Past Events
Open House
The Box Shop October Open House is ON!
Join us Sunday, October 13th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Come by and show some love for San Francisco’s last remaining industrial art space. Learn about the artists, their studios, and how they collaborate in metal and industrial arts to build a thriving community.
Featured artists:
DeVante Brooks/ @aeosone Aeos One writerightorgetleft.com
AugieWK @augiewk thejamsbrand.com/augiewk
Steven Reece @stevenreeceart youtube.com/differentartworks
Jenn Alex @jennalexart organic-arts.com
Ava / Cosmikat @c0smikat kosmicat.com/
LIVE MUSIC
Cosmic Microwave Background https://cosmicmicrowavebackground1.bandcamp.com/)
Bruce Ducheneaux on bass
Ragi Dindial on drums
J.GIbson on guitar.
The experimental post-rock band performs original tunes. Their exquisite harmonies take a dip on stoner rock, shoegaze and lofi.
MAKE ART! Kids and family art activities table will be set up.
SEE NEW ART! Guest artists will be showing their art for the first time at The Box Shop. We'll have muralists, plus collage, watercolor and multimedia arts. Stay tuned as we post about each artist participating.
TOUR 130+ MURALS! The Box Shop commissioned local artists to paint more than 130 murals throughout the space. The Box Shop is one of the Bay Area's largest open-air mural art exhibits!
ENJOY THE SCULPTURE GARDEN! Take a stroll in our succulent garden, where plants and sculptures blossom in harmony.
SEE WHERE MASSIVE ART IS BORN Colossal structures are created at The Box Shop. Some become treasured public art, like Entwined Meadow - an installation in Golden Gate Park in the winters of 2020-2024. We’re also a Burning Man arts community hub. Dozens of Playa sculptures and art cars are built at The Box Shop. Check out the space, machinery, tools, and people that make this magic possible!
Go deeper at boxshopsf.org
Playa Art Preview Party
Playa Art Preview Party
This event will be taking the place of our usual 2nd Sunday Open House
Tickets - Tickets for a suggested donation of $15 at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Get ready to be immersed in a night of boundless creativity and artistic wonder at The Box Shop, San Francisco's one-of-a-kind, community-based industrial arts space! We are thrilled to invite you to a special evening filled with music, captivating art installations, and a sneak peek at incredible Burning Man art projects evolving before they hit the playa!
🔥🌟 Burning Man Art Showcase 🌟🔥
Prepare to ignite your senses as we unveil a collection of awe-inspiring art projects that will leave you in absolute wonder! Talented artists have poured their hearts and souls into these pieces, and you'll have the chance to witness them up close before they are unveiled on the playa.
🎨 Immerse Yourself in Creativity 🎨
Step into the vibrant world of industrial arts and hundreds of colorful murals at The Box Shop. This unique space is brimming with creativity and ingenuity, a hub where artists come together to bring their wildest visions to life. Feel the energy, soak in the atmosphere, and be part of a community that thrives on pushing boundaries and celebrating human expression.
🎶 Groove to Beats 🎶
DJs to be announced
✨ Let's Create Magic Together! ✨
The Playa Preview Party is not just a gathering; it's a celebration of art, music, and the human spirit. Come with an open heart, an adventurous spirit, and get ready to be inspired beyond measure.
🌟Support Saving The Box Shop 🌟
Be part of something bigger - saving the last-of-its-kind industrial arts space in San Francisco. The Box Shop is being forced to leave its home of 20 years in 2025. Every donation helps save The Box Shop! Your support will assist us in securing a permanent home through our $3M campaign in partnership with COVEN - a creative placemaking accelerator supporting monumental art for social change. Help ensure that The Box Shop remains a creative sanctuary for years to come. Learn more about The Box Shop
Let's ignite our creativity and set our intentions for an extraordinary Burning Man experience here in San Francisco! Spread the word, invite your friends and family, and let's make this a night to remember! See you at the Party!
Open House
This July’s Box Shop Open House brings some classical music and bug stencil art to your foggy San Francisco summer.
JOIN US Sunday, July 14th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Come hang out with us at The Box Shop! Meet artists, check out studios, and see how they collaborate and thrive in San Francisco’s last remaining industrial art space.
ENJOY SOME LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC! 1:00-3:30 PM
We’ll have a Classical Music ensemble led by Charith Premawardhana, director of Classical Revolution.
MAKE ART!
Our own Charles Gadeken will lead family and kids activities.This month we’ll be stenciling bird and bug art at the shop! Suitable for all ages.
TOUR 130+ MURALS!
We commissioned local artists to paint more than 130 murals throughout the space. The Box Shop is one of the Bay Area's largest open-air mural art exhibits!
