Summer at FOG

June 22, 2020

photo by Starr Sutherland Inside Window View — photo by Starr Sutherland *Inside Window View*

Greetings FOG friends,

We will be transferring our Covid-19 Window to an “insider’s” gallery show on Thursday, June 25 where all the art will be on display through Sunday, June 28. Regular hours 12 - 6pm – sans live music – on Friday and Saturday. Original art can be picked up on Sunday. For those who cannot pick up then, please email anne@faroutgallery.com to make other arrangements. A big thanks to those who shared their creativity with us and the community. You have transformed our block into an ever evolving art show. All of FOG’s windows are covered with your images and messages of uplifting spirit.

Next week we will install Natalie Craig’s exhibition. Vignettes: mixed media paintings and collage will be on display July 4 - August 30. Her reception will be in August (date still to be determined). We will be open July 4. All is still evolving while we observe stringent Covid-19 protocol. In these unsettled times, we are counting on our strong art community to help us through the turmoil to arrive at a better place - we are all in this together.

With gratitude and love,

Peter and Anne

We will be open July 4!

Secret Fog Blog Post

June 12, 2020

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WITH LOVE TO OUR ONE AND ONLY PETER!

photo by Luca Upper

Thank you, SFMTA!

June 6, 2020

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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is posting this to their blog! It’s a beautiful tribute to our gallery and the community of artists who’ve donated their creativity to our neighborhood.

Memorial Day

May 25, 2020

Last year at this time I wrote a Memorial Day piece about Lew Carson, one of our favorite artists who had passed away. He joined Mamade Kabreebux, Richard Kamler, Janet Norris, Tom Akawie, and Harry Cohen as our sixth fallen hero. This year I am writing a commemorative piece about the virtual passing of Far Out Gallery due to this strange interlude that we all find ourselves in.

Ten weeks of being closed has left us wondering what our community and gallery will look like this summer, this fall, and this winter. Until then we simply can’t and won’t know. We are on the cusp of big changes though. This pandemic has exposed serious flaws in our country, and has given us a golden opportunity to make changes. Let us embrace this moment. Let us have big dialogues and big discussions. Let us see what breathing and making art and living looks like post pandemic.

As someone recently said, “Science will get us out of this mess, but art will get us through it.” Already we have made progress: just look at the marvelous window display that you have given us all. In June we will display these pieces inside. In July and August we are finally going to see Natalie Craig’s show that had been scheduled for April.

So, peace and love and hope to you all as we create and enter our new world. -Peter

Email Us for an Appointment!

March 31, 2020

Our current show Heating and Plumbing, ceramic wall pieces (and floor pieces!) by Jeanne Friscia will continue when we are allowed to open, but can be seen by appointment. Simply email us. As of now, the show will extend through May 17.

Keep it Coming

March 28, 2020

We’re getting some gorgeous art in our window. Slide yours through our mail slot. Please keep it coming!

March 18, 2020

Open by Appointment Only

March 16, 2020

Jeanne Friscia detail Carbon trapping 2018 porcelain, relief, glaze, 10" x 30" — Jeanne Friscia detail *Carbon trapping* 2018 porcelain, relief, glaze, 10" x 30"

We’re so sorry to be closing our doors for a while, especially during Jeanne Friscia’s incredible show. But we want you to know we’re glad to meet you at the gallery.

Email us to make an appointment.

Local art in our hood: "Enjoy"

March 12, 2020

Rivera at 47th Avenue / anonymous artist

Jeanne Friscia's Opening

March 7, 2020

A great opening celebration–many new faces; a lively artist’s talk.

Photos by DeWitt Cheng, except where noted.

Hanging Jeanne Friscia's Show Today!

March 5, 2020

We are so excited to be hanging Jeanne’s show, Heating and Plumbing, ceramic wall installation and photography. Join us for the opening this Saturday, March 7, from 1-5 pm.

Detail, Road, 2019, porcelain, glaze, 12.5 in. x 180 in. — Detail, *Road,* 2019, porcelain, glaze, 12.5 in. x 180 in.

Artist’s talk at 2 pm.

Jeanne’s show will be on view March 7 - 29

Jo Ford Artist Reception

February 27, 2020

Water Bearer / oil on linen / 36” x 30" / 2019 — **Water Bearer** / oil on linen / 36” x 30" / 2019

FOG is pleased to be hosting recent paintings by Jo Ford for three days starting this Monday, March 2nd.

Visiting Friends and Allies will be on view March 2nd and 3rd, 12-6pm and March 4th, 12- 9pm.

A closing reception will be held on Wednesday from 6-9pm. Come and support Jo.

In the Mail Today

February 24, 2020

Anne & Peter,

Thank you for having such a special art gallery, and for the welcome we’ve always felt when we’d stop by. Now, we actually have a beautiful piece that is perfect for our little home! Art like this is romantic. It is like when you see someone across the room and experience “love at first sight.” Thank you for forwarding the pictures and for having the service of coming out and hanging it.

With gratitude,

Diane, Michael & Poppy

Michael, Poppy, Diane with Jamy Donaldson’s arial photo

Poetry Reading: SRO!

February 22, 2020

A delightful event.

We're Open Monday (Presidents' Day)

February 15, 2020

Richard Goldberg Rackets #25 — *Richard Goldberg* Rackets #25

Come on over to FOG on Monday, as we will be open for your artistic delight. Let the sanctuary, serenity, and beauty of our gallery envelope you as you view Richard Goldberg’s fine work, and again let Anne’s magnificent works soothe.

Perhaps even imagine a president who can bring us together again.

District 4 Office Art Reception with Anne Herbst!

February 9, 2020

From Supervisor Gordon Mar’s newsletter: Join us for an art reception featuring 10 artworks of local Sunset artist Anne Marguerite Herbst. Anne is the owner of Far Out Gallery (FOG) on Taraval and 40th Avenue. FOG has been exhibiting local artists for over four years, rotating the shows monthly. Our office is honored to be showing her artwork that reflects the natural beauty of Ocean Beach and the surrounding neighborhood.

When: Tuesday, February 11 4-6pm
Where: Supervisor Mar’s Office at City Hall, Room 264

To learn more about Anne, visit www.anneherbst.com and www.faroutgallery.com.

Richard Goldberg's Opening Celebration

February 1, 2020

Phenomenal turnout, great talk, and a couple of red dots appeared out of nowhere.

The artist with Racket # 9 (Baby) photo by Anne Herbst — The artist with Racket # 9 (*Baby*) *photo by Anne Herbst*

Photos by DeWitt Cheng except where noted.

Gung Hay Fat Choy

January 31, 2020

Look who came to Taraval to help us celebrate the Chinese New Year! The lion did the lion dance and firecrackers scared evil spirits from entering FOG. Below, the lion checks out Stacy’s Hair Studio for possible grooming.