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.

 

Art party in-person this Friday 5-7pm

Secession Art & Design is excited to feature "Synesthesia", our summer solo show by artist Olena McMurtrey. This exhibition explores the movement of the city, abstract landscapes, and waves painted in oil and resin. It is a deep dive into three bodies of work, giving you a birds-eye view into her color wheel of paint and imagination.

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Rejuvenation show ends this weekend

Secession Art & Design's current show Rejuvenation is a breath of fresh air, featuring artists Lynn Rubenzer, Mark Lifvendahl, and Uma Rani Iyli. As the days get longer and life just seems more hopeful, the colors and textures of this collection tempt your senses. Paint that looks like fabric, splatters that resemble flowers, and whimsical houses that seem familiar but abstract. This is the last weekend to see this show in person and take home a piece of art. If you are out of town, you can shop online using the in-store pickup option to reserve your art from home or vacation.

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Shop to support our 2021 survival plan!

Open Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm


I feel like a broken record, but 2020 was a year of pivoting, fundraising, and survival. I am thankful that Secession Art & Design made it to 2021. I just filed my taxes and ended up owing quite a bit more than expected for the grants and fundraising efforts that helped us keep our doors open. This year, I have not been eligible or lucky to get any grants to help us build capacity, as we begin to think about the future. Our revenue is completely coming from retail sales.

My big ask to you is to shop. If you've been eyeing a painting that would look perfect above the couch, please think about taking the leap. If you have not bought any new clothes in a year, please go on a shopping spree. Our gallery & boutique features over 70 artists and designers. Our future is in your hands. All you have to do to support us is purchase art, clothing, or jewelry from one of our makers, and you'll get something you'll feel excited to own.

Thank you for your love and loyalty as we continue to figure out our plan to survive.

XO Eden
415-279-3058

P.S. If you want to shop Monday-Wednesday, hop on my calendar to make an appointment.

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