Busk it! directly supports local musicians and live performers with a living wage and creates a dynamic, joyful environment for patrons, residents, and those who work or visit the area.

Painting the Void: How Art Transformed the San Francisco Bay Area During A Global Pandemic

You may have noticed a bunch of free outdoor bands, beats, and buskers this summer in San Francisco.  That’s because there are lots of different publicly and privately funded initiatives putting on outdoor shows on city streets and in public venues throughout the city. Like Dirty Bird’s ‘BACK TO BAYSICS’,

This news is truly heartbreaking to share. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, a food bank which serves over 500,000 folks each month in the South Bay, is being forced to close its largest warehouse facility. An upcoming rent increase is one of the major factors for the closure. Currently, Second

Personally, I think it should be made a permanent installation in Union Square so millions of people will see and visit it, as it is a priceless piece of San Francisco history.

Calling all art lovers! Over 100 artists from around the world are coming to San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center (FMC) to take over Fort Mason’s 50,000 square feet of pavilion space from March 21st to the 24th. Superfine Art Fair, in partnership with ArtSpan and Art Battle, will be transformed

It’s always nice to hear that a community-run arts non-profit has come alive in our city.  And for you artsy creative types who don’t have room for a big workbench or the coin to buy nice art-making machinery, this is a great development. 

Last year, The San Francisco Art Institute made headlines as it declared bankruptcy, revealing debts exceeding $10 million while only 41 students were actively enrolled. The dire situation prompted the eventual demise of the beloved art education institution. After its closure, a beacon of hope has emerged – the school