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Embarcadero Fish!

Embarcadero Fish!

Sun, Aug 30, 5:30 PM
From SF Sketchers
4.9

Atabey's Treasure is another temporary installation from Burning Man by Puerto Rican artist NiNo. Learn more about the piece here: https://www.bigartloop.org/atabeys-treasure Sharon will be leading this Meetup while Steph is out of town. Gather to share around 12:15/12:30 Dress warm and bring a chair. Parking is NOT free along the Embarcadero on Sundays so keep an eye on parking rules to avoid tickets!

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Call for Art - Artist's Choice

Call for Art - Artist's Choice

Sun, Aug 30, 12:00 AM
From San Francisco Women Artists Gallery
5.0

**Submission Deadline**: August 29th **Theme**: Annual Artist's Choice. Bay Area artists are invited to submit their favorite works for consideration to be included in this prestigious annual exhibition. This show reflects a portion of the best work being done in The Bay today. SFWA welcomes artists of all genders and identities to participate. Categories of media requested - all 2D and 3D artistic styles and genres. **Juror**: Cynthia Tom\, \(she/her\) Visual Artist \| Cultural Community Arts Curator\, Instigator & Educator\, Ancestral Pattern Shifter [](https://7t69eubab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wcwWzHnNbb-jICSvN4CKClb8jiWA-U09P5dbXUeFpmt60WtSHL2_1eIbW1vkd1bybh-VIpHrlyLzOuUwiXHXbPwrOOsVuta0vVeNVUHBq_H7IcbrDRZnr0iRPX490USBLn14BNwmAX_fyuPU_Z-g3lAyqV9a-9QYvbPWWrw47SssPeQOOhFujP1RsGBzQmtcFNII1hXWDzVLQr61WxFzcw==&c=0hdveziH5RMlgpiWpVOJNlHFaidzBtzD5ra8lufSSiWnX08_Hh92Pg==&ch=vhl6OijaUCytQxPT9UhdG-agkFQpHuRkFeDka6ifGX0hFe49dogh4A==)**[SUBMISSION LINK](https://7t69eubab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wcwWzHnNbb-jICSvN4CKClb8jiWA-U09P5dbXUeFpmt60WtSHL2_1eIbW1vkd1bybh-VIpHrlyLzOuUwiXHXbPwrOOsVuta0vVeNVUHBq_H7IcbrDRZnr0iRPX490USBLn14BNwmAX_fyuPU_Z-g3lAyqV9a-9QYvbPWWrw47SssPeQOOhFujP1RsGBzQmtcFNII1hXWDzVLQr61WxFzcw==&c=0hdveziH5RMlgpiWpVOJNlHFaidzBtzD5ra8lufSSiWnX08_Hh92Pg==&ch=vhl6OijaUCytQxPT9UhdG-agkFQpHuRkFeDka6ifGX0hFe49dogh4A==)** **FEES** Member's Fee: $30 for up to three images, non-members $40 Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images that have not been originally created by them. **ARTWORK RECEIVING** October 2 & 3, Friday & Saturday Time: 11:30 - 3:00 **SHOW DATES** October 6 - November 6, 2026 **RECEPTION\*** October 10, Saturday- Monthly Reception 2:00 - 4:00 PM \*Open Studios Reception - Weekend of October 24 & 25, Saturday & Sunday. All exhibiting artists are invited to the SFWA Gallery, 11 -5, Saturday & Sunday. **CLOSING EVENT** November 5, Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 PM **END OF SHOW, ARTWORK PICK UP** November 6 & 7, Friday & Saturday Time: 11:30 - 3:00 \*SFWA has no storage space Artist Commission: 65% All artwork must be for sale **PRICING:** It is important to price your artwork appropriately; prices that are too high or too low impact the credibility of our gallery and the artist. **Liability** SFWA does not insure for damage or theft of any works shown in the Gallery. SFWA is a designated SF Legacy Business in recognition of serving the community as a valued cultural asset of the City for over 100 years.

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🐋 Special Invitation Meetup #1: Paint SF Maritime Museum!

🐋 Special Invitation Meetup #1: Paint SF Maritime Museum!

Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 PM
From Bay Area Plein Air Painters
5.0

