10:15AM - 5PM
1069 Howard St, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“I was wandering along in San Francisco on my way to visit the bookbinder museum when I met the owner of The Box SF, Mark. When I told him I was interested in books and other historical items, he graciously invited me to enter his shop.The outside is discrete and belies how magical the inside space truly is. When you enter, you're immediately blown away by the vintage art and artifacts everywhere. Mark and his assistant, Israel, gave me a mini-tour and explained how the shop specializes in ephemera, which refers to items that were designed for short-term use (advertising prints, perfume bottles, soap labels, etc).The shop contains items from the mid-1800s to the early-1900s from around the world. Everything is in great condition and attests to the craftsmanship of earlier time periods. What was supposed to be a quick 20-30 minute visit turned into a 2-hour visit.Everywhere you turn, there's something new to take in. I love antique and thrift stores, yet I have never encountered anything as unique as The Box. I found some souvenirs to take home with me and even the wrapping paper was this cool, historical print.The Box is a treasure trove for people who love vintage, antique, or novel artifacts. If that's your style, you have to visit.”
“I absolutely am in love with what happens in these 4 walls. The ambiance, the people, the art, the DRANKS. Come get a coffee made from mushrooms in the morning and stay till happy hour and grab an off the wall drink from the Specialty Cocktail Menu. The music, lighting, comfy seating, and staff are all there for you. They book for private events as well as being open to the public.”
10AM - 5PM
1073 Howard St, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“Bought a beautiful print today & had an incredible time looking through all the marvelous selections of prints and antiques. The employees were phenomenal, educated and kind! I can’t wait to go back and purchase more beautiful pieces sourced by wonderful people!”
“Spencer & John beautifully restored a small piece that is original to our early 1900s home in the entranceway. Great communication, excellent craftsmanship, and reasonably priced.”
“Loved my experience taking the intro to handbuilding and wheel throwing series classes at artillery! The studio is very beautiful, and all of the instructors are very knowledgeable on various ceramic techniques and the studio puts a lot of emphasis on sustainability and environmental awareness when working with the clay.”
“I have such a great experience in the litcrawl event yesterday. It’s a lovely place full of arts and nice people. Definitely will come back for more events in the future.”
“Adobe Books is a great community gathering place that features brilliant artists and musicians. In an era where the commons are dying, it brings me a lot of satisfaction to know i can stop by adobe books any day and be around enriching conversation, and great, affordable books.”
“Hands down the best gym I’ve been to Staff is amazing, the equipment is clean and past my expectations. Always receive so many questions on what gym we are creating our fitness content .
Props to the owner on this establishment. We literally drive 2 hours just to come ?
Brooklyn Rivera”
“Visiting this shop was an experience i highly recommend if you are in the area. I loved taking time to admire this original collection and enjoying the nostalgia.”
“Attended a well-organized event there, beautiful space and wonderful, kind staff. Shout out to the woman/team members who saw that I had a baby with me and offered a quiet, private space away from the hubbub.”
“I love everything about this shop! The staff is so welcoming and helpful, and it's the perfect place to buy gifts (especially for myself). They have a wide variety of products, and most of them are from other small businesses (some of which are local). I couldn't recommend this place enough!”
“Absolutely beautiful copper vases, pitchers and bowls, and all for very reasonable prices. The co-owners are also very friendly and nice. Overall a wonderful store to stop by, and likely find some great items. A treasure!”
“This store is filled with fun, fresh, local items. The inventory is inventive and such a breath of fresh air. And you can tell they care about their customers and their experience. I had a quality issue with an item I bought for my son and the owner was responsive and helped me get it replaced. Thank you!”
“Great art gallery located on a corner in the mission. The top level is bright with a lot of natural light shining through the windows. Lots of art that I had never seen before and I found to be really exquisite. They have a downstairs basement level with additional art pieces and ones that you could browse through wrapped individually. Recognized one artist where I had seen their work in DTLA before and it was nice to see their work on other formats. Would recommend dropping in if you enjoy admiring art. :] guy on staff was also really kind. I would say that there are some affordable pieces here and interesting perspectives.”
