audio visual show

We are pleased to present the group show "Audio Visual". There are still a few pieces available so please email us with inquiries. Enjoy!


Andy Stattmiller, "Wu Tang Clan", gouache and stain on wood, 3.5in. x 3.5in. (x9), SOLD


Christopher de Leon, "Static Lullaby", woodburning and acrylic on wood, 20in. x 10in., SOLD


Ninjagrl, "Audio Visual", acrylic on canvas, 16in. x 12in., US$ 250


Ninjagrl, "Cetacean Audioscope", acrylic on canvas, 20in. x 10in., SOLD


Ninjagrl, "Bug Sonata In D", ink and acrylic on wood, 11.75in. x 5.5in., SOLD


Daniel Fleres, "A Heartstring Home", mixed media with found objects, 21in. x 11in., US$ 550


Alice Koswara, "Afternoon Delight", mixed media on paper, SOLD


Alice Koswara, "Ruby Darling", mixed media on paper, SOLD


Grant Gilliland, "Bomber Music", acrylic on wood, 10in. x 8in., US$ 200


Phoneticontrol, "Note Such Thing", mixed media on paper, 10in. x 8in. framed, SOLD


Phoneticontrol, "Soundsystem", mixed media on paper, 9.5in. x 11.5in. framed, SOLD


SCUBA, "Motion On The Wall", acrylic on wood, 11.5in. x 16in., US$ 250


gaNyan, "Rojo Red Rider", acrylic on wood, 15in. x 8in. framed, SOLD


gaNyan, "Lil Hip Hop", acrylic on wood, 15in. x 8in. framed, US$ 125

multifarious tendencies

Friday, August 6, 7-10PM marks the opening of our next exhibition, a group show called Multifarious Tendencies with artists Adam Flores, Brett Amory, Micke Tong, and Kevin Earl Taylor and curated by Sandra Silvoy.

While different in style and background, these artists translate a mutual concern for the particularities of human tendency. Touchstones of the human experience arise in combining these multifarious tendencies.

Brett Amory was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and moved to San Francisco in 1996 to study motion pictures at the Academy of Art. After one drawing class, he switched his major to fine art and started his first body of work called “Waiting,” a series of paintings about the anticipation of the next moment, which he still continues to paint today.

Adam Flores illustratively analyzes and illuminates contemporary issues that are often questioned but rarely answered -- religion, mortality, society, consumption, and the improbable acquisition of the American Dream. He holds a BFA from Academy of Art University.

Kevin Earl Taylor holds a BFA from The Savannah College of Art and Design and has exhibited throughout the United States as well as internationally. Primarily an oil painter, he has lately been exploring animals and other subject matter that people consider sacred.

Micke Tong perceives art as his way of assimilating into humanity. Much of his work reinterprets life and does so through unusual use of color, shape, and transparency. In his latest series, he builds three dimensional landscapes that have graphical pop-art sensibilities with underlying narrations that touch upon current events, politics, religion and sociology. He holds a BFA in New Media Arts from Academy of Art University and is the Art Director for Computers & Structures, Inc.

Curator Sandra Silvoy recently earned a degree in Art History/Art Management from the University of San Francisco. She has worked with White Walls, Art Business, KQED, KALW, and Electric Works.

Multifarious Tendencies will be on exhibit from August 6 through August 30, 2010.

audio visual

Come on by next Friday, July 23, 7-10PM, for our latest show called Audio Visual, featuring a collection of works honoring one of art and artists' most beloved companions, music. Eight of our usual partners in crime are participating in the show, and it's going to be a fun one.

We'll also be having our usual Street Food Fridays so get ready to feast, not just your eyes, but your mouth as well on the culinary artistry of Soul Cocina, Toasty Melts, Pearl's Kitchen, and Sweet Constructions. We hope to see you!

supernatural gallery pix

If you haven't yet had a chance to SuperNatural, you can view it online or visit our galleries before May 10. Many thanks to our jurors, artists Leon Loucheur, Erik Otto, and Ursula X Young.

supernatural opening

Come to fabric8 Galleries next Saturday, April 17, 7-10PM, for the opening of our first juried show SuperNatural. Featuring a dozen artists who have never before shown in our larger galleries, the group exhibition features human interpretations of natural phenomena, from brilliant fauna and flora to esoteric mind and space. Please join us.

my favorite things

Thanks to everyone who came to the opening of "My Favorite Things", which was great fun. Below are the pieces for your viewing pleasure. If you have any questions or would like to purchase, please feel free to email us.

Brett Amory, "Waiting Study", oil on panel, 6in. x 12in., SOLD


Phokos (Phoneticontrol + Alice Koswara), "Part Tea", acrylic on panel, 6in. x 12in., US$ 175


Phokos (Phoneticontrol + Alice Koswara), "Pho Sho", acrylic on panel, 6in. x 12in., SOLD


SCUBA, "Fall Collection", acrylic on panel, 6in. x 12in., SOLD


Andy Stattmiller, "22 Fillmore", acrylic on panel, 6in. x 12in., SOLD


Joshua Ellingson, "Drifter Drinks", acrylic on panel, 12in. x 6in., US$ 200


Christopher de Leon, "Iron Oxide Interlude", acrylic on panel, 12in. x 6in., SOLD


Tiffany Star, "Cotton Candy Bunny", mixed media on panel, 12in. x 6in., US$ 175


Joshua Mays, "Aguacate", acrylic on panel, 12in. x 6in., SOLD


Ninjagrl, "I Like Mine Better", acrylic on panel, 12in. x 6in., SOLD


Ninjagrl, "Starfishie Searching", acrylic on panel, 12in. x 6in., SOLD


Ninjagrl, "Piggyback", acrylic on panel, 12in. x 6in., US$ 125


Alice Koswara, "Summer Swimmer", acrylic on panel, 12in. x 6in., US$ 175


Grant Gilliland, "Coffee 'n Mixtapes", acrylic on panel, 12in. x 6in., SOLD


gaNyan, "Paborites", acrylic on panel, 12in. x 6in., US$ 200

my favorite things opening

Please join us this Saturday, February 27, 7-10PM as we revamp our wood stain gallery with a new collection of 6in. x 12 in. originals focusing on the theme of "My Favorite Things". Inspired by just that, this group show will have lots of fun and wonderful things to marvel at and purchase.

