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Impact Report → https://www.ruthstable.org/home daily 1.0 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1623971064377-J46FJMM119TVFLV3E42L/Beige%252C%2BPink%2Band%2BGold%2BVisual%2BStorytelling%2Band%2BBranding%2BWebsite-5.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1623970343538-V8M0I1AC9NKX2I7VMKM7/IMG_0499.jpg Home - WHAT WE DO We’re building a more connected and resilient community through the power of creativity and intergenerational relationships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/01fb9386-5013-493d-baf6-09b739679a5b/MixMedia1.jpg Home - Pieces of Us: Exploring Identity Through Mixed Media Tuesdays, March 3 - April 21 | 3:30-5:30pm Onsite | Free | RSVP Required https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d28e2e5d-65c0-451b-b416-6db0c79e0fdc/Rennea+cantando.png Home - Rennea Josefina Sings: The Latin American Songbook Friday, April 3 | 3:00-4:00pm Onsite at Bethany Center | Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/c57b05be-1060-47a8-92f1-a99a7f975438/Untitled+design+%287%29.png Home - Cosmic Elders Showcase Saturday, April 25 | 2:00-3:00pm Door open at 1:30pm Onsite in Bethany Center Community Room, 580 Capp St. Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1d908cb6-effa-49de-9602-59cabce38b32/Clara+%40+Clarion+2024.jpg Home - Chinese Poetry Workshop Every Tuesday | 10-11am Onsite | Free, RSVP Recommended https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/04551d02-9639-4b68-88a0-c7ec55208ca2/IMG_5644.png Home - Creative Re-Use Workshop Every Wednesday | 1-3pm Onsite | Free & Open to All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d3ce6848-52f4-4e2f-8fa5-16c688fc1428/IMG_4537.jpg Home - Chair Yoga Every Thursday | 11am-12:15pm Ruth’s Table Gallery | 3160 21st Street Free, RSVP Recommended https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/10c9af60-3c76-441a-8d33-4cacd424421b/IMG_6607.png Home - Slow Looking Every 2nd Thursday | 1-2pm PST Online | Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/9a5e8486-97dd-477b-8619-8c4a1bbf6fcd/sound+in+the+rounnd.jpg Home - Sound in the Round with Ryan Wilcox Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday | 3:30-5:00pm Onsite | Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/350ff83a-c2e9-4e55-96d0-c579e9d96c72/On+the+Page+with+Phillip.jpg Home - On the Page with Phillip Gerson Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 5:30-7:00pm Onsite | Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/54867ba4-e4f6-4643-9984-cdb661fc3e1b/Screenshot+2025-06-30+102555.jpg Home - Virtual Studio Every Thursday | 2-3pm PST Online | Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/24ddad2a-14f3-4a7c-951a-56c52aee46ac/IMG_4510.jpg Home - Art Exploration with Andrew Mills Every Friday | 10:30am-12:30pm Onsite | Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/89c85629-29bd-4c6b-aa9c-ded302018476/IMG_5408.jpg Home - Curious Minds Memory Café Dementia-Friendly Art & Conversation Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday | 1-3pm Onsite | Free, RSVP Recommended https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/3feb04c1-3804-4ee0-9df2-0d47cc99ea9e/LOW+1.jpg Home - San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Bethany Center 580 Capp Street 11am-12:00pm Onsite | Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/b22adb9d-acce-42e4-913a-5533cef81bbf/34.jpg Home - Gen Blend Open Mic! 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Your contribution - no matter the level of giving - will help keep our programs open and accessible to all. Show your support - every gift matters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1577749762109-QQR95NEVOCY17BC23W0Q/IMG_0062sq.jpg Get Involved - BECOME A VOLUNTEER Volunteering at RT is fun and rewarding. Join us for our weekly Wednesday workshop, a group gallery visit or a special event and help to support creativity and connection for our participants and visitors. Volunteers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome. Click below or reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/12041ee7-e4c1-4dc5-85bf-4e336a82187e/IMG_0499.jpg Get Involved - TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES Teaching artists are the heart and soul of Ruth’s Table. If you are passionate about arts education for both youth and lifelong learners and enjoy being a part of a dynamic non-profit environment, we want to work with you! https://www.ruthstable.org/teaching-opportunities daily 0.75 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1577740605617-61FGYYM1PD50Q9OKM1YQ/IMG_2331.JPG Teaching Opportunities https://www.ruthstable.org/gallery-takeover daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/c5f9baa5-15b6-472a-b9f2-7f755001a292/IMG_6593.jpg Gallery Takeover - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/enduring-inspiration daily 0.75 2020-04-16 https://www.ruthstable.org/echoes-of-new-vision daily 0.75 2020-07-14 https://www.ruthstable.org/letters daily 0.75 2020-08-27 https://www.ruthstable.org/enduring-inspiration-exhibition daily 0.75 2021-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611244068426-7EXFITXDBYD3NPBTOTH6/1.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610671129327-02PR2RT5GFYF9APWO1KB/IMG_1166.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Embroidered Starfish, Ruth’s Table Participant at Bethany Center community, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611237432068-14465PVJ0F3UQDU4T9WO/IMG_1185.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Embroidered Abstract Arrangement, Ruth’s Table Participant at Bethany Center community, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610671151470-WVBTC1V3EIKEBETG8JQN/IMG_1183.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Embroidered Ice Cream, Ruth’s Table Participant at Bethany Center community, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611237559222-7OO26OTGYJYIMPLX48IS/IMG_1193.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Embroidered Car, Ruth’s Table Participant at Bethany Center community, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610671134040-BPI0QID18SE78Q1F95E9/IMG_1169.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Embroidered Flower, Ruth’s Table Participant at Bethany Center community, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610671150094-ULZCMSVT76TBCUWS1TC3/IMG_1173.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Embroidered Vase with Flowers, Ruth’s Table Participant at Bethany Center community, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610670905741-H3P4OA6Y1OVWBNE6A8L8/IMG_1241.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Heidi Hennessy, Untitled, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611174595131-6HRR45EQRMMFVQSHPEY9/IMG_1235.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Heidi Hennessy, Untitled, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610670752721-5HDNQMV7JGT6KFQ9L1QB/IMG_1242.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Heidi Hennessy, Untitled, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610684440178-AN2ZE8LJE7TYRCXEUPVT/IMG_1435.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Paper Weaving, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in response to Beyond the Warp and Weft exhibition. Teaching artist Miguel Arzabe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611251605987-3OXDUH4TAG2UNZPRABNS/IMG_1451.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Paper Weaving, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in response to Beyond the Warp and Weft exhibition. Teaching artist Miguel Arzabe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610684449756-16B6D7ICM5UYJR3D7II9/IMG_1448.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Paper Weaving, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in response to Beyond the Warp and Weft exhibition at RT gallery. Teaching artist Miguel Arzabe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610684865403-UFOSAT86L2NA7AUF3ZM1/IMG_1445.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Paper Weaving, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in response to Beyond the Warp and Weft exhibition at RT gallery. Teaching artist Miguel Arzabe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077370151-1VM2PBOZXD0YZ3TA63G0/IMG_1255.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077370069-716A0F825QYRH9MGX0DB/IMG_1252.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077381812-H761PHC3JZUP4E6TZE3J/IMG_1277.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077362944-KKGS6NTDDY1Z9Z39B28G/IMG_1234.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077362699-CJXOFRX46BJN9BW4DGLG/IMG_1226.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077358154-B1F6BRQIT25FJ4MEMRV8/IMG_1223.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077372514-CO3S64544D77B9Z760CQ/IMG_1262.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077374403-51CECPTM2ADW82Y1F6YX/IMG_1266.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077376604-EHC56XHFI4YVUTZC0S2X/IMG_1270.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077373190-Z6KUUOKW9HFDDEX9MX4D/IMG_1265.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077358202-YVDIMEUAQQWDGDLYH7HU/IMG_1222.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077381903-A84A2JC3QIUK5MR9C4PZ/IMG_1284.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077377482-A1TIB49Q9H9RLOB8YFWM/IMG_1272.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611077379147-5VWPAJ6RU0VY2EFBRK0M/IMG_1275.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition Essential, Margie Ramirez. Collage. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611193729495-PCPLRLOP98U6GVC1VTI2/IMG_1243.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611176159916-CLR540W6BHELJ5WNYKVC/IMG_1624.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition What If What if the shadow of a towering Redwood Could bring you delicious food prepared by another, What if the gentle melody of wind chimes Could take you to the sunny banks of a friendly river. What if the arched brick of your mailbox Could bring you decadent dark chocolate from San Francisco, What if the rhythm of a fluttering flag Could take you on exciting trips with the love of your life. Collaborative poem by Louise McCracken and her daughter, Jessica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611159878474-XYUGACYLKLUINF3LJ9JM/Top_34.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition View from Here, Drawing, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in partnership with Creative Spark and Market Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611160125175-U4FJUVI4RF9LIC7MK9HM/Top_35.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition View from Here, Drawing, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in partnership with Creative Spark and Market Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611171998539-AKNC7N46DO5QS8NE60RY/IMG_1256.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition View from Here, Leonie Wohl, 2020. Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611182059165-7Y0MPVR2GUFBOFOV3226/Top_23.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition View from Here, Drawing, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611198890466-FM6BYKBO9PRNDX2JI78T/Top_33.jpg Enduring Inspiration Exhibition View from Here, Drawing, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://www.ruthstable.org/enduring-inspiration-exhibition/gallery daily 0.75 2021-01-21 https://www.ruthstable.org/keep-an-eye-on-the-bowl-joan-schulze daily 0.75 2021-06-17 https://www.ruthstable.org/image-of-self-exhibition daily 0.75 2021-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638411808877-147BQRRIT97SR6F4ROCC/IMG_1246.jpg Image of Self Exhibition - Enduring Inspiration Created by RT participant partnership with Creative Spark. https://www.ruthstable.org/the-art-of-disability-culture daily 0.75 2023-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1647023820442-C8J01BDEX9SG8FFVCZSS/03.After+Ingres.jpg The Art of Disability Culture - THE ART OF DISABILITY CULTURE FEBRUARY 24 - MAY 20, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1641572746445-Y88ZDI2O1KV4LD32PFIF/BillBruckner%28Leroy%29.jpg The Art of Disability Culture - Bill Bruckner, Leroy #2, 1997. Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the artist. 36 x 24” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1641572798529-LU473MAIOJNR7GIF8AIM/Rachel+Ungerer_04_Will+I+Lose+My+Dignity+Invisible+In+Your+World_Acrylic+on+Jeans_22.5x20.jpg The Art of Disability Culture - Rachel Ungerer, Will I Lose My Dignity, Invisible in Your World?, 2021. Acrylic paint on repurposed jeans. Courtesy of the artist. 20 x 22.5”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1641573233059-ZCF0GSIACHULI2YNGGMX/Self-Portrait+6+Oct+2011.jpg The Art of Disability Culture - Bill Bruckner, Self Portrait, 2011. Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the artist. 72 x 36” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1641573907017-R60BDBMVNUSFKQDABXY0/Camille.jpg The Art of Disability Culture - Camille Holvoet, Medication, 2020. Pen and colored marker on paper. Courtesy of the artist and Creativity Explored. 8.5 x 11.5”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1641572740029-FICBX0YUGGZOEQG3ZYE3/Michaela+Oteri+-+self+portrait.png The Art of Disability Culture - Michaela Oteri, Self-portrait, December 1, 2020. Digital Print (EXHIBITION PRINT). Courtesy of the artist. Print: 26 x 38” approx. 33 x 45 ¾” including frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1641573527773-R53XC5PQHGU1ISJZY5ZA/Untitled+%28S2028%29+Jeremy+Burleson.jpg The Art of Disability Culture - Jeremy Burleson (NIAD), Untitled (S2028). Rolled paper, marker, zip-ties. Courtesy of NIAD Art Center. 26 x 14 x 18” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1647023411150-M2HTN22P9VODQNE0VDFD/Katherine+Detail+1.jpg The Art of Disability Culture - EXHIBITION VIEWING ROOM This exhibition is available for exploring online and features written and audio and written visual descriptions of each artwork, detail artwork images, as well as additional information about each artist. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-index-1 daily 0.75 2022-02-23 https://www.ruthstable.org/donate daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1732236915547-7YD2Y1RCE5RJSR7NQR2S/IMG_2101_Original+%281%29.jpg Donate https://www.ruthstable.org/world-without-plastic daily 0.75 2022-05-27 https://www.ruthstable.org/agents-of-change daily 0.75 2022-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1662379054394-TEZ9MAJX55AZBW2U4D74/03.After+Ingres.jpg Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio and Kawandis - AGENTS OF CHANGE: MARGARET FABRIZIO AND KAWANDIS SEPTEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 11, 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1662383420163-VY60P5VNMTUXSXRAZI32/Very+Red-c.jpg Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio and Kawandis - Margaret Fabrizion, Very Red, 2013. Red cottons, silks, polyester. 43x64. Shown at Visions Art Museum , 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1662383434397-Z90O5YY23GJ6DZTTO5HW/Anticipation+copy.jpg Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio and Kawandis - Margaret Fabrizio, Anticipation, 2019. Antique Javanese cotton, African and Indian cottons,  misc. cotton scraps. 45x63. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1662384116835-WWAGIM8MR6YANAVVQ2AO/Tribute-reduced.jpg Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio and Kawandis - Margaret Fabrizion, Kawandi Tribute to Rosie Lee Tompkins, 2021. Cotton, silk, velvet, satin. 55X74. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1662384253142-5FALPQ2JUIOT5H7F5ZAH/Playing%2Bthe%2BBlues-c.jpg Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio and Kawandis - Margaret Fabrizio, Playing the Blues, 2019. All blue fabrics.  Cottons, silks, hand blocked, tie-dye from India and Italy, used clothing. 53x68. Shown at Kenya Festival of Stitches, Nairobi 2020. https://www.ruthstable.org/feel-this-way-exhibition daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/feel-this-way-music-playlist daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/generation-asawa-lanier-family-exhibition daily 0.75 2023-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/4e5e3169-4e57-4d17-a4d9-dbff6d5a09ce/Dancing+Dots+and+Triangles_Aiko+Cuneo.jpg Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family - GENERATION / THE ROOTS OF MAKING IN THE ASAWA-LANIER FAMILY JANUARY 12 - MARCH 31, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1671743497304-JJ5JWVMP7WA737LGLZW4/Untitled_+Paul+Lanier_1_A_corners+rounded+and+saturated.jpg Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family - Paul Asawa Lanier, Untitled, 2022. 27” x 27”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1671743600019-YKTOL5UG34XYZK0XFJQ3/Origami+Ruth_Lilli+Lanier.jpg Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family - Lilli Lanier, Origami Ruth Asawa, 2022. Origami paper. 50” x 40”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1671743617575-N71EB2JXEJE2C54AZ5VG/Water+Drops+%234_Aiko+Cuneo.jpg Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family - Aiko Lanier Cuneo,  Waterdrops #4, 2022. Acrylic paint. 24” x 24”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1671743540181-HWN07ZRBM74TXSV315KH/Untitiled+Crescents_Albert+Lanier.JPG Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family - Albert Lanier, Untitled (Crescents), c. 1990s. Pencil, pen and ink. 8.5” x 8.5”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/2befe6cd-f569-45fb-8fb2-84a224d385a2/Blue+Origami+Ruth_Lilli+Lanier.jpg Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family - Opening Celebration | Online December 8, 2022 | 2-3pm Via Zoom https://www.ruthstable.org/subject-matters-art-of-disability-culture daily 0.75 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1681403356763-ZI2EQ5UYVARPDD500EQC/Number+Quilt.jpeg Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture - Kat Chudy, Medication Quilt, 2019. Cotton, thread, letterpress. 53"x66" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1681403491467-AW0MMBSCJIEWGCE2C4BO/Keith+Jones.jpeg Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture - Jen White Johnson, Keith Jones, 2019. Digital collage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1681403396318-ZYQ0M6CVPD8OX0D3AM9V/Bone+Black+and+Lyla%E2%80%99s+White-+Two+Ladies+with+Lamps++.jpeg Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture - Catherine Lecce-Chong, Bone Black and Lyla’s White: Two Ladies with Lamps. Acrylic paint on canvas. 36” x 36” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/9385cbd8-e7b6-4ab2-8563-16916e7b09eb/Number+Quilt.jpeg Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture - OPENING RECEPTION Join Ruth’s Table and the artists for the opening celebration night of Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture on Thursday, April 27, at 6-8pm. Artwork: Kat Chudy, Medication Quilt, 2019. Cotton, thread, letterpress. 53"x66" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/dac74c0b-5944-4a0f-80c3-e66d3c47b182/Susan+option+2.jpg Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture - SUBJECT MATTERS THE ART OF DISABILITY CULTURE APRIL 27 - JUNE 23, 2023 https://www.ruthstable.org/creativity-lab-2023 daily 0.75 2023-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d4a62e0f-d0bf-46a5-a7bd-c60e4422cec2/IMG_2108.jpg Creativity Lab 2023 - CREATIVITY LAB REDISCOVERY IN THE MAKING OPEN NOW! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1692817135062-PRY938RYV43RBDPSS529/IMG_2087.jpg Creativity Lab 2023 - Cape of Hopes & Dreams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1692817165428-A88YSMZV1TTVO01MV1QV/EC1AA0ED-E1AF-492D-82F1-BF62F55A3193.JPG Creativity Lab 2023 - Symbolic Stamping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1692817185812-XI21II8B3IPGEK842G4I/19C1895A-2622-4A80-AE41-DC8EEB6EA131.JPG Creativity Lab 2023 - Inner Treasures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1692817670571-F6XAJ2NR5DAI9K9MF4FE/IMG_2207+%281%29.jpg Creativity Lab 2023 - Creative Conversations https://www.ruthstable.org/intertwined-index daily 0.75 2023-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d9d308de-7a3b-4d96-ab1e-173878fd9064/Mercy+Hawkins_FromAbove.jpg Intertwined - INTERTWINED/ A COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION BETWEEN SCRAP & RUTH’S TABLE SEPTEMBER 21 - NOVEMBER 30, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1693260727244-ENW6Z3F1566SKLBETXIF/LR1801_Green+eyed+monster_16x10-sm.jpg Intertwined - Laura Rokas, Green Eyed Monster, 2018. Hand woven tapestry: cotton yarn and thread, steel frame. 20" x 16" x 1/2." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1693260814626-8D7S5NCZ3DR9219TZ0QN/Still+Tied+To+Stella+001++%281%29.jpg Intertwined - Steven Lopez, Still Tied to Stella 001, 2019. Ink on paper. 19" x 19." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1693260761171-337HHCQP4UF0L8S9LN5K/HEMD-059-2019-Untitled_%28Cord_Weave_%235_Speckled_Peach%29-36x15x9-View-05.jpg Intertwined - Dana Hemenway, Untitled (Cord Weave No. 5 - speckled peach), 2019. Ceramics, glaze, extension cord, custom light fixture, bulb. 36" x 15" x 9." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1693260843727-K47HQ3W3R487BSI05GZM/The+Spanish+Bowline.jpg Intertwined - Marta Elise Johansen, The Spanish Bowline, 2023. Fadeproof ink on archival paper. 13” x 17” x 1.5” (framed). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8ea535a4-bed6-4632-b81a-a2ee1d5ffdbd/Arial+Intertwined+Treatment++%2811+%C3%97+8+in%29.png Intertwined - Opening Celebration | Online December 8, 2022 | 2-3pm Via Zoom https://www.ruthstable.org/rediscovery-in-the-making daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611244068426-7EXFITXDBYD3NPBTOTH6/1.jpg Rediscovery in the Making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/3d8b25e6-af94-4bd9-9cd8-f23a675580a3/E4419704-CF01-4A40-A9E9-EF1C5958C511.jpg Rediscovery in the Making - REDISCOVERY IN THE MAKING GALLERY TAKEOVER EXHIBITION DECEMBER 14, 2023 - FEBRUARY 22, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/048c8b47-7f14-4f4c-b5f0-2c9e35873293/White+on+White+Ruths+Table+.JPG Rediscovery in the Making - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/aea8f527-f698-4906-9fe2-55dc170fbf23/IMG_2964.jpg Rediscovery in the Making - 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Acrylic on canvas. 12" x 16" https://www.ruthstable.org/pride-at-ruths-table daily 0.75 2024-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8ed03a13-d65b-4fb4-acb0-dddb791be20f/Pride+Hero+Image.png Pride at Ruth's Table - PRIDE AT RUTH’S TABLE CELEBRATE THE FREEDOM TO BE BOLDLY YOURSELF! 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Jacquard Tapestry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1560888933742-13COQIK7LQ20FOIOUL9U/Tabancay_Knit322X.jpg Beyond Warp and Weft - Ruth Tabancay, Knit 322X, 2017. Hand woven computerized Jacquard. Hand embroidery. Image: Original scanning electron microscope image of knit jersey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1561435589377-QM971327AZCVEITJGGSL/DSC_3802.jpg Beyond Warp and Weft - Becca Barolli, 2018, Untitled (Lumpy). 16.5 gauge annealed steel wire. https://www.ruthstable.org/homage-to-the-wheel-of-color daily 0.75 2021-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1580328815400-UKJQGR8UGODQJQMBWIG1/Bauhaus+Color.005.jpeg Homage to the Wheel of Color - Beyond the War and Weft Antonio Cortez, Itten’s Nike Shoes, 2019. Six Archival Prints on Hahnemuhle Paper, 20 x 20”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1571851485555-VX3LO61YLU5BU3WMNZZJ/16_Circles_Sunset-2.jpg Homage to the Wheel of Color - TiCraig Dorety. Offset Circles - Sunset 2019. Aluminum, Bamboo, Custom Electronics, Digital Imagery. 15" round x 3". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1573064196641-2M5LOSASUVMO4737Y545/Prest__AnotherForever_2019_acrylic+on+panel_60x60x2inches.jpg Homage to the Wheel of Color - Mel Prest, Another Forever, 2019. Acrylic on panel. 60x60x2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1573064300030-1TM4FTXKJZ0482R5PBPN/C_Goldman_Compass+XII+Angle_Oil+on+Panel_12x12x2.5_2019.jpg.+copy.jpg Homage to the Wheel of Color - Connie Goldman, Compass XII, 2019. Oil on Panel. 12x12x2.5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1573063307766-DT99KT6KKXPUN2CT8K8M/Dreams.jpg Homage to the Wheel of Color - Mikey Kelly Dreams, 2019. Acrylic on Linen, 40” x 30”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1573063999940-9SL9WGLSPXNW236L888J/Naomie-Kremer_RT+2019.png Homage to the Wheel of Color - Naomie Kremer, Trinity Wheel, 2019. Video on LED fan, 28" diameter x 4" depth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1573063618875-DRXR0D9FIZ1FI726OF4D/IMG_2390.jpg Homage to the Wheel of Color - Brian Caraway, The Ricochet, 2019. Acrylic on canvas. 51.5x46. https://www.ruthstable.org/teaching-intro daily 0.75 2019-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1577741784228-LD31S3E1S7ZYB267IT46/IMG_0505.jpg Volunteer Intro https://www.ruthstable.org/payment daily 0.75 2023-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1582226283798-FPCRE7WYMWGGGDCIW435/sonoma+opening.jpg Payment https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/memory-cafe daily 0.75 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/4488d91f-4161-4426-b702-cfec5856a57d/IMG_3699.JPG Memory Cafe https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/stitching-sessions daily 0.75 2021-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1582750062338-T0XQFJOU58US1DDS7KJP/image-asset.jpeg Stitching Sessions https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/online/1112 daily 0.75 2020-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1594329275639-XYQKPTEBGJ1EEXW0LE0T/Margie%2BPortrait%2BCollage.jpg Online Art Workshop: Creative Spark - CREATIVE SPARK + RUTH’S TABLE: ART WORKSHOP SERIES Fri, Aug 21, Aug 28, Sept 4, 11:00 a.m. Online Workshop, All Ages Using self-reflection, drawing, poetry, and collage, this series of three workshops aims to encourage artists of all ages to spark your imagination, encourage experimentation and play, and celebrate our authentic selves through the act of making. August 21: Feel This Way. Art is a captivating means for expressing our thoughts, emotions, experiences, and personality. August 28: View from Here. What stories do objects and places around us carry? This session transforms mundane into extraordinary. September 4: Image of Self. I am a work of art and I deserve to be seen. A portrait is a deeply personal depiction of self and can reveal our identity, individuality, and story. Suggested Materials: A mix of everyday and recycled materials (i.e. cardboard rolls, colored paper, magazines), tape or glue, colored pencils or markers, scissors. Program Partners: Creative Spark + SF Villages Questions? Reach out to us at contact@ruthstable.org. