Karl Inaugural Exhibition
January 17–February 8, 2025
Group Exhibition
Curated by COL Gallery, Creativity Explored, Glass Rice, Jonathan Carver Moore, Root Division, Schlomer Haus Gallery.
Image: Karl Entrance. Levi’s Plaza, San Francisco.
Levi’s Plaza
1255 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
+ 1 (214) 695 7047
Karl Hours
Weekend 1
Jan 17, Friday | 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Jan 18, Saturday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Week 2: SF Art Week
Jan 20–26, Monday–Sunday | 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Jan 25, Saturday | Panel + Learning Stations 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Weekend 3
Jan 29–Feb 1, Thursday-Saturday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Weekend 4
Feb 6–8, Thursday–Saturday | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Overview
Preview of Karl Opening Party. Levi’s Plaza, San Francisco.
Ooooooh, that was a FUN PARTY!!! Here’s a snippet of Karl’s opening party from a couple weeks back. Karl is SF’s newest art pop-up featuring 30 artists from 7 galleries at Levi’s Plaza by:
- COL Gallery
- Creativity Explored
- NIAD Art Center
- Glass Rice
- Jonathan Carver Moore
- Root Division
- Schlomer Haus Gallery
The group show features WORKS FOR SALE by:
- Lily Alice Baker
- Aplerh-Doku Borlabi
- Pablo Calderon
- Kristiana Chan
- Luis Felipe Chávez
- Tom Colcord
- Julio Del Rio
- Samedi Djeimguero
- Glenn Hardy Jr.
- Ruthanna Halprin Hopper
- Audrey Herrera
- Grace Jin
- Kaocrew “Yah” Kakabutra
- Ji Young Lee
- James Leung
- Carmen McNall
- Timna Naim
- Elaine Nguyen
- Mary Ann Orozco
- Dorian Reid
- Ryan Robichaux
- Marcel Rozek
- Esteban Samayoa
- Shawn Sanders
- Tranesha Smith-Kilgore
- Kate Thompson
- Luminous Waveforms
- Kylie White
- Andrew Wong
- Christina Zimpel
🗓 Karl’s inaugural show runs until February 8, 2025, at Levi’s Plaza, located at 1255 Battery Street off San Francisco’s Embarcadero.
💌 Did you see the exhibition? What did you think? Let us know in the comments (in the Reviews section located on the second tab at the top of the page).
QUICK GUIDE: Karl at Levi’s Plaza
⭐ LOCATION: Karl is located at Levi’s Plaza (1255 Battery Street) between Greenwich and Filbert streets.
⭐ HOURS: February 6–8: Thursday-Saturday: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
⭐ LEVI’S PLAZA PARKING:
- ABM Parking [CLOSED WEEKENDS] at 1453 Sansome (3 min walk)
- COL GALLERY: ON VIEW: Martin Kippenberger / Bruce Wilhelm: Stop-painting, keep-going-painting (Closes Feb 28, 2025) UPCOMING: Susan Weil (Opens March 2025)
- CREATIVITY EXPLORED: ON VIEW: Ethel Revita: Ethereal Material (Jan 23–March 29, 2025)
- NIAD ART CENTER: ON VIEW: (Berkeley City College): Dreams Not Remembered organized by Liliana Herrera (Jan 31–March 13, 2025) UPCOMING: (NIAD): Poetry is Everywhere and NIAD and the Art of the African Diaspora (Opens Feb 8, 2025)
- GLASS RICE: ON VIEW: El Listón Café (Jan 11–Feb 15, 2025)
- JONATHAN CARVER MOORE: ON VIEW: Of the Earth (Jan 24–March 8, 2025) [Post to follow soon.]
- ROOT DIVISION: ON VIEW: Cian Dayrit: Liberties Were Taken (Jan 22–April 5, 2025) [AMAZING SHOW curated by PJ Policarpio. Post to follow soon.]
- SCHLOMER HAUS GALLERY: ON VIEW (Karl): Rooted in California: Ryan Robichaux (Jan 17–Feb 8, 2025)
⭐ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
- Exploratorium [Hands-on science and art museum at Pier 15, known for its interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages.] (6 min walk) EVENT: After Dark: Sexplorations on Feb 13, 2025 from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Coit Tower [Iconic Art Deco tower atop Telegraph Hill with panoramic views of San Francisco and stunning WPA-era murals.] (8 min walk)
- Filbert Steps [Scenic, hidden staircase winding up Telegraph Hill, lined with lush gardens, leading up to great views of the city.] (3 min walk)
⭐ NEARBY DINING:
- Xica at Levi’s Plaza [Vibrant Mexican cuisine w/ a Bay Area flair in a GORGEOUS space. Great for large groups.] (1 min walk)
- Fog City [Modern American diner with terrific views of the Embarcadero.] (3 min walk)
A LOVE LETTER TO ART’S CASUAL DINING PICK
- Pier 23 [Casual bar/restaurant with pier seating. Don’t forget to take a selfie in one of their BIG cowboy hats.] (3 min walk)
💖 A LOVE LETTER TO ART’S ROMANTIC DINING PICK
- Coqueta [My FAVORITE tapas restaurant in the city—delicious gin and tonics, plus beautiful bay views.] (10 min walk) BOOK Coqueta on Open Table HERE.
