Jun 18
Don’t miss Thread this weekend at the Concourse Exhibiting Center from 11-6pm. Find furniture, jewelry, clothing, and get complimentary makeup in the style lounge. Not from SF? No worries, check out their line up for the Summer and Fall up and down the west coast.
It’s only $10 at the door to get in and $8 to RSVP online. No worries if you can’t spend that much, everything is in the price point between $15-$200 dollars. If you are an artist/designer and want to get involved check out their specs here!
Happy Shopping!
Jan 08
* Hat by Jasmin Zorlu
Well, we have had a full fun run of the store in North Beach and these are our last and final days until we pack up shop until our next location pop’s up somewhere else in this wonderful city of San Francisco. So if you haven’t been able to stop by you won’t want to miss our Closing Party. Here are the details…
Where: Local Patron 1418 Grant St (between Grant & Union).
When: 6pm – to 9 (or when we decide to close)
What:
- DJ’s Dominique and Bryan Riate will be sure to have you feeling good.
- Desserts by pastry Chef of Eos Jennifer Riate goodies you don’t want to miss
- Sale 10%-25% off everything in the store.
- Drinks and appetizers on the house.
Check out our Press Page. We were written up on..
and Featured on ABC “What’s Hot This Weekend”.
Thank you to everyone who made the store possible. Special thanks to Gregory Bartning, Becky Uline, and Gabe Colaluca for volunteering their time and efforts. Special thanks to Cody Morrison of Danger Deluxxe and Joey, the band Potion, Becky and Friends, Bryan and Dominique for their musical talents. Thanks to Aids Life Cycle and Nest. Thanks to Jennifer Riate and The Key for their passion for food and beer. Thanks to all the wonderful (over 60) artists who participated.
Finally, Thanks to all of you for helping spread the word.
Dec 16
NEST
On Friday, December 18th, 2009 Nest has partnered up with Local Patron and SF Gallery 143 to put on an exquisite trunk show featuring local art, clothing, jewelry, and gifts that are perfect for the holiday giving season. This first-time collaboration between Nest and SF Gallery 143 will be an exciting event as there will be uniquely hand-crafted products from the best local Bay Area designers, as well as charming specialty items from female artisans around the world.
Please join our holiday trunk show and enjoy a fun-filled evening with Nest members in the Bay Area. In addition to 10% of that evening’s proceeds going to Nest, you will have the amazing opportunity to connect with our artists around the world by writing them a letter and sharing any comments you may have about their pieces. Nest members will be present at the trunk show and look forward to meeting you!
Nest Trunk Show
Date: Friday – December 18th, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: “Local Patron” 1418 Grant Street @ Green, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)
Learn more about Nest and how to get involved: http://www.buildanest.com/
Read about local SF Gallery designers and products that will be at the trunk show:
http://www.sfgallery143.com
Nest is a nonprofit organization that empowers female artists and artisans around the world by using a unique combination of interest-free microfinance loans, mentoring from established designers, as well as a market in which to sell their crafts. One of the best ways Nest helps these global artisans create successful businesses is by partnering up with domestic designers who offer our members exclusive collection pieces and generously contribute a portion of their proceeds to fund Nest artisans.
Nov 15
Over the past several years, we have operated seasonal shops in various locations around town selling locally created art, craft and design products. This year, we are coming together to open our best shop ever! SFGallery143 is merging with Local Patron to bring you the best Holiday Store yet.
Where: 1418 Grant Street @ Green
When: November18th 2009 – January 10th 2010
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11am-10pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
Events : …so far
November 20th:Opening Party Featuring DJ’ Danger Deluxxe, treats and drinks. 6pm-9pm 10% Sale
December 10th: Neighborhood Merchant Crawl 5pm-10pm we will be featuring treats from a local chocolatier.
December 18th: Nest Fundraiser, 10% of sales go to help this Non-Profit Organization. Nest helps woman get out of poverty by providing micro-loans to create their own small businesses and to become self-sufficient.
January 10th: Closing Party Featuring DJ from Hiest Dominique and Bryan Riate. Pastry Chef, Jennifer Riate, from acclaimed restaurant EOS will be featuring some of her favorite desserts for you to sample. 6pm-9pm 10% sale.
