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Mondo Fauna

Dates & Times

Exhibition: Sunday, January 4–Saturday, February 14, 2025

Exhibition Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays 12:00-6:00 PM, Fridays-Saturdays 12:00-5:00 PM

Other days/times available by appointment: enquire@wessling.com.

Location

39 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

Description

They share the planet with us. Or, sometimes, they just inhabit our imagination.

Mondo Fauna is a group invitational exhibition celebrating the animal kingdom in all its forms—from the familiar and domestic to the surreal and fantastical. This collection brings together a diverse array of West Coast artists to explore our deep, complex, and often whimsical connection to the creatures we live alongside (and those we dream up).

This exhibition is more than a visual celebration of life; it is a benefit for Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.

  • Exhibition Sales: A portion of all proceeds from the general exhibition will also be donated to support senior dog rescue and adoption efforts.

The Art of Code Switching

Dates & Times

On View

Tuesday, January 27 – Monday, March 9, 2026

Location

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

500 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Description

In The Art of Code Switching, Donald Hershman presents a compelling new body of work that examines the intricate intersections of identity, language, and culture. Through his signature lens, Hershman invites viewers to reflect on the lived experience of “code-switching”—the nuanced and often subconscious act of adapting one’s voice, behavior, or expression to navigate various social environments.

The collection serves as a visual exploration of how we move through the world, the masks we wear, and the resilience required to remain authentic while bridging multiple social spaces.

In collaboration with the City of Mountain View Downtown, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts Committees, we invite you to a special reception celebrating the exhibition. This event will feature light refreshments and a moderated discussion with the artist, offering an intimate look into his creative process and the themes of identity and culture present in the work.

Plan Your Visit

The exhibition is hosted in the lobby and gallery spaces of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. It is open to the public during normal center hours and during scheduled performances from January 27th through March 9th.

Americana Reimagined

Dates & Times

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Opening Reception

Thursday, March 12, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Celebrate the launch of the exhibition with the artists, jurors, and the Petaluma community.

RSVP HERE

Location
Petaluma Arts Center
 
230 Lakeville Street Petaluma, CA 94952
Description

“Americana” has long served as a reflection of everyday life and culture—from small-town iconography and handmade crafts to iconic design movements and popular imagery.

In this special anniversary exhibition, artists reexamine this broad theme by juxtaposing the old with the new. By honoring timeless motifs while offering fresh perspectives, Americana Reimagined explores what these symbols mean to us today and how they continue to shape our cultural identity.

The Jurors

We are honored to have the exhibition curated by a distinguished panel of Bay Area experts:

  • Donna Seager | Donna Seager Fine Arts & Artists’ Books

  • Richard Neill | Multimedia Artist and Film Curator

  • Simon Corwin | Petaluma Artist and Jewelry Designer

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ART MATTERS: Spring Open Studios 2026

Dates & Times

  • Friday Preview: April 10 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Get an exclusive first look and meet the artists in a lively evening atmosphere.

  • Open Studios Weekend: April 11 – 12 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Explore three floors of creativity at your own pace all weekend long.

Location

1890 Bryant Street Studios

1890 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA

Description

Celebrate human art in all its forms at the historic 1890 Bryant Street Studios. Art and independent artists have never been more important—or more challenged. This Spring, we invite you to step inside our creative sanctuary and witness the resilience and constant reinvention that defines San Francisco’s artistic spirit. From seasoned masters to emerging newcomers, our community is opening its doors to share the craft, passion, and stories behind the work.

The Experience

Spanning three floors of our historic building, Open Studios features 100+ local artists showcasing an incredible breadth of talent. Whether you are a long-time collector or a curious neighbor, there is something to inspire everyone.

Explore a wide range of disciplines, including:

  • Fine Arts: Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture

  • Craft & Design: Ceramics, Jewelry, and Fiber Arts

  • Print & Paper: Letterpress Printing and Bookbinding

  • Multimedia: Photography, Fabric Design, and more

Reserve a Spot

Urban Abstraction

Dates & Times

Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 31

  • Opening Reception: Friday, August 1
  • Artist Conversation: Saturday, August 9
  • Chat with the Artist: Saturday, August 16 & Saturday, August 23
  • Closing Reception: Sunday, August 31
 
MAG Galleries Hours:

Thursday-Friday, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday-Sunday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Opening Reception: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM with Castro Art Walk
  • Artist Conversation: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Chat with the Artist: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Closing Reception: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Admission: FREE

 
Location

MAG Galleries

3931-18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

 

Description

In URBAN ABSTRACTION, Don Hershman brings the unseen into focus—reframing the overlooked industrial details of the cityscape as striking works of abstraction. Through a series of 19 meticulously crafted paintings on canvas and wood panel, Hershman transforms fragments of urban life—pavement cracks, garage doors, graffiti textures, and aging building facades—into rich visual compositions that blur the line between the literal and the abstract.

Using pencil, ink, and acrylic, Hershman isolates and elevates these raw details, creating a dialogue between material surface and aesthetic form. What might otherwise fade into the background of daily life becomes the foreground—magnified, reframed, and reimagined. Each painting encourages viewers to not only appreciate its constructed beauty but also to recognize the source: a familiar echo of the environments we move through every day.

