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As Above So Below
As Above, So Below, features work by two artists: Barbara Boissevain and Charlotta Hauksdóttir debuting new work based on Icelandic landscape at a time when effects of climate change are undeniably present.

Joel Daniel Phillips: A Compelling Narrative
Joel Daniel Phillips's exhibition, A Compelling Narrative, continues his research into the Library of Congress’s photographic archives from the 1930s, created during the New Deal by the Farm Security Administration (FSA). His

Gil Batle’s Almost Sanctuary
Gil Batle’s Almost Sanctuary is the artist’s debut exhibition in the gallery’s main space, following several presentations in EXiT, the gallery’s art book store.

IF THESE EYES COULD TALK
EBPCO’s next exhibition: IF THESE EYES COULD TALK, opening at Oakland Photo Workshop, curated by Najee Tobin.

STATE OF THE UNION
STATE OF THE UNION is a dystopian show with a touch of humor. (Because, yes, if we don’t find some type of humor in this ultimately absurd moment, we’ll all spiral into a black hole the size of Texas.)

It k*lled the p*ssy
Anglim/Trimble is pleased to present “It k*lled the p*ssy,” a group exhibition of paintings, drawings and photography responding to the United States government’s current crusade on freedom of speech, gender variance and reproductive rights.

Beyond Representation
Through the creative interplay of line, shape, color, and form, this dynamic exhibition celebrates the power of abstraction to evoke emotion, provoke thought, and inspire personal interpretation.

DIALOGUES: ABI JOY SAMUEL & ZACHARY OLDENKAMP
We’re excited to launch the first of our Dialogues series, a conversation in images between Abi Joy Samuel and Zachary Oldenkamp. Samuel, with her English-Jewish roots, brings tenderness sharpened by history; Oldenkamp, from San Francisco, draws like someone sifting through the half-light of memory.

Of Water, Dust, and Light - new work by Danae Mattes
Dolby Chadwick Gallery is thrilled to present Of Water, Dust, and Light, an exhibition of new work by Danae Mattes.

PERSPECTIVE / SF: The Artists of 1890 Bryant Street Studios
Formerly a mayo factory, now a creative mecca — 1890 Bryant is home to 100+ artists who define the SF art scene. This is the first time their work is being shown together outside their studios.

Ann Gale
Dolby Chadwick Gallery is delighted to announce an exhibition of recent work by Ann Gale, on view from October 2–November 1, 2025.

INFINITE EXCHANGE
Kearny Street Workshop presents INFINITE EXCHANGE, an exhibition by the AVA (APA Visual Artists) Lab 2025 cohort.

Traces: Painting by Hannah Franco
TRACES is an exploration of where we place our attention and how that attention is valued. Descended from the visual narrative of women's craft and quilting, my visual language exposes the ways societal pressures change our forms and shape our lives over generations.

Tucker Nichols, Mostly Everything
Gallery 16 will host an exhibit of new and older works in conjunction with the release of his new book published by McSweeney's.

Michael Reafsnyder SUMMER JAM Opening Reception
Scott Richards Contemporary Art is delighted to present Michael Reafsnyder in his first San Francisco solo exhibition: SUMMER JAM. Celebrated for his energetic, tactile approach to abstraction, the acclaimed Southern California artist brings his signature energy to this vibrant summer showcase of gestural paintings. The exhibition opens with a reception for the artist on Saturday, July 12 from 4 – 6 pm and continues through August 30th.

Americana Landscape
Please join us July 11th at Parts Peculiar as Americana Landscape, curated by Victor Saucedo, opens in San Francisco.

In the Heat of It
Pamela Walsh Gallery is pleased to present In the Heat of It, a group exhibition celebrating the summer season with bold color, expressive energy, and fresh perspectives.

BRIDGE STUDIO COLLECTIVE
The Bridge Studio Collective is an eclectic group of artists working across a variety of disciplines. The collective is composed of painters, illustrators, paper sculptors, textile artists, and stylist/ designers; each member has developed a distinctive style and mastery of their craft.

Shimmering Tale, Recent work by Chris Cosnowski
Dolby Chadwick Gallery is delighted to announce Shimmering Tale, an exhibition of recent work by Chris Cosnowski, on view from July 10 to August 30, 2025.