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-f6b7g daily 0.75 2024-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1715817049386-XMJHK0DA2CJMFQW0OGA7/IMG_0916+copy+%281%29.jpg New Page (Copy) https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-9rbwf daily 0.75 2024-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1585251431566-M12XOXQW2X1QK6EQP9ZQ/231E70E6-A9EC-4E0F-9FFE-75C15C04FA59.JPG New Page (Copy) - WHAT IS GALLERY TAKEOVER? Gallery Takeover program is an extension of our commitment to accessibility and celebrating aging, with a focus on intergenerational exchange, social connections and personal growth. This program aims to provide an inclusive platform that represents the diverse voices of our communities and challenges assumptions about age and disability. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-42 daily 0.75 2024-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1715815993656-S79TNV0US99TC1TW5WSI/IMG_3234_Original.jpg New Page https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-70 daily 0.75 2020-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1587144633593-YUWT0UBAPGB81LGYJX9F/72739900_1682295318580879_1605410035955924992_o.jpg New Page https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-copy-2 daily 0.75 2021-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1587150635546-KHFS1EMD25R0HP9TNQJ5/IMG_1799.jpg New Page (Copy) (Copy) - ENDURING INSPIRATION EXHIBITION About / To celebrate our collective creativity, we are hosting a series of community art exhibitions that highlight artworks created during shelter-in-place. Featuring collage, drawing, painting, poetry, and storytelling, our Enduring Inspiration exhibition is an invitation to reflect on the themes of resilience, identity, and home. Our next exhibition, Image of Self, opens on December 2, 2021. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-91 daily 0.75 2021-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1587146385571-ARXELSCJZG6MCOFHZT9L/IMG_1957.jpg New Page - CREATIVE SPARK WORKSHEETS + KITS Creative Spark Worksheets is a collection of art-making projects that participants can do at home. These projects include clear instructions and thought-provoking prompts that encourage creative imagination, experimentation, and play. Projects vary in challenge level and medium of expression to meet the diverse needs and abilities of our partners. Supplies / Most of the projects can be completed using easy-to-find materials. Creative Spark kits include all art supplies and are available for partners by request. Receive a Kit / Worksheets are printable or can be mailed to participants as a kit. To learn more, reach out to Jessica McCracken at jmmcracken@covia.org or 415-505-3269. Developed in partnership with Creative Spark https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-9pthl daily 0.75 2021-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1598537858830-S8M6XWF8ZOWYK1FPCUCO/Beige%2C+Pink+and+Gold+Visual+Storytelling+and+Branding+Website-5.png New Page (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1587148252574-EQBRWD9XXO6XL8R4DVJP/image-asset.jpg New Page (Copy) - QUILTING CHALLENGE About the Project / Guided by a common goal to use creative expression as a vehicle for personal growth and community cohesion, Ruth’s Table has partnered with Social Justice Sewing Academy on an intergenerational quilting challenge. Pattern / Based on the artwork created by young artists at SJSA, pattern designs celebrate our collective resilience, togetherness, and unity. Request the Pattern / Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. Receive a Kit / Our quilt-making and embroidery kits include all necessary supplies and instructions to guide participants through making their block. Questions / Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. https://www.ruthstable.org/about-text-2-1 daily 0.75 2021-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1598491690642-4QCMEKGWYS3PX4HPYKBA/%23f5f5f5.png About Text 2 (Copy) https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-nmzkl daily 0.75 2020-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1587153390927-8VUFIFM5O2ZUWU0UAMS2/IMG_0499.jpg New Page (Copy) - PHONE-BASED CONNECTIONS Individual + Group Support via with our teaching artists and volunteers. These language-based calls offer encouragement and assistance with our Creative Spark worksheets and kits, as well as much-needed friendly social connections. Virtual Classes / Ruth’s Table partners with communities to offer ongoing virtual classes. To inquire about how we can support your community, reach out to Jessica McCracken at jmmcracken@covia.org or 415-505-3269. https://www.ruthstable.org/echoes-of-the-new-vision daily 0.75 2020-09-08 https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-73 daily 0.75 2020-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1594309990110-BYFVCOXAAKAWZBJQ6HA7/Oct+2017+e.JPG New Page https://www.ruthstable.org/echoes-of-the-new-vision-copy-copy-1 daily 0.75 2020-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595263802829-PCFGA47FQN7LDT1XQT36/IMG_3763%2Bc.jpg Echoes of the New Vision (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) Installation View: Ron Saunders and Elisabeth Ajtaj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595263761325-M0EGW2TR55Y6XFZWYSZG/IMG_3773%2Bc.jpg Echoes of the New Vision (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) Installation View: Elisabeth Ajtaj and Rachelle Bussieres https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-82 daily 0.75 2021-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595262401738-TO7XYMMI3EMYJLZKWR1W/01_Maisel_Rich+Knows+%283042%29.jpg New Page - Phillip Maisel, Rich Knows (3050), 2016. Archival pigment print. 22.5 x 17.8" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595262411138-2259WZJUQU9BWL9IMHDN/EAjtay_Expulsion+%28of+the+Other%29-approx19.75x23.75in+left.jpg New Page - Elisabeth Ajtaj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595262414099-2U40486384TTSUDJS9VW/Light+Apparition+%2313%2C+2016.+Archival+Pigment+Print.+30+x+40+inches..png New Page - Suzy Poling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595262423622-VGRN10PKQELDY7K5RU1N/Prisme%2Bdouble%2C%2Bcrois%C3%A9%2C%2Bpluie%2C56.jpg New Page - Rachelle Bussieres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595264793632-88VMCRYB31LS1KEXQRH8/Sight%2B-1.jpg New Page - Theodora Varnay Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595262418557-2BB8Q859QFWKFOMXUV49/Perhaps_+Darkness.jpg New Page - Ron Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595263437886-Q0TZSRTDV2Y0U8YQJLM0/Melnikova-Raich_CIRCULAR_MOTION_No.2.jpg New Page - Sonia Melnikova-Raich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595263431989-JJMYGJ4VHLG4VGD80B98/Bauhaus+Omnipresent.jpg New Page - Douglas McCulloh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1595262433226-XA8QYIWKTE8BKTXTHASD/TerriLoewenthal_Psychscape90.jpeg New Page - Terri Loewenthal https://www.ruthstable.org/new-pagge-115 daily 0.75 2021-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1594740694043-SJADRBFRILOGGERSGVE9/TerriLoewenthal_Psychscape90.jpeg New Page https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/online/1113 daily 0.75 2020-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1594356475278-4JVS0FTN7O6P64JDQ22F/Still%2BLife%2BCollage%2B-%2BAmber%2BCarroll.jpg Online Art Workshop: Creative Spark - CREATIVE SPARK + RUTH’S TABLE: ART WORKSHOP SERIES Thu, April 23 - July 30, 11:00 a.m. Series of eight | Every other week Online Workshop Creativity is about opening your imagination and allowing yourself to let go, experiment and play. It is play with a purpose. In this series, we will explore self-reflection, collage, drawing, and painting to create playful visual and movement compositions, transform mundane into extraordinary, and use spontaneity to loose ourselves in the act of making. Registration: While the projects vary in their complexity and challenge level, they are not sequential. Join one, some or all sessions. Suggested Materials: A mix of everyday and recycled materials (i.e. colored paper, cardboard, magazines), tape or glue, colored pencils or markers, scissors. Program Partner: Creative Spark + SF Community Living Campaign Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. https://www.ruthstable.org/copy-block daily 0.75 2020-09-08 https://www.ruthstable.org/letter-to-our-elders-copy daily 0.75 2020-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1598543781762-O6WNCNFWE7Z9G2QJ7C1W/CSpark%252520Self%252520Portrait%252520Cindy.jpg Letter to Our Elders (Copy) (Copy) - Write Your Own Letter Set aside about half an hour and to create your own poem by following our activity guide below. Make / Some of the exercises are simple and others invite you to take multiple steps — just focus on enjoying the experiment. If you stick with the process, you will create something that will genuinely surprise you. Connect / Engage your friends, parents, kids, either in-person, by snail mail or over the phone. Share / Send your completed works to us - we will share your act of kindness with seniors affected by isolation and display an image at our Enduring Inspiration exhibition. https://www.ruthstable.org/subscribe daily 0.75 2025-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/0b94f1ab-59cf-4b5f-9261-e72ccdfe2691/IMG_2842.jpg Sign Up for Emails - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/creative-spark-evaluation daily 0.75 2021-04-12 https://www.ruthstable.org/letter-to-our-elders-1 daily 0.75 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1598547702673-AV3ZYIVIPYKCEI7XN11T/IMG_1973.jpg Letter to Our Elders (Copy) - Write a Poem by Chance Got 30 seconds on your hands? Create a chance poem by clicking the link below. Chance poems are generated through random selections, producing writing that is unique and beautiful. We will mail your poem to a senior affected by isolation. https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/online/1114 daily 0.75 2020-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1594356475278-4JVS0FTN7O6P64JDQ22F/Still%2BLife%2BCollage%2B-%2BAmber%2BCarroll.jpg Online Art Workshop: Creative Spark - CREATIVE SPARK + RUTH’S TABLE: ART WORKSHOP SERIES Fri, Sept 18 - Nov 6, 10:00am Series of eight | Every week Online Workshop, All Ages Creativity is about opening your imagination and allowing yourself to let go, experiment and play. It is play with a purpose. In this series, we will explore self-reflection, collage, drawing, and painting to create playful visual and movement compositions, transform mundane into extraordinary, and use spontaneity to loose ourselves in the act of making. Suggested Materials: A mix of everyday and recycled materials (i.e. colored paper, cardboard, magazines), tape or glue, colored pencils or markers, scissors. Program Partner: Creative Spark + WellConnected Registration: Projects are not sequential. Join one, some or all sessions. Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. https://www.ruthstable.org/letter-to-our-elders daily 0.75 2020-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1598546829828-DXXBVIPVFZRYIG14LSJV/Beige%2C+Pink+and+Gold+Visual+Storytelling+and+Branding+Website-9.png Letter to Our Elders (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1598543820401-PGE1LBPNM50YCDCZII3Q/2018%2Bb.jpg Letter to Our Elders (Copy) - Nominate a Person Many of our elders are isolated at this time. If you know someone who is bound to feel lonely or who most likely will not be able to receive any visitors for the foreseeable future, please submit their name and address below. Please only submit addresses of those truly in need of cheering up in this time. 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Make a postcard by following our activity guide below. Share your work with someone or send it to us - we will share your act of kindness with an elder in need of a friendly connection. https://www.ruthstable.org/view-from-here daily 0.75 2021-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611243972297-FN8AHYOJAGEXAQNSK5UQ/2.jpg Image of Self x 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611240180424-ZL2DBSVNTFWEMTS478TC/Image+from+iOS+%281%29.jpg Image of Self x 1 Self-Portrait, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. 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Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611242949431-UFXHFNEIDXCB0796XTWP/Top_03.jpg Image of Self x 3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611242760732-SVCCADX44E97H7UU0VSG/Top_06.jpg Image of Self x 3 View from Here, Drawing, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://www.ruthstable.org/collage-paper-1 daily 0.75 2021-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610669830205-B7RQJILFMEMO0BGKG434/IMG_1246.jpg Collage & Paper (Copy) - Enduring Inspiration Collage, Leonie Wohl and MaryStella Flynn, 2020. Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611078239469-U2ICQST2XA1ND40DZQFQ/IMG_1255.jpg Collage & Paper (Copy) Abstract Collage, MaryStella Flynn, 2020. Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611239411931-2RX70ZB4ANJ2EMLE7JIG/IMG_1234.jpg Collage & Paper (Copy) Abstract Collage, Bill Bruckner, 2020. Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1610670440137-V1HMZ34CZ02FN8GIXANY/IMG_1277.jpg Collage & Paper (Copy) Abstract Collage, Margie Ramirez, 2020. Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1623965671148-RWAAWQ5KDCEUQIVY0F5K/Untitled+design-9.png Collage & Paper (Copy) - IN DEPTH Throughout the past year, our participants have explored collage, drawing, painting, weaving, poetry, self-reflection and storytelling to create meaningful works that reflect on the themes of resilience, identity, and home. The exhibition is an extension of our Enduring Inspiration initiative that aims to facilitate avenues of creativity, learning, and empowerment to support and uplift our elder communities. Over the year, we delivered 715 art kits around the Bay Area and reached over 1,400 elders through accessible remote programming. While this exhibition features a small selection of the resulting works, it highlights a diversity of perspectives on inspiration at home. Most importantly, it holds a powerful message that recognizes the transformative power of art: to heal and bring communities together, to challenge assumptions about age and disability, as well as our deep believe that creative engagement is indeed essential. View the full exhibition catalogue here. https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/online/1115 daily 0.75 2021-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1612477010685-CQGV12Y9ICF9XM2TS7W2/Image+from+iOS+%281%29.jpg Online Art Workshop: Creative Spark - IMAGE OF SELF WORKSHOP SERIES Wed, Feb 10, 17 & 24 | 1-2pm Series of three Online Workshop, All Ages A portrait is a deeply personal depiction of self. Whether abstract, symbolic, or intimately detailed, a portrait can reveal a person's identity, individuality, and story. In this series of three workshops, participants will use self-reflection, drawing, and collage, to portray different characters in our lives and celebrate our authentic selves through the act of making. Suggested Materials: A list of recommended supplies will be emailed upon registration. Program Partner: Creative Spark Registration: Free | Donations encouraged Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. https://www.ruthstable.org/talks/building-bridges-session-two daily 0.75 2021-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1614293882824-M1MOA98T6OAUGTDD51IW/FOREST+HOUSES+SERIES.04.jpg Artist Talk: Building Bridges | Session Two - ARTIST TALK: BUILDING BRIDGES, BREAKING BARRIERS Thursday, March 11 | 4pm Session Two Join curator Hanna Regev and artists from Building Bridges: Breaking Barriers for this two-part interactive discussion. Noted for their ability to transform their work in the thick of their careers, the artists reflect on the importance of taking risks, breaking new grounds, and unique artistic freedom and skill that only come with age. Session One: Thu, March 4 - Liz Mamorsky, Joan Schulze, Corey Weiner Session Two: Thu, March 11 - Howard Hersh, Beth Fein, Keith Wilson Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. https://www.ruthstable.org/talks/building-bridges-session-one daily 0.75 2021-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1614293349938-OWDOXYB0UYF8PAXXAOZL/Joan+Schulze%2C++Fata+Morgana+%234%2C+2021+45x41+Quilt++f9632.jpg Artist Talk: Building Bridges | Session One - ARTIST TALK: BUILDING BRIDGES, BREAKING BARRIERS Thursday, March 4 | 4pm Session One Join curator Hanna Regev and artists from Building Bridges: Breaking Barriers for this two-part interactive discussion. Noted for their ability to transform their work in the thick of their careers, the artists reflect on the importance of taking risks, breaking new grounds, and unique artistic freedom and skill that only come with age. Session One: Thu, March 4 - Liz Mamorsky, Joan Schulze, Corey Weiner Session Two: Thu, March 11 - Howard Hersh, Beth Fein, Keith Wilson Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-studio daily 0.75 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/43df123a-216b-4997-ba32-cab247938f62/Screenshot+2025-06-30+102555.png Virtual Studio - VIRTUAL STUDIO Thursdays | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Join us for Virtual Studio, our free weekly online art workshop led by Ruth’s Table teaching artists. Experiment, create, and learn together with art materials at home! Each week features a different project with opportunities for experimentation and skill building. Sessions are one hour. A demonstration of materials and techniques is included, along with time for making and sharing with fellow participants. Suggested Supplies: Registrants will receive an email 2-3 days before the program with workshop info, a list of suggested materials and info for accessing the workshop. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Image: Watercolor painting sample from the Relaxing with Watercolors Virtual Studio workshop by Teaching Artist Joyce Nojima. Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Studio free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/chispa-creativa daily 0.75 2021-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1614369713841-LV09OAV1F42I7XPSE8YC/Abstract%2BCollage%2B2.jpg Chispa Creativa - EN ESPAÑOL: CHISPA CREATIVA: TALLERES DE ARTE Miércoles de 2/24 a 3/31 | 1-2pm PT Todas las edades, no se necesita experiencia previa Únase a nosotros para Chispa Creativa: Talleres de Arte. La creatividad tiene el poder de levantar nuestros ánimos, energizar nuestra resiliencia y unirnos. La meta de esta clase es inspirarnos a desatar nuestro potencial creativo y a crear momentos simples de autoexpresión y creatividad en casa. Con temas que exploran la autorreflexión, el collage, la poesía y el dibujo, crearemos composiciones visuales alegres y curiosas, transformaremos lo mundano en extraordinario y usaremos la espontaneidad para sumergirnos en el acto de la creación. No hace falta tener habilidades o experiencia artística previa para participar. Las actividades pueden ser completadas usando materiales fáciles de encontrar y la lista de materiales será repartida cuando se registren. Registration: Gratis con inscripción | El registro se procesa a través de nuestro socio de programa Well Connected Español. https://www.ruthstable.org/talks/building-bridges-part-two-talk-two daily 0.75 2021-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1616085306582-92KI5TOEPEEXX478X0FY/Crossing+the+Digital+Divide+%238.jpg Artist Talk: Building Bridges: Part Two | Artist Talk - ARTIST TALK: BUILDING BRIDGES, BREAKING BARRIERS Thursday, April 29 | 4:30pm-5:30pm Session Two Join curator Hanna Regev and artists from Building Bridges: Breaking Barriers | Part Two for this two-part interactive discussion. Noted for their ability to transform their work in the thick of their careers, the artists reflect on the importance of taking risks, breaking new grounds, and the unique artistic freedom, inventiveness and skill that only come with age. Session One: April 15 - Naomie Kremer, Lia Cook, Teddy Milder Session Two: April 29 - Elizabeth Sher, Francesca Pastine, Mary Curtis Ratcliff Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. Image Credit: Elizabeth Sher, Crossing the Digital Divide #8, 2013. https://www.ruthstable.org/talks/building-bridges-part-two-talk-one daily 0.75 2021-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1616085002490-ZUS3DZQII4OYQQFA3BN5/From+Memory-small+file.jpg Artist Talk: Building Bridges: Part Two | Artist Talk - ARTIST TALK: BUILDING BRIDGES, BREAKING BARRIERS Thursday, April 15 | 4:30pm-5:30pm Session One Join curator Hanna Regev and artists from Building Bridges: Breaking Barriers | Part Two for this two-part interactive discussion. Noted for their ability to transform their work in the thick of their careers, the artists reflect on the importance of taking risks, breaking new grounds, and the unique artistic freedom, inventiveness and skill that only come with age. Session One: April 15 - Naomie Kremer, Lia Cook, Teddy Milder Session Two: April 29 - Elizabeth Sher, Francesca Pastine, Mary Curtis Ratcliff Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. Image Credit: Naomie, Kremer, From Memory, 2003. https://www.ruthstable.org/tour/homage-to-the-wheel-of-color daily 0.75 2021-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1616783363991-MLICES8RW9VRSSQO9AWK/Prest__AnotherForever_2019_acrylic+on+panel_60x60x2inches.jpg Virtual Tour: Homage to the Wheel of Color - VIRTUAL TOUR: HOMAGE TO THE WHEEL OF COLOR Wednesday, April 7 | 11am-12pm PT Join curator Hanna Regev to explore the exhibition Homage to the Wheel of Color. In this exhibition, fourteen Bay Area artists celebrate the enduring legacy of the Bauhaus art movement by delving into experimentation with color theories, examining color’s relationship with shape, material, light, and sound. From intricate chromatic paintings that tangle the illusion of two-dimensional space to light sculptures that use color as an encoding, manipulating large data sets to create eye-popping optical effects, the exhibition showcases a spectrum of effort to use color as a tool to play with perception and illusion. For this event, Regev will provide an overview of the exhibition and then take questions from the audience. Artists: Alex Benedict, Brian Caraway, Irene Carvajal, Antonio Cortez, Craig Dorety, Connie Goldman, Howard Hersh, Mikey Kelly, Naomie Kremer, Jon Kuzmich, Jason Marsh, Neil Murphy, Mel Prest Registration: Free | Registration is processed by our program partner WellConnected. Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. Image Credit: Mel Prest, Another Forever, 2019. https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/online/off-the-cuff daily 0.75 2021-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1616796869244-GA6C178IBSSVD1I8G88Y/Off+the+Cuff.png Online Workshop: Off the Cuff - OFF THE CUFF Wednesdays | March 31, April 7 & April 14 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Based on over 15 years of research into ensemble-based collaboration and performance training, OFF THE CUFF, is a virtual workshop series rooted in community dialogue, storytelling, and spontaneous self-expression. Through small group projects, improv-based exercises, writing prompts, and robust discourse, OFF THE CUFF invites participants to manifest new ideas, connect virtually, and explore dynamic frameworks for communication and creativity. All you need to bring is a pad of paper and a writing utensil. Teaching Artist: Theatre maker & teaching artist Evan Johnson Dates: This is a three-week series. Sessions are connected, but are not sequential - attend one, two or all sessions. Week One: Humor and Humanity Week Two: The Power of What If? Week Three: Permission and Will Suggested Supplies: Paper & writing utensil Registration: Free | This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/about-3-1 daily 0.75 2025-04-21 https://www.ruthstable.org/program-evaluation daily 0.75 2023-03-22 https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/contour-drawing daily 0.75 2021-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1618315480402-4FP1OIGKC8U8MQIDCVJE/Top_23.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Contour Drawing - LETTING GO OF CONTROL: BLIND CONTOUR DRAWING Wednesdays | April 21 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Blind contour drawing is more about the process of drawing than it’s about “getting it right.” In this class, students will have the choice to set up a still life or draw objects they’ve chosen. The object is to draw without looking down at the drawing and without picking up the pen/pencil. It’s about the process of seeing and connecting to the subject - almost like tracing it. The result is a fluid, slightly abstract, drawing whose outcome is often more interesting than a realistic drawing. Supply List: - Drawing paper - Sketch paper - Pens + Pencils (participants can choose to bring a variety of pencils (hard and soft leads) and pens (felt tip, brush pens, etc.)) Instructor’s Note: It is helpful to have an idea of what you want to draw. Bring objects, set up a still life, choose a photo from a magazine or one that you’ve taken, etc., so you’re prepared to jump right in. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/drawing-non-dominant-hand daily 0.75 2021-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1618916615757-01YYCM3O9WCNBAJUY0C2/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Drawing with Non-Dominant Hand - LETTING GO OF CONTROL: DRAWING WITH YOUR NON-DOMINANT HAND Wednesdays | May 5 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels How often have you heard people say, “I can’t draw. I’m not artistic,” as if being able to draw realistically is the benchmark to being creative? So not true! The beauty of drawing with your non-dominant hand is that expectations of perfection are out the door before you even start. That’s when the magic happens. You’ll be surprised to discover the beauty in imperfection (a Japanese term called Wabi Sabi), and how flaws and idiosyncrasies often make things much more interesting than something that’s “perfect.” Supply List: - Drawing paper - Sketch paper - Pens + Pencils (participants can choose to bring a variety of pencils (hard and soft leads) and pens (felt tip, brush pens, etc.)) Instructor’s Note: It is helpful to have an idea of what you want to draw. Bring objects, set up a still life, choose a photo from a magazine or one that you’ve taken, etc., so you’re prepared to jump right in. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/watercolor-abstract-composition daily 0.75 2021-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1618916430346-TOOTATTJM67HQI6PTYYX/sov.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Watercolor Abstract Composition - LETTING GO OF CONTROL: WET ON WET WATERCOLOR - ABSTRACT COMPOSITION Wednesdays | April 28 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels More than any other painting medium, watercolor inherently has a mind of its own. The process of wet on wet watercolor is full of surprises. It’s about allowing the paint to lead us, not necessarily the other way around. The result is a beautiful combination of soft, feathered edges and colors flowing into each other. The focus of this class will be to experiment with the technique through abstract composition. Supply List: - Watercolor paper - Watercolor paints in tubes (your choice of colors) - Small containers to mix paints (baby food jars or small takeout sauce containers) - A variety of flat and round brushes - Paper towels Instructor’s Note: It’s not necessary, but it will be helpful to have an idea before class of shapes and compositions that you’re drawn to. Looking through books and magazines is a good place to start. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/watercolor-still-life-composition daily 0.75 2021-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1618916775611-2SKR32D7R6D3DF0G4YJF/9c82c1620a28ed66270d1b9392bf6f67.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Watercolor Still Life Composition - LETTING GO OF CONTROL: WET ON WET WATERCOLOR - STILL LIFE COMPOSITION Wednesdays | May 12 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels More than any other painting medium, watercolor inherently has a mind of its own. The process of wet on wet watercolor is full of surprises. It’s about allowing the paint to lead us, not necessarily the other way around. The result is a beautiful combination of soft, feathered edges and colors flowing into each other. The focus of this class will be to experiment with the technique through still life composition. Supply List: - Watercolor paper - Watercolor paints in tubes (your choice of colors) - Small containers to mix paints (baby food jars or small takeout sauce containers) - A variety of flat and round brushes - Paper towels Instructor’s Note: It is helpful to have an idea of what you want to paint. Bring objects or set up a still life so you’re prepared to jump right in. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/handmade-envelope daily 0.75 2021-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1621265876987-EF53HUP1EHZWLU94WLK9/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Handmade Envelope - HANDMADE ENVELOPE Wednesdays | May 19 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Participants will make a variety of handmade envelopes out of ordinary paper and repurposed materials. Some envelopes can be mailed out with your letters and other structures are great to go along with your handmade cards and presents. Supply List: - scissors, ruler, bone folder (if available) - adhesive - glue stick or double sided tape - paper that can be folded easily (such as regular printer paper, calendar pages, magazine pages, thick wrapping paper, discarded book pages, scrapbook paper, maps) - please prepare at least five 8 1/2 X 11 pieces of paper and three pieces of square paper cut from 8x8 to 12x12 Instructor’s Note: There will be many samples shown during the hour. You may want to use your envelopes made in class for samples and then choose your paper later to make the final envelopes. Have these first envelopes be a guide for the structure as you may want to make some large and small envelopes after class. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/handmade-book-3 daily 0.75 2021-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1621266634268-UG45MA8C1W1CNSVAUZC4/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Handmade Book | Workshops #3 - HANDMADE BOOK | WORKSHOP #3 Wednesdays | May 26 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Using simple folding techniques, participants will make some handmade books that can be made in all sizes for journals or special greeting cards. They can be made with a variety of paper for different effects. Supply List: - scissors - bone folder (if available) - 12 inches of thin ribbon - adhesive - glue stick or fast drying glue Book 1 - participants will need to prepare 4 sheets of paper cut to square 4x4, 5x5, or 6x6 inches, Book 2 - prepare 2 sheets of paper cut to 5x5 inches and 2 pieces cut to 5x8 inches, Book 3 and 4 - prepare 2 sheets of 8 1/2 by 11 or 11x17 paper Paper must be able to be folded easily (no card stock, such as magazine pages, thin calendar papers, maps, scrapbook paper, music sheets, regular printer paper or colored and decorated paper. Instructor’s Note: The books made in class can be used as prototypes for future projects as these book structures can be made very small or very large with so many different materials. We will not have time to decorate the books in class which adds another element to your book structures but samples will be shown. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/talks/less-is-more-howard-hersh daily 0.75 2021-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1621532382643-K1K5XGFBOZNB7PWC27Y5/From+Memory-small+file.jpg Artist Talk: Less is More - Howard Hersh - ARTIST TALK: LESS IS MORE | HOWARD HERSH Thursday, June 10 | 4:30pm-5:30pm Online, via Zoom Join Ruth's Table for a conversation with artist Howard Hersh to take a closer look at the artist's solo exhibition Less is More: Making the Case for Minimalism. Making the Case for Minimalism is a partial retrospective of the last decade in Hersh’s long artistic career. The exhibition takes place during COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis that has awakened a renewed realization that less is more and highlighted how we are all globally connected. Through a narrow lens, Less is More examines Hersh’s personal philosophy of No Separation, his guiding principle that informs his life and art to simply say: “it’s all connected!” Hersh’s minimalist visual language includes drawing lines, constructing grids, creating symmetrical and asymmetrical forms; the works expand from 3-D painted structures on walls to cubes and modules that end up on the floor. Of note are the limited color palette and the use of a scraping technique, which removes layers and leaves markings as in a road map. By reaching under the skin to reveal the structure of his three-dimensional paintings, Hersh strips his paintings of any reference of portraying objects and directs our attention to the form. What Hersh offers us are, in his words, “structural objects”. The elimination of excess makes a stunning statement in the post COVID-19 era. Hersh leaves us with a bonus of an arresting aesthetic that he can call his own. Moderator: Hanna Regev, Curator Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. Image Credit: Howard Hersh, Axis Mundi 20-3, 2020. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/slow-looking-on-ageism daily 0.75 2021-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1621535126107-GYCSP93LR6KM66TZMQTL/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Slow Looking Tour - SLOW LOOKING TOUR: ON AGE-ING Wednesdays | June 2 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at two artworks from our recent multimedia two-part exhibition Building Bridges: Breaking Barriers curated by Hanna Regev with the goal of addressing societal ageism. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, building bridges to the art and within our community. Guided by facilitator Suzanne Reich, this virtual one-hour gathering will look at Corey Weiner's Estelle (2018) and Naomie Kremer's From Memory (2003). About the Exhibition: Explore part one and part two of the exhibition. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/model-form daily 0.75 2021-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1623101079657-GDPJ4P4JPWFJTVT48KMT/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Model Form in Art - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: LEARNING HOW TO MODEL FORM IN ART Wednesdays | June 16 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class, participants will begin by painting a 5-part grey value scale from dark to light. We will learn about the importance of learning about value in painting, explore different elements of a value image (shadow and light then broken down into sub-elements), and will mix or draw a value scale. Participants will then all be working off of a common image of a sphere. Participants will sketch the sphere, then map the values we have mixed (or drawn) to the image. By breaking the image down into values, we can learn about how communicating a range of values portrays formin two dimensional art. Supply List: - water-based paint that can be mixed is ideal - watercolor or pencil would also work - paper - water - painting knife or plastic knife for mixing (paint brush also works!) Instructor’s Note: We will explore both drawing or painting methods. Participants can use either a pencil or watercolor, depending on your preference. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Alexandra Bailliere Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/paper-cherry-blossoms daily 0.75 2021-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1623102633393-CL0U4HPSYSASXYK352QI/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Paper Cherry Blossoms - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PAPER CHERRY BLOSSOMS Wednesdays | June 9 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Nothing says Spring like Cherry Blossoms, and with these paper blossoms, it can be Spring in your home all year long. Using a variety of paper materials, participants will create paper cherry blossom branches. The final compositions could be showcased in a vase around your home or workspace or make a meaningful special gift. Supply List: - crepe or tissue Paper - maps, decorative papers, dictionary paper, and ephemera - scissors - ruler - pencil - tree branches - white craft glue (such as Elmer’s) - floral or washi tape (Elmer’s works fine for everything, you don’t have to use tape) - toothpick - paper flower guide Please refer to this paper flower guide for reference during the class. Instructor’s Note: For more realistic flowers use white or pink crepe or tissue paper. Mix them with maps, dictionary paper or ephemera for something less expected and unconventional. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/creating-form-with-color daily 0.75 2021-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1623709730669-DM4PWF2V28S964VO2AIF/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Creating Form with Color - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: CREATING FORM WITH COLOR Wednesdays | June 30 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Push your understanding of creating form with color value. In this one-hour workshop, participants will interpret a still-life composition through cut-paper collage. Participants will use different values or degrees of light and dark in colored papers to translate a still-life image in collage. Supply List: - support for the collage (cardboard) - colored papers of varying types (textures add interest!) - scissors - glue stick Instructor’s Note: No prior experience is necessary. However, participants will benefit from attending Learning How to Model Form in Art workshop that explores the importance of value in creating dimension in an artwork. Image Credit: Arthur Stern, “How to see color and paint it”. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Alexandra Bailliere Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-shape-and-space daily 0.75 2021-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1623712972887-LMTDTY0TU6WCAT9F0FHF/axis-mundi-19-2-ruth.jpg Slow Looking: On Shape and Space - SLOW LOOKING: ON SHAPE AND SPACE Thursday, July 1 | | 1-2pm PT First Thursday of each month Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Slow Looking is a monthly interactive program that invites participants to explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. In July, participants will explore two artworks from our recent exhibitions, Building Bridges: Breaking Barriers and Less is More. Through a series of guided activities, we will look at Teddy Milder's Circling Duende (2013) and Howard Hersh's Axis Mundi 19-2 (2019). Bring your curiosity as we share our observations, perspectives, and questions about each artwork and examine each artist's use of shape and space. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich About: This program is a part of monthly Slow Looking series that take place on the first Thursday of each month. By registering once, participants can attend any monthly session. Image Credit: Howard Hersh, Axis Mundi 19-2, 2019 Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/spiral-and-pop-up-cards daily 0.75 2021-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1623868258480-LEBCOAO0RZN7QKL51ZL4/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Spirals and Pop Up Cards - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: SPIRALS AND POP-UP CARDS Wednesdays | June 23 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Using a variety of paper cutting and folding techniques, participants will learn how to make a pop-up greeting cards and create intricate, whimsical and sculptural compositions. A flat card turns into a three-dimensional arrangement that is unexpected, unique and would make any message pop. A handmade 3D pop-up card would make a great gift or mail art and can put a smile on your recipient's face. Supply List: - pencil - scissors - glue stick - ruler, pencil - 6-8 sheets 8 1/2 x 11 card stock in a variety of colors (participants can also use heavy weight old book pages, maps or thick magazine pages) Instructor’s Note: Participants can use other items to decorate their cards if time allows, such as rubber stamps, postage stamps, markers, and collage materials. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/one-sheet-wonders daily 0.75 2021-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1624315380458-I7BRDMXBKWEYKZCG289A/DSCN4864.JPG Virtual Drop-in: One Sheet Wonders - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: ONE SHEET WONDERS Wednesdays | July 14 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Using a variety of paper folding techniques, participants will learn how to turn one sheet of paper to create a Twist n Shout envelope card, Origami card and note holder, and a sculptural bowl. Supply List: - ruler - pencil - scissors - bone folder or credit card - copy paper - magazine pages, scrapbook paper, and other miscellaneous paper - craft knife - *optional Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. By registering once, participants may attend one or any weekly session. Teaching Artist: Dorothy Yuki Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/abstract-collage daily 0.75 2021-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1626294558565-LGCBR26ECZJS92W7H44O/IMG_5865.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Abstract Collage - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: ABSTRACT COLLAGE Wednesdays | July 21 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class you’ll be making an abstract collage.Think of shapes and colors you’re drawn to and create a composition of paper cut outs that brings the two together. You can use existing papers or create your own designs on paper with paint, crayons, colored pencil, etc...and use that to cut out shapes. Supply List: - paper for the collage base - papers for the cut-out’s, e.g. magazines, old books, decorative papers, photographs, paper you design - glue or glue stick - scissors or x-acto knife Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/pop-up-cards daily 0.75 2021-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1626989784766-1DI6YAOMOW5PQWGIUUU3/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Pop Up Cards - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: POP-UP CARDS Wednesdays | July 28 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels In this pop-up card workshop participants will use a variety of paper to make 3-dimensional greeting cards by folding and cutting the paper. Supplies: - card stock - glue - pencil - ruler - bone folder (optional) - miscellaneous paper, e.g. maps, junk mail, calendars, coffee sleeves, old books, etc. - any embellishments for the cards Instructor’s Note: Please cut 3 pieces of your 8-1/2 X11 card stock in half in advance of the workshop so we have some card stock ready to cut and fold. Colored card stock is good, but not necessary. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/pop-up-cards-two daily 0.75 2021-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1627508484739-7BS715HJOMYR1R734VMB/IMG_1917.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Pop Up Cards #2 - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: POP-UP CARDS #2 Wednesdays | August 4 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels In this workshop, participants will continue to explore pop-up card techniques and make a series of foldable cards out of repurposed and ordinary materials. Supplies: - ruler - pencil - scissors - glue stick - four same-sized envelopes - collect paper from around your house to make cards: old maps, book pages, junk mails, other paper materials Prepare ahead of the class: - prepare 4x6 or 5x7 inches folded greeting card stock - cut two sheets of paper into square pieces 6x6 and 8x8 inches and two 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/watercolor-ocean daily 0.75 2021-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1628498138573-PD7UEFHZVPQDHHZD3A2R/IMG_5766.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Painting ocean in watercolors - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PAINTING OCEANSCAPES IN WATERCOLOR Wednesdays | August 11 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Learn basic watercolor techniques and how to paint an oceanscape with a limited palette. Supplies: - Watercolor paints - White paint (any water-based media will work for the white paintWatercolor paper (any size) - Painting tray/palette - 2 watercolor brushes: one large, one small - Washi or painting tape for securing paper to surface - Paper towels - 2 containers of water Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/watercolor-flower-cards daily 0.75 2021-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1628498340890-T0X21LKTHU7FWSG6325C/IMG_5765.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Watercolor Flower Cards - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: MAKING WATERCOLOR FLOWER CARDS Wednesdays | August 18 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels Learn basic watercolor brushstrokes and create a floral card Supplies: - Watercolor paints - Watercolor paper (cut to 6”x8” is ideal) - Painting tray/palette - 2 watercolor brushes: one large, one small - Washi or painting tape for securing paper to surface - Paper towels - 2 containers of water - Reference flowers or images of flowers for inspiration Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Alexandra Bailliere Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/potato-prints daily 0.75 2021-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1629106910861-X9QWL182LHYF261RRTYW/PotatoPrint.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Potato Prints - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: POTATO PRINTS Wednesdays | September 1 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class you will learn how to make a relief print with a potato! Using a potato as our printing plate, we will learn how to carve into a potato, apply paint to its surface and create a print. We will discuss how to utilize positive and negative carving methods and how a multiple can be used in composition. Supplies: - 1 large potato, cut in half lengthwise - exacto knife, carving tools or paring knife - acrylic paint or tempera - paint pallet (or flat surface you can put paint on, dinner plate usually works well for this) - paper to print on - pencil - small paint brush Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Devra Fox Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/accordion-book daily 0.75 2021-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1629107111896-WWBEUTIAGRQWIAJBJDDJ/IMG_5765.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Accordion Book - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: ACCORDION BOOK Wednesdays | August 25 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class you will learn how to make an accordion book, an art book that can be flipped through or sculpturally presented! We will explore traditional and experimental techniques as well as look at examples of how to incorporate design elements in book form. Supplies: - paper, you will need 6 (or more, depending on how long you want your book to be) pieces of paper cut to the same size, square or rectangle. I recommend construction paper, cardstock or any paper that is a bit thicker than computer paper - glue stick - ruler - pencil - materials to embellish your book (this can be collage supplies, paint, colored pencils, etc.) Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Devra Fox Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/talks/climate-change-group-one daily 0.75 2021-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1630086592986-BD00N0G1WKN8GLZCHQT4/reclamation_2.jpg Artist Talk: Climate Change: The Ticking Time Bomb - ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION | CLIMATE CHANGE: THE TICKING TIME BOMB Thursday, September 9 | 4:30-5:30pm PT Beth Fein, Tanya Knoop, David Ruth, Alisa Singer Online, via Zoom In this conversation happening in conjunction with Climate Change: The Ticking Time Bomb, artists Beth Fein, Tanya Knoop, David Ruth, and Alisa Singer come together to discuss their creative practice, share how their works address the critical changes impacting our planet, and reflect on the power of art to bring awareness to this urgent issue of climate change and inspire action. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. Image Credit: Beth Fein, Reclamation #2 , 2019 https://www.ruthstable.org/talks/climate-change-group-two daily 0.75 2021-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1630089940298-RGDGOSXRHD2O6SAJVMZA/reclamation_2.jpg Artist Talk: Climate Change: The Ticking Time Bomb - ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION | CLIMATE CHANGE: THE TICKING TIME BOMB Thursday, September 23 | 4:30-5:30pm PT Artists Michael Kerbow, Kara Maria, Stephan Crawford of The ClimateMusic Project, composer Erik Ian Walker Online, via Zoom In this conversation happening in conjunction with Climate Change: The Ticking Time Bomb, artists Michael Kerbow, Kara Maria, Stephan Crawford of The ClimateMusic Project, and composer Erik Ian Walker come together to discuss their creative practice, share how their works address the critical changes impacting our planet, and reflect on the power of art to bring awareness to the urgent issue of climate change and inspire action. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Questions? Reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. Image Credit: Kara Maria, Wrath (European hornet), 2021 https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-on-materials daily 0.75 2021-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1630091003536-KWL0ABU6MQ952EO54OSR/axis-mundi-19-2-ruth.jpg Slow Looking: On Materials - SLOW LOOKING: ON MATERIALS Thursday, September 2 | | 1-2pm PT First Thursday of each month Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at two artworks from our recent exhibitions, Building Bridges: Breaking Barriers and Less is More. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, as we examine each artwork and each artist's use of materials. In this session, we will spend about 30 minutes with each artwork in a conversation guided by facilitator Suzanne Reich, considering Howard Hersh's Skin Deep 18-3 (2018) and Beth Fein's Broken Painting Remains Unfinished (1987). No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich About: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Image Credit: Beth Fein, Broken Painting Remains Unfinished, 1987 https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/abstract-portrait daily 0.75 2021-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1630452508978-EV4620SSIHKA1HTC9QZU/mapOfGoodIdeas-600h.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Abstract Watercolor Portrait - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT Wednesdays | September 8 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels The workshop will explore abstract approaches to mapping identity and ideas through watercolor. Participants will learn a variety of watercolor techniques to create texture and pattern, explore the symbolism and use of lines in abstract art, and examine how color can be used to help represent emotions, feelings, and ideas, to create a mixed-media work. Abstract Portrait is a part of the three-session series that explores different approaches to creating a self-portrait, from abstract to expressionistic, and ends with an introduction of the head and face proportions as a basis for a realistic drawing. Participants may choose to attend one or any number of sessions. Image of Self Series Outline: September 8 – Abstract Self Portrait | Map Your Identity September 15 – Portrait Collage | Express Yourself September 22 – Self-Portrait Drawing | What’s in Your Face Supplies: - sketch or drawing paper - thick background paper – watercolor or multimedia - drawing pencil - white eraser - drawing utensils - pen, black sharpie (thick and thin), color markers, crayons, oil pastels - watercolor or acrylic paints (tray or tubes) – primary colors, plus black and white - unexpected or household supplies that could make a mark for drawing, e.g. small branches, sticks of different thickness and sizes, feathers, etc. - brushes (#8 or larger is preferable) - water containers *if using paint tubes - paper plate could be used as a palette Instructor’s Note: It is helpful to have a variety of drawing utensils for experimentation. Oil pastel will be particularly useful in class for mark-making on watercolor. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Tessie Barrera-Scharaga Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Image: Neil Murphy. Map of Good Ideas. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/portrait-collage daily 0.75 2021-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1630453222273-FDGQK4TJNB2SMOTFWRKG/PotatoPrint.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Portrait Collage - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: COLLAGE PORTRAIT Wednesdays | September 15 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels This workshop will explore an impressionistic approach to portraiture through mixed media collage. Based on Jean Michel Basquiat’s expressive work, participants will explore how lines, color, symbols, and words can express emotion and represent different parts of one’s identity. By incorporating sketching techniques, drawing, and text, participants will create a mixed media collage. Collage Portrait is a part of the three-session series that explores different approaches to creating a self-portrait, from abstract to expressionistic, and ends with an introduction of the head and face proportions as a basis for a realistic drawing. Participants may choose to attend one or any number of sessions. Image of Self Series Outline: September 8 – Abstract Self Portrait | Map Your Identity September 15 – Portrait Collage | Express Yourself September 22 – Self-Portrait Drawing | What’s in Your Face Supplies: - sketch paper - white eraser - thick background paper for collage - sketch utensils - pencil and sharpie - collage materials – colored paper, magazines, old books, calendars, patterned paper, etc. - adhesive - glue or glue stick - a variety of drawing tools for adding color to your work, e.g. colored pencils, markers, crayons, pastels Instructor’s Note: Participants are invited to create their own paper to be incorporated into their collage by adding washes of watercolor, markers, or pastels onto white paper ahead of the class. Instead of working on white blank paper, try using old book pages as a background. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Tessie Barrera-Scharaga Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/self-portrait-drawing daily 0.75 2021-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1630453499106-KNTNZ65XZYEE1BUTM8LX/PotatoPrint.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Self-Portrait Drawing - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: SELF-PORTRAIT DRAWING Wednesdays | September 23 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels This workshop will explore a realistic approach to portraiture through observational drawing. Participants will explore the proportions and placement of the facial features, create a placement grid, and learn line drawing techniques to create a basis for self-portrait. No prior experience is needed. Self-Portrait Drawing is a part of the three-session series that explores different approaches to creating a self-portrait, from abstract to expressionistic, and ends with an introduction of the head and face proportions as a basis for a realistic drawing. Participants may choose to attend one or any number of sessions. Image of Self Series Outline: September 8 – Abstract Self Portrait | Map Your Identity September 15 – Portrait Collage | Express Yourself September 22 – Self-Portrait Drawing | What’s in Your Face Supplies: - mirror (for an observational drawing) - sketch or drawing paper - thick background paper – watercolor or multimedia - drawing pencil - white eraser - watercolor or acrylic paints (tray or tubes) – primary colors, plus black and white - brushes (#8 or larger is preferable) - water containers *if using paint tubes - paper plate could be used as a palette Instructor’s Note: Participants are invited to complete the portrait using the technique of their choice. To learn more about watercolor, explore September 8th session. to learn more about collage and mixed-media work, explore September 15th session. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Tessie Barrera-Scharaga Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Image: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Untitled, 1982. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/geometric-series-in-watercolor daily 0.75 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632342126761-XX4OPF1XAA65YG7V8WAK/PotatoPrint.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Geometric Series in Watercolor - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: GEOMETRIC SERIES IN WATERCOLOR Wednesdays | October 6 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels In this workshop we will paint a series of geometric objects with watercolor: cubes, pyramids, cylinders. We will study how light interacts with these objects, using the technique of layering color washes to render shadow and light. We will also look at how to use painter’s tape to create defined edges and lines. Participants will paint from the still life I set up on camera, or from an object selected from their own home. A cup makes a good cylinder, a box makes a good cube. By painting these objects in a series we will create a pleasing array of many perspectives on a single subject. This workshop is a part of two-session Watercolor Constructions Series on October 6 and October 13. Materials: - Watercolor or mixed media paper - Drawing pencil and eraser - Watercolor paints (tray or tubes) - Painter’s tape or Washi tape (washi tape is a craft tape that you can get at most art/craft stores, it peels off of paper easily and can be reused) - Brushes (any size, ideally at one in the #8 - #12 range) - Water containers - Painter’s rag or paper towel Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Ashley Morgan Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/colorful-architectures-in-watercolor daily 0.75 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632342350065-F71YBLC0MT7SQZ7ST0D3/unnamed-3.png Virtual Drop-in: Colorful Architectures in Watercolor - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: COLORFUL ARCHITECTURES IN WATERCOLOR Wednesdays | October 13 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels This workshop will explore an abstract method for depicting our own homes and neighborhoods with watercolor. We will learn to paint colorful washes in geometric shapes - rectangles, triangles, and squares - to suggest the places that hold meaning to us. The gouache and watercolor paintings of Paul Klee will serve as a launching point to take inspiration. Participants can choose to paint from observation and use the house in which they sit as subject material, or paint from memory, choosing to depict a special place from childhood, for example. Some of the techniques we will learn are how to paint and layer washes of watercolor and how to use painters’ tape to create defined edges and lines. This workshop is a part of two-session Watercolor Constructions Series on October 6 and October 13. Materials: - Watercolor or mixed media paper - Drawing pencil and eraser - Watercolor paints (tray or tubes) - Painter’s tape or Washi tape (washi tape is a craft tape that you can get at most art/craft stores, it peels off of paper easily and can be reused) - Brushes (any size, ideally at one in the #8 - #12 range) - Water containers - Painter’s rag or paper towel Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Ashley Morgan Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork Image: "Colorful Architecture." Paul Klee. 1917. Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art. https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-climate-change daily 0.75 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632343107331-41MWRIFBWKGO4RU10N3W/axis-mundi-19-2-ruth.jpg Slow Looking: Climate Change - SLOW LOOKING: CLIMATE CHANGE Thursday, October 14 | 1-2pm PT First Thursday of each month Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at two artworks from our recent exhibition "Climate Change". The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions in a group setting. In this session, we will spend about 30 minutes with each artwork in a conversation guided by facilitator Suzanne Reich, considering Alisa Singer's Antarctica Ice Melt (2018) and Tanya Knoop's Chapter 2: Capitalism and Industry All Over the World (2021). No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. In October, the program is happening on the second Thursday, October 14th. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Image Credit: Alisa Singer, Antarctica Ice Melt, 2018 (detail) https://www.ruthstable.org/test-for-joan daily 0.75 2022-01-05 https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-21-1 daily 0.75 2021-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632350680364-EGH9HYT5T6I6O98755KY/reclamation_2-full-page.jpg Intro Image Joan - Keep an Eye on the Bowl: The Art of Joan Schulze OCTOBER 7 - DECEMBER 30, 2021 https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-40-1-1 daily 0.75 2021-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632524462505-21KXAMGWGT3PPG4F3VND/IMG_1242.jpg Exhibition Preview Joan Joan Schulze, Scent of Red, 2002, 25 x 25. Silk, paper, cotton; glue transferred images, machine quilted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632524398201-2VO0PMUG3RMDVHRSRAR9/20233QU+Rain+Matters.jpeg Exhibition Preview Joan Joan Schulze, Rain Matters, 2002, 25 x 25. Silk, paper, cotton; glue transferred images, machine quilted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632525152661-VLFORARPSZZWTQVGOOT0/Joan+Schulze+The+Disappearing+Bowl.jpeg Exhibition Preview Joan - Make it stand out Joan Schulze, The Disappearing Bowl, 2017 (detail), 44 x 34.5 . Silk, paper, cotton; glue transferred images, machine quilted. https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/online-3-1 daily 0.75 2021-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632524031294-TQH4EAN1GGIJ14USOYTW/221024+Recovering+Wonder-2++f.jpg Events Joan Schulze Opening Reception: Keep an Eye on the Bowl Thursday, October 7 | 6-8pm PT Onsite, Ruth’s Table Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632523830155-0TYWO4DGSC2N361YEA6X/unnamed-3.png Events Joan Schulze Meet the Artist: Joan Schulze First and Third Fridays in Nov-Dec | 3-5pm PT Onsite, Ruth’s Table Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632523897870-G8MJVU03CH1OY38GYLVT/221016+The+Paris+Bowl.jpg Events Joan Schulze Slow Looking: Keep an Eye on the Bowl Thursday, December 2 | 1-2pm PT Onsite, Ruth’s Table Gallery https://www.ruthstable.org/test-for-joan-1 daily 0.75 2021-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632562491355-YYB5GXXED5UC2WDWBHAY/Beige%2525252C%25252BPink%25252Band%25252BGold%25252BVisual%25252BStorytelling%25252Band%25252BBranding%25252BWebsite-4.jpg Artist Statemtn Joan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632535475920-1THECVGIP3199IP4MIRP/21700BQU+Opus-Black+and+Brown.jpeg Artist Statemtn Joan - Make it stand out Joan Schulze, Dream the Sun, 2003 (detail). 14.25 x 42.5. Silk, paper, cotton; glue transferred images, machine quilted. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-40-1-1-1 daily 0.75 2021-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632524462505-21KXAMGWGT3PPG4F3VND/IMG_1242.jpg Exhibition Preview Joan (Copy) Joan Schulze, Scent of Red, 2002, 25 x 25. Silk, paper, cotton; glue transferred images, machine quilted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632524398201-2VO0PMUG3RMDVHRSRAR9/20233QU+Rain+Matters.jpeg Exhibition Preview Joan (Copy) Joan Schulze, Rain Matters, 2002, 25 x 25. Silk, paper, cotton; glue transferred images, machine quilted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632525152661-VLFORARPSZZWTQVGOOT0/Joan+Schulze+The+Disappearing+Bowl.jpeg Exhibition Preview Joan (Copy) - Make it stand out Joan Schulze, The Disappearing Bowl, 2017 (detail), 44 x 34.5 . Silk, paper, cotton; glue transferred images, machine quilted. https://www.ruthstable.org/opening-reception-joan-schulze daily 0.75 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1633030284747-YLUQ2QG7CQM9LGUINH46/axis-mundi-19-2-ruth.jpg Opening Reception: Keep an Eye on the Bowl: The Art of Joan Schulze - OPENING RECEPTION: KEEP AN EYE ON THE BOWL Thursday, October 7 | 6-8pm PT Ruth's Table is thrilled to invite you to join us for our opening night celebration of Keep an Eye on the Bowl: The Art of Joan Schulze. We are excited to welcome you back and celebrate the power of art to uplift and bring us together. About the Exhibition Joan Schulze is an internationally acclaimed mixed-media quilt, collage and fiber artist. Named a “pioneer of the art quilt movement”, Schulze bridges abstraction and minimalism, fine arts and crafts, East and West. This exhibition represents Schulze’s pursuit of the possibilities of quilting and collage through experimentation, with the tea bowl theme as a continuous thread that ties the work together. Opening Celebration The event is free and all are welcome. RT has a beautiful and accessible outdoor space with seating and music. Wine, beer and light snacks will be served. COVID Measures -Face-masks are required -Refreshments will be outside on the patio About Ruth's Table Located in the heart of SF’s Mission District, RT fosters intergenerational connections through a dynamic combination of rotating gallery exhibitions, creative programming, and community initiatives. Registration: Free & All are Welcome | RSVP Below Image: Joan Schulze, Scent of Red, 2002. Silk, paper, cotton; glue transferred images, machine quilted. 25"x25". https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/watercolor-class daily 0.75 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1632342126761-XX4OPF1XAA65YG7V8WAK/PotatoPrint.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Geometric Series in Watercolor (Copy) - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: GEOMETRIC SERIES IN WATERCOLOR Wednesdays | October 6 | 1-2pm PT All ages and skill levels In this workshop we will paint a series of geometric objects with watercolor: cubes, pyramids, cylinders. We will study how light interacts with these objects, using the technique of layering color washes to render shadow and light. We will also look at how to use painter’s tape to create defined edges and lines. Participants will paint from the still life I set up on camera, or from an object selected from their own home. A cup makes a good cylinder, a box makes a good cube. By painting these objects in a series we will create a pleasing array of many perspectives on a single subject. This workshop is a part of two-session Watercolor Constructions Series on October 6 and October 13. Materials: - Watercolor or mixed media paper - Drawing pencil and eraser - Watercolor paints (tray or tubes) - Painter’s tape or Washi tape (washi tape is a craft tape that you can get at most art/craft stores, it peels off of paper easily and can be reused) - Brushes (any size, ideally at one in the #8 - #12 range) - Water containers - Painter’s rag or paper towel Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly session. Teaching Artist: Ashley Morgan Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/meet-the-artist-joan-schulze daily 0.75 2021-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1633545137126-Y5KVEH1YNMS9GEQFMTJY/PotatoPrint.jpg Meet the Artist: Joan Schulze - MEET THE ARTIST: JOAN SCHULZE Every First and Third Fridays | 3-5pm PT October 15, November 5, November 19, December 3, December 17, 2021 Join Ruth’s Table and artist Joan Schulze for a series of informal in-gallery events to take a closer look at the Keep an Eye on the Bowl exhibition, connect and mingle with the artist, curator, and other visitors. Print Raffle: One visitor at each event will receive a special original gift print from the artist. Other prints from the series to be available for sale. Ruth’s Table thanks Joan Schulze for generously donating 100% of proceeds from print sales towards Ruth’s Table programs. The Exhibition: This event is happening in conjunction with Keep an Eye on the Bowl exhibition. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/creative-spark-evaluation-1 daily 0.75 2021-10-06 https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-keep-an-eye-on-the-bowl daily 0.75 2021-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1634748575628-DCMB2C4EKH0FULHZ0OOV/21709AU++Auspicious+Bowls++37.5x26.jpeg Slow Looking: Keep an Eye on the Bowl - SLOW LOOKING: KEEP AN EYE ON THE BOWL Thursday, November 4 | 1-2pm PT First Thursday of each month Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at two artworks from our exhibition Keep an Eye on the Bowl. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, as we examine two works by fiber artist Joan Schulze. In this session, we will spend about 30 minutes with each artwork in a conversation guided by facilitator Suzanne Reich, considering Schulze's Auspicious Bowls (2017) and Recovering Wonder (2021) No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Image Credit: Joan Schulze, Auspicious Bowls, 2017. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/paper-mache-bowls daily 0.75 2021-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1633730221183-K9W38Z1M6WEYYYOYR494/IMG_3483.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Paper Mache Bowls - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PAPER MACHE BOWLS Thursday | October 21 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | October 28 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this two-part class, participants will be making a beautiful decorative bowl (or bowls of varied sizes) out of paper maché. During the first workshop, participants will create a bowl shape using papier maché technique. Depending on each participants' individual pace of work, participants might be able to create one or multiple pieces during one hour's session. Once the paper maché is dry, participants will paint and decorate the bowl during the second workshop. Bowls can be painted however you’d like - simple and elegant, colorful and whimsical, monochromatic or patterned. The completed bowls are a perfect catch-all to place jewelry, snacks, keys...whatever your heart desires. Participants will end up with a sense of accomplishment, a reminder of the power of your own creativity, and a lovely and useful work of art. Note: This project is held over two sessions on Thur October 21 and Thur October 28 at 2-3pm PT. Supplies: -Newspaper -White Glue -Balloons -Wide cup or bowl to set the balloon in as you’re making the bowl -Paper or Plastic cup if you want your bowl to sit on a stand (optional) -A container to mix glue and water -Paper Towels for messy hands -Table covering -Scissors -Paint brush -Acrylic Paint (think about what colors you want your bowls to be and choose colors accordingly) Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/paper-mache-cakes daily 0.75 2021-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1633735515997-LGTDQ6PPD6DMK9H0IG46/IMG_0020.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Paper Mache Cakes - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PAPER MACHE CAKES Thursday | November 4 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | November 11 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this two-part class, participants will be making an imaginary cake out of paper maché. Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud's whimsical depictions of colorful cakes and pastries of all shapes and sizes, participants will create a 3-dimentional cake sculpture made of paper maché. Over two sessions, participants will make a 3-D form onto which paper maché will be added, made from paper scraps and a glue mixture to keep it all together. Cake decorating is open to interpretation, with ideas to be presented in class for inspiration. Participants can choose to make a somewhat realistic-looking cake or choose to make a fantasy cake and decorate it in any way you’d like. Participants will end up with a fun piece of sculpture that will brighten up your home, be a great conversation starter, and maybe, just maybe, cure your sweet tooth. Note: This project is held over two sessions on Thur November 4 and Thur November 11 at 2-3pm PT. Supplies: -Cardboard -Tape (masking or other strong tape) -Newspaper -White Glue -A container to mix glue and water -Paper Towels for messy hands -Table covering -Scissors -Paint brush -Acrylic Paint (think about what kind of cake you want to make and choose colors accordingly) -Decorations (optional) Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/image-of-self-espanol daily 0.75 2021-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1634247128787-FOIISJXYKK5NAKP9WPX3/IMG_0020.jpeg Image of Self - Well Connected Español - CHISPA CREATIVE: TALLERES DE ARTS Miércoles, 10/6 a 11/10 La meta de esta clase es inspirarnos a desatar nuestro potencial creativo y a crear momentos simples de autoexpresión y creatividad en casa. Completaremos diferentes proyectos usando materiales fáciles de encontrar. No hace falta tener habilidades o experiencia artística previa para participar. Facilitado por Tessie Barrera-Scharaga, Materiales: Por favor tenga los siguientes materiales para nuestra clase (si es possible): Papel de acuarela Papel de dibujo Lápiz (graffito) y lápices de colores Sharpies en una variedad de colores Crayones óleos de diferentes colores Aquarelas Pinceles de acuarela redondo (n. ° 6 y n. ° 10) 1 trozo de cuerda delgada de aproximadamente 2 pies de largo. 1 pieza de alambre flexible (de la tienda del dólar). Pegante de barra o pegamento de Elmers Cinta de enmascarar de 1/2 a 1 "de ancho 3 o 4 carpetas de archive Periódicos viejos Revistas Viejas 1 libro viejos de tapa dura Recipiente de plástico para agua Bolsas de té Lipton o cualquier té negro 1 caja de zapatos o caja de cartón de dimensiones similares a una caja de zapatos Program Partner: This program is organized in partnership with WellConnected Español. | Registration is processed through partner website. Registration: Free | Registration is Essential Questions: Please reach out to contact@ruthstable.org with any questions. https://www.ruthstable.org/poetry-workshop-and-reading-joan-schulze daily 0.75 2021-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1634754130583-XU1O3UL69I0NHCCI3VW0/axis-mundi-19-2-ruth.jpg Poetry Workshop and Reading: Joan Schulze - POETRY WORKSHOP AND READING: JOAN SCHULZE Thursday, November 11 | 6-8pm PT In-gallery | In person “I see these drawings as lines of poetry. Each line supports the other. When all the stanzas are finished the drawing asserts itself.” - Joan Schulze Experience the Keep an Eye on the Bowl exhibition more closely and let it inspire your writing during this interactive poetry event. At this poetry event supported by a teaching artist, participants are invited to explore and connect with the artwork on view through words and write poetry through ekphrasis, a process of translating an image into words. The interactive event culminates in poetry reading by artist Joan Schulze. This workshop is appropriate for most ages and levels of writing experience. About the artist: Joan Schulze is an internationally recognized visual artist and lyrical poet, best known for her work groundbreaking work in quilt and collage medium. In Schulze’s words, “Poetry ties it all together”. Co-Facilitator: Clara Hsu, Teaching Artist and Poet Registration: Free | RSVP Below Image: Joan Schulze, 13 Bowls, 2017 (detail). Silk, paper, cotton; glue transferred images, machine quilted. 47” x 33” https://www.ruthstable.org/image-of-self-virtual-opening-event daily 0.75 2021-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1637184571594-E9XO81QPL105MEOPNIF3/Sue.JPG Image of Self Virtual Opening Celebration - IMAGE OF SELF: VIRTUAL OPENING CELEBRATION Thursday, December 2 | 3-4pm PT Online | Zoom Join us for the virtual opening celebration of our new Image of Self exhibition that opens on December 2nd. Throughout the past year, our participants and teaching artists have explored collage, drawing, painting, poetry, and storytelling to create meaningful works that reflect on the themes of identity and representation of self. Ruth’s Table and Creative Spark have partnered with elder care providers and local nonprofits to bring together older adults and adults with disabilities through virtual, phone-based and onsite art programs, delivering art kits, and parallel programming. Image of Self exhibition features a selection of the resulting works, highlighting the diversity of our communities. Whether abstract, symbolic, or intimately detailed, each artwork in the exhibition reveals the artist’s identity, individuality, and story, and aims to celebrate our authentic self as the hero in our own story. Event Details: During this interactive event, we will hear from participants, teaching artists, and educators from different communities as they share artwork, stories and program highlights, followed by an interactive art-making activity. Program Partner: Presented in partnership with Creative Spark, a Covia Community Service. Registration: Free | RSVP Below Image: RT participant is holding their self-portrait collage. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/3d-origami-stars-1 daily 0.75 2021-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1637097578900-SGSWQNWMUS2M5XFOR4Z7/image.jpg Virtual Drop-in: 3-D Origami Stars - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: 3-D ORIGAMI STARS Thursday | November 18 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Twinkle Twinkle Origami Stars! This week we’ll be making beautiful 8-pointed 3-dimensional stars to brighten up your home during the holidays. Stunning hung on your tree, placed on a shelf, or in a window all year long! Supplies: - Decorative paper cut into 4” to 6” squares - 2 of each size (could be origami paper or any decorative paper) - White glue - Scissors or X-acto knife - Ruler - Toothpick Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-keep-an-eye-on-the-bowl-in-gallery daily 0.75 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1637271574605-QFWPLJOQ6C2LH4XUWKV6/21709AU++Auspicious+Bowls++37.5x26.jpeg Slow Looking: Keep an Eye on the Bowl - SLOW LOOKING: KEEP AN EYE ON THE BOWL Thursday, December 2 | 1-2pm PT Onsite | In-gallery Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition Keep an Eye on the Bowl. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Image Credit: Joan Schulze, Opus, 2017 (detail) https://www.ruthstable.org/footer-template daily 0.75 2025-06-13 https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/eco-paper-decor daily 0.75 2021-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1637961076234-LQC2ZNQWVNY7WH0IJSIV/IMG-5845.