JUST ADDED: We will also be having a Saturday edition of our Street Food Fridays with the Creme Brulee Cart, the Magic Curry Kart, the Pizza Hacker, Soul Cocina, and Good Foods Caters, starting at 6PM.

call for submissions

This April we will be having our first juried show, called SuperNatural and themed around fauna, flora, and nature-related things + beyond. If you or someone you know would be ideal for this show, please consider submitting artwork.

The deadline is March 1 but we highly encourage early submissions. All pieces must be original artwork that has not been shown previously, at least 16in. x 16in. in size, and ready to hang. Please include piece details (title, dimensions, and medium), portfolio, and CV. Email us for more info and to let us know if you will be submitting.

fabric8 galleries pix

Here are a few gallery pix of our current show, End of the Naught, featuring works by Leon Loucheur, Martin Hsu, Micah Lebrun, Skriblz, and Telopa. You can view the individual pieces on our fabric8 Galleries blog, email us with any questions, and come see it in person.

little wonders art show

It's time again for our Little Wonders art show, featuring small affordable pieces by some of our favorite artists. Please join us this Saturday, December 12, 7-10PM for holiday shopping and festivities!

holidazical events @ fabric8

Thanks to everyone who came out for the End of the Naught opening! We're closing out the decade with a few more events and late-night holiday shopping opportunities so mark your calendars for the following::

Shop Local + Street Food Fridays @ fabric8, Friday December 11, 6-10PM:: The Mission's creative merchants stay open for your shopping pleasure this Friday night so head over for fun and unique gifts. Our weekly food cart extravaganza continues, so you can also indulge in the edible treats of the Creme Brulee Cart and more.

Opening Reception for Little Wonders @ fabric8, Saturday December 12, 7-10PM:: Our second annual group show of small, affordable pieces opens Saturday with a smattering of scintillating artwork by 11 of our favorite artists. Find those extra-special gifts for you or your loved ones at a nice price.

Holiday Sample Sale @ fabric8, Saturday December 19:: more details to come.

The Nog-In @ fabric8, Sunday December 27, 5-7PM:: We are egg-cited to present our first annual egg nog competition -- hopefully the beginning of a tradition! Email us if you've got the top nog and would like to be one of the contestants.

end of the naught

End of the Naught is our next group show, opening Friday, December 4 and featuring works by Leon Loucheur, Martin Hsu, Micah Lebrun, Skriblz, and Telopa. These five artists will exhibit their recent explorations in painting as we complete one decade and enter the next. Please join us for the opening reception from 7-10PM.

fabric8 galleries closing reception

Your presence is welcome next Saturday, September 26, 7-10PM for the closing reception of the fabric8 Galleries Grand Opening Show. Join us as we celebrate this premiere exhibition one more time.

creature features

We are pleased to present our latest group art show in the fabric8 boutique, "Creature Features." We'll be uploading the images slowly but surely so keep checking back until all 31 are viewable. Please email us with any inquiries. Thanks!

Alice Koswara, "Bride of Frankenstein", acrylic on panel, 15in. x 13.5in. US$ 400
Johnny Siu, "Chisela", gouache on wood, 8.5in. x 5.75in, US$ 160

heavy hitterz maryland

If you're in the Washington DC area on July 25, Heavy Hitterz Maryland is a not-to-miss event. Presented by gaNyan, Art Whino Gallery, and fabric8, this third annual showcase of emerging artists will feature 60+ international painters and illustrators from around the globe including lots of fabric8 favorites.

gaNyan keeps it coming with his Heavy Hitterz group art show, which started in San Francisco in 2007 and made its way to Manila, Philippines last year. Heavy Hitterz Maryland's opening reception is on Saturday, July 25, from 7-10 at the Art Whino Gallery. The show will be on exhibit through August 15.

back in the day

Mark your calendars for our next event: Saturday, March 21 from 7-10PM. It's an art opening for "Back In The Day", a group art show featuring a dozen artists reminiscing on their days of old.

We're looking forward to some old school references from the likes of Reuben Rude, Nomzee, Romanowski, Nate1, and more. Above is a sampling of Ursula Young's piece, "Back In The Day On The 400 Block". Should be a fun one, plus it's Olivia's almost birthday party, so come on over!

little wonders art show

Please join us on Saturday, December 13, 7-10PM to celebrate the holidaze and the opening of Little Wonders, a group art show featuring small works by 15 of our favorite artists. The pieces will be priced exceedingly well (as in nothing over US$ 100) so come on by to do some shopping and partying -- two of the season's primary activities!

We're also staying open late on Friday, December 12, as part of the Mission District's Get Local night. If you prefer a little less hubbub and a lot more attention, visit with us!

fabric8 and neon monster present 2d/3d

Our next show is the 2D / 3D Show, in collaboration with our neighbors Neon Monster. It opens Saturday, August 16, and will feature both 2D and 3D works by 20 different artists.

The opening will take place at both shops -- Neon Monster on 22nd/Castro from 3-7PM and fabric8 from 5-9PM -- so you can hop between spots to see the entire collection. More info to come.

Also the following Saturday afternoon, August 23, fabric8 will be hosting Live Painting with Sirron Norris and Ursula Young so mark your calendars for two weeks of artistic fun!