Nov 09
Check out one of San Francisco’s hottest designers has in store for you at SFGallery143.com. She has won battles through SF Fashion Feud, rocked numerous runways. We still remember LOVE SICK with all that scantly laced lingerie. Daryl Hannah has even had some one-on-one private lessons on sewing with Alexandria. Did we mention she has her own camp couture for girls?
Alexandria von Bromssen is featuring some of her more classic pieces for us online check it out! She will also be featuring more designs not seen online for our Holiday store in North Beach. Alexandria sews everything herself and is now doing a small production run of each item (maybe 5 are available of each) so be sure to come to the Holiday Store before her unique items are gone forever.
When does she have time to sleep??? psst…I hear it’s 4am these days. : )
Model: Kara Krauss featured in Alexandria’s Gold Cocktail Dress
Sep 15
September 29th Marks the Independent Arts Expo’s 10th Anniversary. Come to Golden Gate Park at the music concourse between the de Young and Academy of Science for over 200 local exhibitors ranging from arts projects, services, venues, schools, etc. There will be live performances and it is projected to be up to 5,000 attendees.
The event runs from 11-6pm so be sure to come early before the crowds arrive and to make it around to the 4 Groves (Performing Arts, Visual ARts, Literary Arts and Multi-Media).
Did I mention there will be a live mural painting project, sculpture garden and live performances???
TO FIND OUT MORE, Click on the Link Below
WWW.ARTSandMEDIA.NET
Aug 03
Hello Crafty People. I got this from a friend and wanted to help spread the word. Take a look at the requirements and see if you are interested. Looks like a lot of fun!
Call For Artists: R U Crafty? iB Crafty Trunk Show Submission
Deadline Extended 8/7
Event Date: Sept 26
Market SF is currently seeking artists for the 1st annual iB Crafty
event. iB Crafty is a trunk show that features established and
emerging designers and craft-masters who create one of a kind and
craft-tastic pieces. Just to give you an idea, this could be jewelry,
purses, t-shirts, wallets, belts, soap, coasters, cards, dolls, hats
and whatever else you might create.
Is it fun, funky or fashionable? Then you must be there!
iB Crafty will also feature an exhibit of displayed art such as
painting, photography and sculpture.
Application Details: http://market-sf.com/events/ib/crafty/artists.html
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Jun 17
As we are closing into our last week of events of the June Store, we are happy to let you know of 2 more events we are having. June 19th, this Friday, come by from 6pm-9pm to see Beth from Sweet Can Productions perform her amazing balancing act with objects.
Our events are Free and open to the public, so come on by with friends and enjoy drinks, appetizers and a show!
10% of proceeds go to support Sweet Can Productions in their future endeavours with wonderful nights of acrobatics, juggling, trapeze, music, dance, and theater! Learn more about what their up to, join the email list and see how amazingly talented these individuals are.
JUNE 21st is our Last Day Open! Come by before we close until December. We have even added more items to the store to keep things lively and new. So even if you came by last week we still have more goodies for you to see. Closing night we will have DJ’s Danger Deluxxe and Joey Mousepad playing great beats for you to enjoy while shopping the store, meeting the local individuals that make the store happen! Most important, we will have 10% off most everything in the store!
Store Hours: Wednesday – Friday 3-7pm (Friday open ’til 9pm for Sweet Can Productions)
Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm (with closing party until 9pm with DJ’s Danger Deluxxe and Friends)
Jun 10
Come by this Friday, June 12th from 6-9pm to support Liss Fain Dance Company. Meet the dancers and the director in an intimate setting and watch video of their work. Bring friends and enjoy drinks, appetizers and fun music while shopping from over 20 of the top SF local designers and artists in the area! Meet some the designers and get tips on how to update your closet and alter or wear clothing in multiple ways!
Remember 10% of purchases go to support Liss Fain. So have fun, meet some great people and learn what this city has to offer!!
To see more about Liss Fain’s Works go to their site at Liss Fain Dance.
Location: 143 Fillmore Street (cross street Waller)
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