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UPCOMING EVENTS / CURRENT EXHIBITS
Refusés of the Bay
September 29th – October 28th, 2023
Opening Soirée
Friday, September 29, 2023
8 pm – midnight
Closing Reception
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Noon – 5 pm
Voss Gallery and Metal Haus Gallery present “Refusés of the Bay,” a collaborative art project of two curated exhibitions by Bay Area artists whose work was inexplicably overlooked by the jurors of The de Young Open 2023.
“Refusés of the Bay” is a tribute to the 1863 Salon des Refusés, which showcased rejected artwork from the highly acclaimed Paris Salon, featuring a staggering two-thirds of the submitted work that was not initially chosen. This renegade art fair included emerging works from James McNeill Whistler, Édouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, and other world-renowned artists whose careers took off after the show.
This year, the de Young Museum received over 7,700 submissions to its triennial open call for community artists and fewer than 900 were selected. To narrow the gap, Voss Gallery and Metal Haus Gallery are partnering to provide platforms for the work of other exceptional local artists to be shown.
Register for free tickets for Closing Reception click here.
Where (map)
Metal Haus Gallery, 2 Mint Plz, SF
Gallery Hours: Friday through Monday, 12 – 5 pm (by appointment)
PREVIOUS EVENTS / EXHIBITS
Art Explosion: Fall Open Studios
September 15th – September 17th, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday 7 – 10pm
Art Explosion Spring Open Studios will be held September 15th – 17th. Come see over 100 artists as they open their studios to exhibit their work. Painters, sculptures, photographers, fashion designers and jewelers will be showing so there will be something for every type of art connoisseur. The free opening reception gala will be on Friday 7 – 10pm. Do not miss this opportunity to get a first look at all the incredible work that will be on display and enjoy a spectacular night out viewing art. In addition to artists opening their studios our galleries will be filled with art. On Sat & Sun we will have Open Studios from 12 – 5pm. Come meet the artists in their studios and get a personal showing of their art. As always Free Admission with plentiful street parking.
Where (map)
Art Explosion Studios, 744 Alabama St, SF
Open Studios: Sat & Sun 12 – 5pm
KALEIDOSCOPE
May 13th – June 10th, 2023
Wednesdays & Thursdays 1 – 6 pm, Saturdays 12 – 3 pm
"Kaleidoscope" National Juried Exhibition hosted by Arc Gallery & Studios, San Francisco, juried by Ashley Voss, Voss Gallery, San Francisco.
The work featured in this exhibition offers a delightful and captivating experience that draws viewers into a new world of possibilities and colorful compositions. Whether through the brilliance of bright hues or the iridescence of fused glass, each piece presents a unique representation of the kaleidoscopic potential of color and pattern, captivating our senses and inspiring new perspectives. We invite you to join us in this exploration, to discover the enchanting beauty of color and its ever-shifting patterns.
View the Kaleidoscope Exhibit Catalog here.
Iris (from Sacred Portals, Veils & Mandalas series)
Fluorescent acrylic on 100% cotton paper, 48 x 48 in, 2023
Where (map)
Arc Gallery & Studios, 1246 Folsom Street, SF
Gallery Hours: Wed & Thurs 1 – 6 pm, Sat 12 – 3 pm
Art Explosion: Spring Open Studios
April 14th – April 16th, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday 7 – 10pm
Art Explosion Spring Open Studios will be held April 14th – 16th. Come see over 100 artists as they open their studios to exhibit their work. Painters, sculptures, photographers, fashion designers and jewelers will be showing so there will be something for every type of art connoisseur. The free opening reception gala will be on Friday 7 – 10pm. Do not miss this opportunity to get a first look at all the incredible work that will be on display and enjoy a spectacular night out viewing art. In addition to artists opening their studios our galleries will be filled with art. On Sat & Sun we will have Open Studios from 12 – 5pm. Come meet the artists in their studios and get a personal showing of their art. As always Free Admission with plentiful street parking.
Where (map)
Art Explosion Studios, 744 Alabama St, SF
Open Studios: Sat & Sun 12 – 5pm
SKY
February 18th – March 26th, 2023
Artist Talks and Live Music!
SKY is the culmination of The Drawing Room’s exhibition series at 780 Valencia Street about the environment, following LAND, Adaptations, and their most recent show, SEA.
