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“The Power of Creativity and Community: AWE at SFAC City Hall Gallery” opening event. AWE and Laguna Honda artists and staff celebrate with SFDPH Director Grant Colfax and San Francisco Mayor London Breed |
“Community is a Process,” Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. class exhibit at the Tenderloin Museum with AWE Instructor Hugh Leeman and Tenderloin Museum Gallery Director Katie Conry |
The Art With Elders Traveling Exhibits Program spotlights the creativity and vitality of our elder artists, and provides them with a presence, and a pathway to staying active and visible, in the community. Mobility can be an issue as we age, but it does not need to keep us from engaging fully. We can use the power of art, creativity, and community to enrich the journey of aging.
Our Traveling Exhibits venues have included the San Francisco International Airport, SFAC City Hall Gallery, War Memorial Performing Arts Center, Rincon Center, Kadist Gallery, The UCSF Memory and Aging Center, the USF Koret Center, and many more. The works reach an estimated 250,000 viewers annually.
Please see our Exhibits Schedule for a list view of all our exhibits and events.
AWE at CMC Art and Music Event
Friday December 6, 1-3pm
Community Music Center Concert Hall and 522 Capp St.
522/544 Capp St. SF CA 94110
View the Exhibit in our Online Gallery
View Event Pics
Please join us for an exciting art and music event on Friday December 6, 1-3pm! Artwork by Art With Elders (AWE) participants will be on display at the Community Music Center (CMC) Concert Hall and and 552 Capp St. building. Coro Solera, the CMC Solera Singers of Mission Neighborhood Center will perform a set of their favorite songs and light refreshments will be served. Come down and enjoy this special afternoon with us! Accessible, free of charge and open to the public.
Featured artists come from arts workshops at the Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc., Curry Senior Center, Community Living Campaign, Openhouse, Crescent Park, Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center, and AWE Open Studios.
In addition to art on display in the Concert Hall, an exhibit of music-themed art will be exhibited Nov. 20-Dec. 20, 2024 in the newly renovated building at Community Music Center at 552 Capp St., next door neighbor to their original building at 544 Capp St.
Community Music Center (CMC), founded in 1921, is a nonprofit music school and performance space with branches in the Mission and Richmond Districts. Community Music Center makes high quality music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, regardless of financial means.
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The Happiness Project at Joyce Gordon Gallery – Sep. 8-21, 2024
Reception and Storytelling Sat. Sep. 21, 5pm
Joyce Gordon Gallery
406 14th street, Oakland, CA
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 1-6p
Sun, Mon, Tue: Closed
Art With Elders and Teaching Artist Virginia Jourdan presents The Happiness Project
where Elders will convey intricate narratives and visual storytelling to create immersive experiences. Featuring AWE participants from Wings of Love (Oakland), George W. Davis Senior Center (San Francisco), and Crescent Park Center (Richmond). Printable Flyer
AWE at neuro42 – 7/17/24 – 10/22/24
A diverse selection of AWE program artwork from our 30-year archive will be on display at the offices of neuro42, 2 Bryant St. SF, CA. By appointment, contact [email protected] for details.
View the exhibit in our Online Gallery
AWE 31st Annual Exhibit at Genentech South Bay Campus
Tue. Jul. 9 – Thu. Aug. 8, 2024
50 works from our 31st Annual Exhibit are featured in this exhibit hosted by STAGES (Strengthening Ties Across Generations).
View the exhibit in our Online Gallery
Wed. 7/17 12-1p “Health Benefits of the AWE Program” Virtual Lunch and Learn hosted by STAGES.
Tue. 7/30 AWE art workshop at Genentech Sustainability Fair.
AWE at Ruth’s Table – Pride Exhibit 2024
Ruth’s Table – 3160 21st Street San Francisco, CA 94110
6/25-7/26 – Gallery hours Tue.-Fri. 10a-5p.
Art With Elders (AWE) is excited to celebrate Pride Month with Ruth’s Table. This exhibit features art created by AWE participants taking classes at Openhouse Bob Ross LGBTQ Senior Center and at Laguna Honda Hospital. The exhibit runs from 6/25-7/26.
All are invited to attend the Pride Party at Ruth’s Table on Thursday June 27, 5-8pm – free of charge and accessible. Visit the Ruth’s Table website for details: https://www.ruthstable.org/.
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War Memorial Performing Arts Center
Veteran’s Building Lobby
401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
Wed. Apr. 3 – Mon. Apr. 22, 2024
47 artworks from the AWE 31st Annual Exhibit are on display in the Veterans Building Lobby, M-F 9a-5p.
List of works on exhibit at the Veterans Building
View 31st Annual Exhibit art
AWE at Gallery 190 UCSF Memory and Aging Center
Opening event Thu. Jan. 11, 5-6:30p.
Show runs Fri. Jan. 5 – Tue. Apr. 9, 2024.
Gallery190, sponsored by the UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC), is located in the Sandler Neurosciences Building on the Mission Bay Campus of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). The gallery is open M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See the featured artworks at Gallery190
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AWE at SF Women Artists Gallery
Opening event Sat. Jan 13, 2-4p
Show runs Tue. Jan. 8 – Fri. Feb. 2, 2024
647 Irving Street at 8th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Gallery hours 10:30 – 5:30 Tuesday – Saturday
See the featured artworks at SFWA
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Event, Exhibit – AWE Artists at Imago Gallery Trinity St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Sat. July 15 Public Opening 12:30-2:30
1668 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109, (415) 775-1117
ADA Accessible
This exhibit, hosted by Trinity-St. Peter’s, features artworks created by seniors participating in the Art With Elders (AWE) program. The exhibiting artists represent a diverse cross section of older adults from senior living communities located within a mile of the church.
