Secession Art & Design Blog

Secession Art & Design opened our Bernal Heights location in August of 2007, and has since grown to represent over 50 independent artists and designers. Our retail location is a gallery, boutique, and workspace combined, creating an untraditional storefront that allows customers to experience curated shows by owner, Eden Stein, and see the process of art being made in-house by Heather Robinson.

 

The 3300 block of Mission Street, a year later

A year ago, on a Saturday afternoon, a five-alarm fire blazed through the 3300 block of Mission Street. I watched the fire start small and turn into the dragon that took the block. This was a day that changed my life in a profound way. Since then I have been dedicating time and energy to the neighborhood, dreaming up ways to remember the merchants who lost legacy businesses and figuring out how to welcome them back.

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Eden Stein
Pop Rocks!

Shop our Father's Day collection Tuesday - Sunday 12-7pm

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Eden Stein
Made with love in Mission Bernal!

Shop Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12-7pm

Secession is proud to say that we know our artists and designers. Every maker has a story, and many of them live right in our backyard. 2 years ago, I got to move back to the neighborhood. I’m now not only part of a community on my block, but throughout Mission Bernal. I get to stop in studios, shops, garages, and homes to visit these creators.

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