In these exhibitions, the curators ask artists to think about the following questions: What is possible? How have we, as artists, been impacted by environmental degradation and climate change? How are we impacting the environment in our art practice and daily existence? How can our work and art communicate awareness and the specific needs for change? What is the call to action?
Art can impress upon us in a way that data and graphs often fail to and can appeal to our senses and engage us cognitively in new ways. The Drawing Room is asking artists to bring works that will create an impression and create impact.
View the full Web Gallery here
Celestial Scrying No. 1
24K Gold & 12K White Gold Leaf, Acrylic, Gouache, Latex and Mixed Media on Canvas,
20 x 20 in, 2023
Currently framed in white gallery floating frame.
Where (map)
The Drawing Room, 780 Valencia Street, SF
Open Daily: 11 am – 7 pm
Closing Reception
for the 2022 Artist Residency at Retreat Salon
An evening of art, wine and live classical music
January 7th, 2023
6:00 – 9:00 pm (music performance at 7:00 pm)
Retreat Skin + Hair Studio, 146 Fillmore St, SF (map)
Please join me as we celebrate the dawning of the New Year and the final days of my artist residency at Retreat Salon! After a full year, all the original paintings will be coming down off the walls to find new homes. Swing by for some wine and cheese, hangout with me and learn about my artistic process, and of course, view the work!
There will also be a special Groupmuse performance in the back garden by local musical talent Blue Heron Duo, who will be playing classical guitar and flute. If you haven't been to a Groupmuse, it is a mini classical concert in a casual, friendly setting. Click here to learn more and if you'd like to reserve a seat for $5.
This will be the last chance to see many of the paintings in this exhibit and is a great opportunity to collect a contemporary, unique piece of art while supporting your creative community! If elevating the decor in your home or office is on your list of New Year's resolutions for 2023, it would be my honor to share my works with you and curate something special for your space. All pieces are one-of-a-kind, so please preview the gallery and contact me to put a painting on-hold if there is a piece that steals your heart.
One Year Artist Residency at Retreat
January 2022 – January 2023
Michelle Rothman and Kimberly Padgett, co-owners of Retreat Hair + Skin Studio, have graciously offered up the walls of their beautiful salon to feature my artwork for an entire year. My most recent paintings from the Reflections series adorn the space and viewers can get a true sense of how the paintings interact within a well-designed, functional and livable environment. Throughout the year, I will be adding new works and rearranging the pieces to take advantage of the incredible, soft light that shifts and flows through their studio.
Currently due to the nature of the pandemic, the studio isn’t always available to walk-ins daily, however, casual viewings can easily be arranged via appointment. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at info@altairesart.com or reach out to Retreat directly: info@retreatsf.com or 415.487.1772
There will be a variety of art events throughout the course of my residency and all of the paintings featured there are currently available for purchase. In the meantime, if you’re feeling in need of some quality self-care, I invite you to book a treatment with any of the amazing aestheticians at Retreat. They offer an incredible array of services, from customized facials and waxing to reiki and full-body treatments.
Where (map)
Retreat Skin + Hair Studio, 146 Fillmore St, SF
Please contact to set up an appointment.
ArtSpan SFOS 2022
November 5th – 6th, 2022
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 6 pm
The largest and longest running open studios event in the U.S. is back in its 48th year to welcome the public. Be inspired by the creative power of San Francisco Bay Area artists this fall at ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios (SFOS). ArtSpan invites the public to visit the creative spaces of local artists to see where their magic happens and to purchase work directly from creators. A beloved annual tradition since 1975, ArtSpan’s citywide SFOS offers residents and tourists the free opportunity to engage directly with the artists responsible for the unique creative culture and vibrancy that attracts admirers from all over the world.
Art Explosion Studios will be a part of the larger ArtSpan SFOS event, participating on the 3rd weekend only (November 5th – 6th).
Where (map)
Art Explosion Studios, 744 Alabama St, SF
Open Studios: Sat & Sun 11 am – 6 pm
Lower Haight Art Walk
June 4th, 2022
5 pm – 8 pm for those interested in viewing my art specifically at Retreat, located nearby on Fillmore Street at Waller
The Lower Haight Merchants and Neighbors Association is excited to invite you to join them for the first Lower Haight Art Walk of 2022 — a welcoming, fun community event open to all ages on Haight Street, between Webster and Scott.