💌 More nearby suggestions are always welcome. Feel free to add in the comments!
A LOVE LETTER TO ART RECOMMENDS
RELATED GALLERIES
COL Gallery | Contemporary Art Gallery | 887 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109 | Ghirardelli Square
COL Gallery is a project-based, contemporary gallery founded in 2023 by Callie Jones and Julia Li in Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, a bayside landmark since 1862, a Lawrence Halprin-designed community space, and home of Ruth Asawa’s first public work. COL is named in honor of the late sculptor Richard Nonas.
Creativity Explored | 3245 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Art changes lives. Support Artists with Disabilities by Buying Art or Partnering with Us. San Francisco Based Progressive Art Studio.
NIAD Art Center | 551 23rd St, Richmond, CA 94804
NIAD Art Center is an art and disability organization in Richmond, California. Here in our online gallery and store you can view and purchase all of the available work of NIAD Art Center studio artists. 50% of all sales go directly to the artists.
GLASS RICE | Contemporary Art Gallery in San Francisco | 808 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Glass Rice is a contemporary art gallery focused on ushering a new wave of local Bay Area artists, as well as emerging artists around the US and abroad. Established in 2016 in the SoMa of San Francisco, our gallery since its inception strives to foster re
Jonathan Carver Moore | 966 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Jonathan Carver Moore is a contemporary art gallery that specializes in working with emerging and established artists who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women. As the only openly gay Black male owned gallery in San Francisco, Jonathan is committed to amplifying the voices of the often underrepresented artists through a Black queer lens. At Jonathan Carver Moore we believe in community and accessibility. Art should be for everyone. Whether someone is a novice or avid collector, we encourage them to be a part of our community. There is beauty of diversity in all aspects of the art world.
Root Division | 1131 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Root Division, a visual arts non-profit, connects creativity and community through a dynamic ecosystem of arts education, exhibitions, and studios. The organization was founded in 2002 as a sustainable arts hub.
Schlomer Haus Gallery | 2128 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Schlomer Haus Gallery, established in October 2021 in San Francisco, is deeply committed to providing a platform for next-gen and mid-career queer artists. Our mission is to be a hub for artistic expression, a place where both artists and art enthusiasts can come together to celebrate and explore the ever-evolving world of contemporary art. By amplifying diverse voices and perspectives through the compelling works of underrepresented and emerging artists, SHG becomes a space where these voices can resonate and inspire.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Exploratorium | at Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green St) San Francisco, CA 94111
The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory where you can explore the world through science, art, and human perception.
Coit Tower | 1 Telegraph Hill Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94133
Coit Tower, a slender white concrete column rising from the top of Telegraph Hill, has been an emblem of San Francisco’s skyline since its completion in 1933, a welcoming beacon to visitors and residents alike. Its observation deck, reached by elevator (tickets can be purchased in the gift shop), provides 360-degree views of the city and bay, including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges.
Filbert Steps | 202 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
The Filbert Street Steps offer a scenic climb, weaving past houses on the steep hillside, from the waterfront to Coit Tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood.
NEARBY DINING
XICA at Levi's Plaza | 1265 Battery St Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94111
Chef Maria E and Ignacio Perez, started the Chicana concept in 2014. The wife and husband duo of the infamous take out window on Green street CHICA SF (2015-2020) and six-year-old Oakland-…
Fog City Restaurant SF | Modern food & cocktails | 1300 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Located along the Embarcadero, FOG CITY is a beautiful and historic destination for modern, eclectic San Franciscan food and cocktails.
*A LOVE LETTER TO ART'S CASUAL DINING PICK | Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar | 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar, a historic wharf restaurant and bar, serves fresh seafood, live music and good drink to locals and visitors alike. Family owned for more than 30 years, Pier 23 Cafe continues to innovate San Francisco’s traditional seafood dishes and still capture the essence of t
*A LOVE LETTER TO ART'S ROMANTIC DINING PICK | Coqueta SF | Pier 5 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Located on San Francisco’s bustling Embarcadero, Coqueta is Michael Chiarello’s interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.
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