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SUMMARY:Art Calendar: All Eyes On Us at Edge on the Square (SF Chinatown) | Ongoing
DESCRIPTION:All Eyes On Us | Ongoing\n\nEvent Details\nEdge on the Square’s All Eyes on Us: Invention & Ingenuity During Artistic Diasporas spotlights “hidden dragons”—artists whose creative paths were reshaped or paused amid the challenges of immigration\, assimilation\, and survival. Featuring sound art\, mixed media\, installations\, and photography by Bhumikorn Kongtaveelert\, David Huang\, Hou Yumei\, Jeanette Lazam\, Jiabao Li\, Leland Wong\, Master Ko Si Hing\, Sun Park\, Terry Luk\, and Yuqian Sun\, the exhibition uplifts Asian American and diasporic stories of resilience and adaptation. Through their work\, these artists illuminate how displacement and cultural marginalization can inspire new forms of expression—revealing the quiet ingenuity of those who persist in the shadows until the time to emerge arrives. \nEvent Dates\, Hours\, & Recap \nAll Eyes On Us All Eyes on Us: Invention & Ingenuity During Artistic Diasporas is an ongoing exhibition on view at Edge on the Square (Chinatown SF). \n*The gallery is open by appointment only. Email Hello@edgeonthesquare.org.
URL:https://alovelettertoart.com/event/art-calendar-all-eyes-on-us-at-edge-on-the-square-chinatown-sf-ongoing/
LOCATION:Edge on the Square\, 800 Grant Street\, San Francisco\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
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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
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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:20260211
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SUMMARY:Art Calendar: Trina Michelle Robinson: Open Your Eyes to Water at 500 Capp Street (SF Mission) & Root Division (SF SoMa) | Feb. 11–May 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Trina Michelle Robinson: Open Your Eyes to Water | Feb. 11–May 16\, 2026\n\nEvent Details\nTrina Michelle Robinson: Open Your Eyes to Water\, curated by PJ Policarpio\, is a two-venue solo exhibition presented by 500 Capp Street (the David Ireland House) and Root Division\, featuring immersive\, research-based installations that trace Black ancestry\, migration\, and memory through film\, sound\, printmaking\, and living archival practices spanning Senegal\, the American South\, Chicago\, and California. \nEvent Dates & Hours \nTrina Michelle Robinson: Open Your Eyes to Water is on view at 500 Capp Street (SF Mission District) and Root Division (SF SoMa) from Feb. 11–May 16\, 2026. **Opening Receptions on February 14\, 2026 from 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at 500 Capp Street; 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Root Division. \n*500 Capp Street is open Friday and Saturday from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. *FREE Self-Guided Tours on Friday and Saturday during business hours. Guided Tours (60 min/$20) are available on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. \n*Root Division is open Wednesday–Friday from 12:00 p.m.–6:00p.m. and SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY from 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://alovelettertoart.com/event/art-calendar-trina-michelle-robinson-open-your-eyes-to-water-at-500-capp-street-root-division-feb-11-may-16-2026/
LOCATION:500 Capp Street\, 500 Capp Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTSTAMP:20260423T233305
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SUMMARY:Art Calendar: Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries at Asian Art Museum (SF Civic Center) | April 3–July 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries | April 3–July 20\, 2026\n\nEvent Details\nChiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries at the Asian Art Museum is the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in the Bay Area\, bringing together large-scale installations\, sculpture\, video\, drawing\, and stage design that explore themes of belonging\, memory\, and “in-betweenness.” At the heart of the exhibition is Diary\, a monumental installation of red yarn that spans the length of the gallery\, suspending handwritten historical accounts within an immersive web that reflects on identity\, nationality\, and personal history. Across the exhibition\, Shiota draws from her experience living between Japan and Germany\, using her signature thread-based environments to examine absence and presence\, as well as the fragile connections that shape human experience. Also featuring works on paper\, performance documentation\, and stage design materials\, the exhibition offers an intimate look into the artist’s process while inviting viewers to reflect on the shifting boundaries between home\, body\, and memory. *Post to follow soon! \nExhibition Dates\, Hours\, Admission\, Discounts \nChiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries is on view at the Asian Art Museum (SF Civic Center) through July 20\, 2026. \n⭐ ASIAN ART MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS: \n\n\nChiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries through July 20\, 2026\nNew Japanese Clay through June 1\, 2026\nBamboo through April 27\, 2026\nEchoes in the Small Mountaun: Park Dae-sung and the West Coast through July 13\, 2026\nOne Hundred Plays of the Noh Theaterby Tsukioka Kogyo through July 27\, 2026\nA Sound Work by Lala Rukh: Subh-e-Umeed  through Sept. 7\, 2026\nThis American Life through Sept. 28\, 2026\nAl-An deSouza: Table Settings through Nov. 2\, 2026\n\n\n⭐ ASIAN ART MUSEUM HOURS: Open Friday–Monday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY.  \n⭐ ASIAN ART MUSEUM ADMISSION: \n\n\nGeneral Admission Tickets Adults $20\nSeniors 60+ $17\nAges 13–17\, College Students with ID $14\n12 and under FREE\n*SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS + $10 (Includes access to permanent collections)\nMembership starts at $119 GA; $89 Artist/Senior/Student/Teacher\n\n\n⭐ ASIAN ART MUSEUM DISCOUNTS (FREE GA): \n\n\nFREE FIRST SUNDAYS\nDiscover & Go (Free w/library card – may not apply to all counties)\nSF Museums for All (show your EBT or Medi-Cal card/ID)\nCaregiver (one complimentary guest pass for a caregiver or friend accompanying a visitor with special needs. E-mail visit@asianart.org or call 415.581.3531.)\nBlue Star Museum Discount (FREE admission to U.S. active military personnel with applicable ID for up to 5 family members)\nFree General Admission for Asian Art Museum corporate partners.\n\n⭐ ASIAN ART MUSEUM DINING (*Members Receive a 10% Discount)\n\n\nAsian Box. 100% gluten-free and locally sourced (+ vegan options) Vietnamese.
URL:https://alovelettertoart.com/event/art-calendar-chiharu-shiota-two-home-countries-at-asian-art-museum-sf-civic-center-april-3-july-20-2026/
LOCATION:Asian Art Museum\, 200 Larkin Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Calendar
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