The Bay Area Plein Air Painters Meetup group has been specially invited to be part of this extraordinary 24-hour [Moby-Dick Marathon](https://maritime.org/md2026/) at the [SF Maritime Museum ](https://maritime.org/)! Come capture the beautiful afternoon light, Aquatic Park Cove, the historic museum, and the unique energy of the marathon as Moby-Dick is read aloud inside. It’s a rare opportunity to paint, explore, and be part of a truly memorable San Francisco tradition! **Meetup 1 — Saturday\, September 12 \| 1:00–4:00 PM** **Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco** Our designated painting area is the 3rd-floor veranda overlooking Aquatic Park Cove. You may also paint from outside the building. 🎨 All mediums are welcome. Watercolor, sketching, and pastels are especially encouraged inside the museum because of its historic terrazzo floors. Artists working in other mediums are encouraged to set up outside or in less sensitive areas of the building to help protect the historic terrazzo floors. Please bring a tarp or floor covering whenever possible. Pack in, pack out, leave your area clean, and dispose of paint water outside the museum. Come enjoy the afternoon light, soak up the atmosphere, and be part of this wonderfully unusual painting experience! Bring your easel and paint the magic! 🐋🌊🎨 **Moby Dick Guidelines** * Attendees can come and go as they please. * If you do intend on staying for a while, wear comfortable clothes. Our chairs are not known for being “all nighters”. There will be limited spaces for sleeping bags. * Costumes are encouraged! * Drugs/alcohol/weapons/vaping are not allowed. Usage will result in being asked to leave. * We will have free coffee available. Light snacks are allowed. * The museum is an artifact within itself. **We ask that you be respectful of the building and leave no trace.** * We will have some extra copies of Moby Dick on hand but feel free to bring your own. * The event may be recorded or live streamed. Your picture may be taken for promotional purposes. * No animals other than service dogs are allowed. If you have a pet whale, kindly park them in the cove. * People disrupting the reading will be asked to leave. * A scheduled reader might not make it on time or has to drop out, if that happens, we accept volunteers from the audience. **Disclaimer** By participating in any Bay Area Plein Air Painters meetup, you acknowledge and agree to the following: • Participation is entirely voluntary and at your own risk. You are responsible for your own safety, belongings, and well-being at all times. • Bay Area Painters, its organizers, and hosts are not liable for any injury, accident, loss, or damage that may occur before, during, or after any meetup or related activity. • Outdoor painting locations may involve uneven terrain, weather changes, traffic, wildlife, or other natural and environmental conditions. Please use your own judgment and take appropriate precautions. • Participants are expected to respect public spaces, private property, and fellow artists, and to follow all local laws and regulations. • By attending, you consent to possibly being included in group photos or social media posts unless you clearly opt out. • The group is intended as a supportive, respectful, and non-commercial community space for artists to connect and paint together. By joining this meetup, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this disclaimer.

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Sketching CoRo Coffee Room (Cafe Art Circle - East Bay)

Sketching CoRo Coffee Room (Cafe Art Circle - East Bay)

Sat, Aug 29, 8:30 PM
From SF Sketchers
4.9

Cafe sketching at CoRo Coffee Room in Berkeley. 📍 **1:30pm Meet inside.** Look for us with sketchbooks. 🎨 Bring your own art supplies. Roam freely. Sketch what you see. ☕ Pull up a chair anytime to draw with us and talk art. 📓 3:15pm. We wrap things up with a show & tell throwdown. This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood. Established in 2015, CoRo (short for Bay Area CoRoasters) is a collaborative roasting space for more than 20 independent local coffee companies. From the Coffee Room, large windows look directly into the roastery, giving us a chance to sketch both the cafe and some of the craft magic happening behind the scenes. Message Jimmy or the Meetup chat if you need help finding the group.

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8/30 SF PASTEL PEOPLE

8/30 SF PASTEL PEOPLE

Sun, Aug 30, 8:00 PM
From SF Pastel People
4.9

**The plan for our AUGUST 30th session is by** **The Band Shell in GGP.** Great trees and architecture, lots of benches, bathrooms and food/drinks nearby. Public transport should be easy. **At 1pm** I'll meet you at the first fountain in front of the bandstand - come say hello then find a spot to draw. **At 3:30 pm** we'll meet at the fountain to share and enjoy everybody's work. **Bring layers!** Fog and wind are *always* a possibility, dress in layers. Bring your [pastels](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mfj0y76y996UhKqXsHtCc57et62fikry/view?usp=sharing), [paper](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d--XtZPmC2EuxaOtL9h4oo1faUgL9Q8s/view?usp=sharing), a [board](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jig4iyOTJoQL6BMCj_A2ym-XX_Wg96d1/view?usp=share_link) (suggestion in blue links), tape, something to sit on, baby wipes as well as water and sunscreen/hat. **NOTE**: this meetup is **FREE** and no teaching. I do suggest you **sign up** so that you receive any updates about the event.

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Blue Heron Lake

Blue Heron Lake

Sat, Aug 29, 4:30 PM
From Bay Area Plein Air Painters
5.0

This is another favorite in the city, Blue Heron Boathouse in GG Park. Join us if you can. The goal is to keep this a relaxed, stress-free experience — simply painting with like-minded people in a safe and respectful atmosphere. Park and paint anywhere around the Lake. Meet at the boat house at 12:30 for show and tell 50 Blue Heron Lake Drive, · San Francisco

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Events in San Francisco are often in-person, but the format depends on each group's organizers. Some groups may also host online gatherings.

Yes, you can create your own art group on Meetup. This allows you to host events, recruit members, and nurture a community around your artistic vision.

While many art interests are represented, availability depends on existing groups. You might find diverse options but some niche interests may have fewer groups.

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Yes, some Meetup groups focus on digital art, often offering workshops or collaborative projects for those interested in exploring this medium.

While many groups are well-organized, quality varies based on the efforts of the group's organizers and members' active participation.

Participating in art Meetup groups often provides opportunities to learn new skills through workshops, tutorials, or collaboration with other talented members.

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