October 15, 2009

Southern Exposure San Francisco

Just in time for its 35th anniversary, SoEx has new permanent digs in the Mission, where it showcases its signature blend of dynamic contemporary art, training, and events.

  Mission, Culture, Artsy, Avant-Garde

October 13, 2009

Project One Gallery & Lounge San Francisco

Project One combines the best of San Francisco art and nightlife, as it’s part gallery, part event space. Stop by for an urban luxe happy hour or dance the night away to one of the city’s best DJs in the cavernous lounge.

  Design District, Culture, Artsy, Dancing Queen

October 1, 2009

Gray Area Foundation for the Arts San Francisco

This new multimedia gallery and nonprofit is breathing fresh energy into the heart of the Tenderloin art scene. Check out cutting-edge exhibits by up-and-coming artists.

  Tenderloin, Culture, Artsy, Avant-Garde

September 8, 2009

Rock Paper Scissors Collective San Francisco

This volunteer-run organization in Oakland offers free and low-cost classes, curated and open-submission art shows, as well as a shop full of indie clothing and crafts. It’s also available for events.

  Downtown, Culture, Artsy, Do-Gooder

February 5, 2009

Galería de la Razza San Francisco

This little gallery in the Mission showcases innovative, modern art from Hispanic up-and-comers.

  Mission, Culture, Modern Art

August 27, 2007

Creativity Explored San Francisco

This visual arts center is devoted to helping artists with developmental disabilities. The works are available both online and at the gallery.

  Mission Dolores, Culture, Do-Gooder, E-Commerce

November 17, 2006

Park Life San Francisco

Located in the Inner Richmond, this hybrid boutique and indie art gallery from owners Jameson Alexander and Derek Song redefines the corner store. Sort through stacks of cotton tees with exclusive designs by local artists. Subversive domestic types can pick up edgy housewares like a white ceramic wall vase shaped like a gun.

  Inner Richmond, Culture, Indie

September 14, 2006

Lost Art Salon San Francisco

They gallery owners scour estate sales and flea markets for works with pretty aesthetics and design, clean and restore the pieces, find a frame appropriate for each one, then sell it to you at prices ranging from $150 to $500.

  Mission, Culture, Cheap