By bringing the city’s visual language into the gallery, URBAN ABSTRACTION invites us to reconsider how we define art, how we observe our surroundings, and how beauty often lives in plain sight—just waiting to be noticed.

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September 30 - January 7, 2024

The De Young Open

See Don Hershman’s art “Code Switching #1” at The De Young Open until Jan 7, 2024, located at 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco. Following the acclaimed inaugural de Young Open in 2020, the second triennial showcases artists from all nine Bay Area counties. Displayed “salon style”, it not only maximizes the artwork exhibited but also supports local artists by letting them sell directly. As before, selected artworks will be added to our permanent collection.
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Black Hearts Valentine's Group Exhibition

Dates & Times

Friday, February 14, 2025 – Sunday, March 9, 2025

Opening Reception: Friday, February 14, 6:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m

Location

KnK Contemporary

1920 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Description

KnK Contemporary is thrilled to present Black Hearts, our debut exhibition celebrating the profound and multifaceted ways love is expressed through visual art. We are honored by your interest in being part of this milestone event.

Love is not singular—it is layered, raw, intimate, and deeply personal. This exhibition invites you to look inward and explore how you give, receive, and interpret love, both for yourself and others.

The Bay Area, with its rich diversity, is a testament to love in all its forms—passionate, unconventional, rebellious, and tender. We can’t wait to see how your creativity brings this theme to life!

Previous Shows

  • Wessling Contemporary, “STILL STILL”, solo show, San Francisco, CA 
  • Artifact Projects, “I AM A BARN”, solo show, New York, NY
  • UCSF Alliance Health Project, Art for AIDS Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
  • KnK Contemporary, “Intersectionality”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Street Studios, Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • MAG Galleries, “Urban Abstraction”, solo show, San Francisco, CA
  • Firehouse Arts Center, “Color and Serenity”, Pleasanton, CA
  • Sea Ranch Lodge, “I AM A BARN”, Sea Ranch, CA
  • Superfine Art Fair, San Francisco, CA
  • Wessling Contemporary, “Super Bloom”, San Francisco, CA
  • State of California Building, “TRANSIT: How We Move”, group show, San Francisco,
    CA
  • KnK Contemporary, “Black Hearts”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • San Francisco City Hall, “Showcase”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 2358MRKT Gallery x Gallery-O-Rama Studios and Gallery, “MinimART”, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Street Studios, Annual Holiday Show and Sale, San Francisco, CA
  • Radian Gallery, “Boldface Portraiture”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • Belvedere Tiburon Library, “Making Art in a Changing World”, group show, Tiburon, CA
  • Maitri Compassionate Care, “Works of HeART”, benefit auction and exhibition, San Francisco, CA
  • Root Division, Root Division Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
  • SOMARTS Cultural Center, “ArtLaunch”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 2358MRKT Gallery, “Showstopper Series”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Street Studios, Fall Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • UCSF Alliance Health Project, Art for AIDS Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
  • Belvedere Tiburon Library, “Artists’ Interpretations: Buildings and Structures”, group show, Tiburon, CA
  • 2358MRKT Gallery, Castro Art Walk, San Francisco, CA
  • Sausalito Center for the Arts, “Pride Not Prejudice”, group show, Sausalito, CA
  • 2358MRKT Gallery, “Kindred”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • Radian Gallery, “I AM A BARN”, solo show, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Street Studios, Spring Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • The Passdoor, Sonoma, CA
  • LA Art Show, group show, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Street Studios, Holiday Show and Sale, San Francisco, CA
  • Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL 
  • CONTEXT Art Miami, Miami, FL
  • ArtSpan’s 2023 SF Open Studios Exhibition, San Francisco, CA 
  • UCSF Alliance Health Project, Art for AIDS Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
  • Powerhouse Arts, MvVO Art/Ad Art Show, Brooklyn, NY
  • Studio 401 Gallerie, “…IS, WAS, AND ALWAYS WILL BE…”, San Francisco, CA
  • Salomon Arts Gallery, “The Art of Code Switching”, solo show, New York, NY
  • 2358MRKT Gallery, “Visible”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • Helvella Art, “Pride Is Not A Crime”, group show, Oakland, CA
  • Radian Gallery, “Moda Botanica”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, Spring Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • ArtSpan’s Juried Benefit Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
  • Red Dot Art Fair at Miami Art Week
  • Haegeumgang Theme Museum exhibition
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, San Francisco, CA, FALL
  • MvVO ART/AD ART SHOW 2022, group show, New York, NY
  • Art Love Gallery, solo show, Provincetown, MA
  • Contemporary Botanicals, group show, San Rafael, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • Art Love Gallery, group show, Plano, TX
  • Palm Springs Modern Design Expo, “Modernism Show + Sale Week” group show, Palm Springs, CA
  • Salomon Arts Gallery, “Under The Influence- Donald and Victor” solo show, New York, NY
  • Radian Gallery, “Botanicals”, group show, San Francisco, CA 
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • de Young Muesum, “de Young Open” group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • Salomon Arts Gallery, group show, New York, NY