Cover Art – “Behind the Flowers” by Connie Manning – Rhoda Goldman Plaza
See the featured artworks at Imago/Trinity
Disability and Aging Services SF – Exhibit at DAS foyer and offices
11/9/23 – 11/9/24
Cover art: “Surrealism” by Emelita Torio – Curry Senior Center
See the featured artworks at DAS
Past Exhibits
Thu. Feb. 2 – Fri. Aug. 25, 2023
Art With Elders: The Power of Creativity and Community at
SF Arts Commission Galleries at San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102
Opening Reception Thu. Feb. 2, 5-7pm (Free and open to the public)
Art With Elders (AWE) in partnership with the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) Art in City Hall program are proud to present The Power of Creativity and Community, an exhibition that showcases over 90 original paintings and drawings made by seniors participating in the AWE program from forty programming sites and community partners located throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
The exhibition is organized in four groups: artworks selected for the AWE 30th Annual Exhibit and AWE Over the Years: Works from the AWE Archive, as well as artworks created by artists participating in the AWE Senior Bridge Project: Mental Health and Social Connection and in classes at Laguna Honda Hospital. The Power of Creativity and Community celebrates the many artists who have participated in the program by sharing their incredible artwork and their creative voice. Each work is accompanied with a portrait of the artist and information about their life and practice.
The exhibition will be on display on the Ground Floor and in the North Light Court of San Francisco City Hall and is free and open to the public. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
| AWE at Laguna Honda Artist Ida Marksman interviewed by T.J. Walkup of Omnific Pictures and photographed by Minoosh Zomorodinia. Background: banner of “Seascape” by Tony Lai Yu. | Left to Right: Artist Mary Fleming (AWE at Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center ), Mayor London Breed, Artist Geri Hill (AWE at Davis Center), AWE Artist Instructor Virginia Jourdan. |
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Exhibit – Tue. Jul. 18 – Tue. Aug. 8, 2023
AWE at Genentech, South San Francisco
This exhibit, hosted by STAGES at Genentech, features artworks created by seniors participating in the Art With Elders (AWE) program. The exhibit is on display in building 35, July 18-August 8. The exhibiting artists represent a diverse cross section of older adults from around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Strengthening Ties Across Generations (STAGES)
The STAGES group promotes an age-friendly work environment at Genentech. It provides opportunities for experienced employees to network, mentor new employees, receive information and resources for changing lifestyles (such as retirement planning) and participate in collaborative diversity events and programs. STAGES is active in South San Francisco.
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Fri. Jan. 6 – Wed. Mar. 1, 2023
The AWE 30th Annual Exhibit at the
San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
(Veterans Building Herbst Theater Lobby)
401 Van Ness Avenue, SF, CA 94102
(415) 621-6600
Open 7 days a week, 7a-10p
Tue. Jan. 10 – Fri. Feb. 3, 2023
The Women of AWE at the SF Women Artists Gallery
647 Irving St. at 8th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122 // Tue. – Sat. 10:30am to 5:30pm // 415.566.8550
Opening Reception: Sat., Jan. 21, 2:00- 4:00 pm
Cover art: “Fashionista” by Ruth Goldberg – Rhoda Goldman Plaza
AWE at Genentech
Mon. Jul. 11 – Aug. 31, 2022
1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
View the works in the AWE Archive
Genentech Highlights Video:
Art With Elders at the Curry Senior Center – Community Partner Feature
On location and online exhibit – May 19 – July 31, 2022
Opening Event at the Curry Senior Center Thurs. May 19, 2-4pm
315 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
View the works in the AWE Archive
AWE at Curry Senior Center Event Video
“A Visual Story Through Self” – Artists from AWE at Openhouse Bob Ross LGBTQ Senior Center and Coventry Place
Hosted by Spike’s Coffees and Teas
Tues. Jan. 4 – Mon. Jan. 31, 2022
View the works in the AWE Archive
This exhibit, “A Visual Story Through Self,” features art and artists from the AWE program at the Openhouse Bob Ross LGBTQ Senior Center. Openhouse works to center the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults by providing opportunities to make social connections and build community. These artists encompass the dynamic diversity that enriches San Francisco. Their artworks were made in community art classes with Art With Elders. AWE uses technology and art to bridge the isolating divide of the ever-changing circumstances of the pandemic. This show represents a rich tapestry of varied perspectives woven together through the dynamic language of visual art. These artists’ visual stories remind us that connection is an ongoing creative process that results in an ever-evolving community.
Tues. Jan. 11 – Fri. Mar. 4, 2022 – AWE at San Francisco Women Artists
647 Irving Street at 8th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Opening Reception – Sat. Jan. 15, 2022, 2-4 pm
AWE at SF Women Artists – View the works in the AWE Archive
“Community is a Process” – AWE at the Tenderloin Museum
November 4, 2021 – January 7, 2022
Featuring artists from the Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc., Coventry Place, and Laguna Honda Hospital
“Community is a Process” is an exhibit featuring artists of the Art With Elders program and hosted by the Tenderloin Museum. The exhibiting artists are residents of the urban heart of San Francisco, although most originate from other parts of the world. The featured works speak to the continuously evolving process of building community in the midst of change, and many reflect expressions of the immigrant experience. Come out and learn about this diverse group of senior artists, and join the conversation. Share your impressions of the works and your notions of community building on our Community Conversation Board.
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