Inaugural Summer Art Walk Unveiled

Description

Union Square art galleries announce collaborative arts event in downtown SF

Over a dozen art galleries along Post and Sutter Streets announce the Summer Art Walk in San Francisco, Saturday, July 17, from 12 noon to 5pm. Participating galleries, open to the public, will exhibit artworks by a compelling selection of distinguished artists in a variety of media that include painting, sculpture and mixed media. Viewers will embark upon an interactive walking experience through Union Square’s vibrant arts community.
The Summer Art Walk is a free, self-guided, and public event meant to inspire the Bay Area public to explore the dynamic arts community offered by the internationally acclaimed galleries of the Union Square district. The event will feature artist talks, performance art, live music, film screenings and other cultural activities throughout the afternoon.
Refreshments and wine will accompany brief presentations and demonstrations by local artists and gallerists. Local businesses will offer coupons and special discounts as part of the Art Walk. The public is encouraged to visit the website http://www.ArtWalkSF.com for more information. Downtown Union Square is easily accessible by MUNI, and parking is available at the Sutter-Stockton garage.

Participating art galleries include:
Alphonse Berber Projects
Bond Latin Gallery
Cain Schulte Gallery
Caldwell Snyder Gallery
China Projects
Dolby Chadwick Gallery
Hespe Gallery
Jenkins Johnson Gallery
John Pence Gallery
Marina Abramovic Institute West
Meyerovich Gallery
Nieto Fine Art
Sandra Lee Gallery
Scott Richards Contemporary Art
Toomey Tourell Projects

Participating merchants include:
Banana Republic 256 Grant Avenue
Mrs. Fields 428 Sutter Street
Minamoto Kitchoan 648 Market Street
Midi 185 Sutter St.
Fresh 301 Sutter Street
Metro Mint