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Problem Children
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A creative mentorship program for young Bay Area artists, that provides guidance in developing creative projects and growing skills.
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March 26, 2025
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[working]
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Converting vacant retail spaces into temporary artist studios and exhibition spaces to bring art and culture to the street-level experience of San Francisco.
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November 10, 2024
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Experiments
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Special projects and time-based experiments.
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November 10, 2024
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Too Much Information
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A twice yearly event series that brings together an intergenerational mix of creative voices aimed at nurturing a more robust, thoughtful, and healthy creative community.
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October 26, 2024
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A Creative Life: Dapo Oni
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Join us for an immersive exploration of scent, creative flow, and the relationship between our senses, led by designer, DJ, and scent maker Dapo Onikuyide.
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April 15, 2025
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Ask This Book a Question launch
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Join us for the launch of Ask This Book a Question, the debut release from Vicki Tan, with a party and special activity led by the author.
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April 11, 2025
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WNP Book Discussion: We Run the Tides
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Join us for a conversation with Sean Connelly and Nicole Meldahl about Vendela Vida's We Run The Tides, the WNP Book Club featured title for March—April.
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April 8, 2025
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Open hours with Page Club
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Swing by to spend some time with us and, if so inclined, bring a page from your favorite book to read aloud for Page Club.
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March 21, 2025
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A Creative Life: Stephanie Cheng
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Join us for a lively presentation on navigating change with product manager, strategist, and entrepreneur Stephanie Cheng.
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March 18, 2025
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Educational Television screening #001
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Join us for the screening of two films on the theme of urban planning and design from the Educational Television archive.
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March 6, 2025
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A Creative Life: Elizabeth Meiklejohn
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Join us for a show and tell with textile engineer, researcher and designer Elizabeth Meiklejohn. Featuring a hands-on demonstration and dynamic conversation about the rules that shape us, how we push boundaries, and the value of generative constraints.
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March 6, 2025
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Open hours & open reference with WNP
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Stop by to say hi, explore selections from the WNP collection, explore a stack of research materials reflecting this month’s historical deep dive, or chat about local history over a convivial cup of tea.
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March 6, 2025
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Open hours & open reference with WNP
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Stop by to say hi, explore selections from the WNP collection, explore a stack of research materials reflecting this month’s historical deep dive, or chat about local history over a convivial cup of tea.
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March 6, 2025
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Open hours & open reference with WNP
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Stop by to say hi, explore selections from the WNP collection, explore a stack of research materials reflecting this month’s historical deep dive, or chat about local history over a convivial cup of tea.
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March 6, 2025
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Open hours with world music vinyl records
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Visit us during open hours to just say hi or have a cup of tea, and enjoy two hours of record-spinning, story-telling from the It's All World Music project.
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March 6, 2025
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Educational Television screening #003
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Join us for the screening of three films on socially provocative and ecologically ambitious creative projects from the Educational Television archive.
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March 5, 2025
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Educational Television screening #002
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Join us for the screening of two films on the practices and perspectives of artists from the Educational Television archive.
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March 5, 2025
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Open Hours with an ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera
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Come say hello, enjoy a cup of tea, or spend time with a good book while we are treated to a special ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera.
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March 1, 2025
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Open hours with an ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera
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Come say hello, enjoy a cup of tea, or spend time with a good book while we are treated to a special ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera.
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March 1, 2025
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Open hours with an ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera
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Come say hello, enjoy a cup of tea, or spend time with a good book while we are treated to a special ambient DJ set by Kia Kimera.
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March 1, 2025
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Open hours with Page Club
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Swing by to spend some time with us and, if so inclined, bring a page from your favorite book to read aloud for Page Club.
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February 28, 2025
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Open hours
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Come by to say hello, learn about what we’re up to, enjoy a cup of tea, or spend time with a good book—be it one of yours or one of ours.
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February 28, 2025
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Problem Children 2023 Closing Exhibition
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The closing exhibition and reception for our 2023 Problem Children cohort.
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February 10, 2025
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WNP Book Discussion: Vandover And The Brute
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Join us for a conversation with Sean Connelly and Nicole Meldahl about Frank Norris’s Vandover and the Brute, the WNP Book Club featured title for January—February.
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January 28, 2025
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TMI #003
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A day of sensory and interactive presentations that explored how rituals help us tap into the human experience.
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January 24, 2025
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TMI #002
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A day of inter-generational talks, film screenings, and group discussions that explored what can be gained through observation.
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January 24, 2025
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The Case of the Disappearing Gauguin
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Book launch and talk for The Case of The Disappearing Gauguin: A Study of Authenticity and the Art Market by Dr. Stephanie Brown.
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January 24, 2025
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Problem Children 2024 Closing exhibition
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Closing exhibition and celebration for the 2024 Problem Children cohort.
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August 20, 2024
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Related To Items You Recently Viewed by Emily Gui
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The work in for this exhibition was created reusing packaging materials and other found objects.
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March 30, 2024
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An evening with Lynette Nicole Betancur.
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An evening conversation and showcase of new work from artist and sculptor Lynette Nicole Betancur.
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March 9, 2024
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Two Hundred Pounds Of Cement by Will Thomson
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A show of paintings by British artist Will Thomson.
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March 9, 2024
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Viewfindings by Jeff Masamori
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A collection of fourteen paintings that embrace spontaneity and the beginners mindset.
