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Upcoming Events
Sat, Nov 23San FranciscoNov 23, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMSan Francisco, Mission District, San Francisco, CA, USA💰 We kindly ask each participant to contribute $10 to cover preparation and material costs. Your support makes independently-run events like this possible! 📌 We’re creating a safe, inclusive space where non-binary and fem-identifying community members can freely share their thoughts.
Sat, Oct 26San FranciscoOct 26, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMSan Francisco, Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA, USA
Sat, Oct 12San FranciscoOct 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMSan Francisco, Richmond, SF
Sun, Sep 22Mountain ViewSep 22, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMMountain View, 201 S Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040, USAEver thought about pursuing art or felt curious about where the creative path might lead? Join us for a special event featuring two incredible female artists, who will share their personal journeys, the challenges they've faced, and the inspiring lessons they've learned along the way.
Mon, Sep 09We'll reach out if your work is selected.Sep 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMWe'll reach out if your work is selected.In the following month, we will set up a booth at art fair and collaborate with @womenoverseas to organize a feminist section, showcasing feminist themed art work through stickers, illustrations, and other lightweight, easily shareable art forms.
Thu, Sep 05San FranciscoSep 05, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMSan Francisco, Mission District, San Francisco, CA, USANow place is organizing a intimate forum focused on the intersection of female identity and art or creative path. This event will serve as a safe space for women and/or minorities to share their experiences, discuss the unique challenges they face, and exchange strategies.
Sun, Jul 28San FranciscoJul 28, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMSan Francisco, 2nd St & King St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USASan Francisco Photo Walk is here! On Sunday, July 28th, we will explore the cityscape from Embarcadero to Pier 7. Bring your favorite photography equipment and join us! You can use any type of device, whether it's a phone, mirrorless camera, digital camera, or film camera.
Sat, Jul 13Palo AltoJul 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMPalo Alto, Palo Alto, CA, USAOn July 13, we are honored to host artist Gao Yingxia for a sharing session titled "China and Artistic Creation in the 1980s" in the Bay Area. Drawing from her experiences studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in the 1980s and her sketching trips to Xishuangbanna, Gao will discuss her creative journe
Sat, Jun 15Palo AltoJun 15, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMPalo Alto, Palo Alto, CA, USAJoin Now Place on June 15 for an artist panel discussion featuring Yameng Lee Thorp and He Xiao as we explore the themes of female and Asian identity. Discover how their diverse upbringings and cultural backgrounds have shaped their artistic journeys.
Past events
Art books Meetup
藝術書讀書會
2024. 5.18
Welcome to this month's event organized by Now Place: the Art Book Meetup and Afternoon Tea. We will share any art books you'd like to introduce, whether they're exhibition catalogs, photography portfolio, or illustrated books. If it's something you love, we'd love to see it shared.
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Upcoming events ⭐️
Artistic Empowerment Series: Breaking Through Imposter Syndrome
创作系列：冲破自我质疑
2024. 4.28
Calling all emerging artists and female creators! Join us for an empowering journey to overcome the dreaded imposter syndrome and unleash your true artistic potential!
Now Place Art Collective and Life Coach Mimi are teaming up to bring you an immersive, in-person event series designed to lift you up, inspire you, and help you conquer those doubts that may be holding you back.
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Renegade art and craft fair
艺术市集摆摊
2024. 4.6-7
For the first time as the Now Place Art Collective, tabled with @renegadecraft at Fort Mason
Artists include: @x.u.cheng @bamboobone @isaacleeee @akaa.draw
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Lunar new year tea talk
新春茶话会
2024. 2.17
Now Place will hold its first in person meetup of the year on Saturday afternoon, February 17.
There is no specific topic for this meetup, you can share your latest work, share anything that inspires you lately from art shows/exhibitions you visited to books or movies you enjoyed. Casual chats are also very welcome. Most importantly, this is a great opportunity to meet friends who share the same passion for art or creation!
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She Talks Entrepreneurship: From Creation to Brand Building
2023. 12.16
Joanne and Linnan shared the ups and downs of establishing their own brand Muteby JL and Neko co neko
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Studio visit in Oakland, CA
2023. 12.2
During the East Bay open studio, fellow artist Xiao He shared her journey from resigning from a tech company to pursuing Fine Arts, took us on a tour of their studio, and shared her experiences and insights in art.
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Tea Talks 茶話會 02
Transforming creative ideas into products
2023. 11.23
The event focuses on the production of physical products, setting up stalls at offline Art Markets, and operating online stores, delving into more specific and in-depth discussions on commercializing artworks.
Vol. 02
Tea Talks 茶話會 01
2023. 10.7
We ran an open discussion for people with artistic hobbies or an interest in creation. We shared experiences, struggles and inspire each other together
Vol. 01
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