SFAC Art in Storefronts Kickoff The Mission November 20, 2009

WHAT: Lower 24th Street will explode with creative energy with the launch of the Art in Storefronts pilot program, which places original installations by San Francisco-based artists into three vacant storefronts, and the 24th Street Promenade, an ongoing project curated by Triple Base Gallery that places ten additional art projects in businesses located along the corridor. The evening will feature an unveiling of the latest Art in Storefronts installations, a performance by Mixcoatl Anahuac Danza Azteca, live Jazz by the Association and an art walk. The public will have the opportunity to meet the artists who will be stationed at their installations giving impromptu art talks throughout the evening.

WHO: Art in Storefronts is a pilot program in collaboration with the San Francisco Arts Commission, The Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development and curated by Triple Base Gallery. Art in Storefronts artists include: Abner Nolan, Kelly Ording & Jetro Martinez and Tahiti Pehrson.

WHEN: Friday, November 20, 2009 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Formal remarks by project partners will begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by an unveiling of the window installations and art walk with the artists. Light refreshments will be served.

WHERE: Reception and remarks at Triple Base, 3041 24th Street @ Treat. Storefronts located along 24th Street between Mission and Potrero streets.

ABOUT ART IN STOREFRONTS
Art in Storefronts temporarily places original art installations and murals by San Francisco-based artists into a total of 18 vacant storefront windows and two walls located in Central Market, Tenderloin, Bayview, and Lower 24th Street in the Mission. This inventive citywide project engages local artists and reinvigorates neighborhoods that have been hard-hit by the economic downturn. It also provides artists, who have also been affected by the economy, with a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity in transforming vacant storefronts into free exhibition spaces and to garner public recognition for their work.
For information about 24th Street Promenade please contact Triple Base at triplebase@gmail.com.