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Sr. VP of Tides &
Managing Dir. of Tides Shared Spaces
(415) 561-6337

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SF Exhibits & Programs

Thoreau Gallery and Seed Gallery of Photographic Art

Thoreau Center art galleries provide gallery space for local artists and arts organizations to exhibit visual arts, create interpretive and artistic experiences for the visitor, and host community outreach programs. Through lively visual arts programming, the Thoreau galleries strive to enrich experience for tenants, visitors and the community, while promoting values of sustainability.

Exhibitions are selected throughout the year by the Thoreau Center Arts Committee, based on quality of work and how best the exhibition serves this unique community and visitors to the Presidio park.

 

New Exhibitions at Thoreau Center

"Memory Traces", by Bay Area artist Olaitan Callender-Scott
June 17 through August 6, 2010
Thoreau Gallery

Considering memory as a trace of something passed, Olaitan Callender-Scott uses fibrous sculptures, rusted metal, prints and photographs to explore the vestiges that remain. Her work is inspired by her backyard compost bins, plant roots and lost and found metal findings.

 

ArtSeed's Tenth Anniversary Exhibition
Health, Healing and Community
Opening Reception, June 4, 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Seed Gallery and 1016 Corridor

ArtSeed's 2010 annual end-of-the-school-year exhibition celebrates the organization's tenth anniversary. Selected student works are featured here with three professional artists whose own work has been influenced by their close associations with three public schools.

Put us on your Calendar!

See the Thoreau Google events calendar for details on art shows, exhibits, openings, receptions, film screenings, brown bag series

Upcoming Programs

  • Movie Matinee At Thoreau
    "Freeheld" (Oscar-winning documentary)
    Friday, July 30, 3:00P
    Snacks and beverages provided
  • Brown Bag: Opportunity Resource
    Presenter: Liz McKenna, Founder New Sector Alliance, Inc.
    Thursday, August 5, 2:30P to 3:30P
    Pacific Room at Tides
  • Wine + Cheese
    Featuring BayKids
    Thursday, August 5, 4:00P to 5:00P
    Gallery near 1007
  • Brown Bag: USSF-Detroit, Report Back
    Presenters: Tides staff
    Wednesday, August 11, 11:30A to 12:30P
    Atlantic Room at Tides

Past Exhibits & Programs

For a sample of our past events, please browse our past events, and artists section.

Whole Earth Library

Review our library's selection of multi-media resources, and permanent online catalog: http://library.thoreau.org.

To use library resources, you must become a member. It is FREE to become a Whole Earth Library member, yet you just need to complete a membership registration form at the library, or by contacting Bruce DeMartini at bruce(at)thoreau.org

Also we would love your input, so please recommend your favorite books, films, and resources to the Whole Earth Library librarian: http://welibrary.blogspot.com

 

Library Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
11:00am - 2:00pm (PT)