Art For Sale, San Francisco
Where to find art for sale, San Francisco
The South of Market area (also known as SoMa) has a lively art scene, with many galleries turning into trendy bars or clubs at night. Galleries include:
The Gallery specializes in contemporary cast metal art. The gallery operates alongside a wine bar and library.
The Minna Gallery exhibits a mix of local and international artists alongside world class DJ’s, films and live performances. The art space is always changing what is has on display.
You will find contemporary art covering a wide range of media, with an emphasis on content driven work that challenges both the traditional use of materials and formal aesthetics. It also has a dedicated video project room.
The Mission District, center of the Chicano and Latino community in San Francisco, possesses a neighborhood filled with artists and hipsters. Many Latino-run artistic and cultural institutions are based here - many of them putting an emphasis on activism. A young crowd often draws near to this location, particularly in the evening. Galleries include:
City Art
A collective group of artists results in an eclectic mix of art on display, from abstract oil paintings to sculptures to masks. The theme of work on show is rotated every month and the art here is affordable for most people.Mission 17
Supporting emerging to mid-career artists, the Gallery puts an emphasis on experimental creativity whilst attempting to engage with the community.
Downtown has a plethora of galleries that cater for all tastes. Galleries include:
Hang Art
The Gallery links emerging artists with emerging collectors. It is an ideal place to get in early before an artist makes the big time and the prices of their work soar. They even offer a rental program so buyers can make sure they are happy with the art before they commit to buying.
Pasquale Iannetti Art Galleries
For those with the budget, fine art is available by the likes of Dali, Marini, Picasso. Modern masterpieces are also included in the collection.
Galleries in San Francisco
The San Francisco Bay Area has great museums and some fine contemporary art galleries showing (primarily) established, mid-career artists. It also has some excellent arts schools that lead to a ton of creative output. Government grants and corporate sponsorship ensure that the San Francisco art scene continually impresses the art world.
The fine art museum, ‘Yerba Buena Center for the Arts’ is a must visit. The museum is a keen advocate of local talent, hosting the Bay Area Now Show which highlights the best emerging artists from the area. The surroundings provide a splendid place to soak up the sun, with open-air green grass and sparkling waterfalls.
Also in SoMa is the San Francisco Modern Museum of Art (SFMoMA). The gallery is solely focused on art of the 20th and 21st century. The museum hosts more than 20 exhibitions and over 300 art education programs. You will find works from the likes of Jackson Pollock, Paul Lee and Ansel Adams.
Art Events in San Francisco
The Union Street Festival, held in June, is one of San Francisco’s largest free annual events. There are over 150 art and crafts booths; many of them following a how-to-be-green theme displaying works that are made out of recycled or re-usable material.
Famous artists from San Francisco
Painter and street artist, Chris Johanson is admired for his use of recycled and redundant materials as well as his tasteful murals. In 2003, he won the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art SECA Experimental Design Award.
Ruby Neri is known for the portrayal of horses in her art. Her original work can be found on the walls of various public places in San Francisco. Even people who do not usually like graffiti appreciate her wall paintings. She now focuses on abstract sculpture, still centralized on the theme of horses.
Photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was responsible for the ‘Zone System’ in which high clarity in photos is achieved. Prints of his iconic work can be found in many homes throughout the world; in particular his famous black-and-white photographs.
Overall, we recommend those looking to buy art for sale in San Francisco first try SoMa, but also bear in mind the Downtown area.