ursula x young arty garden party

The weather is getting nicer so it's time for an Arty Garden Party! Join us on Sunday, June 27, Noon to 6PM, for a summer art sale of Ursula X Young's recent work. There will be sun, fun, and lovely pieces of all sorts for you to take home. We hope to see you.

erik otto open studios party

Sunday, May 16 2-8PM, come by fabric8 for Erik Otto's Open Studio Party. For four days only -- May 14-17 -- we'll be showing his recent works, including pieces from his recent residency at the SF Dump, as we gear up for our next group show, Painted Ladies (opening May 22), as well as his upcoming solo show in September.

In addition to Erik Otto's artwork, Sunday will see a daytime party featuring a special radio broadcast from Grown Kids Radio, live painting, a fun BBQ (bring your own), free iced coffee courtesy of Stiff Coffee, the ever-famous Creme Brulee Cart, and loads of fun.

brian barneclo open studios

This Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25, from 11AM-6PM, come visit Brian Barneclo's world as part of ArtSpan's 2009 Open Studios. There will be new works, never-before-seen gems, prints, and even a raffle to win a masterpiece for the price of an appetizer. Cash and credit cards accepted. Don't miss it!

Brian's studio is located at 1067 Market Street, Suite 1006, between 6th and 7th Streets. You can also enter from 586 Stevenson Street, and there's plenty of parking around Mission (one block south). Give us a call if you need assistance:: 415.647.5888. Hope to see you there!

october events @ fabric8

We've got a jam-packed month of art and cultural events at fabric8, so here's a quick list of things to do in October. We hope to see you often!

Street Food Fridays @ fabric8, 6-8PM:: We've been hosting some of our favorite food carts in our backyard on Fridays, so we invite you to come and enjoy the delectable delights. In partnership with the famous Creme Brulee Cart and Gobba Gobba Hey, we have munched on goodies from the likes of Soul Cocina, Adobo Hobo, Amuse Bouche, and Toasty Melts. This Friday, October 2, look out for the Pizza Hacker, Creme Brulee Cart, and more.

Opening Reception for Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds: New Works by Ursula Xanthe Young @ fabric8, Friday October 9, 7-11PM:: Come celebrate the first solo exhibition at the new fabric8 Galleries with the ever-prolific Ursula X Young as she explores themes of other worldliness, altered states of consciousness and the dream sequence while simultaneously expanding her own artistic boundaries via different techniques of color, texture, and medium. Prepare to be wowed.

Open Studios with Ursula Xanthe Young @ fabric8, Friday and Saturday October 10-11, 11AM-6PM:: In addition to her solo show, Ursula X Young will be selling all of her available artwork in our second annual garden gallery exhibition. Don't miss it!

Globetrotting Fun with Steven Smith @ fabric8, Friday October 16, 6-10PM:: View and purchase figure skater Steven Smith's colorful paintings and wearable art at this one-night-only event.

LitCrawl with PAWA & Arkipelago Bookstore @ fabric8, Saturday October 17, 8:30-9:30PM:: As part of LitQuake's annual Mission arts crawl PAWA (Phillipine American Writers and Author) presents Of History & Myths — Writings from Philippine-American Authors with Karen Llagas, Luis H. Francia, Aimee Suzara, Rona Fernandez, Jenesha “Jinky” de Rivera, Eileen Tabios, and Benito M. Vergara, Jr.

SFUSD Art Supply Drive with the Creme Brulee Cart @ fabric8, Sunday October 18, 1-3PM:: Famous street food vendor the Creme Brulee Cart doing his part to save art in schools via creme brulee! Donate art supplies for SF public schools for a free creme brulee or buy one, and all sales go to the same cause. In addition 10% of all fabric8 sales will also be donated.

Open Studios with Brian Barneclo @ 1067 Market Street, Friday and Saturday October 24-25, 11AM-6PM:: Visit muralist, painter, and illustrator Brian Barneclo in his SOMA studio and get your very own piece of San Francisco magic.

altered states, dreamscapes and underworlds: new works by ursula xanthe young

We are pleased to present Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds, a solo show featuring new works by Ursula Xanthe Young.

In the first solo exhibition at the new fabric8 Galleries, Young explores themes of other worldliness, altered states of consciousness and the dream sequence while simultaneously expanding her own artistic boundaries via different techniques of color, texture, and medium.

Using her recognizable urban starlets as the subjects of the visual stories, this collection of new works focuses on the natural urge of the human psyche to seek other dimensions -- both natural and forced -- in search of answers to the greater existential questions of the human experience.

Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds will be on exhibit from September 28 through November 3 at fabric8 Galleries, 3318 22nd Street, San Francisco, and open 7 days a week.

The opening reception for Altered States, Dreamscapes and Underworlds will be held on Friday, October 9, from 7-11PM.

Ursula X Young will also be holding SF Open Studios in the garden gallery at fabric8 on the weekend of October 10-11, 11AM-6PM, so be sure to mark your calendars for a visit to see EVERYTHING she has available!

brian barneclo open studio sunday

JUST ANNOUNCED:: Painter and muralist Brian Barneclo will open his studio doors THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, from 11AM-4PM. You can view and purchase recent works by the artist and see where all the magic happens. This coincides with this weekend's Open Studios in the neighborhood.

Brian Barneclo's studio can be accessed from 586 Stevenson Street between 6th and 7th Streets one block south of Market. Parking is available in lots near 7th and Mission Streets. If you've been wanting to invest in a piece of his, Sunday is the time to do it.

open studios this weekend

We are pleased to present Open Studios with Ursula Young in our backyard-come-gallery, which we've dubbed the "Fairy Garden". Visit us to see all available artwork by Ursula Young in one place ... this weekend only, 11-6 @ fabric8.

For a full list of Open Studios, visit the ArtSpan website.

party arty time

We've got a three fun events coming up in the next two weeks involving the visual, musical, and literary arts so get out your party calendar and write in these dates::Open Studios with Ursula Young @ fabric8, October 18-19, 11AM-6PM: Explore recent paintings and illustrations by Ursula Young, meet the artist, and enjoy our backyard!

Summer Joint @ Jelly's, Monday October 13, 12PM-6PM: Celebrate the only (un)official Indian Summer holiday -- Columbus Day (ironic, isn't it?) -- with sun, fun, the Bay, and top SF DJs Similak Chyld, Toph, J-Boogie, and Sake-1 plus New York's one and only Nickodemus (Turntables on the Hudson). Brought to you by Red Wine, fabric8, FTC, OM Records, and Local 1200. Only $5!
LitCrawl with the West Marin Review @ fabric8, THIS SATURDAY October 11, 8:30PM-9:30PM: Enjoy poetry and prose from West Marin's new arts publication during the Mission's annual evening of literati-run-amock.