Upcoming Events:

MAR 1

CRAFT BAR with ETSY LABS Thursday March 1 6-8pm

Beat the winter blues by crafting something spring-inspired at CRAFT BAR! March's CRAFT BAR features artist Diana Rupp who will be leading an embroidered craft based on her book, Embroider Everything Workshop. Don't know how to embroider? No problem! MOCFA staff and volunteers will help guide you through the basics, with as little finger-pricking as possible. As always, MOCFA supports liquid courage in crafting, so adult beverages will be available. $5 includes materials, tips and tricks.

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MAR 22

Only Birds Sing the Music of Heaven in this World Curated by Harrell Fletcher Opening Reception: Thursday March 22, 6-8pm

MOCFA proudly presents the exhibition Only Birds Sing the Music of Heaven in this World organized by artist Harrell Fletcher. The exhibition explores the relationship between art and agriculture from a variety of perspectives including historical and current day agricultural imagery, alternative farming projects, and the representation of farm labor. For more information about the exhibition, For more information about the exhibition, see our Press section »

APR 14

A Wild Flight of the Imagination Family Afternoon Saturday April 14, 2-4pm California Historical Society 678 Mission Street

MOCFA teams up with the California Historical Society to bring the story of the Golden Gate Bridge to life, in honor of its 75th anniversary! Bring the family and come to the California Historical Society for a special curator-led tour of the exhibition, where you'll learn about the Golden Gate before the Bridge, how a bridge is built, and what materials are used. You'll be invited to handle iron worker tools and even Bridge artifacts. MOCFA educators will help your family work on a Golden Gate inspired craft project together, using all the nifty tipes you just learned about building bridges. RSVP to rsvp@calhist.org, or 415.537.1848 ext. 229.

APR 16

CRAFTED Luncheon Monday April 16, 11.30 am Four Seasons Hotel

Our third annual CRAFTED honors Ann Hatch, San Francisco native, philanthropist, and ardent supporter of the arts and arts education. In 1983, Hatch founded Capp Street Project and was instrumental in bringing CSP to the CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts in 1998. In 1997 Ann Hatch, with Robert and Margrit Mondavi, co-founded the Oxbow School, an independent high school for the arts in Napa. Hatch has served on the boards of many arts organizations, including the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN, the Berkeley Art Museum, Oakland Museum of California, The Fabric Arts Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, and currently the California College of the Arts. She is the recipient of many awards and honors, including honorary doctorates from CCA (2003) and the San Francisco Art Institute (1991). In 1991, San Francisco Mayor Art Agnos declared January 31 Ann Hatch Day in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community.

Patron/Benefactor tables and single Patron/Benefactor tickets availabe now: $250, $500 and up. Call Betsy at 415.227.4888 ext. 10 for details, or email bherczeg [at] mocfa.org. Event tickets on sale beginning March 1, $150 and up, details to follow.

All events are free with Museum admission.

For more information about these events, please call the Museum at (415) 227-4888.

Docent Tours
Second Saturday of every month, 1pm

Past Events:

NOV 10

Opening Reception for FIAT LUX: Randy Colosky New Works Thursday, November 10, 6-8pm Member & Press Preview, 5-6pm

NOV 12

Make It @ MOCFA with guest artist Stan Peterson Saturday November 12 2–4pm

"Construction is collaboration" is a quote from Randy Colosky, the artist featured in the current exhibition. Participants 5 years and older will use scrap wood, cordless drills, and dowels to build a collective sculpture in the Museum gallery. At the end, stand back and see what you have created! We will photograph the sculpture before all is disassembled and you take a piece of it home. $5 for admission and materials. Members are free.

DEC 1

CRAFT BAR with ETSY LABS Thursday December 1 6–8pm

First Thursday of every month
*Please note there is no November CRAFT BAR

Join us for a very special winter wonderland CRAFT BAR! This CRAFT BAR is all about winter gift-giving: create a penguin Woolbuddy with MOCFA favorite (and CRAFT BAR veteran) Jackie Huang, and then make a unique holiday card with Bay Area printmaker Rigel Stuhmiller to go with it! Perfect for a gift for that special someone, or perhaps just for yourself.

DEC 10

MAKE IT @ MOCFA Saturday December 10, 2-4pm With guest artist Stan Peterson

Get your hands dirty! Inspired by the ceramic artwork in the exhibition we will create one-of-a-kind sculptural cubes and bricks using texturing tools and clay. Your works of art will be perfect as paperweights, bookends, and for holiday gift giving. $5 for admission and all materials, ages 5 and up.

JAN 14

Make It @ MOCFA with Special Guest Artist Stan Peterson January 14, 2012 2–4pm

Solar Power fuels art making. Taking inspiration directly from Randy Colosky’s sun-exposed piece, Oxidation and Reduction, we will be creating one-of-a-kind solar contact prints with photographic paper and objects. Guest artist Stan Peterson and volunteers from SF Camerawork Gallery will assist you in this unique photographic technique. Bring your own objects (leaves, flowers, toys, etc.) or use objects provided by the Museum! Ages 5+. Admission of $5 includes all materials.

FEB 2

CRAFT BAR with ETSY LABS Thursday, February 2, 2012 6-8pm

Be your own valentine this year – or make something special for your sweetie! CRAFT BAR has you covered either way. Make heart pins (full or broken depending on your outlook) with Roz Chang, and learn the delicate art of finger-knitting with MOCFA’s own Linda Janklow. Drown your sorrows, or cheers to your love with libations from Trumer Pils. Yarn kindly donated by Be Sweet. Admission of $5 includes materials, tips and tricks.

FEB 4

Artist Talk with Randy Colosky Saturday, February 4, 2012 2pm

FIAT LUX artist Randy Colosky will engage in a conversation with David Cunningham on such issues as craft as an experimental subject, materials-driven conceptual art and art in public spaces. Colosky's soloexhibition of newly commissioned works is currently on view at MOCFA through March 10, 2012.

Born in Zambia in 1967, David Cunningham is an architect and the founder/director of David Cunningham Projects, San Francisco.

FEB 11

Make It @ MOCFA: Stencil-Style January 14, 2012, 2–4pm With Special Guest Artist Stan Peterson

Want to send super-cool, art-inspired Valentines this year? Look no further than Make It @ MOCFA: Stencil-Style. Borrow stencils directly from artist Randy Colosky, or make your own, then stencil away on cards. Guaranteed to be the most stylish cards your Valentines will get this year! $5 for admission and all materials, ages 5+.