SF Art Events: Week of 06.07.26
Justin Caguiat and Rafael Delacruz, production still from The Tramp, 2026, (work in progress, 16 mm, color, sound)
THING ONE: Caguiat Delacruz: The Tramp
June 10 - November 21
Reception June 10, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm
CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts presents The Tramp, an exhibition by Caguiat Delacruz (Justin Caguiat and Rafael Delacruz). On view June 10 through November 21, 2026, the exhibition brings together a newly commissioned film, installation, painting, and prints, marking the artists’ first institutional exhibition on the West Coast.
At the heart of the exhibition is a new film by Caguiat Delacruz that follows the characters Wesley, his dog Chips, and Hiroko as they wander the streets of Oakland and the fields of Half Moon Bay. Dressed in baggy pants, a snug jacket, and a bowler hat, the film draws upon Charlie Chaplin’s iconic character “The Tramp,” first introduced in a 1915 silent film of the same name. Originally filmed at Essanay Studios in Fremont, California, Chaplin’s Tramp was a mischievous character navigating the margins of a rapidly modernizing society, using wit and humor to evade authority.
For the exhibition at the Wattis, Caguiat Delacruz transform the gallery into an immersive environment, highlighting the inner workings of their creative, collaborative process. Deconstructed production sets are repurposed as exhibition furniture, while storyboards, behind-the-scenes photographs, costumes, prints, and ephemera are assembled within the exhibition space.
Through humor and pathos, Caguiat Delacruz draw on their kinship with Chaplin’s character to reflect on the demands of the art world and the changing social landscape of San Francisco. Developed through the artists’ ongoing collaboration, the exhibition includes paintings and drawings that have been passed between the artists. Caguiat Delacruz: The Tramp offers a view into their shared practice while inviting reflection on both the precarity and possibility in contemporary life.
The opening reception for Caguiat Delacruz: The Tramp is June 10, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm.
Caguiat Delacruz: The Tramp is curated by Daisy Nam, Zlot Family director and chief curator and Diego Villalobos, former associate curator.
The Wattis Institute is generously supported by Mary and Harold Zlot, Teiger Foundation, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, and San Francisco Grants for the Arts; the Wattis Leadership Circle: Jonathan Gans, Abigail Turin, and Katie and Matt Paige; and the Curators’ Forum members. Phyllis C. Wattis was the generous founding patron.
LOCATION: CCA Wattis Institute at CCA Main Campus, 145 Hooper Street, San Francisco, CA (map)
HOURS: Wednesday–Saturday, 12–6 pm
THING TWO: WPA Artists: Depression-Era Realism to Abstract Surrealism
Thursday, June 11th at 6 pm SHARP
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, the United States did something extraordinary: it put artists to work. This talk explores how artists captured the stories of everyday Americans, past and present, urban and country—and how their work helped shape a new vision and identity for the country.
Here in San Francisco, we have one of the earliest and finest examples of this legacy in the murals of Coit Tower. Drawing from newly arrived historic Salon collections by Ray and Miriam Rice, Basil Hawkins, Ben Messick, and Eugene Zaikine, we’ll trace this pivotal moment in American art—and follow how many of these artists later turned toward the avant-garde language of abstraction and surrealism in the postwar years.
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LOCATION: Lost Art Salon, 245 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA (map)
HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am–6 pm
THING THREE: Late NighT Editions - The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026, 6 pm - 1o pm
Late Night Editions is back at the Legion of Honor this June! Step into The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy after hours, and explore dazzling ancient art, bold sculptures, and gold jewelry from the culture that shaped Italy long before Rome.
Sip a specialty cocktail, grab bites from Off the Grid food trucks, and vibe to live DJ sets. With can’t-miss photo ops, immersive galleries, and electric energy throughout the night, this is ancient history like you’ve never experienced it. Come for the art. Stay for the vibes.
Ticket details
General Admission: $35
VIP Tasting Room with Ezeta Wine: $95
Guests must be 21+ years of age.
Capacity is limited. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. A current membership does not guarantee event access.
Event purchases are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Ticket includes access to The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy and the de Young’s permanent collection galleries. Exhibition access is not guaranteed.
This event features amplified live DJ music, especially upstairs. Attendee discretion is advised.
Admission starts at 6 pm.
To request accessibility accommodations, please email specialevents@famsf.org.
VIP Tasting Room
The VIP Tasting Room offers an intimate experience of Ezeta Wine, centered on heritage, storytelling, and craftsmanship. Hosted by family descendant Jorge Hernandez and winemaker Eric Wright, the tasting reflects a 200-year journey spanning 19th-century Spain, Central America, and Northern California. A legacy of nobility, displacement, endurance, and leadership now lives on in Napa Valley through wines that honor the past while embracing a new generation. Guests are invited to connect with both the character of the wines and the remarkable history behind the label.
Accessibility info
To request accessibility accommodations, please email specialevents@famsf.org.
LOCATION: Legion of Honor, 100 34th Avenue (at Clement Street), San Francisco, CA (map)
HOURS: Thursday, June 11th, 6 pm - 10 pm