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March 9, 2024
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Problem Library Benefit Art Show
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The first annual Benefit Art Show with work from artists across the Problem Library community.
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March 9, 2024
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TMI #001
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A two-day event bringing together Bay Area creatives from all stages of life and artistic development to learn from and share with each other.
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March 9, 2024
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Wildlife Archive presents: Altered States
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The Wildlife Archive has curated a collection for an exhibition at Problem Library that draws from the "summer of love" in San Francisco, and the "second summer of love" in London.
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March 9, 2024
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Problem Children Closing Exhibition 2022
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The closing exhibition and reception is the culmination of our three-month summer program.
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March 9, 2024
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Jennifer Klecker closing day
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An afternoon of art making, and an evening celebrating the work of Jennifer Klecker.
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March 9, 2024
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Join us Friday for the launch of Ask This Book a Question
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Plus: Sea Cliff secrets on Saturday and a scent workshop next Thursday
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April 8, 2025
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Join us tomorrow for a lively talk on growth and change with Stephanie Cheng
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And stop by Friday for the Inner Sunset Art Walk
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March 21, 2025
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Join us tomorrow for a lively talk on growth and change with Stephanie Cheng
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And stop by Friday for the Inner Sunset Art Walk
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March 19, 2025
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Next Thursday: A Creative Life #002 with Stephanie Cheng
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Plus: a preview of our full Spring season calendar, and news from The School of Other Fields
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March 17, 2025
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A new season of Problem Library starts today
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Announcing two developments for spring
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March 2, 2025
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In reflection & intention
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Looking back on 2024 and ahead to 2025.
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January 28, 2025
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Too Much Information #003 is tomorrow!
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Join us for an enlightening day of conversation, exploration, and activity.
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October 21, 2024
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Too Much Information returns on October 19th
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A day exploring rituals and the magic of trusting simple things.
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October 21, 2024
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On adventure and Problem Children
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Thoughts from Tamara on the force that continually loops us all back together.
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September 16, 2024
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Join us for the Problem Children 2024 closing show
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Saturday, August 24 from 4—7pm
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August 20, 2024
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On community and Problem Children
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Reflections from Giovana on the benefits of coming back.
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August 20, 2024
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On mentorship and Problem Children
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Some insights on what it means to be a “mentor”
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July 23, 2024
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An update from the first day of Problem Children 2022
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Our 2022 program kicked off today with fundraising goals met, a talented artist cohort, and some broken bread.
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July 6, 2024
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An update from one month into Problem Children
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The program strives to support artists in a variety of ways.
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July 6, 2024
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10 days until the Problem Children’s closing exhibition
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Join us on August 27 from 4—7pm at Problem Library
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July 6, 2024
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Problem Children closing show review and extended hours
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July 6, 2024
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An update on Problem Children
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July 6, 2024
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Too Much Information returns on Saturday, April 27
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Join us for a day of talks, screenings, and observation
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April 2, 2024
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Applications are open for Problem Children 2024
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We are looking for six ambitious young creatives to join us this summer.
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March 11, 2024
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Reflecting on a year of growth and connection.
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Milestones, learnings, and new endeavors — a recap of Problem Library's work in 2023.
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March 11, 2024
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Tomorrow: Join us for Too Much Information
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Too Much Information starts tomorrow at 12pm
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March 11, 2024
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Too Much Information :: a Problem Children gathering.
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Join us on October 14 and 15.
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March 11, 2024
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Join us in celebrating the Problem Children 2023 cohort.
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Saturday, August 26 from 4—7pm
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March 11, 2024
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Continuing to raise the barn
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Join us for Barn Raising and save the date for the Problem Children.
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March 11, 2024
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Join us for our first barn raising this Sunday
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This week’s theme: why are you here?
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March 11, 2024
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Barn Raising: Sundays this summer at Problem Library
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The return of weekly open hours at 1288 15th Ave.
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March 11, 2024
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Two Hundred Pounds Of Cement opens tomorrow
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Saturday, June 10 from 5—8pm at 536 Davis St.
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March 11, 2024
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Opening next Saturday: Two Hundred Pounds Of Cement
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Join us for a reception with the artist from 5—8pm
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March 11, 2024
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Two Hundred Pounds Of Cement
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Let's see him get two inches off the ground
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March 11, 2024
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Tonight: Wild Life Archive presents Altered States
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Join us tonight from 5—9pm at Problem Library
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March 11, 2024
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Viewfindings opens tomorrow evening
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Friday May 12 from 4—7pm at 536 Davis St.
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March 11, 2024
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Viewfindings, a show of new paintings by Jeff Masamori
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March 11, 2024
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Two weeks. Two events.
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New sculptures are on view next week and a special exhibition from Wild Life Archive the following week
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March 11, 2024
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Save the date: New sculptures by Lynette Nicole Betancur
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Join us on April 20th for a closing reception at 536 Davis St.
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March 11, 2024
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Join us for another special event this Saturday.
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Venture: Night Shift and Lynette Nicole Betancur.
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March 11, 2024
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Join us on Friday for a special event
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9pm—close at Club Waizema, San Francisco
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March 11, 2024
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February 24, 2025
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February 14, 2025
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February 14, 2025
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February 14, 2025
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December 14, 2024
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December 5, 2024
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Newsletter Confirmation
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November 22, 2024
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November 7, 2024
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October 22, 2024
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March 31, 2024
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March 30, 2024
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March 30, 2024
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March 13, 2024
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1288 15th Ave
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