10AM - 5PM
375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“I had a great beginner class here. The instructor was friendly and very informative. The building is nice with interesting equipment. I look forward to taking more classes”
9:30AM - 5:15PM
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Store, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“The Museum store, also purchased a few items there and Libby the cashier was amazing. She convinced us a membership would be amazing, so my dad did sign up. Libby was so helpful and friendly. She helped me locate an Anubis I wanted, made in and sent from Cairo Egypt. Also purchased a coffee mug of Rameses.”
“Be sure to stop by Lola's next time you are in Noe. She has the nicest selection of gifts, clothing and accessories. I just got a beautiful coral scarf here for a trip yesterday and can't wait to wear it! Have also purchased a wide variety of other items here over the last few years such as gloves, hair clips, aprons, kitchen towels and more. I always enjoy great quality and service from Lola and her lovely team. Don't forget to ask about her custom clothing as well -- such a talented seamstress and artist!”
“An intimate gallery showing the work of the local creative community. The gallery owner is engaging and makes you feel welcomed no matter your experience/knowledge with the art industry. And the show openings are always a fun time!”
“Ordered a gift from this store online and the wrong item was shipped/received. The shop went out of their way to make it right. We’ll definitely be shopping here again and give it two thumbs up!!!! Great customer service!!!!”
“Cute boutique selling arts & crafts, clothing and photos from local artisans. Very unique gifts! The shop particpated in Winter Walk 2023 (12/21/23 this evening). Love the photos and SF themed clothing!”
“My girlfriend and I visited from out of town and we cannot say enough nice things about Marieke and the studio. She was friendly, helpful, patient, and extremely accommodating to our hectic schedule. It was our first experience doing ceramics and we thoroughly enjoyed the learning and creating process with Marieke. We highly recommend anyone visiting or living in SF to check it out!”
9:30AM - 5:15PM
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“We visited the museum a cold saturday afternoon. We walked through the park, checked out the Hamon observation tower at 4pm and entered the museum at 4:30 pm when the museum offers free admission to their permanent collection, no ticket required.”
“San Fran Art Book Fair was zany, bohemian, eye popping , eye opener; perhaps because I am so mainstream and bourgeois; I was able to be calm and move on.
Liked the friendly staff, artists were great in opening up about their work.”
“This is a bit of a hidden gem! Small (two-room) art gallery with a new primary show each ~6 weeks of an artist's work and some works from old displays in the other room. The owner is welcoming and informative and the art is quite varied”
“You simply MUST visit if you have any appreciation for the lost art of bookmaking or any interest in typography and the mechanics of printing. The machinery used here date back to some of the earliest printing processes and are still working.This place is a museum that still produces beautiful art books. The fine people working here are true artisans and are happy to share their work with you. Call ahead to be sure you can take the tour, or attend a show featuring their amazing artwork on display.”
“Beautiful neighborhood art gallery that’s been going for decades. They mostly show paintings but there’s a wide variety of work. It’s available for rental for events and includes lots of permanent murals inside and out in the brick backyard. Classic San Francisco gem.”
“Incredible space with a diverse selection of ceramics by talented local artists and craftspeople. Lessons and drop-in were both great experiences. Beautiful selection of glazes and shinos. People in the studio are always friendly and happy to share knowledge”
“Euqinom Projects is an impressive gallery. It is a photography enthusiasts dream for a variety of photographic styles. Monique has a brilliant eye for artists. You want to know who's who in the art world? Come here and find out.”
“Highly Recommend. Please, mind your space. High Price Tags & Highly Valuable Pieces of GLASS Art. Mine Your Physical--Do Not Do Anything Stupid; Meaning Be Careful. (I could only walk so far)-- don't even, if it is scary and know that you shouldn't. Big Fragile Pieces, Small Space. ☆”
“An excellent source for graphic novels for school age kids, especially if you want more diversity than the typical marvel or DC approach. When I found out my 1st grader was trans, this store helped me find age appropriate books that they could see themselves in. And they in turn learned stories about brown kids, black kids, and immigrants from other graphic novels there that I would never have known existed. Staff are excellent and know their stock.”