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SUMMARY:Art Calendar: KAWS: FAMILY at SFMOMA (SF SoMa) | Nov. 15\, 2025–May 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:KAWS: FAMILY | Nov. 15\, 2025–May 3\, 2026\n\nExhibition Details\nSFMOMA’s KAWS: FAMILY marks the artist’s first major West Coast museum exhibition\, showcasing three decades of his (Brian Donnelly) distinctive\, emotionally resonant work. Featuring paintings\, drawings\, sculptures\, and iconic character-based pieces drawn from pop culture\, the show highlights KAWS’s ability to blend playfulness with poignancy. At its center is FAMILY (2021)\, a monumental bronze sculpture of his beloved figures—COMPANION\, BFF\, and CHUM—depicted as a tender family unit\, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of connection\, vulnerability\, and shared humanity. \nExhibition Dates\, Hours\, Admission\, Discounts \nKAWS: FAMILY  is on view at SFMOMA (SoMa SF) from Nov. 15\, 2025–May 3\, 2026. *Members’ Opening Reception: Friday\, Nov. 14\, 7:00–10:00 p.m. \n⭐ SFMOMA HOURS: Open Monday–Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CLOSED WEDNESDAY. Thursday 12:00-8:00 p.m.; Friday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  \n⭐ SFMOMA ADMISSION: \n\n\nGeneral Admission Tickets Adults $30\nSeniors 60+ $25\nAges 19-24 $23\n18 and under FREE\n*SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS + $15 (Includes access to permanent collections)\nMembership starts at $130 GA/$110 Senior/$90 Working Artist\n\n\n⭐ SFMOMA DISCOUNTS (FREE GA): \n\n\nFREE FIRST THURSDAYS (Residents of the 9 Bay Area Counties)\nFREE FAMILY DAYS (up to 4 adults accompanying one child)\nFREE COMMUNITY DAYS\nDiscover & Go (Free w/library card – may not apply to all counties)\nSF Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)\nSF Unified Free Staff Admission (at show proof of employment/ID – reserve in-person\, not available online)\nBlue Star Museum Discount (FREE Admission to U.S. military personnel and veterans plus up to 5 family members from the 3rd Sat in May until the 1st Monday in Sept.)\nFree General Admission + Guest w/ Sotheby’s Preferred Membership.\nFree General Admission + Guest for SFMOMA corporate partners.\n\n⭐ SFMOMA DINING (*MEMBERS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT): \n\n\nSteps Coffee (2nd floor) is open Fri-Tues 9:30–4:30 p.m.; Thurs 11:00–6:00 p.m.\nCafe 5 (5th floor) is open Fri-Tues 10:30–4:00 p.m.; Thurs 12:00–7:30 p.m. (*Thursday Happy Hour 4:30–7:00 p.m. Includes $6 and $11 beer/wine\, cocktails\, and a selection of bites.)\nJane on Third (street level) Amanda Michael’s local cafe chain named for her daughter\, serves housemade baked goods\, breakfast\, sandwiches\, and salads—perfect for a quick snack or leisurely lunch. Open to the public\, MUSEUM ADMISSION NOT REQUIRED. Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9:00–5:00 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 10:00–5:00 p.m.\n\n\nQUICK GUIDE: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)\n\nQUICK GUIDE: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
URL:https://alovelettertoart.com/event/art-calendar-kaws-family-at-sfmoma-soma-sf-nov-15-2025-may-3-2026/
LOCATION:SFMOMA\, 151 Third Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260423T144527
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SUMMARY:Art Calendar: ICA SF's Stratagems by Tara Donovan and EARTHSEED DOME by Lily Kwong at Transamerica Pyramid Center (SF FiDi) | Jan. 17–July 31\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Stratagems by Tara Donovan and EARTHSEED DOME | Jan. 17–July 31\, 2026\n\n\nExhibition Details\nStratagems by Tara Donovan and EARTHSEED DOME by Lily Kwong debut at the Transamerica Pyramid Center as part of ICA SF’s Pyramid Arts initiative during San Francisco Art Week 2026 (Jan 17–25). Donovan presents monumental Stratagems sculptures—five shown publicly for the first time—constructed from thousands of recycled CDs that respond dynamically to light\, atmosphere\, and the surrounding architecture. Installed in the glass Annex gallery\, the vertically oriented works enter into a striking dialogue with the Transamerica Pyramid itself\, transforming the site into an immersive convergence of material\, urban scale\, and perception\, alongside Kwong’s nature-driven EARTHSEED DOME installation \nEvent Dates\, Hours\, & Admission \n**Opening Reception on January 17\, 2026 from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Transamerica Pyramid Center. Includes music\, cash bar\, light bites\, and Radial Ritual\, a site-specific performance by artist Madeline Hollander featuring six dancers celebrating the inception of Lily Kwong’s EARTHSEED DOME. RSVP here (add to waitlist). \n*The Annex gallery (Stratagems) is open Daily from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The sculpture garden (EARTHSEED DOME) is open Daily from sunrise to sunset. \nADMISSION IS FREE to ICA SF Exhibitions.