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Eco Paper Decor - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: ECO PAPER DECOR Thursday | December 2 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | December 9 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | December 16 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Turn everyday items into home decor and gift wrap bows in this three workshop series. Each week we’ll create a different star or flower decoration, building up to a large, vibrant star in week three. The decorations can be used for the holiday season or all year round! Supplies: -Scissors -White glue -Glue gun -Ruler -Pencil -Discarded book for the pages -Magazines -Paper towel or TP tubes -Stapler -Paper (thin enough to fold) -Hole punch -Metal brad fasteners -Optional: buttons, bottle caps, bone folder, lunch bags Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-77-1-4 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414032014-P137XSGSBO4JG6CW9OFL/IMG_5021.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414000632-TGQK31LTI3K79M7Z9W5J/IMG_5006.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414793110-EO0KNQR3AS8TNGYQ8TIQ/IMG_5050.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414008886-480R74FF7HTA3O00X4D5/IMG_5007.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414033538-5ATUJIN0DH1VJL9TVIXR/IMG_5025.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638413990464-U3NKFUNHUY20Y04O4OMK/IMG_5002.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414890331-OS8ZVGX1XJOZ7ZRACUPC/IMG_5010.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414055739-TOOQQ93JMAMRV30GSBEF/IMG_5051.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414840764-ORIM667A8ZQFZIJT3KLD/IMG_5004.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414047654-ZUC4IKV6BJQTT8LHHHE4/IMG_5045.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414022465-QCE64K6MFGTYEYEWPZF6/IMG_5017.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414982663-7BDSB6PFONBL9SGG0W3X/IMG_5042.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414021586-E7GMKG5YQBSKEEK5P7GE/IMG_5011.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638415075713-XRL8WGYY32MJQKCLL6ST/Heidi_BC%2B3.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638414039758-I5H6S8TV22KQ5NSHMVA6/IMG_5040.jpg Embroidery (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait Collage, Anonymous Participant, SF Campus for Jewish Living. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-99-1-1-2-3 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638433301466-R8JO4AG6K7SB2UMP43BV/1.png Resilience Poem (Copy) https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-37-1 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638416886367-PLD3ZFSJSJJO414VRJKS/Postcard_AlyssaKroeger_TomKaraffa_8.10.21.jpg View from Here x 3 (Copy) View from Here, Anonymous participant, HomeMatch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638416887760-Y2AI9TTE4DTEZUC80BWA/Postcard_Stacy_Stevie_MoWMP_8.10.21.jpg View from Here x 3 (Copy) View from Here, Anonymous participant, HomeMatch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638416891072-C6UOUDUL1B9YUQ5BYKN1/Potcards_GeovenSnear_CWResident_8.10.21.jpg View from Here x 3 (Copy) View from Here, Anonymous participant, HomeMatch. https://www.ruthstable.org/image-of-self-x-2-1-1 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611244034800-3F5XGQ2B9LTM9R6IK2PY/2.jpg Image of Self x 2 (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638423051960-4TCUY4KYD5SKBF0Q1I4V/Image%2Bfrom%2BiOS.jpg Image of Self x 2 (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait, Anonymous participant. Created in partnership with San Francisco Campus For Jewish Living. https://www.ruthstable.org/view-from-here-1-1 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611243972297-FN8AHYOJAGEXAQNSK5UQ/2.jpg Image of Self x 1 (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638423093777-FNEIGIMYA4NZTI1GGHJK/Image+from+iOS+%281%29.jpg Image of Self x 1 (Copy) (Copy) My First Mentor, Bill Bruckner, 2021. Watercolor, ink, and crayons. Created through Ruth’s Table program. https://www.ruthstable.org/image-of-self-x-2-1-1-1 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638423275406-2MMNL8T4J0J78WK02T3D/Image%2Bfrom%2BiOS.jpg Image of Self x 2 (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) Self-Portrait, Morgan Lemos, PEP Housing. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-34 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638423698032-OCUL3YTMMIESBZCGA51R/2.jpg watercolor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638423571134-1JQ86M85T8FWZUA0KRO3/Thia_Portrait_PEP.jpg watercolor Self-Portrait, Thia, PEP Housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638423509915-HKMU9RCA97DJ2904CSG8/Margie.jpg watercolor Self-Portrait, Margie R., Bethany Center, FrontPorch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638423500986-LD400QABS5WUH5TNL6ZK/Ginette_Portrait_PEP.jpg watercolor Self-Portrait, Ginette, PEP Housing. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-48 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-ne-new daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638431926234-J1EPAVNNO5H0TD20HU5S/%2522Til+Death+Do+Me+Part%2522+DONNA+MOSSHOLDER.jpg New Page https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-15 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638425332453-YL8EKIF749MI0JTT9RUS/Symbolic+Collage.jpg New Page - Make it stand out Symbolic Self-Portait Collage. Installation of multiple collages. Created in partnership with PEP Housing and FrontPorch. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-99-1-1 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638416628359-2KH62JXASMZS9O99DNND/IMG_1256.jpg Resilience Poem (Copy) (Copy) View from Here, Ndinda S, Wesley Palms, FrontPorch. https://www.ruthstable.org/view-from-here-1-1-1 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638427549434-I9W7QQ5X77U9039YCB7O/2.jpg Image of Self x 1 (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638437157272-D85A8I0J0NTTZWIPAV1W/Image+from+iOS+%281%29.jpg Image of Self x 1 (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-99-1-2 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611244068426-7EXFITXDBYD3NPBTOTH6/1.jpg Resilience Poem (Copy) (Copy) https://www.ruthstable.org/view-from-here-1-1-2-3-4-5 daily 0.75 2021-12-02 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Asawa, and Ruth's Table namesake, who was born 96 years ago on January 24, 1926. Inspired by Asawa's life-long interest and experimentation with paper folding, also known as origami, the workshops will explore the paper's ability to assume a new form and transform from two dimensions to a three-dimensional object. Using repurposed materials and a variety of paper cutting and folding techniques, participants will explore a selection of paper-based projects, including lotus fold cards, flowers, fold boxes, and a book. Week 1 - January 6: Lotus Fold Cards and Paper Leaves Week 2 - January 13: Collage Number Book made from scrap papers (leftover from Week 1) Week 3 - January 20: Folded Paper Boxes using repurposed paper Materials: -Scissors -Pencil -Ruler -Glue stick -An assortment of paper that can be folded, e.g. magazines pages, maps, old book pages, copy paper, origami paper newspaper, wallpaper. Optional Materials: -Card stock -Blank index cards -Bone folder -Paper cutter Instructor's Note: Please cut some of the paper into squares-- 8”x8”, 6”x6”, or smaller. We will use 8.5”x11” paper as well. About the series: This month, Ruth's Table is offering a special lineup of onsite and online programs to celebrate the legacy of our namesake, artist Ruth Asawa. Join us throughout January, Asawa's birthday month, to discover her work, learn more about her process and create artworks inspired by the courageous and prolific Bay Area sculptor. Learn more here. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-ruth-asawa daily 0.75 2022-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1641406392725-IPO7ORDRXPEPATW6EIKX/02-bethany-entryway.jpg Slow Looking: Ruth Asawa - SLOW LOOKING: RUTH ASAWA & RUTH’S TABLE Thursday, January 13 | 1-2pm PT Online In January, in honor of our namesake artist Ruth Asawa's birthday month, we're dedicating our Slow Looking program to taking a closer look at Asawa's public artwork. The program will explore a selection of Ruth Asawa’s public artwork in the Bay Area, with an emphasis on that which connects to Ruth's Table and highlights the history of our organization. Educator Suzanne Reich will lead a guided discussion as well as introduce participants to a recently launched virtual audio tour section of Ruth Asawa's website. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with the artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Note: Slow Looking program usually takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Ruth Asawa, Growth Mosaic, 1969 Image Credit: Kyle Feffers/Gelfand Partners Architects. Artwork © 2021 RAL, Inc. https://www.ruthstable.org/creative-reuse-workshop daily 0.75 2022-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1641408589858-E23HOX7PT9UJKV41QMDP/IMG_1255.jpg Creative Re-Use Workshop - CREATIVE RE-USE WORKSHOP Every Wednesday | 1-3pm PT Onsite | Drop-In All ages and skill levels Open to everyone, this free weekly program provides a welcoming and inspiring environment to engage with the arts, with a focus on creative re-use and paper-based projects. This series aims to focus on the process of making and creating together in a supportive and creative community. Facilitator: Monica Lee Supplies: All materials are provided for free at the workshop. Registration: Free | RSVP not required https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-beyond-the-warp-and-weft daily 0.75 2022-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1643308783884-KDQU8B1P697HL3TUPKMK/D%26E+detail+Tap+Homage+to+Anni+Albers+_DSC0044.jpeg Slow Looking: Beyond the Warp and Weft - SLOW LOOKING: BEYOND THE WARP AND WEFT Thursday, February 3 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us for an interactive session as we revisit Ruth's Table archives to take a slow look at our Beyond the Warp and Weft exhibition. Beyond the Warp and Weft explored the far-reaching impact of Bauhaus ideas and practices in the textile and weaving field, with a particular emphasis on the way contemporary practices have evolved with innovations in materials and technology. This session will focus on two artworks from the exhibition and explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with the artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator and teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. Learn more about the exhibition here. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Donald and Era Farnsworth, Bauhaus A, Homage to Anni Albers, 2019. Jacquard Tapestry. 42.5” x 75.5” https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/sewn-and-embossed-drawings daily 0.75 2022-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1643669992024-C40OKDOYXVX1S9B9UGTN/sintitulo12detailweb.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Sewn & Embossed Drawings - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: SEWN & EMBOSSED DRAWINGS Thursday | February 3 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class, participants will be shown how to “draw” on paper using a push pin and needle and thread as tools. Techniques will be demonstrated as a springboard for the design process, including embossing, sewing on paper, creating illustrations and writing words using a pin. Participants can choose to make note cards, a piece of art, or candle wraps that let the light shine through their perforated designs. Supplies: Cardstock or watercolor paper Practice paper and pencil Tape A pushpin Sewing needle and thread Cardboard to put under your design while perforating Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/printmaking-with-tape-stencils daily 0.75 2022-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1643927262707-XVDETGWUIEXB29J2UZ1O/B4083A96-94FB-46D2-85E3-246B747A2C1A.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Printmaking With Tape Stencils - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PRINTMAKING WITH TAPE STENCILS Thursday | February 10 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Painter’s tape makes a terrific stencil that you can use again and again! In this class, participants will alter painters tape to create a mask that can be used with paint to make a repeating design or pattern. Perfect for fine art, note cards, or a handmade Valentine’s Day card! Supplies: Cardstock or watercolor paper Practice paper and pencil Painter’s tape (at least 1” wide) X-acto knife Cutting board or cardboard to cut on Acrylic paint Paint brushes (wide and flat + round, depending on your design) Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/vegetable-prints daily 0.75 2022-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1644862575987-6FTL5KP785DKND5ODA2F/image+%281%29.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Vegetable Prints - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: VEGETABLE PRINTS Thursday | February 17 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class, we’ll be making prints using vegetables - carved into a design and also just simply sliced. We’ll start by carving a potato (sweet potatoes work great because they’re less moist), then move on to carrots, celery and any other vegetable you might have in your refrigerator. Get ready to experiment, have fun and make sure to eat before so you aren’t tempted by your printing tool! Supplies: Sweet potato, regular potato, carrot, celery, etc. Acrylic paint Paint brush Bowl of water Carving tool (i.e., sharp knife) Pencil Paper to draw ideas on Paper to print on (watercolor paper or other heavy paper) Paper towels Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/eraser-prints daily 0.75 2022-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1645558900803-30E6F8RDBD1RQ7QAZVZF/IMG_5707.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Eraser Prints - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: ERASER PRINTS Thursday | February 24 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class we’ll continue building our printmaking technique by making prints using erasers. Using this familiar tool paired with paint we’ll create something new and experiment with color by building abstract and geometric compositions with repeating patterns. Supplies: Erasers of different shapes and sizes Acrylic Paints Paintbrush Watercolor Paper Container of water Paper Towels Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/the-art-of-disability-culture/audio-descriptions daily 0.75 2022-03-11 https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/repurposed-playing-cards daily 0.75 2022-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1646081115569-51DLNDC7LFP972OONLUN/IMG-0481.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Repurposed Playing Cards - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: REPURPOSED PLAYING CARDS Thursday | March 3 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | March 10 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Missing a few cards in your deck? Join us for a two-part series where we will use playing cards or postcards to create artful objects with a new purpose. Using folding, collage and embellishment techniques we’ll transform cards into boxes, trading cards, mini books and more! Supplies: -Playing cards, game cards, and/or postcards, each type of card should be the same dimension. (22 cards to make one box) -Scissors -Tape -Glue -Collage materials (decorative papers, stickers, stamps, etc.) -One piece of printer paper Optional: -Cutting blade -Folding tool -Embellishments for boxes (buttons, dice, tiny toys, etc.) Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-the-art-of-disability-culture-1 daily 0.75 2022-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1646246279831-LEN25PWHTO1CTWZQNSQD/MichaelaOteri%28StaceyMilbernportrait%29.png Slow Looking: The Art of Disability Culture Part 1 - SLOW LOOKING: THE ART OF DISABILITY CULTURE PART 1 Thursday, March 3 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition The Art of Disability Culture. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. Learn more about the exhibition here. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Michaela Oteri, Memorial Portrait of Stacey Park Milbern, May 23, 2020. Digital Print. https://www.ruthstable.org/the-art-of-disability-culture/community-day daily 0.75 2022-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1647298860810-XECRAUMPK2XIYI4SFJNX/IMG_9121.jpg The Art of Disability Culture: Community Day Celebration - THE ART OF DISABILITY CULTURE: COMMUNITY DAY Saturday | April 2, 2022 | 11am-3pm PST Onsite | All are welcome Join us to celebrate our new exhibition The Art of Disability Culture. This free, half-day event includes drop-in art making with an exhibiting artist and informal exhibition walkthroughs by RT team. Take a closer look at the exhibition, mingle, and create artworks of your own! Self-Portrait Workshop In-gallery | 1-3pm PST Visitors are invited to create a self-portrait during this drop-in activity inspired by artist Bill Bruckner and his intimate portrait paintings in the exhibition. The workshop starts at 1pm with an introduction by the artist; drop-ins are welcome anytime. Learn more → Visitor Guidelines Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for staff and adult visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are welcome Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.100. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/collage-challenge-1 daily 0.75 2022-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1647364553528-PI9N9ZKATVM9A9R3EW7U/IMG_9121.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Collage Challenge - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: COLLAGE CHALLENGE Thursday | March 17 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Challenge yourself by using paper and packaging from your recycling bin for your art materials! We will focus on making trees and birds by cutting and tearing paper and then embellishing the paper with paint and other mark making. Make a large collage art piece or smaller collage greeting cards, postcards and tags. See some of the possibilities of what you can create with simple and found materials. Supplies: -Paper from your recycling bin like food packaging (cracker box, cereal box), junk mail, flyers, etc. -Glue stick and white glue -Scissors -Card stock - large for a single collage or small for greeting cards -Acrylic paint- any colors of your choice -Paint brushes or wooden sticks -Newspaper to protect your glue surface -Pencil Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-the-art-of-disability-culture-part-2 daily 0.75 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1648755134333-VF4ZXAW7WFMRT5BJRSUB/Rachel+Ungerer_03_They+is+Loved+Pleasure+in+Pain_Acyrlic+on+Jeans_25x44.jpg Slow Looking: The Art of Disability Culture Part 2 - SLOW LOOKING: THE ART OF DISABILITY CULTURE | PART 2 Thursday, April 7 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition The Art of Disability Culture. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. Learn more about the exhibition here. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Rachel Ungerer, They is loved: Pleasure in Pain, 2020. Acrylic paint on repurposed jeans. https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/self-portrait-with-bill-bruckner daily 0.75 2022-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1647297266192-YVCQQZTXHRZUPSCCN6M0/IMG_9121.jpg Self-Portrait with Bill Bruckner - SELF-PORTRAIT WORKSHOP WITH BILL BRUCKNER | THE ART OF DISABILITY CULTURE Saturday | April 2, 2022 | 1pm-3pm PST Onsite | All are Welcome A self-portrait is our personal depiction of self. Whether abstract, symbolic, or intimately detailed, a portrait can reveal a person's identity, individuality, and story. In this interactive session led by artists Bill and Vicki Bruckner, participants will use self-reflection, drawing, collage, and painting, to create their own version of a self-portrait. The workshop starts at 1pm with an introduction from the teaching artists and a brief walkthrough of the exhibition. RSVP here. Walk-ins are welcome. This workshop is taking place during The Art of Disability Culture: Community Day Celebration. The Art of Disability Culture exhibition includes several intimate acrylic paintings by Bill Bruckner, including a powerful self-portrait and several portraits of disabled friends. Bruckner’s tender works hold our gaze and encourage us to look closer and deeper. Visitor Guidelines Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for staff and adult visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | RSVP here | Walk-ins are welcome. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/artist-panel-the-art-of-disability-culture daily 0.75 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1647983975934-5ER85WOTPA92GE7EWK2C/From+Memory-small+file.jpg Artist Panel: The Art of Disability Culture - ARTIST PANEL: THE ART OF DISABILITY CULTURE Thursday, April 7, 2022 | 5:30pm-6:30pm Online, via Zoom Join Ruth’s Table for a conversation with curator Fran Osborne and artists Shana Harper (NIAD Art Center), Antoine Hunter, Katherine Sherwood, Rachel Ungerer from our current exhibition The Art of Disability Culture. In this dynamic conversation we will explore the exhibition and learn how artists with disabilities dispel myths, dissolve barriers, and disrupt prejudice, with gain an insight on practices that help promote accessibility and inclusion in arts and culture sector and in our communities. About the Exhibition: The exhibition is an invitation to engage with the work of artists with disabilities and aims to expand our understanding of the disability community. Explore the exhibition online. Access: The program features American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and captioning. The will be verbal descriptions for all images shared during the program. During the program, participants are invited to submit their questions and share their thoughts via Zoom chat or by sending an SMS message to (415) 335-9865‬. RT staff will communicate all the messages to the rest of the group during the Q&A portion of the program. Registration: This is a free, online program. Pre-registration is required via Register button below to receive a link for the event. Questions? If you need assistance with registration or have any access-related questions, please reach out to contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Image Credit: Shana Harper, Being An Artist is the Best Feeling In The World, 2017. Letterpress Print. 12" x 20”. Courtesy of NIAD Art Center. Donate: We welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our online programming. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/introduction-to-collographs daily 0.75 2022-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1647970608947-SBAD5SQTYKNICR3UN4VH/IMG_7530.JPG Virtual Drop-in: Introduction to Collographs - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: INTRODUCTION TO COLLOGRAPHS Thursday | March 24 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | March 31 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Explore an exciting and accessible printmaking technique at home! In this two-part series, we will be learning about the collograph process and making our own unique collograph prints. During week one, we’ll arrange and attach found and recycled materials to a base to create a printing “plate.” In week two, we’ll use our plates with inks and paints to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind collograph prints! Supplies: -Cardboard to serve as the base (4”x6” or 6”x8” are good sizes) -Textured, found materials (plastic berry baskets, raffia, corrugated cardboard, sandpaper, string, thick paper, etc.) -White glue or ModPodge or acrylic gel medium -Brush for applying glue -Papers for printing onto -Paper for using as a guide -Water-based printmaking inks or acrylic paints -Roller or brush (for applying the paint/ink to the plate) -Wooden spoon or printmaking baren (for pressing paper into plate) -Masking tape -Paper towels and water for cleaning plate between pulls Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Alexandra Bailliere Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/watercolor-technique daily 0.75 2022-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1647971646214-AGLQM28ZXOJYBVTKD43I/IMG_7521.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Watercolor Technique Exploration - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUE EXPLORATION Thursday | April 7 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class, we will learn and explore different watercolor methods and brushstrokes, including gradient and salt techniques. Flower paintings and oceanscapes can be created as we learn to use watercolor pigment and experiment with the various possibilities of this wet medium. Supplies: -Watercolor paints -Salt -Brushes -Water -Paper Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Alexandra Bailliere Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/april-showers-stencil-project daily 0.75 2022-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1648844634116-BFSQI3ZBD20XVNYO6QGV/AprilShowers.Stencil.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: April Showers Stencil Project - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: APRIL SHOWERS STENCIL PROJECT Thursday | April 14 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Together we will learn how to make and apply stencils to create a painting…or drawing! Stencils can be used in a repetitive manner, making expressive compositions which play with layering, color and pattern. We will draw inspiration from the well known phrase ‘April showers bring May flowers’ to make our stenciled art! Supplies: -Thin piece of cardboard (a cereal of cracker box works well) -Exacto knife/ craft knife (if you don’t have one, try scissors) -Cutting matte or piece of cardboard to cut on top of -Pencil -Acrylic or Tempera paint (if you don’t have paint, try pastels or other dry medium) -Paint Pallet -Paint brushes -Cup of water, paper towel (to wash and dry brushes) -Paper Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Devra Fox Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/earth-day-inspired-monoprints daily 0.75 2022-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1649453969869-4ZS2WKNJFA42WW8WBNZD/EarthDaymonoprint+%281%29.