California Modern Gallery
Thursday, April 26th

Bid on more than 140 works by local artists in live and silent auctions. Enjoy desserts, drinks and delectables with a San Francisco flavor and groove to the sounds of DJ Shissler. Proceeds from the auction benefit all of ArtSpan's programs including Art for City Youth and San Francisco Open Studios.

5 VIP tickets remaining (please call the office to reserve).
50 General tickets still available. Call 415.861.9838 or visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/50941367 to purchase tickets in advance.

• The Artists of Hunter's Point Shipyard, including Carmen Lomas Garza, Dimitri Kourouniotis, Reiko Muranaga, Monica Denevan, and Robin Denevan will hold their Spring Open Studio on Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th, 11:00am to 6:00pm. Tour 150 studios, featuring a vast array of artwork. Free parking and admission.


• Mike Kimball is holding a Print Sale, 15% discount off the price of all loose and unframed prints at the SOMA Artists Studios Annual Spring Show, April 28th and 29th, 12pm-5pm,689 Bryant Street, Preview Artist Reception, Friday, April 27th, 6:00-9:00pm.


• Don't miss Paul Madonna's Book Release Party & Show
  including past to present work from All Over Coffee, Friday, May 4th, 7-10pm, 312 Valencia Street, @ 14th Street, San Francisco. Mention you're coming to his show and get $2 off. For more info, visit http://www.paulmadonna.com


• Claudia Chapline Gallery, 3445 Shoreline Highway (Highway One), Stinson Beach, California presents Strong Waves, Contemporary Women's Art May 5-27, 2007, Opening Reception: Saturday, May 5th, 3:00-5:00pm. An exciting group exhibit by the Women's Caucus for Art Northern California and Central Florida Chapters, celebrates 35 years of feminism, juried and curated by Ruth Waters, Founder and Director of the Silicon Valley Art Museum in San Mateo. Artists' works in Strong Waves can be viewed at http://www.ncwca.org/. Contact Priscilla Otani at mrpotani@yahoo.com for more information.


• Mission Arts will hold their Spring Open Studios May 12th & 13th, 11:00am-6:00pm. Attend the Opening Reception, Friday, May 11th, 7:00-11:00pm at all of the studios.