ENJOY THE SCULPTURE GARDEN!
Take a stroll in our succulent garden, where plants and sculptures blossom in harmony.
MEET THE ARTISTS!
The Box Shop is a haven for metalworkers, stone carvers, seamstresses, painters, woodworkers, sculptors, bicycle engineers, electronic car producers, and more. Bring your questions and quench your curiosity.
SEE WHERE MASSIVE ART IS BORN!
Colossal structures are created at The Box Shop. Some become treasured public art, like Entwined Meadow - an installation in Golden Gate Park in the winters of 2020-2024. We’re also a Burning Man arts community hub. Dozens of Playa sculptures and art cars are built at The Box Shop. Check out the space, machinery, tools, and people that make this magic possible!
Go deeper at boxshopsf.org
Art Ignite: A Female Industrial Art Showcase
Get ready to spark your senses at Art Ignite, the ultimate melding of art and celebration of female artists at The Box Shop, San Francisco's epicenter of industrial arts!
Don't miss this unforgettable evening of art and community colliding in a blaze of creativity. Tickets are limited, so grab yours now and join the party of the year!
TICKETS
Schedule
Doors open at 5:30 pm
5:30 - 6pm Tours
6:10 - 6:45pm Artist Rapid-Fire Introductions
6:45 - 7:15pm Artist Deep Dive Panel featuring panelists Cjay Roughgarden, Dana Albany, and Melissa “Syn” Barron moderated by Julia Cortell (MASSIVE)
7:15 - 7:50pm Big Art Ecosystem Panel featuring panelists Caroline Ghosn, Karen Cusolito, and Pouneh Mortazavi
7:50 - 8:00pm Closing of scheduled programming
8:00 - 11:00 pm: Explore the art, talk to artists, have some drinks, dance to the DJs!
Epic Artistry
Experience an electrifying night where we shine the spotlight on many fierce and fabulous female artists of The Box Shop and the Bay Area. Dive into a world where sculpture and industrial arts come alive in the most spectacular way. Multiple sculptures will light up the night alongside a stunning array of other sculptures, installations, and visual art—some finished, others in the midst of creation before their premiere at Burning Man 2024.
Featured Installation: Pulse by The Flaming Lotus Girls
Feel your heart race as you experience "Pulse" by the Flaming Lotus Girls. Standing at 12 feet tall, this anatomically correct heart syncs with your own heartbeat. Pulse will be accompanied by its brand new additions, built this spring. This isn't just art; it's a heartbeat you can see and feel!
Meet the Makers
Get up close and personal with the artists behind the masterpieces. Ask your questions and get inspired as artists talk about their work!
ARTIST LINEUP
FLAMING LOTUS GIRLS - Pulse
CAROLINE GHOSN - creator of the Burning Man 2024 Temple
https://www.2024temple.com/
CJAY ROUGHGARDEN - Naga & the Captainess (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://fivetoncrane.org/project.../naga-and-the-captainess/
DANA ALBANY - Release (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://www.indiegogo.com/.../bring-release-to-burning...
ANNA GRIBOVSKY - Apex of Azure (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://www.apexofazure.com/
SAM COOLER with Art for Open Spaces - Light Curve (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://crowdfundr.com/lightcurve...
JULIA JEROME - The Reckoning (Burning Man Honorarium 2024)
https://www.gofundme.com/.../the-reckoning-fundraiser...
MELISSA (SYN) BARRON - Tip of the Iceberg (Burning Man 2023)
https://www.codaworx.com/projects/tip-of-the-iceberg/
EVEN HOWARD https://www.instagram.com/houseinthemoon
EVELINE DARROCH https://www.evelinedarroch.com/
HAIDEEN ANDERSON https://www.instagram.com/haideen415
JESSICA HOBBS https://www.jesshobbs.com/
JESSIKA WRECCA WELZ https://www.instagram.com/wrecca_living_ancient
JENNY MOUNT https://www.instagram.com/jennymountdesign
KAREN CUSOLITO https://www.karencusolito.com/
TRACY SWEDLOW https://swedlowart.com
Groove to Beats & Drinks
Dance the night away to the beats of our amazing DJs, and enjoy libations from our bar.
Support Saving The Box Shop
Be part of something bigger - saving the last-of-its-kind industrial arts space in San Francisco. The Box Shop is being forced to leave its home of 20 years in 2025. Every ticket sold helps save The Box Shop! Your support will assist us in purchasing a permanent home, ensuring that The Box Shop remains a creative sanctuary for years to come.
-Image featuring Margaret Long and photo by Max Kapczynski
Punk Rock Open House
This June’s Box Shop Open House brings some radical art and live punk rock to your weekend!!
