Ken Paige
The 2013 showing of artMRKT in San Francisco opened to a staggering 6,000 guests in May, and had to turn away 500, raising approximately $30,000 for artMRKT beneficiary, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s New Acquisition Fund.
Following the presentation of the 2013 ArtCare Award for Excellence in Civic Arts Patronage awarded to Mrs. Diane B. Wilsey, on behalf of the San Francisco Arts Commission and San Francisco Art Dealers Association, the Opening Night Preview Benefit provided guests with first access to the artwork, elegant catering (including specialty cocktails courtesy of Diageo), as well as a fantastic performance by the SF Jazz High School All-Stars Combo.
Among numerous Opening Night sales, Brian Gross Fine Art sold a major Robert Arneson self-portrait bronze for $200,000, and Alex Meyerovich Gallery reported the sale of a David Hockney lithograph for $65,000.
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The San Francisco Fall Antiques show takes place at the Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion, October 25th – 28th, 2012.
Only in its forth year, SF20/21, held at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason, has had a big impact on the modern design scene, and it has continued to grow its repertoire. Claudia Juestel attended the recent 2011 show, and reported back on what she found.
Soma ShowRise raises over $10,000 for the San Francisco Lighthouse. The interior design event was hosted by Sophie Azouaou, Beth Schnitzer and Eileen Blum Bourgade.
Ralph Rucci of Chado Ralph Rucci recently made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus Union Square, where he showcased his Fall 2010 collection of exquisite gowns, furs and separates.
Our friends at “Haute Living” magazine have released their 2010 list of the 100 most…
On January 20th, the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary hosted Silver Celebration honoring Helgi Tomasson’s 25 years as Artistic Director, and launching SF Ballet’s 2010 season.