URL:https://alovelettertoart.com/event/art-calendar-ica-sf-stratagems-by-tara-donovan-and-earthseed-dome-by-lily-kwong-at-transamerica-pyramid-center-fidi-sf-jan-17-july-31-2026/
LOCATION:Transamerica Pyramid Center\, 600 Montgomery Street\, San Francisco\, 94111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260423T144527
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SUMMARY:Art Calendar: Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night & Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements (SF SoMa) | March 13–Aug. 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Details\nDiedrick Brackens: gather tender night | March 13–Aug. 23\, 2026\nYBCA’s  Diedrick Brackens: gather tender night marks the artist’s first Bay Area solo exhibition\, featuring handwoven works that explore tenderness\, migration\, and the natural world. Created with hand-dyed cotton and acrylic yarn\, Diedrick Brackens’s richly layered textiles depict intimate scenes of figures in lush landscapes\, reflecting on queer presence\, desire\, and belonging. Organized by guest curator Eungie Joo\, the exhibition also debuts new works centered on ideas of home\, rest\, and care. \nConjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements | March 13–Aug. 23\, 2026\nYBCA’s Conjuring Power is a multimedia exhibition celebrating the resilience\, creativity\, and cultural legacy of Bay Area queer and trans communities. Featuring murals\, archival photography\, and contemporary video work\, the show brings together artists including Ester Hernández and Serge Gay Jr. alongside materials from the GLBT Historical Society\, tracing a powerful continuum of community\, resistance\, and imagination across generations. Co-curated by Tina V. Aguirre and Caro De Robertis. \nExhibition Dates\, Hours\, Admission\, Discounts\, & Recap \nDiedrick Brackens: gather tender night and Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements is on view at YBCA (SoMa SF) from March 13–Aug. 23\, 2026 \n⭐ HOURS: Open Wednesday–Sunday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  \n⭐ MUSEUM ADMISSION: \n\n\nGeneral Admission Tickets Adults $10\nStudents and Seniors $5\nYouth 17 and under FREE\nMembership starts at $165\n\n\n⭐ MUSEUM DISCOUNTS (FREE GA): \n\n\nFREE WEDNESDAYS & 2ND SUNDAYS\nMuseums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)\nFREE Admission for Military Personnel\nFREE Admission for Museum employees + 1 guest w/current valid staff ID\n\n\nQUICK GUIDE: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
URL:https://alovelettertoart.com/event/art-calendar-diedrick-brackens-gather-tender-night-conjuring-power-roots-futures-of-queer-trans-movements-sf-soma-march-13-aug-23-2026/
LOCATION:YBCA\, 701 Mission St\, San Francisco\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
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SUMMARY:Art Calendar: Monet and Venice at de Young Museum (SF Golden Gate Park) | March 21–July 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monet & Venice  | March 21–July 26\, 2026\n\nExhibition Details\nMonet and Venice at the de Young Museum reunites more than 20 of Claude Monet’s luminous paintings of the Italian city—his first and only visit to Venice—alongside works from across his career\, including the iconic Water Lilies. Presented with paintings by artists such as J. M. W. Turner and John Singer Sargent\, the exhibition explores Venice as both subject and enduring source of artistic inspiration. \nExhibition Dates\, Hours\, Admission\, Discounts \nMonet and Venice is on view at the de Young Museum (SF Golden Gate Park) from March 21–July 26\, 2026. \n⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM HOURS: Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. CLOSED MONDAY. \n⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM ADMISSION:  \n\nGeneral Admission Adults $20 (includes same-day GA entry to Legion of Honor Museum)\nSeniors 65+ $17\nStudents (w/ID) $11\n17 & Under FREE.\n*SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS +$20 (Includes access to permanent collections)\n**Membership (includes Legion of Honor Museum) starts at $129\n\n⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM DISCOUNTS (FREE GA): \n\nFree Satudays for Bay Area Residents (w/ID or postmarked envelope)\nFree First Tuesdays of the Month\nFree GA and Discounted Special Exhibitions for Active Military and Veterans (w/ID)\nDiscover and Go (Free w/library card—may not apply to all counties)\nSF Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)\nPublic Transportation Discount (receive a $3 discount w/proof of receipt)\nFree Admission to all exhibitions w/Sotheby’s Preferred Membership.\n*THE PERMANENT COLLECTION IS FREE TO VISIT AT 4:30 p.m.\n\n\n⭐ DE YOUNG MUSEUM DINING: de Young Café. American and European classic cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining (w/weather permitting on the Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden Terrace). Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
URL:https://alovelettertoart.com/event/art-calendar-monet-and-venice-at-de-young-museum-sf-golden-gate-park-march-21-july-26-2026/
LOCATION:de Young Museum\, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive\, San Francisco\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Calendar
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