Komorebi
Creativity Explored is honored to present Komorebi, a Japanese word without direct English translation, which captures the quiet beauty of sunlight filtering through leaves - a fleeting moment where light and shadow meet.

Daniel Cabrillos Jacobsen: Yesterday as in Tomorrow
Municipal Bonds is proud to announce "Yesterday as in Tomorrow," the first U.S. solo exhibition by Danish-Filipino artist Daniel Cabrillos Jacobsen

It Killed The Pussy
Anglim/Trimble is pleased to present “It killed the pussy,” a group exhibition of paintings, drawings and photography responding to the United States government’s current crusade on freedom of speech, gender variance and reproductive rights.

Beyond Representation
Through the creative interplay of line, shape, color, and form, this dynamic exhibition celebrates the power of abstraction to evoke emotion, provoke thought, and inspire personal interpretation.


UNAPOLOGETICALLY QUEER
Harvey Milk Center for the Arts & Photo Center Annual Art + Pride Exhibition, Curated by: Nicola Bosco-Alvarez

RBG at 50: Photo & Video
In honor of our 50th anniversary, Rena Bransten Gallery is pleased to present the second in a series of exhibitions celebrating the Gallery’s history and early roots, this time highlighting photography and video art.

Imagined Spaces
analog.gallery.sf is proud to present what we see as pioneering work in photography: two artists explore imagined and fabricated landscapes to investigate values attached to the ‘real’, and to the imagined.

...before you become forest again...
Morgann Trumbull Projects is proud to announce our inaugural exhibition, …before you become forest again…, a pop-up presentation featuring work by Conrad Guevara, Nathan Lynch, Anna Kunz, and Karla Wozniak.

Delicious: Art Inspired by Food + Drink
Studio Art Gallery presents Delicious, their 20th annual show of art inspired by food & drink. With work from over 140 artists in a variety of mediums.

Mendings & Marvels
Mendings & Marvels' theme not only centers around the reuse/repurposing of materials and the reimagining of older artwork, but also includes themes around mending — whether literal, spiritual, or reacting to the present moment.

Shepard Fairey, “Fractured”
Harman Projects and Toyroom Gallery are pleased to present FRACTURED, a solo exhibition by Shepard Fairey.
Join us this Summer inside San Francisco's Minnesota Street Project as we present an eclectic survey of works spanning the legendary artist's storied career.

Queer Conscience
The Image Flow is proud to present Queer Conscience 2025, our 3rd Annual juried exhibition focused on providing a platform for all LGBTQIA2+ artists exploring the photographic medium.

Aine Nakamura: hands on tape
Join us this Friday for the opening of 𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓼 𝓸𝓷 𝓽𝓪𝓹𝓮, the culmination of a year-long research project by artist Aine Nakamura. Opening from 6-9 with a performance at 7pm.

Contemporary Symbolism
Contemporary Symbolism opens a space for inquiry. A space where tradition might speak alongside new visions; where cultural myths, personal icons, and unexpected juxtapositions coexist.

TO BE SEEN
Jonathan Carver Moore is pleased to present To Been Seen, a group exhibition with all Black queer artists opening the month of Pride. The show will be on view June 5, 2025 to August 16, 2025 with an opening reception on Friday, June 6.

Arleene Correa Valencia’s Codice Del Perdedor / The Losing Man’s Codex
Catharine Clark Gallery continues its Spring 2025 program with three solo exhibitions: Arleene Correa Valencia’s Codice Del Perdedor / The Losing Man’s Codex (South Gallery), featuring new works on Amate paper; Alejandro Cartagena’s In Between Spaces – Entre Espacios (North Gallery), a survey of major photographs and photocollages; and Nanci Amaka’s Cleanse / Three Walls (Media Room), a three-channel video installation recently presented at the Hawai’i Triennial 2025. All three exhibitions consider themes of migration, memory, and intergenerational healing.

Amanda Ba: For Sport
Micki Meng is pleased to present For Sport, the debut San Francisco solo exhibition of Chinese American painter Amanda Ba and her first show with the gallery. The exhibition features a suite of new figurative paintings that deepen Ba’s exploration of identity, spectacle, and power.
