#800 by Miranda Putnam

This weekend is the third in the city-wide series of 2016 SF Open Studios, in which local artists open up their galleries and work to visitors.

Alexandria by Abigail Drapkin. 24 x 18″, oil on wood panel.

On both Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 6pm, you can stop in to view the work of artists from the Richmond District (94118, 94121). Other neighborhoods participating in weekend 3 include Presidio, Upper Haight, Buena Vista, Cole Valley, Sunset, Ocean View, West Portal, Portola, Excelsior, and Balboa Park.

Mediums include photography, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Many artists will open up their own workspaces or galleries, while some artists will display in groups. There will be a special show at Blue Danube Coffee Shop (306 Clement) featuring two fine artists and teachers from the neighborhood, Abigail Drapkin and Haoyun Erin Zhao. They will be hosting a special artist reception on Saturday from 5-9pm at the coffee house.

Open Studios are free. Check out the map and list of artists below, and visit their websites to take a look at their work. This is a great excuse to put on some comfy walking shoes, or tune up your bike for a tour of the studios.

Sarah B.