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Art Scene

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We’re always on the lookout for new artists and resources! Here are our latest discoveries, and tips for finding and selecting original artwork.

Fall Art Scene

November 10, 2023 // Art Scene

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Fall is prime time for the art scene in the Bay Area, so this month’s blog post is dedicated to helping you fill your walls with art you love! Art Events A great place to start shopping for art is ... Read More >

Art and Nature from Asheville to Atlanta

October 28, 2022 // Art Scene

Folk Art Center Ceramics
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My family kicked off the summer with a trip to North and South Carolina with plans to explore the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Smokey Mountain National Park.  We were delighted to ... Read More >

A Walk Through Bridget’s Favorite Sculpture Gardens

June 11, 2021 // Nature Therapy, Art Scene

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For this month's blog post, Bridget is taking over with a collection of photos from sculpture gardens spanning from the Bay Area to Copenhagen.  We hope you enjoy from your screen, or maybe ... Read More >

Black and White Artwork

October 30, 2020 // Art Scene

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Our previous blog post was about chairs with black and white fabrics.  So, this week I decided to continue the black and white theme, and share some favorite ways to use black and white ... Read More >

Portrait Art and My Imaginary Dinner Party

April 3, 2020 // Art Scene

Pamela Jaccarino
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During these days of sheltering in place due to COVID-19, my companionship is limited to my immediate family, Zoom calls, and conversations with neighbors from a safe distance away.  And while ... Read More >

Local Artist Spotlight: John Goodman

March 6, 2020 // Art Scene

Recent work by artist John Goodman
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In my role as an interior designer, I’m frequently asked to consult on the selection or placement of artwork.  I love this part of my job.  We help clients discover new artists, and we work ... Read More >

Open Studios Begin This Weekend!

October 7, 2019 // Art Scene

Tjasa Owen
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The fall season in San Francisco is packed with design and art-related events. One of my favorites is Open Studios, a month-long event where over 800 local artists open up their studios and showcase ... Read More >

Get Ready for the San Francisco Fall Art + Antiques Show

September 27, 2019 // Art Scene

Madeline Stuart
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Mark your calendar for the upcoming San Francisco Fall Show at Fort Mason from October 3 – 6.  The themes this year is: Wanderlust: Around the World with Art, Antiques, and Design, and the show will ... Read More >

Art Scene

May 31, 2019 // Art Scene

Hotel del Sol
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Original artwork enlivens a space by adding the touch of the artist who created it, and the story of how and why it was made. Many pieces of art also have a discovery story, or a memory attached to it ... Read More >

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