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Earth Day Inspired Monoprints - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: EARTH DAY INSPIRED MONOPRINTS Thursday | April 21 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In honor of Earth Day we will be making plant inspired monoprints! We will create a convenient printing plate from cardboard and tin foil and use a wooden spoon to print our plates onto paper. Participants are encouraged to bring in a leaf or element from nature to use. We will experiment with additive and subtractive paint applications as well as how to layer a print with a simple and accurate registration technique. Supplies: -Cardboard or foam core to use as a printing plate -Tin foil -Tape -Acrylic or tempera paint -Paint brushes -Cup of water, paper towel (to wash and dry brushes) -Wooden spoon (for printing) -Paper Optional: q-tips, leaf or other element from nature (something that is semi flat), ruler Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Devra Fox Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-the-art-of-disability-culture-part-3 daily 0.75 2022-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1651251912671-SXC4MDN9K4NWBKFI90VE/Leroy+Final+Updated+Paint.jpg Slow Looking: The Art of Disability Culture Part 3 - SLOW LOOKING: THE ART OF DISABILITY CULTURE | PART 3 Thursday, May 5 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition The Art of Disability Culture. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. Learn more about the exhibition here. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Bill Bruckner, Leroy #2, 1997. Acrylic on canvas. 36 x 24.” https://www.ruthstable.org/the-art-of-disability-culture/community-day-2 daily 0.75 2022-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1651005902478-D087B685P9ZRSMUW0WXH/IMG_5888.JPG The Art of Disability Culture: Community Day Celebration - May - THE ART OF DISABILITY CULTURE: COMMUNITY DAY Saturday | May 7, 2022 | 11am-3pm PST Onsite | All are welcome Join us to celebrate our current exhibition The Art of Disability Culture. This free, half-day event includes drop-in art making with a Teaching Artist and informal exhibition walkthroughs by RT team. Take a closer look at the exhibition, mingle, and create artworks of your own! Art-Making Workshop In-gallery | 1-3pm PST Visitors are invited to make their own art inspired by works in the exhibition. The workshop starts at 1pm with an introduction and gallery walk-through by the Teaching Artist. RSVP is recommended due to limited capacity. Visitor Guidelines Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for staff and adult visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are welcome Image: Katherine Sherwood, After Ingres, 2014. Installation View. Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/paper-weaving-series daily 0.75 2022-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1651520855330-2CV1TBK7ANKUGXGH5YCJ/IMG-5380.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Paper Weaving Series - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PAPER WEAVING SERIES Thursday | May 5 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | May 12 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Join us for this two-part series where we will combine different colors and textures of paper to create beautiful paper weavings. Use a variety of paper to weave together a greeting card, an art piece or a paper sculpture. We will explore several techniques that can be used to make many unique paper structures. Supplies: -Xacto knife or box cutter -Surface to cut on- cutting mat or cardboard -Scissors -Medium weight paper: magazines, junk mail, wall paper, card stock, etc. -Glue stick -Watercolors or markers to decorate paper -Small piece of plastic (will show example in first class) Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/workshop-structure-of-support daily 0.75 2022-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1651619520670-6ZEKLE35BFZL4SCB7TZG/Untitled+%28S2028%29+Jeremy+Burleson+copy.jpg Community Day Workshop: Structure of Support - COMMUNITY DAY WORKSHOP: STRUCTURE OF SUPPORT Saturday | May 7, 2022 | 1pm-3pm PST Onsite | All are Welcome Inspired by the current exhibition, The Art of Disability Culture, visitors will be guided to reflect on areas of their own self that might benefit from strength, support and adaptation. Visitors will use paper as a metaphor for that which is fragile, as they help to create a ‘structure of support’-adding on to a collaborative sculpture in the gallery and mirroring the process of exhibition artist Jeremy Burleson. The workshop starts at 1pm with an introduction from the teaching artist and a brief walkthrough of the exhibition. RSVP here. Walk-ins are welcome. This workshop is taking place during The Art of Disability Culture: Community Day Celebration. Visitor Guidelines Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for staff and adult visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Teaching Artist: Raphael Noz Registration: Free | RSVP here | Walk-ins are welcome. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/donate-1-1 daily 0.75 2022-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1651772800496-P5SSMWZI49GNIQBB5GGX/IMG_2527.JPG Donate (Copy) (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-dropin-the-ancient-art-of-charcoal-series daily 0.75 2022-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1652823597730-M38WSFGYW4C4UPSA8NZ1/IMG_9731.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: The Ancient Art of Charcoal Series - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: THE ANCIENT ART OF CHARCOAL SERIES Thursday | May 19 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | May 26 | 2-3pm PT Cancelled: Thursday | June 2 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this three-part series we’ll be exploring this most ancient of materials, and find potential expanding much beyond the point of a pencil or pen. We’ll start with the basics of exploring mark-making, and then we’ll bring in a new material or two as we experiment with the addition of water and color. Discover your own unique drawing style while creating a signature piece of art! Supplies: -Compressed charcoal -Paper- charcoal paper or cut open paper bags -Kneaded rubber eraser or small slice of bread -Stump/torchon or Q-tip -Paint brush -Water -Napkins -Conté crayon in color of your choice -Conté crayon in white -Scrub brush, soap and water and rag for clean-up Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Raphael Noz Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/art-of-dis-text-1 daily 0.75 2022-07-12 https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-21-1-1-1-1 daily 0.75 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1653685389909-N9UWLCQBRPA3TYLYJPN6/03.After+Ingres.jpg Plastic Intro - A WORLD FREE OF PLASTIC IMAGINED JUNE 9 - AUGUST 26, 2022 https://www.ruthstable.org/exhibition-preview-art-of-dis-1 daily 0.75 2022-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1653686183926-JSS7Y2F7JRREMF32TE88/Boot+Foot+Camo+Waders.png Exhibition Preview Plastic - Liz Mamorsky, Bootfoot Camo Waders, 2014. Reclaimed materials. 55" x 20" x 2”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1653686475605-IJWFZ3H3XIJ092W50VWE/Dianne+Platner+Discredit.jpg Exhibition Preview Plastic - Dianne Platner (b. 1948), Discredit, 2021. Expired credit cards, acrylic grid. 37”H x 46”W x 1.5”D. On loan from the collection of Louise Sampson https://www.ruthstable.org/test-for-joan-1-1-1 daily 0.75 2022-06-28 https://www.ruthstable.org/opening-celebration-a-world-free-of-plastic-imagined daily 0.75 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1654119697166-44P9K7EO79AR8QZBNMOA/TabancayAdaptingtoNewSubstrates2.1RuthsTable.jpg Opening Celebration: A World Free of Plastic Imagined - OPENING CELEBRATION: A WORLD FREE OF PLASTIC IMAGINED Thursday, June 9 | 6-8pm PT Ruth's Table is thrilled to invite you to join us for our opening night celebration of A World Free of Plastic Imagined About the Exhibition A World Free of Plastic Imagined exhibition aims to call attention to and expand our understanding of the issues of plastic consumption and pollution through the lens of Bay Area artists. The exhibition brings together 12 artists working in photography, mixed media, installation and more that offer a provocative look at the environmental impact we each have. The resulting visual narrative aims to raise awareness and serve as a reminder that small individual changes can bring about major and necessary change. Opening Celebration Opening Celebration onsite June 9 at 6-8pm. Masks required at this event. The event features live DJ music and opening remarks by the curator. Refreshments will be served in our outdoor green space. Visitor Guidelines - Face masks required - Refreshments will be served at our outdoor patio ASL Interpretation American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Access Features The gallery and outdoor patio are wheelchair accessible. Exhibition materials are available in large print and Braille. Audio descriptions of each artwork will be available via QR codes on the wall labels. About Ruth's Table Located in the heart of SF’s Mission District, RT fosters intergenerational connections through a dynamic combination of rotating gallery exhibitions, creative programming, and community initiatives. Registration: Free, all are Welcome | RSVP Below Image: Ruth Tabancay, Adapting to New Substrates 2.1, 2021. Hand embroidery. Polystyrene, plastic bags, plastic cups, bubble wrap, face masks, vegetable tags, straw, takeout food container. 32” x 42” x 2.” https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-color-interaction daily 0.75 2022-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1654121716270-W5VAYT9I0624CCTJK807/Ulla+de+Larios%2C+DMC%2C+2018%2C+23_x35_+.jpg Slow Looking: Homage to the Wheel of Color - SLOW LOOKING: HOMAGE TO THE WHEEL OF COLOR Thursday, June 2 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition Homage to the Wheel of Color. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. About the Exhibition: Drawing on the theories of color interaction, the exhibition examines color’s relationship with shape, material, and light, and explores the importance of color to guide the viewer’s experience. Facilitator: Suzanne Reich Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Ulla de Larios, Margit's DMC Yarn, 2018. Linen and Cotton. 23.5"x32”. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/tell-your-story-through-collage daily 0.75 2022-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1654557507132-SA1NDKSW1W6XMUE7ZA5O/Image.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Tell Your Story Through Collage - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: TELL YOUR STORY THROUGH COLLAGE Thursday | June 9 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class, participants will create a collage that represents aspects of their life. Starting with a series of self-reflection prompts, this project is an invitation to reflect on memorable moments in our lives and capture them through collage. It could be a significant event that shaped your life, items you love, or a place that feels meaningful to you and your life. The project is open to interpretation and can be abstract or figurative, recognizable or fractured. Supplies: Magazines An Assortment of Papers Glue/Glue Stick Scissors/X-Acto Knife Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/gratitude-tree daily 0.75 2022-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1654557929135-1DJYMS7LFY8QZVNSUVE0/Image_1.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Gratitude Tree - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: GRATITUDE TREE Thursday | June 16 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class, you’ll be painting a tree whose roots, trunk, branches and leaves symbolize what you currently love and appreciate about your life and what you’d like to manifest. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what brings you meaning and what you’d like to bring into your life to make it more meaningful. Having a physical representation serves as a way to remind you of what you’re grateful for and how you can make your dreams become a reality. Supplies: Watercolor Paper Watercolor or Acrylic Paints Brushes Container for Water Paper Towels Colored pencils/pens Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-a-world-without-plastic daily 0.75 2022-06-08 https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in/birthday-celebration-zines daily 0.75 2022-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1656110860112-4RX61ZZ5M1XNI3W238QQ/IMG-2916.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Birthday & Celebration Zines - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: BIRTHDAY & CELEBRATION ZINES Thursday | June 30 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | July 7 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Join us for this two-part series where we will learn how to make and decorate our own Zines. Several different Zines structures will be made in the workshops. Use collage and mixed media skills to embellish the zines with pockets, fold outs and varying sizes to surprise your recipient for a birthday or special day of celebration! Each Zine will be a mini work of art! Supplies: -8- 1/2 x 11 paper (that can fold) 4 sheets, colored, white or printed -Decorative papers to embellish the Zine, such as colored papers, junk mail, postage stamps, maps -Wrapping paper, colored tissue or magazine pages -Glue stick -Scissors or cutting blade Optional: -Rubber stamps -Watercolor paints -Markers -Stickers -Washi tape -Bone folder -Paper cutter -Hole punches Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/a-world-free-of-plastic-imagined/community-day daily 0.75 2022-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1656447917311-MFFRWUULJOWWLJL806BY/IMG_9730++copy.jpg A World Free of Plastic Imagined: Community Day Celebration - A WORLD FREE OF PLASTIC IMAGINED: COMMUNITY DAY Saturday | July 16, 2022 | 11am-3pm PST Onsite | All are welcome Join us to celebrate our new exhibition A World Free of Plastic Imagined. This free, half-day event includes drop-in art making with an exhibiting artist and informal exhibition walkthroughs by RT team. Take a closer look at the exhibition, mingle, and create artworks of your own! Art Workshop In-gallery | 1-3pm PST Visitors are invited to make their own art inspired by works in our current exhibition A World Free of Plastic Imagined. The workshop starts at 1pm with an introduction and gallery tour led by the Teaching Artist; drop-ins are welcome anytime. Learn more → Visitor Guidelines Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for staff and adult visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are welcome Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.100. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/workshop-a-world-free-of-plastic-imagined daily 0.75 2022-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1656448241943-O8MZ4PFMX0BDM5CNKSQM/TessFelix-Courtney-2022-rt+%281%29.jpg Community Day Workshop: A World Free of Plastic Imagined - COMMUNITY DAY WORKSHOP: A WORLD FREE OF PLASTIC IMAGINED Saturday | July 16, 2022 | 1pm-3pm PST Onsite | All are Welcome Inspired by A World Free of Plastic Imagined exhibition, visitors are invited to use upcycled plastic as an art material and give it new life by making a mixed-media collage. The workshop starts at 1pm with an introduction from the teaching artist. Participants are welcome to bring their own plastic or use the materials provided. RSVP here. Walk-ins are welcome. This workshop is taking place during A World Free of Plastic Imagined: Community Day Celebration. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Visitor Guidelines Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for staff and adult visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | RSVP here | Walk-ins are welcome. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/world-without-plastic/audio-descriptions daily 0.75 2022-06-30 https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-plastic daily 0.75 2022-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1657142083340-2GNMKXYRJ8F77Z910198/Discredit+Final.jpg Slow Looking: A World Free of Plastic - SLOW LOOKING: A WORLD FREE OF PLASTIC Thursday, July 7 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition A World Free of Plastic Imagined. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. About the Exhibition: A World Free of Plastic Imagined exhibition brings together the work of twelve Bay Area artists to call attention to the issues of plastic consumption and pollution and offer a provocative look at the environmental impact we each have. Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Dianne Platner, Discredit, 2021 (detail) https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-dropin-painting-and-drawing-from-nature daily 0.75 2022-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1657569029320-E80Y20O67N1ELGHMISVY/Mussel+%2B+Oyster.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Painting & Drawing From Nature - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PAINTING & DRAWING FROM NATURE Thursday | July 14 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class, we’ll be painting an object or series of objects from nature. We will learn a variety of techniques designed to help you see, loosen up and focus on the process of drawing and painting. Supplies: Objects from Nature Watercolor Paper Watercolor or Acrylic Paints Brushes Colored Pencils Container for Water Paper Towels Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/talks/world-free-of-plastic daily 0.75 2022-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1657656877511-6EBL7DGZS9V5K7KSXNAY/Shroud+Final.jpg Artist Panel: A World Free of Plastic Imagined - ARTIST PANEL: A WORLD FREE OF PLASTIC IMAGINED Wednesday, August 10, 2022 | 6:00pm-7:30pm Online via Zoom In this virtual conversation artists Dianne Platner, Jerry Barrish, Irene Carvajal, and Ruth Tabancay come together to take a deeper dive into A World Free of Plastic Imagined exhibition, discuss their creative practice and how it addresses the critical changes impacting our planet, and reflect on the power of art to bring awareness and inspire action. Moderated by curator Hanna Regev, the panel discussion will take place from 6pm-7pm, with Q&A at 7pm-7:30pm. About the Exhibition: A World Free of Plastic Imagined exhibition aims to expand our understanding of the issues of plastic consumption and pollution through the lens of Bay Area artists. Explore the exhibition online. Access: ASL interpretation and captioning is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. During the program, participants are invited to share their questions and comments via Zoom chat or SMS message. Details to be provided upon registration. Artwork Description: There will be verbal descriptions for all artwork reviewed during the program. Registration: Free, Virtual | RSVP is required. Questions? With any questions about registration or access at RT, please reach out to contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Image Credit: Dianne Platner, The Shroud, 2022. Woven Wires, Cords, Cables. 72” x 32”. Donate: We welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our onsite programming. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-dropin-painted-book-pages daily 0.75 2022-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1658855700368-3BGOUAYD3XEV8M53VUMK/Dictionary+Series.1cropped+2.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Painted Book Pages - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PAINTED BOOK PAGES Thursday | July 28 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Dictionaries and old books are a great place to get creative inspiration! Choose a word or an illustration from the dictionary or book, and paint or draw your own interpretation directly onto the page. It’s that easy and super fun! No prior painting or drawing experience necessary. Supplies: Old Dictionaries and/or Books Watercolor or Acrylic Paints Paintbrushes Colored Pencils Container for Water Paper Towels Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-a-world-free-of-plastic-2 daily 0.75 2022-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1658950468823-8Z4OAZ7G8GNO5LHIJZOL/TabancayAdaptingtoNewSubstrates2.1RuthsTable+%281%29.jpg Slow Looking: A World Free of Plastic 2 - SLOW LOOKING: A WORLD FREE OF PLASTIC PART 2 Thursday, August 4 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition A World Free of Plastic Imagined. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. About the Exhibition: A World Free of Plastic Imagined exhibition brings together the work of twelve Bay Area artists to call attention to the issues of plastic consumption and pollution and offer a provocative look at the environmental impact we each have. Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Ruth Tabancay, Adapting to New Substrates 2.1, 2021. Hand embroidery. Polystyrene, plastic bags, plastic cups, bubble wrap, face masks, vegetable tags, straw, takeout food container. 32” x 42” x 2.” https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in-miniature-handmade-books daily 0.75 2022-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1659377673051-CCUU5R6D809JXQKV6I31/IMG-5767.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Miniature Handmade Books - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: MINIATURE HANDMADE BOOKS Thursday | August 4 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | August 11 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Join us for this two part workshop series where we’ll use simple materials and various techniques to make unique and sweet miniature books. These can be used for gifts, tiny journals or extra special greeting cards. Each handmade book will be a mini work of art! Supplies: -Scissors -Glue -Ruler -Cutting blade -Plain paper for the inside of the book -Decorated paper for the cover that’s thin enough to fold but strong enough to not tear- could be origami, security envelopes, etc. -Embellishment for the books- stamps, markers, watercolor, etc. -Thin ribbon -Cardboard for book cover Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in-painting-the-planet daily 0.75 2022-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1660157262085-KAK34M6R1WDPW08XVDSQ/IMG_7235+%281%29.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Painting the Planet - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PAINTING THE PLANET Thursday | August 18 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | August 25 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | September 1 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Come explore vast landscapes of planet earth through painting and drawing! In this three-part series, we will look at striking images of deserts, sunsets, and ocean scenes in our process of creating unique works of art using basic watercolor painting and drawing techniques. On our journey, we will explore some of the elements and principles of art, such as; shape, line, value, and balance. Supplies: -Basic set of colored pencils, including black -Number 2 pencil -Eraser -Pencil sharpener -Basic watercolor paint set -Watercolor paper -A few various sized paint brushes and at least one flat paint brush Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Michelle Champlin Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in-clay-containers daily 0.75 2022-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1660326168450-EMLQAIEZTSNV9MJ4MIVW/image.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Clay Containers - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: CLAY CONTAINERS Thursday | September 8 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Using Air Dry Clay, we’ll be making small clay jewelry bowls and a toothpick holder shaped like a hedgehog! Bring to class toothpicks, pencils, chopsticks, leaves and any other tools that can be used for mark making. After the clay is dry, you can paint it with acrylic paints, or seal it with an acrylic sealer or medium to preserve your works of art. Supplies: -Air Dry Clay (can be bought at an art store or online) -Plastic bag to protect your work surface -Marking tools (paintbrushes, toothpicks, pencils, etc…) -Paper Towels Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in-clay-medallion-wall-hanging daily 0.75 2022-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1660326408581-Y55P8X21405BJ2C5AURD/image+%281%29.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Clay Medallion Wall Hanging - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: CLAY MEDALLION WALL HANGING Thursday | September 15 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Using Air Dry Clay, we’ll be making a wall hanging made of clay medallions hung from a tree branch. Bring to class toothpicks, pencils, chopsticks, leaves and any other tools that can be used for mark making. After the clay is dry, you can paint it with acrylic paints, or seal it with an acrylic sealer or medium to preserve your medallions. Supplies: -Air Dry Clay (can be bought at an art store or online) -Plastic bag to protect your work surface -Marking tools (paintbrushes, toothpicks, pencils, etc…) -Tree branch -String -Paper Towels Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/talks/world-free-of-plastic-encore daily 0.75 2022-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1660689717608-ENP2BQ1AZUNH0E8T1PUK/Techie%2BGreen.jpg Artist Panel Encore: A World Free of Plastic Imagined - ARTIST PANEL ENCORE: A WORLD FREE OF PLASTIC IMAGINED Thursday, August 25, 2022 | 6:00pm-7:30pm Online via Zoom In this second virtual conversation, artists Liz Mamorsky, DeWitt Cheng, Antonio Cortez, and Tanya Knoop come together to take a deeper dive into A World Free of Plastic Imagined exhibition, discuss their creative practice and how it addresses the critical changes impacting our planet, and reflect on the power of art to bring awareness and inspire action. Moderated by curator Hanna Regev, the panel discussion will take place from 6pm-7pm, with Q&A at 7pm-7:30pm. About the Exhibition: A World Free of Plastic Imagined exhibition aims to expand our understanding of the issues of plastic consumption and pollution through the lens of Bay Area artists. Explore the exhibition online. Access: ASL interpretation and captioning is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. During the program, participants are invited to share their questions and comments via Zoom chat or SMS message. Details to be provided upon registration. Artwork Description: There will be verbal descriptions for all artwork reviewed during the program. Registration: Free, Virtual | RSVP is required. Questions? With any questions about registration or access at RT, please reach out to contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Image Credit: Liz Mamorsky, Techie Green, 2009. Reclaimed materials. 