AIN Virtual Reception with Portola Artists: A New Beginning

A New Beginning celebrates artists from San Francisco's Portola district, tucked away in the southeastern corner of the city between Bernal Heights and the Bayview.

The exhibition forms part of ArtSpan's Art-In-Neighborhoods (AIN) program which brings art into unconventional spaces with local and tourist appeal. AIN creates opportunities for artists to connect with the broader public and for individuals to make unexpected artful discoveries. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our AIN partnered-site in Portola has closed. However, we continue to honor the historic neighborhood with A New Beginning, curated in full by Phillip Hua, ArtSpan artist, curator, and community member.

“A new year. A new administration. A New Beginning. With so much change happening in the world, artists from the Portola district were asked to respond to this change, whether politically or personally. Where does this change take us? What is the catalyst? And how do we adjust?” - Phillip Hua

To view A New Beginning, visit artspanart.org/portola-exhibition

Exhibiting Artists:

Barry Barbour-Duncan, Charles Dabo, Jennifer Dougherty, Enrico Gallegos, Jenny Giatis, Paul Kensinger, Arthur Koch, Lisa Magruder and Meg Oldman.

Exhibition Dates: February 24 - May 26, 2021

Zoom Virtual Reception: March 25, 2021 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Log-on with a drink and snacks, invite your art-curious friends and come ready for artful conversations as we mix and mingle from wherever you're sheltering-in-place. Enjoy live music by Dueto Arte.

**You must RSVP to receive the Zoom link to join this event. As an attendee, you will receive reminders 48 hours, 2 hours, and 10 minutes before the event starts.**

Featured Images:

“The Present of Life” by Charles Dabo

“What Do We Do Now?" by Jenny Giatis

"Being" by Paul Kensinger

The Art-In-Neighborhoods program strives to create visibility and accessibility for local arts in San Francisco. ArtSpan provides the public with free, high-quality arts exposure. Simultaneously, local ArtSpan artists are given the opportunity to promote and sell their artwork. Each of the Art-In-Neighborhoods exhibitions and community events will provide clear, consistent information about ArtSpan programing to educate the public about ArtSpan’s goals and how to become a supporter – by attending our events and buying artwork from local artists!