Showcasing local artists & providing space for readings, book clubs and the occasional open mic
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Gallery space is now available for events/rental! Click here for more info
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Currently Showing
"He's Not Heavy He's My Brother"
February 15-31st.
Reception February 28th at 7pm. New photos, stencils, paintings, and installations from Collins, Hanson and Akimbo on display in the gallery. |
Coming Soon
Above portraits by Samar Alzaidy, Iraq; Paul Tabenor, UK; Sue Hodnett, UK; John Holliday, UK; Mariah O'Neill, US.
Face to Face: 5 Years of Julia Kay’s Portrait PartyWho We Are: Julia Kay’s Portrait Party (JKPP) is an international community of more than 900 artists who have made more than 40,000 portraits - of each other - in the last 5 years.
Join Us: The 5th Anniversary celebration includes an exhibit of portraits in all styles from around the world, an opportunity to exchange portraits with other local artists, and a meet-the-artists reception with live music and wine. All events are free. March Events at Alley Cat GalleryExhibit: March 1 - March 30View
a selection of portraits produced by JKPP members in styles ranging
from tight realism to abstract expressionism, and in media ranging from
oil paint to iPad to stones on the beach.
Local Portrait Party: Sunday March 8th, 3-5 PMA Portrait Party is an event where artists get together to make portraits of each other, in a spirit of fun and discovery. Meet and exchange portraits with other local artists. Experienced and burgeoning artists of all ages, styles, and skill levels welcome. Bring your own preferred art supplies; plain paper and pencils will be available. Reception: March 29th, 2-4:30 PMMeet some of the many members of JKPP, from local Bay Area artists to those who have travelled from overseas. Enjoy live music and wine, and the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary community of portrait artists. JKPP is open to new members by application: If you're an artist and you'd like draw and be drawn by artists all over the world, read the group guidelines here. Then upload some of your artwork to flickr, and apply by clicking the “join” link here. Please answer all of the questions in the application process. |
ONGOING:
Voz Sin Tinta - Poetry Reading Series
second Thursday of every month @ 6:30pm
The event is FREE and everyone is welcome to witness art as energy. Each reading will be curated with no foreknowledge of how any one performance will unfold. Like ink blots spread on the page in unexpected ways, weʼll make somethings out of nothings, imprint the air with our voices, inhale interruptions, and crosshatch separate lines.
Voz Sin Tinta is Curated by Marguerite Muñoz
Sponsored by San Francisco Poet Laureate Alejandro Murguía and Alley Cat Books
second Thursday of every month @ 6:30pm
The event is FREE and everyone is welcome to witness art as energy. Each reading will be curated with no foreknowledge of how any one performance will unfold. Like ink blots spread on the page in unexpected ways, weʼll make somethings out of nothings, imprint the air with our voices, inhale interruptions, and crosshatch separate lines.
Voz Sin Tinta is Curated by Marguerite Muñoz
Sponsored by San Francisco Poet Laureate Alejandro Murguía and Alley Cat Books
Feral Fourth Fridays Urban Square Dance!
fourth Friday of every month @ 7:30pm
A great way to get your weekend started on the right foot! Cheap beer and dancing!
All dances are fun, easy and led by an actual caller, with live music by KC and the Moonshine Band.
$5 - $10 donation.
fourth Friday of every month @ 7:30pm
A great way to get your weekend started on the right foot! Cheap beer and dancing!
All dances are fun, easy and led by an actual caller, with live music by KC and the Moonshine Band.
$5 - $10 donation.
Alley Cat Books Drawing Workshop
With Molly Hankwitz, teaching artist. Wednesday nights from 6-9pm.
All levels and abilities welcome!
January 14th and 21st: Soft Form.
January 28th and February 4th: Straight Lines, Jagged Edges.
February 11th and February 18th: Dynamic Objects, Lights, Shade, People.
February 25th and March 4th: Memory Space(s).
$20 per weekly three hour session.
With Molly Hankwitz, teaching artist. Wednesday nights from 6-9pm.
All levels and abilities welcome!
January 14th and 21st: Soft Form.
January 28th and February 4th: Straight Lines, Jagged Edges.
February 11th and February 18th: Dynamic Objects, Lights, Shade, People.
February 25th and March 4th: Memory Space(s).
$20 per weekly three hour session.
