10:15AM - 5PM
1069 Howard St, San Francisco
Art Galleries
10AM - 5PM
1073 Howard Street, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“This is a MUST see, when visiting SF. It is one of the most unique antique and ephemera mercantiles I’ve ever been too. The owner Mark and his staff are incredibly knowledgeable and very kind.
It is like a museum you can interact with and purchase. I now have some incredible pieces I’ve added to my stationary and ephemera collection. Hope to photograph a wedding one day there. Such a beautiful event space where they hold regular artists markets.”
“Massive selection of vintage posters from films and concerts to political ones from around the world. Welcoming staff who made the experience a highlight of our family visit to San Francisco. Definitely a must see.”
“I am so glad I discovered DCopperplus. Their inventory is absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship of the wide variety of different items throughout the store are exceptional. I couldn’t leave that store without a pair of earrings and ring. I promised myself that I would be back for something else.”
“Redwood Clay House is a studio for anyone seeking a clean, calm, and welcoming place to work with clay, and an especially great fit for beginners. The space is well stocked with tools and glazes, making it easy to get started without a big upfront investment. There are wheels at multiple heights (standing wheels included!) and plenty of tables for hand building and glazing. The hours are generous too: 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
The studio offers both throwing and hand building classes for beginners, plus weekly office hours for members where staff are on hand for demos, knowledge sharing, and troubleshooting. I started here in August 2025 as a newbie and found plenty of occasions to learn!
What consistently impresses me most is the cleanliness: the team is genuinely attentive to maintaining good indoor air quality, which is a big deal for me.
If I had to find one area for improvement, it would be expanding the glaze selection. Currently there are 20 brush-on glazes, mostly in white, blue, green, and brown hues, along with 4 dipping glazes. A wider range of colors would be a welcome addition.”
“A small but mighty community giving life to printed materials and books. They give classes on printing and binding using cool equipment and tools from a bygone era. Keeping printing and book binding alive is no small effort in our high tech world. The tools here are low tech and high craft. Watch your fingers on this paper cutter! Well worth a visit.”
“Lola’s colourful shop window attracted my attention and I went in and discovered that there are some beautiful hand made clothes. Made by Lola. Unique designs and quality fabrics. Lola is so welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend a visit to her store. You can also find plenty of gift ideas.”
“Marge has retired and closed her shop. However, I spoke to her today and she confirmed that she has sold the business to her relatives.
I will always remember this charming store, and my wife has many pieces to remember it by.”
“Spencer & John beautifully restored a small piece that is original to our early 1900s home in the entranceway. Great communication, excellent craftsmanship, and reasonably priced.”
“A wonderful art center with fantastic and out of the box thinking about gallery curation. I saw a brilliant show here representing high school students throughout the city which showcased their talent and served as a portal to their generational interests and concerns. I also love their maker markets which host local artists and artisans. Accessible hours are also a sign of their commitment to serving the community. A San Francisco gem!”
“Kris is a magician! I've been using her exclusively for years because she's always able to photograph and make adjustments to provide perfect digital files of my complex artwork. Because I work with mixed media, I haven't found anyone else who can accurately capture my work- it has so many different areas of shiny/reflective graphite, magazine papers, and gold leaf, combined with deeply flat charcoal etc. It involves a high level of expertise and she always finds a way to use lights and technology to give me an excellent image. She's even been able to add in design elements after the fact. She's also quite flexible and routinely makes herself available to work with my crazy schedule and multiple changes. And, she's quick! I'm really lucky to have found her.”
“I love 3 Pillars. It is a mecca of cute, creative, artistic items such as tshirts, hoodies, totes, stickers and more. There is also great artwork. Everything is representative of S.F. and the Asian influence in the City. I want to own and/or gift everything I see in this shop. I love stopping by here when in Japantown and I never leave empty handed. The owners are so friendly and helpful. This is a must shop!”
9:30AM - 5:15PM
100 34th Avenue, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“I was exhausted and in pain after a long walk from Parnassus so the let me use a wheel chair. The Etruscan exhibit is exceptional. It lays bare the claims by a number of archaeologists regarding “inventions” by Greece or Rome that, in fact, were borrowed from the Etruscans. This museum should not be overshadowed in your trip to San Francisco!”
“You simply MUST visit if you have any appreciation for the lost art of bookmaking or any interest in typography and the mechanics of printing. The machinery used here date back to some of the earliest printing processes and are still working.This place is a museum that still produces beautiful art books. The fine people working here are true artisans and are happy to share their work with you. Call ahead to be sure you can take the tour, or attend a show featuring their amazing artwork on display.”
“This is a bit of a hidden gem! Small (two-room) art gallery with a new primary show each ~6 weeks of an artist's work and some works from old displays in the other room. The owner is welcoming and informative and the art is quite varied”
“Attended a well-organized event there, beautiful space and wonderful, kind staff. Shout out to the woman/team members who saw that I had a baby with me and offered a quiet, private space away from the hubbub.”
“Cute little gift shop with a good collection of jewelry-rings, necklaces, earrings. Also have T-shirt’s, sweaters, gift cards, everything at a reasonable price.”
“This spot is perfect for lunch, but specially nice for after work happy hour. There are also very nice non-alcoholic options. The art on the walls and ambiance is perfect for a break from the office or nice break before heading home. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by. It'll be worth your time.”
