ARTS

Have you been to the de Young Museum
or checked out MOMA recently?

Do you visit the downtown art galleries
or attend openings the first Thursday of every month?

Do you know the difference between modern and contemporary art?

We'll point you in the right direction.

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The Hive

Looking for a place to hang out with your fellow artists, musicians, craftsmen, and writers?

Then you may want to check out The Hive, on the corner of Hyde and Pacific. The Hive’s honeycomb hideout is a privately owned art salon dedicated to connecting artists, musicians, craftsmen, and writers. Those who are in the loop can look forward to movie nights, collective art projects, and shows in both visual art and music. The space itself does not just host art but hopes to be a moving working piece of art in and of itself.

Right now the admission to the gallery is by invite only and it’s not open regular hours, but check out one of the Hive’s public events, held from 5-8pm the first Thursday of every month and maybe you’ll meet the right people to get on the elusive “list”.  The venue can also be rented for private parties.

Website: www.hivesf.com

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Craft Gym

Are you bored with your same daily routine? Is your boss complaining that you can no longer think “outside the box.” Maybe it’s time you hit up the San Francisco Craft Gym rev up your creative juices. Craft Gym is studio space where instead of a physical workout, you get a creative one. Craft Gym currently offers workshops in sewing, knitting, ceramics, metals, paper, wood and textiles. They provide instruction, workspace and materials so all you have to do is show up and be ready to learn. Visit their website to learn more about schedules, private parties, lessons, and studio space rental.

Where: 1452 Bush St (between Van Ness & Polk)

Website: www.craftgym.com