More than a dozen Lower Haight businesses have already signed up to be a part of LoHaMNA's Summer Art Walk, plus there will be sidewalk vendors and talented local artists mixing it up to celebrate Haight Street, along with several DJs and bands, who will be bringing great music to the neighborhood.
To see the complete lineup of merchants, artists and musical performances, check out the Facebook Event Page!
Where (map)
Retreat Skin + Hair Studio, 146 Fillmore St, SF
*Retreat kindly requests that all guests wear masks.
Women Rising
March 12th – April 30th, 2022
Artist Talks and Live Music (Details Here)
The INSIDE/OUTSIDE Project (a collaboration between The Drawing Room and Curated State) invited SF Bay Area women artists, including cis, trans, and female-identifying artists, to submit works created since 2020 that represent the impacts of the past 2 years on their art and state of mind. They asked artists how COVID, the recent climate crisis and the many socio-political issues happening in these times have affected artists as makers, thinkers and activists.
Works in all media are included in the exhibit, with over 400 pieces of art, multi-media/video/sound and site-specific installation works, as well as sculptures. The Drawing Room + Curated State have filled a very large space, effectively reactivating a large storefront space bringing new life and community to this corridor.
View the full Web Gallery
Reflections — Sentient Cloud Blue No. 1
24K Gold Leaf, Acrylic, Gouache, Latex and Mixed Media on Canvas, 48 x 48 in, 2022
Currently framed in white gallery floating frame.
SOLD
Where (map)
The Drawing Room, 780 Valencia Street, SF
Open Daily: 11 am – 7 pm
Art Explosion: Spring Open Studios
April 1st – April 3rd, 2022
Opening Reception: Friday 7 – 10pm
Art Explosion Spring Open Studios will be held April 1st – 3rd. Come see over 100 artists as they open their studios to exhibit their work. Painters, sculptures, photographers, fashion designers and jewelers will be showing so there will be something for every type of art connoisseur. The free opening reception gala will be on Friday 7 – 10pm. Do not miss this opportunity to get a first look at all the incredible work that will be on display and enjoy a spectacular night out viewing art. In addition to artists opening their studios our galleries will be filled with art. On Sat & Sun we will have Open Studios from 12 – 5pm. Come meet the artists in their studios and get a personal showing of their art. As always Free Admission with plentiful street parking.
Where (map)
Art Explosion Studios, 744 Alabama St, SF
Open Studios: Sat & Sun 12 – 5pm
Art Lives Within Us — An online exhibit and fundraiser replacing the cancelled ArtSpan 2020 Benefit Art Auction
April 7 – June 1, 2020
Online Gallery, Information and Instagram
Originally, this event was scheduled to help support ArtSpan’s city-wide programming and close in on the final $500,000 needed to open their new home: the ArtSpan Onondaga Art Center. The new creative hub is dedicated to serving artists and residents for years to come with art studios, a meeting space, a resource center, classrooms, and a gallery. Due to the shelter-in-place mandates resulting from COVID-19, the original auction events have been cancelled, however, many artists have still agreed to share proceeds from the sales of their art to benefit this cherished non-profit organization. The painting pictured here was selected by jurors to be featured in the exhibit and Altaires will be donating a portion of the sale to benefit ArtSpan.
This is a wonderful chance to build your art collection and elevate your personal space with unique pieces that stimulate the mind or soothe the soul — all while supporting our creative community!
Reflections — Seraphinite Forest No. 2
24K Gold Leaf, Acrylic, Gouache, Latex and Mixed Media on Canvas, 30 x 30 in, 2020
SOLD
Women Rising 2020
The Drawing Room Annex 2675 Mission Street, SF
March 5 – May 25, 2020
Curated by Renée DeCarlo & Courtney Norris of Curated State, The Drawing Room
celebrated Women’s History Month in March with an exhibition in its new Annex space, located at 2675 Mission street. This continuing exhibition aims to showcase the diverse and vibrant SF women artists community, and demonstrate each artist’s mastery of craft and innovation of their artform.
The painting on display in Women Rising is "Reflections — Aurora No 1," pictured here. Altaires will be donating 10% of proceeds from the sale to a non-profit organization providing aid to those affected by the Covid-19 Virus, chosen by the purchaser.
Reflections — Aurora No. 1
12K Gold Leaf, Acrylic, Gouache, Latex and Mixed Media on Canvas, 20 x 20 in, 2019
Currently framed in black gallery floating frame.
Purchase inquiries: info@altairesart.com.
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