Breathing new life into old objects and reducing waste by diverting over 200 tons of materials heading to landfill every year, SCRAP is a favorite destination for teachers, parents, artists, and organizations. Founded in 1976, it is the Bay Area’s oldest creative reuse center, materials depot, and workshop space. Teachers, artists, crafters, and designers are often seen gathering materials and interpret what was…

An impressive group of female artists and recent graduates from the Academy of Art in San Francisco banded together to form Clique. The intention of CLIQUE is to elevate women in the arts, present unique experiences for the viewer, and to engage the community. In January, we were proud to showcase the group with a collaborative show where several artists worked collectively on each piece. This month…

CLIQUE is a diverse group of emerging female artists. The intention of CLIQUE is to elevate women in the arts, present unique experiences for the viewer, and to engage the community. We are proud to showcase these talented artists, all graduates of the Academy of Art in San Francisco, who challenge themselves to present unique themed shows often in ways that a traditional gallery wouldn’t…

Shan is a paper artist who lives in Oakland, CA teaching and creating art with upcycled materials. Always curious, making and creating has been a way of life for Shan. With a love of travel, the different countries have had an impact on her art. She explored glass, wood, metal and ceramics in Manchester, England at Three Dimensional Design, before being won over by paper and it’s versatility. Shan now has a small paper arts business creating…

POP, WOW, VIBRANT, HEARTFELT, these words describe the murals Meagan Spendlove (aka Siloette) creates. The walls of various office buildings, churches and schools have been her blank canvas and her style has been compared to Art Nouveau and stained glass. We are excited to have Meagan design our front wall incorporating our 75th anniversary celebration with her signature style…

In Fugitive Memories: Contemporary Photo-Assemblage, Ramekon O’Arwisters fuses found objects and everyday items with anonymous nineteenth-century photographs to investigate the subjective nature of memory and the elusive quality of truth. He believes photography is a tool used to document history and memory; however, sometimes it can be difficult to reconcile blurred recollections as time passes. ..