JOIN US Sunday, June 9th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Come hang out with us at The Box Shop! Meet artists, check out studios, and see how they collaborate and thrive in San Francisco’s last remaining industrial art space.
BANG YOUR HEAD TO SOME PUNK ROCK! 1:00-3:30 PM
Live Music by Punk band The Dik Diks. They play Bay Area Naturewave with songs about extraordinary animals. The Dik Diks are: Kirk Lombard on batslide and vocals, Cary Kirk on guitar, Josh Lindenfelzer on drums and Wiley Evans on tuba. We’ll also have DJ Junkdrawer spinning experimental punk tracks on vinyl - obscure trax on wax!
MAKE ART!
San Francisco artist Alejandra Rassvetaieff will lead family and kids activities.This month we’re making summer paper hats! Suitable for all ages.
TOUR 130+ MURALS!
We commissioned local artists to paint more than 130 murals throughout the space. The Box Shop is one of the Bay Area's largest open-air mural art exhibits!
ENJOY THE SCULPTURE GARDEN!
Take a stroll in our succulent garden, where plants and sculptures blossom in harmony.
MEET THE ARTISTS!
The Box Shop is a haven for metalworkers, stone carvers, seamstresses, painters, woodworkers, sculptors, bicycle engineers, electronic car producers, and more. Bring your questions and quench your curiosity.
SEE WHERE MASSIVE ART IS BORN!
Colossal structures are created at The Box Shop. Some become treasured public art, like Entwined Meadow - an installation in Golden Gate Park in the winters of 2020-2024. We’re also a Burning Man arts community hub. Dozens of Playa sculptures and art cars are built at The Box Shop. Check out the space, machinery, tools, and people that make this magic possible!
Entwined: Elder Mother Closing Party
Come to GGP to celebrate Entwined: Elder Mother’s closing! Live acoustic band to play.
Songbird Music Festival at The Box Shop
The Box Shop Partnered with SFAC grant recipient the Songbird Festival to collaborate in a day of live music, performances, and art. Invite here: Get ready to groove to the beats and enjoy incredible performances by talented artists from around the world, and check out over 100 vibrant, locally-made murals. This in-person event will showcase a diverse range of musical genres, from soulful melodies to foot-tapping rhythms. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant music scene, see and tour over 100 murals, and connect with fellow music and art lovers.
Playa Art Preview Party 2023
To further engage the community, attract new audiences, and invite the public to view monumental artworks being created at The Box Shop, we hosted an evening of festivities that attracted and brought hundreds of visitors to our space in one evening. Invite here: Get ready to be immersed in a night of boundless creativity and artistic wonder at The Box Shop, San Francisco's one-of-a-kind, community-based industrial arts space! We are thrilled to invite you to a special evening filled with music, captivating art installations, and an exclusive sneak peek at incredible Burning Man art projects and art cars evolving before they hit the Playa!
Anarchist Coffeeshop Open Mic Night
The Box Shop partnered with a Bay Area collective, Anarchist Coffeeshop, to collaborate and host an open-mic night that included hosting tables and info sharing for local social justice groups and nonprofits. The event featured several dozen performers, poets, bands, musicians, and mural tours. Approximately 350 attendees visited the event and neighborhood, helping to support the local economy.
The Box Shop Mural Fest
To further engage the community, attract new audiences and officially promote The Mural Project, The Box Shop hosted a two-day festival that attracted and brought hundreds of visitors to our space over the weekend. Both days included hosting dozens of local art and maker vendors, commissioning several live performances (dance, dance classes, live music), mural tours, live art making, and engaging neighborhood food vendors. Also included in the day’s activities were art-making activities for kids and families – a huge hit!
Liveable City Partnership and Activations for India-Basin Shoreline Park & The Box Shop
After the press event with SF MTA, The Box Shop partnered with nonprofit, Liveable City to promote an invitation to join various activities in the park throughout the month (our next-door neighbor). Activities included health and exercise-related classes, internet access, and viewing and tours of the new murals installed at The Box Shop through The Mural Project. This partnership also officially kicked-off the announcement of The Mural Project. The activations brought several dozens of visitors and engaged the local community.
SF MTA Partnership and Press Event
The Box Shop partnered with SF MTA and several other community organizations to support traffic and pedestrian safety measures and infrastructure to our block. The Box Shop hosted local Bayview artists, providing them with space, storage, and support to paint several long stretches of safety K-rails with colorful murals, which also act to guide and suppress traffic. On April 3rd, The Box Shop hosted a press event with local City agencies and community leaders to announce the successful partnership supporting the neighborhood. Approximately 100 attendees joined the affair, which included mural tours.
