**ArtSpan Benefit Auction**

SomArts
934 Brannan Street @ 8th. San Francisco, CA
Saturday March 27th.
6:30-9:00pm (6:00 for VIP's)

VIP Ticket (Admits One)
$75 (advance ticket sales only)
VIP Reception (6:00 - 6:30pm) features:
* Exclusive preview of artwork starting at 6pm
* Champagne cocktail reception and gourmet hors d'oeuvres
* Preferred seating for live auction
* 5% discount on art purchases (up to $50 per purchase)

General Ticket (Admits One)
$25 in advance - $30 at the door
* Open bar and light hors d'oeuvres

* First Silent Auction Section closes at 7:30pm
* Live Auction starts at 8:15pm
* Creative Cocktail Attire Encouraged

Bid on more than 140 original artworks by established and emerging artists in live and silent auctions at San Francisco's premier visual art event! Sip luscious cocktails from an open bar featuring Pernod Absinthe and nibble hors d'oeuvres catered by Thomas John Events while bidding on fabulous, affordable local art!

Local emerging and established artists donate a range of artwork to this fund-raising event in support of all of ArtSpan's programs, including SF Open Studios and Art for City Youth.

Purchase your tickets here

**SOMA Spring Open Studios**

185 Clara Street @ 5th Street
Saturday & Sunday, April 17-18
12noon-6pm

Please join me at my studio April 17-18th in the bright and sunny South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood for an informal studio tour. Visitors can also view a multitude of artists within walking distance - more info can be found at www.SOMAOpenStudios.org. Studios are open 12noon - 6pm, Saturday & Sunday.

For over 30 years, San Francisco Open Studios has provided the public with an opportunity to see artists in their workspaces. As the largest and first open studios program in the country, San Francisco Open Studios showcases artists without judgment and invites art lovers to make friends and start or build their art collections.

**Spring Open Studios Preview Exhibition**

ARC Studios & Gallery
1246 Folsom @ 9th Street. San Francisco, CA
Opening Reception: Friday April 9th, 7-10pm
Public Showing: Saturday April 10th, 12noon - 6pm

Be the first to preview artwork by the SOMA Open Studios Artists at the Spring Open Studios Preview Exhibition. Each artist participating in SOMA Open Studios will have one piece in this neighborhood show.

**Serenity at UCSF**

UCSF Center for Reproductive Health
Opening Reception: Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
5-7:30pm

2356 Sutter Street @ Divisidaro
San Francisco, CA

Sponsored by the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health & the Center for Reproductive health this juried series showcases a body of work that interprets the idea of 'serenity' in order to inspire relaxation, well-being and calm.

Begun in 2007, the 'Serenity' series is the San Francisco Bay Area's largest continuous exhibit focused on positive healing and uplifting artwork.

This exhibit will be on display January 13th through April 13th at the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health on floors 3,4,5, 6 and 7.

Viewing: Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm
or call 415.902.9863 to schedule a tour.

ArtSpan - San Francisco Open Studios Website
www.artspan.org

Artist Resource , Bay Area Artist Listings
www.artistresource.org

Artist Asylum, Michigan based artist network
www.artistasylum.net