“I took the Intro to Wheel Throwing class and had the best time. Ivan was a great instructor and helped us learn the fundamentals while making the class fun.
Definitely recommend the classes!”
“I love this gallery. They always have intriguing artwork - most of it I want, and even the stuff that isn't my thing I'm still glad I got the chance to see it.
I bought a couple paintings in their recent auction and they were shipped quickly and very safely packaged.”
“I had a wonderful experience at San Francisco Women Artists Gallery in the Inner Sunset. From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional, they really make you feel comfortable taking your time and exploring the space.
The gallery itself is beautifully laid out, with thoughtfully curated displays that highlight a wide range of contemporary art. I was especially impressed by the quality and variety, stunning oil and acrylic paintings, unique sculptures, and beautifully crafted handmade jewelry. The window displays are also fantasticas they draw you in and showcase some truly eye-catching pieces.
What really stands out is the organization’s mission and community focus. As a historic nonprofit, SFWA does an amazing job supporting and promoting Bay Area artists while creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for visitors. You can feel that sense of purpose throughout the gallery, it’s not just a place to view art, but a space that actively builds community and uplifts artists at all stages of their careers.
The location is perfect too, right in the vibrant Inner Sunset near Golden Gate Park, making it an easy and enjoyable stop whether you’re local or visiting.
Overall, this is a gem in San Francisco. If you’re looking to support local (especially women) artists while experiencing high-quality, thoughtfully presented work, this is definitely a place to visit and purchase quality artworks.”
“An intimate gallery showing the work of the local creative community. The gallery owner is engaging and makes you feel welcomed no matter your experience/knowledge with the art industry. And the show openings are always a fun time!”
“Modernism is my favorite gallery in San Francisco. Their range of modern and contemporary work really sets the gallery apart from others in the city. The Kristine Mays and Raymond Holbert shows on exhibition right now are wonderful! Highly recommend this gallery.”
9:30AM - 3PM
3359 26th St, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“Great location, phenomenal energy, and really great atmosphere
The only reason I'm knocking it down a star Is their decaf coffee options are very limited. It's only drip. If there were decaf espresso drinks this would easily be my go to spot”
“Hands down the best gym I’ve been to Staff is amazing, the equipment is clean and past my expectations. Always receive so many questions on what gym we are creating our fitness content .
Props to the owner on this establishment. We literally drive 2 hours just to come ?
Brooklyn Rivera”
“I hired Izukee Inc. to incorporate a shopping cart on our website. The first thing I loved about working with Shengjin, was that he answered emails! I've worked with so many web designers that take days to return an email. Shengjin told us that he would have the job done within days, and he did! I've never worked with a web designer that answered emails and did the job quickly. He also gave us great ideas about how to make the shopping cart better, fixed our many mistakes, and developed a shopping cart that was better than we could have imagined. We will be using Izukee and Shengjin for all our web needs for now on.”
“Magical little boutique that would fit right in Paris! Such an amazing experience once you walk through the doors of this clean and well appointed shop in inner Richmond neighborhood of SF! Many local artists are represented at a range of price points! This is a treasure chest of unique and hand-hewn gifts. Go and see and support our local entrepreneurs! This is S.F!!UPDATE: We stopped by the last weekend in October and started ou Christmas Shopping! Very affordable bee and dragonfly coffee cups! Such a darn cute shop! Alex boxed our gift items.”
“Highly Recommend. Please, mind your space. High Price Tags & Highly Valuable Pieces of GLASS Art. Mine Your Physical--Do Not Do Anything Stupid; Meaning Be Careful. (I could only walk so far)-- don't even, if it is scary and know that you shouldn't. Big Fragile Pieces, Small Space. ☆”
“Lucky to have the largest Asian Art museum in the U.S. in San Francisco. The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco has 3 floors devoted to Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian, South Asia (India) and Himalayan antiquity. The old museum was a part of the old De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, but now in the refurbished SF Main Library Building in the Civic Center. I can easily spend a half day walking through the museum and viewing the current exhibition. My favorite floor is the 3rd floor where all the Asian religious statues are displayed. It's so peaceful and tranquil.
Even on the first Sunday of every month (which is free, generously sponsored by Target), this place is spacious enough to handle the crowds. The museum is also part of the Bay Area Library Card program in which your county's library card can get you 2 adults and children under 12 free admission (have to sign up from your library's site first to get the tickets). Access to BART and MUNI are walking distance so you don't need to drive or park.”
“I’ve been a member of Ruby’s Clay Studio since the early 90’s. It is a coop filled with many artists and there are also classes held regularly.”
“I have visited the store and the Artist Fair market as a customer and later as a seller of art. First of all the store on the first floor is one of a kind amazing. The various print artifacts could occupy you for hours; there are so many interesting things to see from the history of print, a huge spectrum. There is no other place like this. Mark and his staff were super friendly and helpful from the first time I entered the store.
In fact, that first visit, I chatted a bit with Mark and I left inspired to step out of my comfort zone and sell some of my artwork. 4 events later I did manage to in fact sell some of my artwork to my delight and amazement! Mark and staff are top notch in helping all of the artists and creators with the set up and make it seamless. They have created a welcoming and supportive community of artists and creators and it's been a wonderful experience! Thank you Mark, Jake, Israel and Melanie! ? -Kat (aka Katalina Art) ? ??”