53" x 18" x 5" Donate: We welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our onsite programming. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/opening-reception-agents-of-change daily 0.75 2022-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1662384776615-2W42WFI6OCA9GAKZZ0VC/axis-mundi-19-2-ruth.jpg Opening Reception: Agents of Change - OPENING RECEPTION | AGENTS OF CHANGE: MARGARET FABRIZIO AND KAWANDIS Thursday, September 15 | 6-8pm PT Ruth's Table is thrilled to invite you to join us for our opening night celebration of Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio and Kawandis. About the Exhibition Agents of Change exhibition is a celebration of selected works from Margaret Fabrizio, an internationally acclaimed mixed-media quilt and fiber artist. The exhibition focuses on a collection of work created over the last decade that is inspired by the Kawandi style of quilting, a technique developed by the Siddis culture that Fabrizio learned from during her travels in India. Using methods and materials characteristic of Kawandi quilts, each work is a unique interpretation that captures Fabrizio’s explorations of color, pattern, and cross-cultural influences. Opening Celebration The event is free and all are welcome. RT has a beautiful and accessible outdoor space with seating and music. Wine, beer and light snacks will be served. COVID Measures - Face-masks are required - Refreshments are served on outdoor patio About Ruth's Table Located in the heart of SF’s Mission District, RT fosters intergenerational connections through a dynamic combination of rotating gallery exhibitions, creative programming, and community initiatives. Registration: Free & All are Welcome | RSVP Below Image: Margaret Fabrizio, Rice, 2021. Old cotton rice bag, Japanese fabrics, used clothing, Burmese scrap. 29x39. https://www.ruthstable.org/agents-of-change/audio-descriptions daily 0.75 2022-10-27 https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-agents-of-change daily 0.75 2022-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1667330629856-YNB2T7FJCY7EQDO2EI6S/IMG_0883.jpg Slow Looking: Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio & Kawandis - SLOW LOOKING | AGENTS OF CHANGE: MARGARET FABRIZIO & KAWANDIS Thursday, November 3 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio & Kawandis. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. About the Exhibition: Agents of Change exhibition is a celebration of selected works from Margaret Fabrizio, an internationally acclaimed mixed-media quilt and fiber artist. The exhibition focuses on a collection of work created over the last decade that is inspired by the Kawandi style of quilting, a technique developed by the Siddis culture that Fabrizio learned from during her travels in India. Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Margaret Fabrizio, Purple, 2022. Purple appliqué on net, gold brocade with tassels, silk necktie, neckpiece of Indian girl’s dress, cottons, silks, tie-dye, purple pansies print, pants. 35” x 55”. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-dropin-painting-from-the-heart daily 0.75 2022-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1664309255504-EDHFMF24CICR9SBU4XXG/image+%283%29.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Painting From the Heart - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: PAINTING FROM THE HEART Thursday | September 29 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this act-before-you-think class, you’ll be expressing what’s inside of you outward onto paper. The focus is more about the process of getting in touch with your intuition and your inner world, and less about the outcome. Be prepared for powerful discoveries about yourself and how you can use art as a tool for deeper understanding. No experience necessary. Supplies: -Watercolor paper -Watercolor and/or acrylic paints -Paint brushes -Colored + normal pencils (optional) -Container for water -Paper towels Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-dropin-tell-your-story daily 0.75 2022-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1665426249693-9136EVD6Z4YF0I1F29S1/image.png Virtual Drop-in: Tell Your Story - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: TELL YOUR STORY Thursday | October 13 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this class you’ll be using a variety of media (collage, paints, pencils) to tell your story in any way that’s relevant to you. Think of it as a visual autobiography. Choose a significant event in your life, describe what makes you YOU, or make art about your hopes and dreams for your future. Feel free to be literal or metaphorical. Supplies: -Watercolor paper -Magazines + assorted papers -Paints -Brushes -Scissors or X-acto knife -Glue or glue stick -Colored and regular pencils + pens Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Carrie Leeb Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-dropin-creating-nature daily 0.75 2022-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1666977769980-JHHT5XSC87ZKBX85N5ER/IMG_8331.jpg Virtual Drop-in: Creating Nature - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: CREATING NATURE SERIES Thursday | October 27 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | November 3 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | November 10 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | November 17 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels Become the orchestrator of the natural world and create your own unique trees, landscapes, flowers, and more using gorgeous real world images, your imagination, and your intuition. In this drawing and painting class, we will explore representational and abstract concepts as well as some of the principles of art to create a different element of nature each week. No drawing or painting experience is necessary! Supplies: -Basic sketch paper -Basic set of colored pencils (including black) -Number 2 pencil -Eraser -Pencil sharpener -Basic watercolor paint set -Watercolor paper -A few various sized paint brushes, and at least one flat paint brush Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Michelle Champlain Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/artist-talk-agents-of-change daily 0.75 2022-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1666037272216-S0FI48IXE5JLF486TY18/IMG_0748.jpg Artist Talk | Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio & Kawandis - ARTIST TALK | AGENTS OF CHANGE: MARGARET FABRIZIO & KAWANDIS Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 6:00pm-7:30pm Onsite Join Ruth’s Table and artist Margaret Fabrizio for an in-gallery discussion about our current exhibition Agents of Change. Explore Fabrizio’s quilts more closely, hear about her creative process, and participate in a Q&A session. The event includes a special unveiling of one of Fabrizio’s most recent and never-before-seen quilts! Moderated by curator Hanna Regev, the discussion will take place from 6pm-7pm, with Q&A at 7pm-7:30pm. About the Exhibition: Agents of Change: Margaret Fabrizio and Kawandis is a celebration of selected works from Margaret Fabrizio, an internationally acclaimed quilt and fiber artist. The exhibition focuses on a collection of work created over the last decade that is inspired by the Kawandi style of quilting, a technique developed by the Siddis culture that Fabrizio learned from during her travels in India. Access: Ruth’s Table is wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. The exhibition includes audio descriptions of each artwork, available via QR code on the wall labels. Materials will be available in large print and Braille. COVID Guidelines: Face-masks are required Registration: Free | RSVP is required. Questions? Please reach out to contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Image Credit: Margaret Fabrizio, Anticipation, 2019. Antique Javanese cotton, African and Indian cottons, miscellaneous cotton scraps. 45” x 63”. Donate: We welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our onsite programming. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/creative-aging-artist-convening daily 0.75 2022-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/89b1b8e8-0f2a-4d0a-9755-7f292700edcf/IMG_0262.jpg Creative Aging Artist Convening - CREATIVE AGING ARTIST CONVENING Friday, December 16 | 9:45am-2:30pm Onsite, with lunch provided Calling all teaching artists! Ruth’s Table is hosting a dynamic creative aging convening for 15 Bay Area teaching artists. This event is full of experiential opportunities to learn more about creative aging concepts and opportunities to further engage in creative aging work. The program will include: -A tour of the current community-based exhibit Feel This Way. -An interactive training delivered by our partner, Creative Spark, sharing creative aging concepts that reframe ageist narratives. Experiential activities and resources for working with diverse groups will also be shared, including older adults living with disabilities, dementia, social isolation, low income, and monolingual non-English speakers. -An art-making session in response to the exhibit theme Feel This Way. This event is geared towards any teaching artist who is engaging older adult students or wants to expand their practice to include older adults. Access: Ruth’s Table is wheelchair accessible. The exhibition includes audio descriptions of each artwork, available via QR code on the wall labels. Materials will be available in large print and Braille. COVID Guidelines: Face-masks are required Registration: Free, thanks to the generosity of Yerba Buena Center For The Arts Questions? Please reach out to contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. https://www.ruthstable.org/feel-this-way-virtual-opening-celebration daily 0.75 2022-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f0d5a425-d0c2-4730-9f8e-36ac3f857d24/IMG_1722.JPG Feel This Way Virtual Opening Celebration - FEEL THIS WAY: VIRTUAL OPENING CELEBRATION Thursday, December 8 | 2-3pm PT Online | Zoom Join us for the virtual opening celebration of our new Feel This Way exhibition. Every year, Ruth’s Table and Creative Spark partner with older adults communities, local nonprofits, and intergenerational partners to bring together older adults and adults with disabilities through inclusive and engaging creative experiences. In 2022, Feel This Way theme encouraged us to use creative process to identify, examine, and capture the way we feel through art. Our participants and teaching artists have explored the emotive power of art through various forms of self-expression, from abstract painting to fiber art, from weaving to dance. The exhibition features a selection of the resulting works, highlighting the diversity of our communities. Each artwork in the exhibition reveals what’s possible when we allow ourselves to let go, experiment, and play with a purpose. Event Details: Join us for this interactive event where we will hear from participants and teaching artists from different communities as they share artwork, stories, and program highlights. An interactive art-making activity is included. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Program Partner: Presented in partnership with Creative Spark, a Front Porch Community Service. Registration: Free | RSVP Below to Receive Zoom Link Image: Cape of Hopes & Dreams. In partnership with Bethany Center, Alta Vista Middle School, and students from Stanford University. Fabric, yarn, ribbons, fishing net. https://www.ruthstable.org/feel-this-way-opening-celebration daily 0.75 2022-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/c0f76853-1d98-406f-b925-be0f9f5bf55e/Install+Short+Tapestry+b.jpg Feel This Way: Opening Celebration - FEEL THIS WAY: OPENING CELEBRATION Saturday | December 10, 2022 | 2-4pm PST Onsite | All are welcome Join us to celebrate our fifth annual Gallery Takeover exhibition Feel This Way. This free interactive event includes an exhibition walkthrough and opportunities to interact with the artwork in the gallery. Take a closer look at the exhibition, mingle, and contribute to the collaborative artworks on view! About the Exhibition Gallery Takeover is a series of annual exhibitions that display the resulting works created through our art-making programs, both onsite at Ruth’s Table and at our partner organizations. This year’s exhibition, Feel This Way, encourages us to use the creative process to identify, capture, and share the way we feel, through art. Ruth’s Table collaborated with community partners to use painting, music, drawing, fiber arts, and movement as a means of self-expression and play. Exhibition Walk-Through In-gallery | 2:30-3:00pm PST Visitors are invited to join a guided exhibition walk-through to explore closely and learn about the artworks on view. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are required at all times in the gallery. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are Welcome Image: Installation View: Found Strength and Cape of Hopes & Dreams. Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-feel-this-way daily 0.75 2022-12-02 https://www.ruthstable.org/agents-intro-copy-1 daily 0.75 2022-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/34e763d7-fd48-4e61-9a0c-038b7d1120f7/IMG_7773c.jpg Intro Image - FEEL THIS WAY / GALLERY TAKEOVER EXHIBITION DECEMBER 1 -30, 2022 https://www.ruthstable.org/agents-text-copy daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/image-of-self-x-2-copy-copy-copy-copy daily 0.75 2022-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/0089954e-c704-496d-9865-c730efe40b38/Untitled-2.jpg Support & Visit RT Self-Portrait, Morgan Lemos, PEP Housing. https://www.ruthstable.org/full-bleed-image-ftw-1 daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/cc9f111a-d59c-4445-b3ac-2bf511f44f06/Take+a+Line+for+a+Walk+Final.jpg Take a Line for a Walk 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/resilience-poem-copy-copy-copy-copy daily 0.75 2022-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1638433301466-R8JO4AG6K7SB2UMP43BV/1.png Take a Line for a Walk 2 https://www.ruthstable.org/access-ftw daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1668833349099-1WI8OZ8WYKUWV19A2EFI/Untitled+design.jpg Access Features https://www.ruthstable.org/needlework-copy daily 0.75 2022-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/0630c975-bbc6-4705-97e6-57aad06131df/IMG_7954.JPG Patched Together Patched Together. In partnership with Access SFUSD, The Arc, and Bethany Center. Canvas, fabric, paint, markers. Four monochromatic mixed-media quilts measuring 4’ by 5’ each. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d52f0bda-729c-477d-b987-a9daebdf18b6/IMG_7952.JPG Patched Together Patched Together. In partnership with Access SFUSD, The Arc, and Bethany Center. Canvas, fabric, paint, markers. Four monochromatic mixed-media quilts measuring 4’ by 5’ each. https://www.ruthstable.org/paper-weaving-copy daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/6b8cfec7-94d9-49c2-8fc8-a9ffafc9476e/IMG_7940.JPG Making the Invisible Visible 1 Making the Invisible Visible. In partnership with Bethany Center and San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living. Paper, mat board, acrylic and tempera paint, thread, ribbon, magazine cut-outs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/60e8c3b5-b95f-42a9-8507-66a05626b4ab/IMG_7942.JPG Making the Invisible Visible 1 Making the Invisible Visible. In partnership with Bethany Center and San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living. Paper, mat board, acrylic and tempera paint, thread, ribbon, magazine cut-outs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/4928759a-320c-456c-aa26-a1f0797c1f06/Untitled-1.jpg Making the Invisible Visible 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/image-of-self-x-2-copy daily 0.75 2022-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611244034800-3F5XGQ2B9LTM9R6IK2PY/2.jpg Making the Invisible Visible 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/ff713eaf-eecc-4cf1-9af9-b68daa9d5e1f/IMG_7936.jpg Making the Invisible Visible 2 Self-Portrait, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in partnership with Creative Spark. https://www.ruthstable.org/image-of-self-x-1-copy-copy-copy daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611243972297-FN8AHYOJAGEXAQNSK5UQ/2.jpg Threads of Conversation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1668846672378-53QM4IHGH582VRC28J3Z/IMG_7824+2.jpg Threads of Conversation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1668846684825-JJ1P9MQMHR61TUVZZUEU/IMG_7802+2.jpg Threads of Conversation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1668846694940-WH98T1ST81MRLHURSPQ4/IMG_7808.jpg Threads of Conversation https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-13 daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/3c80eea7-d943-4ee9-9f94-94a27dfb3bdb/IMG_8042+2+copy.jpg Capes of Hopes and Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/6c4f2596-bf86-414c-803f-fc722921ab8c/IMG_1722.JPG Capes of Hopes and Dreams - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-17 daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/4200657e-1bce-4b5c-8ad7-d70e74ae8df8/IMG_7945.JPG Behind the Curtain - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/82f4236e-6d52-4d0c-a60b-d6c38cd5b11b/IMG_7948.jpg Behind the Curtain - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/cdacdba7-df96-4db0-a6b7-74028d65570b/IMG_7947.JPG Behind the Curtain - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/29d56182-a6c4-493d-93bf-9ab05ffa7e49/IMG_7949.JPG Behind the Curtain - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-we0 daily 0.75 2022-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/e80a65c7-d981-4781-b218-e69c984460f1/IMG_8022.jpg Feeling Hive - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/71d999fb-f58b-47e6-a291-1b80e11d63bf/IMG_8023.jpg Feeling Hive - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-64 daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1668849063638-PDIWOTWZTH5ZALVOOHDI/IMG_8004.jpg Hands Full Image https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-32 daily 0.75 2022-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/440ae72a-7524-49cc-bdb7-81e777ccf5a6/IMG_6183.jpg New Page - Opening Celebration | Online December 8, 2022 | 2-3pm Via Zoom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/5a358ff2-8660-4a65-8abd-a3100bb47883/Install+short+w+2+weavings.jpg New Page - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-copy daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-copy-1 daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/7c13586f-8f74-4795-a959-be5c07f1acc4/IMG_1720.JPG What We Saw - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/a75cc0a1-0888-4ce1-88cc-106828fbaa1a/IMG_1719.JPG What We Saw - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/resilience-poem-copy-copy-copy daily 0.75 2022-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1611244068426-7EXFITXDBYD3NPBTOTH6/1.jpg Partners https://www.ruthstable.org/making-the-invisible-visible-1-copy daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/aa690398-ea56-47de-9e34-73b54b9adb79/IMG_8002.JPG Making the Invisible Visible 3 Paper Weaving, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in response to Beyond the Warp and Weft exhibition at RT gallery. Teaching artist Miguel Arzabe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f08d01f3-66e6-4b55-94dc-420c0cf8f796/IMG_8001b.jpg Making the Invisible Visible 3 Paper Weaving, Anonymous Ruth’s Table participant. Created in response to Beyond the Warp and Weft exhibition at RT gallery. Teaching artist Miguel Arzabe. https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-850 daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-69 daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/intro-image-copy daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/34e763d7-fd48-4e61-9a0c-038b7d1120f7/IMG_7773c.jpg Intro Image (Copy) - FEEL THIS WAY / PLAYLIST https://www.ruthstable.org/new-page-65 daily 0.75 2022-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/6e803b5a-10f8-42e6-ac94-e8ec73dbe062/IMG_7947.JPG New Page - Feel This Way Exhibition A part of our Gallery Takeover series, the exhibition aims to provide an inclusive gallery experience that affords agency and representation to diverse voices of our communities. Explore → https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-dropin-festive-winter-trees daily 0.75 2022-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/942e6560-d773-4da1-bb3e-37fd165c5ef0/IMG-7081.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Festive Winter Trees - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: FESTIVE WINTER TREES SERIES Thursday | December 1 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | December 15 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels In this two-part workshop, we’ll be getting into the holiday spirit by creating beautiful and unique winter trees! Using new or repurposed materials, we will be making a variety of paper trees that can be made large or small. The trees can be used for greeting cards, small pieces of art, gift tags, ornaments, or home decor for the holiday season or year-round. Each participant’s trees will be unique to their own style as we fold, weave, tear, cut and paste. Supplies: -Pencil -Scissors -Xacto knife or box cutter -White glue or glue stick -Paper: magazine pages, colored and white card stock, maps, music sheets, junk mail, paper bags, wallpaper, paper towel tubes etc. Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Monica Lee Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-feel-this-way daily 0.75 2022-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/28f988f5-7ccb-41ac-9174-3535ea4a7b97/IMG_8037.JPG Slow Looking: Feel This Way - SLOW LOOKING: FEEL THIS WAY Thursday, November 3 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition Feel This Way. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. About the Exhibition: Every year, Ruth’s Table and Creative Spark partner with older adult communities, local nonprofits, intergenerational partners, and community programs working beyond the arts to bring together older adults and adults with disabilities through engaging and inclusive creative experiences. This year, Feel This Way encouraged us to use the creative process to identify, examine, and capture how we feel through art. Our participants and teaching artists have collaborated on projects that emphasize the sensory nature of art and encourage various forms of self-expression, while embracing spontaneity and play as our guiding principles. Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Thread of Conversation. Created in partnership with Bethany Center and Mary Wings, RT participant. Recycled sari silk, rake. Calligraphy: Fuyu-gaki ink / Bristol board. 14” X 28” https://www.ruthstable.org/opening-celebration-generation daily 0.75 2022-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/76c47b7d-2c15-4735-ab79-c19a77065cb9/Dancing+Dots+and+Triangles_Aiko+Cuneo.jpg Opening Celebration: Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family - OPENING RECEPTION | GENERATION: THE ROOTS OF MAKING IN THE ASAWA-LANIER FAMILY Thursday, January 12 | 6-8pm PT Ruth's Table is thrilled to invite you to join us for our opening night celebration of Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family. About the Exhibition Generation is a group exhibition that brings together four generations from a San Francisco family of makers. Inspired by our namesake, world-renowned artist Ruth Asawa, the exhibition serves as an opportunity to honor Asawa’s life-long commitment to community-based art education and activism in the arts. Generation spans 57 years of work produced by the Asawa-Lanier family from 1965 to 2022. Motifs, including interwoven patterns of line, repetition, minimalism, and a dynamic interaction of color and form appear in all artists’ works creating inherent conversation carried through varying media. Together, they form a story of four generations of a family that is joined not only in relationship, but by the love of materials, color, and pattern. Timed to coincide with Ruth Asawa’s birthday month, the exhibition also pays homage to the roots of Ruth’s Table, an art center and gallery which was profoundly shaped by Asawa’s values and continues to use the power of art to build a more connected, resilient, and inclusive community Opening Celebration The event is free and all are welcome. RT has a beautiful and accessible outdoor space with seating and music. Wine, beer, and light snacks will be served. COVID Measures - Face-masks are required - Refreshments are served on outdoor patio About Ruth's Table Located in the heart of SF’s Mission District, RT fosters intergenerational connections through a dynamic combination of rotating gallery exhibitions, creative programming, and community initiatives. Registration: Free & All are Welcome | RSVP Below Image: Aiko Lanier Cuneo, Dancing Dots and Triangles, 2021. Fuller O’Brien paint chips and ICI paint chips. 