What a drag to be a gay theatre kid this week. Losing Dolly Parton and Tim Curry feels like my heart has been crushed all over again. I actually just lost an uncle this past week, which reminded me of the jubilee and sweetness they each seem to spread. One of my favorite things about Dolly P, was that she started the Imagination Library - a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas. My favorite thing about uncle Oscar, was his way of finding something to crack a joke about. May they both rest easy.

Our third annual art show opening was a hit. 5 Olive Gallery has been closed since the First Thursdays, so it's been a little hard to get over there and open up shop. The alley is out of the way and not really the most pleasant of walkways to navigate. But we appreciate everyone making the trek to see it in person! And to everyone who asked about the pieces and the artists names, their stories. We are going to be having a closing show on September 3rd from 5-8pm at 5 Olive Gallery.

We’re also moving the show to a location with more foot traffic, somewhere we can finally call home..

Life’s too short to not love passionately or do that thing you've always wanted to do. A great example of that was this past weekend's workshop with Michael! Thanks to our homies at Moth Belly Gallery, who lent us their space after we learned Frontier Tower was unsustainable. What was crazy is when I had made the announcement on our instagram stories, everyone came out to tell me it was a bad place. Where were y’all when I made this decision 😭. Making me feel like that amazing show on Apple TV, Widow’s Bay, episode 4:

And speaking of being supportive! I did a thing: proposed a pitch to a space in the mission and actually got it!! That's RIGHT! OUR OWN SPACE!!! Located in the mission at 2831 Mission Street.

We are kicking off this news with fundraiser campaign for the next quarter!!

We are aiming to get 100 founding members, who will get special perks at our new home, Sin Miedo Gallery:

• 60 members at $15/month** = $900/month

• 30 members at $80/month** = $2,400/month

• 10 members at $120/month** = $1,200/month

You financial gifts make it possible to take risks to do workshops, have music at our weekly events, and curate them with freedom because of your dedication to keep the arts thriving in the Bay Area. We can continue that trend of sustainability for years to come with your monthly membership.

Become a recurring member today and get a free Sketchboard shirt!

Upcoming fundraiser events! From Oakland to South of Cesar Chavez - we got you covered.

Today at Moth Belly Gallery: Drink n Draw every last fridays!! 6-9pm!!

This Sunday; Figure Drawing Marathon from 10am to 4pm at Oakland Grove. All ages, 2 rooms, 8 stages, and live music.

OUR SOFT OPENING FOR SIN MIEDO GALLERY!!

Tapped in with our boy Russel to get a fly ass flyer for the opening 🙏🏽 09/19 from 12-6pat 2831 Mission Street, SF. Free to attend! Photo booth and screen printing your own bag or tote.

We are doing another mini marathon but this time at El Rio!! 10 art models, 2 djs, 5-8pm, $15! if you become a member, you'll get a shirt that same night.

The annual portrait party is back at Madrone Art Bar!! Where the audience signs up to model in their costumes. $15 cash and must be 21 and older.

1. Two more tickets left for Franklin’s plein air class!

   

2. Hella tickets for the 1 day workshop: Nicky’s Fashion Illustration on 09/27

   

3. Hella tickets for the 2 day Stylized Figure Workshop on October

   

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