond together in a positive workshop. Groups can enjoy learning about art handcrafts while they make something beautiful and functional. Spark instructors make it easy to have fun and make connections that endure outside our art studio. We can host groups of 6-30 people in our pottery classes. No experience necessary! Food and beverages are available. Let’s make your ideas come to life!

The gallery exhibits classical, modern and contemporary art. By appointment only.

104 English St

337 16th St

Studio Flora’s offers unique and creative art workshops designed to inspire and delight. From mosaic lamp making and rug tufting to pressed flower frames, moss wall art, and candle making, each class provides a hands-on, memorable experience. We also host private workshops and corporate events, perfect for birthdays, team-building, and special occasions. Join us at our San Jose or San Francisco studios, or let us bring the experience to your location.

A friendly gallery featuring work from local artists

After 13 yrs the Yonder shop has been closed, but we use the shop space for various events, art shows and occasional pop ups! The studio is still in place and we are available by appointment

The gallery is recognized the only Chinese art galleries in San Francisco's Chinatown. Custom Art: Personalized Chinese brush calligraphy (names, Bible verses, or custom text). Professional Services: Framing & Mounting: Specialized mounting of Chinese scrolls and traditional artwork. Restoration: High-end repair services for damaged or aging Asian art. Retail Goods: A wide variety of professional Oriental art materials, including high-quality brushes and inks. Hand-painted Chinese scrolls and traditional artwork. The gallery serves as a bridge between traditional Chinese culture and the modern San Francisco community, providing authentic materials and craftsmanship that preserve the heritage of Chinese brush arts.

5146 3rd St

A sustainability and education based ceramics studio in the Sunset District, SF. Classes of all levels and membership available.

Now Sunset Mercantile Emporium, a collective of local makers & merchants and community hub in the heart of the Inner Sunset featuring locally made crafts, antiques, vintage fashion, live plants, pet supplies, vintage cameras, pottery, jewelry, locally-made foods & beverages, art, gifts and so much more! You just never know what an eclectic array of treasures you will find! Presented by Sunset Mercantile, organizers of festive family-friendly pop-up marketplaces throughout The City.

At Sunshine Art House we are dedicated to allowing each student's inner artist to shine. We offer a wide range of mediums so students can explore the many aspects of art and find their favorite mode for creative expression. We offer classes in fine art, drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, ceramics and hand sewing. We believe that having a creative practice can be essential for emotional regulation and mindfulness and want to encourage students of all ages to pursue a lifelong love of art. There is no "right way" to make art and we are dedicated to creating a safe space where students of all ages can feel comfortable finding and reshaping their creative voice.

Elegant 1927 theater now focused on public radio-affiliated lectures & arts-related conversations.

TINT is a San Francisco based art gallery that showcases contemporary artists, highlighting women artists in particular, who innovate across media.

401 Van Ness Ave

2 Bayside Village Pl

Marketing painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, conceptual, hybrid media, sculpture, and video

The original Paint-Your-Own-Ceramic studio in Norcal established in 1994. Terra Mia Ceramic Studio strives to allow the inner artist in each person express their creativity. Ages 1 month to 101 will enjoy the painting process by creating a piece of art to be shared and cherished for a lifetime. No experience needed for the staff is there you walk you through process. From the sweetest little handprints of your new born baby to professional grade fine art, the glaze and firing will make your piece water proof and food safe. Come to the studio for a session or order one of your To Go Kits and paint with friends and family at home.

At its roots, The Aesthetic Union is a letterpress print shop specializing in custom work and original editions. We offer letterpress and foil printing and in-house design services for those seeking one-of-a-kind results. But we’re more than ink on paper. We believe in encouraging a creative workspace. We believe in collaborative projects and community involvement. We believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. That’s why we’re proud to carry well sourced selection of writing tools, art materials, notebooks and studio supplies. That’s why our gallery features collaborations with artists that push the boundaries of letterpress printing. We invite you drop us a line, visit the shop and come join the Union.

1650 Holloway Ave

This is our creative love letter to the Bay Area—with every corner of the region telling our story together through the artists, the creators, the children, the innovators, all under one roof. All exhibitions and events are in benefit of Drawbridge Arts and our 35+ year legacy of supporting children’s agency and well being through delivering expressive arts programs to the Bay areas’ vulnerable and unhoused children and youth. In our gallery-meets-artlab, innovators, artists, and the children of this city draw upon each other for inspiration. We invite you to be inspired. We invite you to wonder what is possible for the future of our brilliant Bay region - together.

4406-A 18th St

Art • Furniture • Objects • Plants

The Barbary Stage is Ray of Light Theatre’s home in the heart of San Francisco’s Jackson Square —a reimagined, intimate performance space built for big ideas and electric storytelling. Designed to bring artists and audiences closer than ever before, the Barbary Stage blends raw theatrical energy with modern design, flexible staging, and a fiercely welcoming spirit. This is a space made for risk-taking, reinvention, and community—where classic and contemporary musicals collide, new voices are amplified, and every night feels alive, immediate, and a little bit dangerous (in the best way).

The Box Shop is a studio workspace for artists in San Francisco. With over 100 working artists, our mission is to support the creation of high quality art by providing shared access to tools, skills, and knowledge. Artists work out of 20' x 8' shipping containers and share access to a 5000-ft² shop and a 20,000-ft² yard. The warehouse metal shop includes MIG and TIG welders, a CNC Plasma cutter, Marvel band saw, large and small tube rollers, bench grinders, and a wide range of sheet metal shaping equipment: benders, rollers, English wheel, planishing hammers, brakes, and more. Two of the Box Shop's latest additions are a shared electronics studio with 3D printer and a machine shop with drill presses, a mill and lathe.

Circa-1922 theater with hundreds of seats, known today for staging national runs of Broadway shows.

We activate space by aligning with artists, neighbors, building owners, property managers, and organizations to bring life and art into dark retail spaces. Our location at 780 Valencia is now permanently CLOSED, however our new and current space is at 599 Valencia Street.

Let us deliver you to the dark side! With comedy and allure, loving detail and hilarious parody, The Empire Strips Back drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque. Be prepared for some seriously sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a delightfully luke-warm Taun Taun, a lady-like Skywalker, the Droids you are looking for, and much, much more... Get your tickets for The Empire Strips Back: A Star Wars Burlesque Parody in San Francisco!

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - email or call to make an appointment - info@thegreathighway.com (415) 680-3891 The Great Highway is a contemporary art gallery and printing studio located in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset district. The Great Highway gallery was founded in 2011 and focuses on an appreciation for images and ideas that explore the intersection of land and water. The Great Highway gallery’s mission is to support and promote the work of a diverse group of artists who seek sincere stories, challenge conventional thinking, and enlighten us. The gallery's latest feature is a window gallery and installation space that is viewable 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

ART GALLERY & MURAL TOUR

We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit arts organization and theater that serves the community by creating, sustaining, and defending spaces for live performance. We seat 99 and can host up to 125 audience members in our intimate, eclectic, odd and wonderful subterranean lair. Our San Francisco Theater moved to the North Beach neighborhood in September 2022 after 9 years in The Mission District.

From the creative mind of designer and magician Andrew Evans, The Magic Patio showcases one-of-a-kind magic in a custom-built, hidden venue. Come witness magic, mind reading, and gravity-defying stage illusions in an intimate, up-close setting.

Theater with 100 seats showcasing intimate local plays, works in progress & youth performances.

Mid-century modern space built in 1958 that hosts notable music acts in an auditorium with balcony.

Located in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood, The Midway is a dynamic and interactive 40,000-square-foot urban canvas of innovation, where everyone is invited to explore, create, engage, feel, and be inspired. Our vibrant performances, workshops, and exhibitions celebrate the intersection of music, art, emerging tech, and food. At The Midway we strive to provide an immersive, provocative experience for each guest, where a DJ will lead an interactive cooking class before performing, or a chef will collaborate with an artist for a gallery dinner. *If you have questions about purchasing tickets, email ticketing@themidwaysf.com. For info about lost and found and set times (if available), email info@themidwaysf.com.*