16” x 16.” https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-generations daily 0.75 2023-01-10 https://www.ruthstable.org/community-day-workshop-folding-origami-units daily 0.75 2023-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/2b03896e-4723-4548-a416-44cf39b8dd5f/IMG_2166.jpg Community Day Workshop: Folding Origami Units - ARTIST LED WORKSHOP: FOLDING ORIGAMI UNITS Saturday | January 28, 2023 | 1pm-3pm PST Onsite | Free On the occasion of Generation, artists Aiko Cuneo and Lilli Lanier will lead an origami workshop inspired by the origami and paper construction work presented in the exhibition. Using colorful origami paper, participants will learn how to make two modular origami units- lotus square and modular interlocking units. Participants will have an opportunity to create a lotus notecard to take home and contribute to our shared Ruth’s Table collaborative lotus quilt. Due to limited capacity, RSVP is required. RSVP here. This workshop is taking place during Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family exhibition. Teaching Artist: Aiko Cuneo & Lilli Lanier Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are required for staff and visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | RSVP here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-drop-in-night-skies daily 0.75 2023-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/6da08b75-eb0f-45a2-9bf3-3ac040abf58a/image0.jpeg Virtual Drop-in: Night Skies - VIRTUAL DROP-IN: NIGHT SKIES Thursday | January 19 | 2-3pm PT Thursday | January 26 | 2-3pm PT All ages and skill levels This is a fun, unique class where you get to create night skies using inspiration from real-world images. You will learn some basics around drawing and painting techniques, and how to create gorgeous night sky paintings. You get to be the orchestrator here! There’s no wrong way. Supplies: -White acrylic paint -Basic sketch paper -Basic watercolor paper -Basic watercolor paint -A few various size paintbrushes (and at least one flat paintbrush) -Regular no. 2 pencil -Colored pencils -Eraser -Pencil sharpener -Paper towel or cloth *Feel free to use additional materials if you wish! Virtual Drop-In: This program is a part of Virtual Drop-in Series. | By registering once, participants may attend all weekly sessions. Teaching Artist: Michelle Champlain Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Drop-in free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/slow-looking-generation daily 0.75 2023-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/21b5fb9c-3fa8-4aba-a07f-b9765164ea77/Origami+Ruth_Lilli+Lanier-small.jpg Slow Looking: Generation - The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family - SLOW LOOKING | GENERATION: THE ROOTS OF MAKING IN THE ASAWA-LANIER FAMILY Thursday, February 2 | 1-2pm PT Thursday, April 6 | 1-2pm PT Online Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Join us in an interactive session as we look closely at selected artworks from our exhibition Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family. The session will explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully. Bring your curiosity as we practice engaging with two artworks and share our observations, perspectives, and questions, through a guided interactive program led by educator & teaching artist Suzanne Reich. No prior experience of the curator's or artists' talks required. About the Exhibition: Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family is a group exhibition that brings together four generations from a San Francisco family of makers with work spanning 57 years, from 1965 to 2022. Inspired by our namesake, world-renowned artist Ruth Asawa, the exhibition serves as an opportunity to honor Asawa’s life-long commitment to community-based art education and activism in the arts. Note: Slow Looking program takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential Artwork: Lilli Lanier, Origami Ruth Asawa, 2022. Origami paper. 50” x 40.” https://www.ruthstable.org/artist-led-workshop-paint-chip-sample-collage daily 0.75 2023-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/06da5399-83fd-4657-a496-e2f95211e053/IMG_2179+%281%29.jpg Artist Led Workshop: Paint Chip Sample Collage - ARTIST LED WORKSHOP: PAINT CHIP SAMPLE COLLAGE Wednesday | February 22, 2023 | 1pm-3pm PST Onsite | Free Join artist and educator Aiko Cuneo to engage in hands-on artmaking inspired by our current exhibition Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family. Using paint chip sample papers from SCRAP SF, participants will make a community collage for Ruth’s Table and individual collage note cards to take home. An assortment of paint chips and tools will be provided for participants to experiment with colors, shapes and patterns. This workshop is best for ages 7 and up. *This workshop is currently full. For questions, or to be added to the waitlist, please reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. Teaching Artist: Aiko Cuneo Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are required for staff and visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/artist-led-workshop-white-and-shadow-paper-boxes daily 0.75 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d914f5f2-1c5e-4075-9475-b6639fce8efa/IMG_2175+%281%29.jpg Artist Led Workshop: White & Shadow Paper Boxes - ARTIST LED WORKSHOP: WHITE & SHADOW PAPER BOXES Saturday | March 11 2023 | 1pm-3pm PST Onsite | Free Join artist and educator Aiko Cuneo for a paper-based art workshop inspired by the paper construction work presented in our current exhibition Generation: The Roots of Making in the Asawa-Lanier Family. Inspired by White and Shadow #2, an artwork created in collaboration between Aiko Lanier Cuneo and Lilli Lanier, each participant will make a paper box and fill it using paper that has been cut, folded, scored, or torn. The boxes will be assembled together to create a collaborative White and Shadow construction. Teaching Artist: Aiko Cuneo Registration: *This workshop is currently full. For questions, or to be added to the waitlist, please reach out to contact@ruthstable.org. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are required for staff and visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-subject-matters daily 0.75 2023-04-24 https://www.ruthstable.org/programs/creative-growth-pop-up daily 0.75 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/041e3576-0158-4d44-9543-8c7b9b976e93/Ron+Veasey_OAF23+11+44.25x30.25_Acrylic+on+paper.jpg Creative Growth Pop-Up: Community Open Day - CREATIVE GROWTH POP-UP AT RT: COMMUNITY OPEN DAY Sunday | June 4, 2023 | 2pm-4pm PST In-gallery | Open to All Ruth’s Table is delighted to host an in-gallery pop-up and post-film screening celebration with our friends from Creative Growth! Happening in conjunction with our current exhibition Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture, Creative Growth Pop-Up is an open community event where everyone is invited to connect, mingle, and learn more about the exhibition and each organization. The event is also a chance to celebrate Creative Growth’s film Beyond I Wanna Go screening at SFDocFest earlier the same day. Check out the film here and come celebrate with us! Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are required for staff and visitors at all times in the gallery. Participants may choose to take their project to our adjacent outdoor patio where masks may be removed. Learn more about our safety measures. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Artwork Image: Ron Veasey, Untitled, 2022. Acrylic on paper. 44.25” x 30.25.” Courtesy of the artist and Creative Growth. Donate: The program is free, donations are appreciated. https://www.ruthstable.org/artist-led-workshop-mindful-painting daily 0.75 2023-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/0d71e07d-2157-4769-a1c5-6b53de2180c9/IMG_4655+2.jpg Artist Led Workshop: Mindful Painting - ARTIST LED WORKSHOP: MINDFUL TACTILE PAINTING *Workshop full. Email contact@ruthstable.org to be added to the waitlist. Saturday | August 26, 2023 | 12pm-2pm PST Onsite | Free On the occasion of Creativity Lab: Rediscovery in the Making artist Catherine Lecce-Chong will lead a workshop that will guide participants in rediscovery and mindfulness through their own creative process. In this workshop, a variety of guided meditations interwoven with painting instructions will be demonstrated. The artist will be providing a variety of handmade tactile drawings for participants to use, one of the helpful blind techniques used in her own paintings. Besides mindful art making, there will be some teaching of eco-friendly painting techniques. This class is created for anyone at any level of meditation and art experience. About the Teaching Artist: Catherine Lecce-Chong is a bay area artist with visual disabilities. She is also a trained trauma-informed meditation teacher. Cathy does not experience a big difference between meditation practice and art making. Both use intention setting, focused attention, connection to all beings, and compassion. Lecce-Chong has exhibited her tactile paintings in Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture at Ruth’s Table Gallery. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: Workshop full. Email contact@ruthstable.org to be added to the waitlist. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-creativity-lab-2023 daily 0.75 2023-08-11 https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-intertwined daily 0.75 2023-10-20 https://www.ruthstable.org/community-day-workshop-hawaiian-crochet-squares daily 0.75 2023-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/5dca5f55-a07e-45f6-abf3-52e86684d975/IMG_8388.jpg Community Day Workshop: Hawaiian Crochet Squares - ARTIST LED WORKSHOP: HAWAIIAN CROCHET SQUARES Saturday | October 14, 2023 | 1pm-3pm Community Day Open Gallery Hours | 1pm-4pm Onsite | Free Ever wanted to learn how to crochet squares? Who better to learn from than someone who made 352 of them in less than a year? Learn how to make the Hawaiian Square, a super fun, fast, and versatile crochet square pattern from Amy Lange, who made so many of these she could do it in her sleep! Make one for yourself, and one (or more!) to contribute to a community blanket. Some crochet experience is recommended. RSVP only. Due to space restrictions, we cannot accommodate drop-ins. RSVP here. This workshop is taking place during the Intertwined, a collaborative exhibition with SCRAP. Teaching Artist: Amy Lange Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | RSVP here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/community-day-workshop-meditations-on-thread daily 0.75 2023-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/babdf4b5-6098-4b97-8c31-c13536292c16/Meditations+on+thread.jpg Community Day Workshop: Meditations on Thread - ARTIST LED WORKSHOP: MEDITATIONS ON THREAD Saturday | November 4, 2023 | 1pm-3pm PST Community Day Open Gallery Hours | 1pm-4pm Onsite | Free Join artist Diane DallasKidd to engage in hands-on artmaking inspired by our current collaborative exhibition with SCRAP Intertwined. This workshop will open with a group collaboration as we twist together a community thread to warm up and set the tone for a safe and all-inclusive creative space. We’ll then move on to personal explorations of rhythm and color using thread as a tactile line, working our way within a circular form to create a fiber mandala. RSVP required. RSVP here. This workshop is taking place during the Intertwined exhibition. Teaching Artist: Diane DallasKidd Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | RSVP here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/closing-celebration-intertwined daily 0.75 2023-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/74604fc0-f338-48aa-b428-558777b7b750/Art+Party.png Intertwined Closing Celebration - INTERTWINED ART PARTY & CLOSING CELEBRATION Thursday, November 30 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm Free & Open to All! Join us on the last day of Intertwined, our collaborative art exhibition with SCRAP, and celebrate the power of coming together! Enjoy live jazz by Duo Gadjo, Flamenco dance by Tachiria Flamenco's Danza Musica Teatro, and poetry readings from Cosmic Elders poets inspired by the art on view. About the Exhibition Intertwined is an exhibition of Bay Area artists connected through the exploration of interlocking strands in various mediums including drawing, weaving, and painting. Presented in collaboration between two Bay Area community arts organizations, SCRAP and Ruth’s Table, Intertwined pays tribute to renowned artist Ruth Asawa and her dedication to bringing the community together through the arts. Inspired by Asawa’s sculptures made of looped wire, Intertwined surveys a group of contemporary Bay Area artists who explore related techniques and concepts in their practices and push the boundaries of the line in two and three-dimensional space. Extending the metaphor of coming together, the exhibition is also a celebration of the power of creative collaboration and community. Closing Celebration The event is free and all are welcome. RT has a beautiful and accessible outdoor space. Wine, beer, and light snacks will be served. https://www.ruthstable.org/rediscovery-in-the-making-virtual-opening-celebration daily 0.75 2023-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/4bb7bf7c-69cf-476f-bdbf-d1a21ac9aa83/IMG_3698.jpg Rediscovery in the Making Virtual Opening Celebration - REDISCOVERY IN THE MAKING: VIRTUAL OPENING CELEBRATION Thursday, December 14 | 2-3pm PST Online | Zoom Every year, Ruth’s Table and Creative Spark partner with older adult communities, local nonprofits, and intergenerational partners to bring together older adults and adults with disabilities through engaging and inclusive creative experiences. This year’s theme, Rediscovery in the Making will allow our communities to creatively reimagine the everyday to reveal riches within ourselves and others. The act of making is a continuous experimentation where our confidence and curiosity shed new light on the connections in our lives. Rediscovery in the Making brings forth pieces of ourselves that we want to enhance or to shift, repurposing our current qualities and choices towards an inspiring future path. Rediscovery in the Making is part of Gallery Takeover , an annual collaborative project. This interactive program serves as a platform for every participant, regardless of their age or abilities, to create, share, and connect through art. Event Details: Join us for this interactive event where we will hear from participants and community partners as they share artwork, stories, and program highlights. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Program Partner: Presented in partnership with Creative Spark, a Front Porch Community Service. Registration: Free | RSVP Below to Receive Zoom Link https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-rediscovery-in-the-making daily 0.75 2023-12-15 https://www.ruthstable.org/rediscovery-in-the-making-opening-celebration-copy daily 0.75 2024-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8e3ef34d-d141-4d11-9d48-1f0b64405490/IMG_2971.jpg Rediscovery in the Making: Opening Celebration - REDISCOVERY IN THE MAKING OPENING CELEBRATION Saturday | January 20 | 2-4 pm PST Onsite | All are welcome Join us to celebrate our sixth annual Gallery Takeover exhibition Rediscovery in the Making. Take a closer look at the exhibition and contribute to the collaborative artworks on view. Enjoy live music by Kim Randolph and spontaneous poetry by Hobo Diva! Community artworks in the exhibition are for sale and all proceeds benefit Ruth’s Table programs. About the Exhibition Gallery Takeover is a series of annual exhibitions that display the resulting works created through our art-making programs, both onsite at Ruth’s Table and through our partner organizations. This year’s exhibition, Rediscovery in the Making, inspired our communities to creatively reimagine the every day to reveal riches within ourselves and others. Ruth’s Table collaborated with community partners to experiment with painting, printmaking, collage, fiber arts, and movement to shed new light on the connections in our lives. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Artwork descriptions are available via QR codes on the wall labels. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are Welcome Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/workshop-series-lunar-new-year daily 0.75 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8935d140-d5a2-4a35-aac0-50f818ac5f6d/dragon+wow.jpg Workshop Series: Lunar New Year - LUNAR NEW YEAR WORKSHOP SERIES Wednesdays | January 3 - February 7, 2024 | 1 pm-3 pm PST Onsite | Free *This workshop series will take place in the Community Room of Bethany Center next to Ruth’s Table at 580 Capp Street 2024 is the Year of the Dragon! Join us for this series of weekly workshops and celebrate the Lunar New Year with us through community art-making! Contribute to a collaborative, large-scale dragon and create paper-based works and festive decorations to help us prepare for our Lunar New Year Community Day on February 17. Registration: RSVP required. RSVP here. Teaching Artists: Aiko Cuneo and Monica Lee Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Bethany Center and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/rediscovery-in-the-making-closing-celebration-copy daily 0.75 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/2f49a154-98a4-494c-9b76-03582b5113cf/IMG_2968.jpg Rediscovery in the Making: Closing Celebration - REDISCOVERY IN THE MAKING CLOSING CELEBRATION Thursday | February 22 | 5:30-7:30 pm Onsite | All are welcome Join us for the closing celebration of our sixth annual Gallery Takeover exhibition Rediscovery in the Making. Explore the exhibition, and enjoy music spun by our neighbor DJ Lamont, poetry by Grace D'Anca and Helen Dannenberg, and Live Painting by Hussam. About the Exhibition Gallery Takeover is a series of annual exhibitions that display the resulting works created through our art-making programs, both onsite at Ruth’s Table and through our partner organizations. This year’s exhibition, Rediscovery in the Making, inspired our communities to creatively reimagine the every day to reveal riches within ourselves and others. Ruth’s Table collaborated with community partners to experiment with painting, printmaking, collage, fiber arts, and movement to shed new light on the connections in our lives. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Artwork descriptions are available via QR codes on the wall labels. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are Welcome Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/lunar-new-year-party daily 0.75 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1f7bd68f-bf2d-48d9-a599-b7cfd01105ed/B1816CBB-E634-446A-B27B-4B4F0AD7EE3C.jpg Mission Neighborhood Lunar New Year Party - MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD LUNAR NEW YEAR PARTY Saturday | February 17 | 1 pm-3 pm PST Onsite at Ruth’s Table | Free 2024 is the Year of the Dragon and we’re excited to welcome you to Ruth’s Table to ring in a year of creativity, confidence and abundance! Join us for a Lunar New Year party in the Mission District, with Lion Dancers from Chung Ngai Dance Troupe, music by Community Music Center, and community art making that’s free and open to all! The Chairman food truck will be onsite selling delicious nibbles! Registration: None required. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/who-we-are daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744406276527-MG97LN2H71QHFWALHXBG/Screenshot+2025-04-11+at+2.17.32+PM.png Who We Are - Ruth Asawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744406325685-JIT44C8DN3TVHX67T5VX/Screenshot+2025-03-20+at+3.02.33+PM.png Who We Are - Ruth's Table Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1745004533499-WU5N20GTW3AG3DG0816P/RT+LOGO+Color.jpg Who We Are - Ruth's Table History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744397285998-ZJ9BCMWSWIEPWYOWOZPV/Lola%27s+photo.png Who We Are - Lola Fraknoi, Bethany Center's Program Director https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744397346942-E1PG519U1PW4EE71OJRL/IMG_1640.jpg Who We Are - Jerry Brown, Founding Member https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1704837084557-47GHB4LJPMNJULHKG0PG/J+McCracken+2021+%281%29.jpg Who We Are - Jessica McCracken, Senior Director of Creative Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1704929816271-6M8IPZ8OOIK39X5O2KTV/01ABBFAC-2B66-46D1-8930-816AEFF42CB8%2B%25281%2529.jpg Who We Are - Ashley Harris, Program Manager Ashley Harris is a Teaching Artist and cultural worker from the Bay Area who holds an MFA in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute. She has taught and overseen arts education programs for various museums, including the San Jose Museum of Art, the Crocker Art Museum, and the de Young. Ashley has witnessed the power of the arts in fostering connections, confidence and belonging and is passionate about supporting accessible arts experiences that serve communities of all ages and abilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1745726429158-75VQ54LSAT56PZ1YYQGA/Screenshot+2025-04-26+at+8.59.55+PM.png Who We Are - Creative Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1745726584658-IFP4FDDTSKJADDXF3TZA/Screenshot%2B2025-04-26%2Bat%2B9.02.18%2BPM.jpg Who We Are - Front Porch Communities Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744321145492-VHEG50YRV5WKALV7C8AE/unnamed.jpg Who We Are - Aiko Cuneo, Teaching Artist & Founding Member https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744321167905-8F8E3XV6FX0ETVNYRHT6/IMG_8633.jpg Who We Are - Monica Lee, Teaching Artist & Founding Member https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744322846780-LYI7CO243GZCYHMRJ772/Screenshot+2025-04-10+at+3.06.59+PM.png Who We Are - Suzanne Reich, Teaching Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744323177115-1G70L6B5KXI3LWX1M868/Screenshot+2025-04-10+at+3.11.52+PM.png Who We Are - Michelle Champlain, Teaching Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744324001111-ZOH6GNTZKHT5LEBWKPKY/IMG_3189.jpg Who We Are - Mário Pires Cordeiro, Teaching Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1746109828679-1760OF3KE53BDX22MID6/Tina-Yoga-Samuel_Henderson-71.jpg Who We Are - Tina Kwok, Chair Yoga Specialist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1746109784590-5WQ9PX8Z9HDBY540BKW8/kristin.jpg Who We Are - Kristin Houk, Teaching Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1748042651437-GIOZFBU2DRBYWRO6P9VL/Screenshot%2B2025-05-23%2Bat%2B4.19.28%2BPM.jpg Who We Are - Michael Emerick, Teaching Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1748043231350-048WKQ8BFE39XEPR3YQT/Clara+%40+Clarion+2024.jpg Who We Are - Clara Hsu, Teaching Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1748225710138-6NIGFW03WRHGGCY4OWB3/IMG_9296.jpg Who We Are - Andrew Mills, Teaching Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1752961024393-7L7HJGHT899CF44H4PM1/daniel.jpg Who We Are - dAniel Alvarado-Arias, Teaching Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744401025173-CSWMO5GLUUAO2NU994NU/unnamed.jpg Who We Are - Cosmic Elders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1745018191791-IYKSA90WETCGX0Y4YIQP/IMG_7012.jpg Who We Are - Bill Bruckner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1746163591192-C1E3QSBGPY1NE39WQ1T9/unnamed.jpg Who We Are - Frank "Vivid" Nuñez https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1746164234854-9HJGUXN9SIGH2DVVTL8R/Screenshot%2B2025-05-01%2Bat%2B10.29.03%2BPM.jpg Who We Are - Riley Joy Gantt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1763595044233-QUYYHOON9S9UQ9L41UKJ/Strange_Angels_square.jpg Who We Are - Strange Angels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1748628557533-8GC2ZTQG7C88KOS5SLVJ/unnamed-3.jpg Who We Are - M Eilo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1749680292565-BU115FS2DBG07VRB9U5W/Screenshot%2B2025-06-11%2Bat%2B3.15.10%2BPM.jpg Who We Are - DRAMA with Friends: In-Person! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1749680396558-2D8OTOK1LGBVYK0U3O7T/Danielle_AIR.jpg Who We Are - It’s All Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1751405153941-ELADJOLAGFY5D4KTPND2/Screenshot+2025-07-01+at+11.21.11+PM.png Who We Are - Paufve Dance & Dirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1755896799195-JT1LBR3PZK2T87YO2D04/GRAINS+OF+SAND_still+2.jpg Who We Are - Sarah Gross: Grains of Sand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1762949299370-TA7ZXB5CJ33ZRW4C3I4Z/Proud_and_present.png Who We Are - Proud & Present Theatre Lab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1764453997089-25GZMOUZEO49QP3YHXQL/IMG_0996.jpg Who We Are - Susan Kitazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744400359158-A1N6XCMK5QLSVPDXEXD6/Screenshot+2025-04-11+at+12.07.54+PM.png Who We Are - DJ Lamont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1744404054675-KGL4XP9A8M5BB637NDDN/Circular+DCA+Logo_Black+Background.png Who We Are - Decentered Arts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1745011460568-0CR53LICBYF4X2G718WB/Screenshot%2B2025-04-18%2Bat%2B2.19.30%2BPM.jpg Who We Are - Litquake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1745015833882-VRZQ46P036LRH5NZA892/Screenshot%2B2025-04-18%2Bat%2B3.33.11%2BPM.jpg Who We Are - Art With Elders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1745017735990-LMBJDNIYB48FMFGH3DAE/Screenshot+2025-04-18+at+4.01.32+PM.png Who We Are - Waymo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1748222048985-SQSAIBQIMCR8UDJCAGOC/Screenshot%2B2025-05-22%2Bat%2B1.25.21%2BPM.jpg Who We Are - SF International Arts Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1747952272052-PUPL3SA61CGVAYQLDUH0/Screenshot+2025-05-22+at+3.07.26+PM.png Who We Are - Community Living Campaign https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1748226554413-THTVV48S823GXMWKVZ3K/Screenshot+2025-05-25+at+7.24.28+PM.png Who We Are - Mission Praxis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1748227226981-GH5E5Q53RACWEUAYE161/Screenshot%2B2025-05-25%2Bat%2B7.31.59%2BPM.jpg Who We Are - Legacy Film Festival on Aging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1748227360112-8XM6ICJKFNPLP3LZWAVA/Screenshot+2025-05-25+at+7.41.53+PM.png Who We Are - City Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1748411150821-7KMZBSUJFA8VAS0UQ41I/Screenshot%2B2025-05-27%2Bat%2B10.40.06%2BPM.jpg Who We Are - Mission Vibrant https://www.ruthstable.org/ashley-bio daily 0.75 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/9d5fc447-7d20-4b21-a08d-f5015deaa644/01ABBFAC-2B66-46D1-8930-816AEFF42CB8.jpg Ashley Bio Page - ASHLEY HARRIS PROGRAM MANAGER Ashley Harris is a Teaching Artist and cultural worker from the Bay Area who holds an MFA in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute. She has taught and overseen arts education programs for various museums, including the San Jose Museum of Art, the Crocker Art Museum, and the de Young. Ashley has witnessed the power of the arts in fostering connections, confidence and belonging and is passionate about supporting accessible arts experiences that serve communities of all ages and abilities. https://www.ruthstable.org/jessica-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/b9898a25-c231-46d1-9b0f-24f4d1fef3e7/J+McCracken+2021.jpg Jessica Bio Page - JESSICA McCRACKEN SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT Jessica McCracken, MPA, brings people together through the creative process. Her career began at the Center for Elders and Youth in the Arts, Institute on Aging in 2007. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Nonprofit Arts Management. With enthusiasm for supporting professionals in the field, Jessica co-founded Creative Aging San Francisco (now Spark: A Creative Aging Gathering), a collective of individuals utilizing the arts to support healthy aging. As an artist deeply rooted in community, Jessica alongside her sister Bridget, founded Trash Mash-Up, an eco-arts program. https://www.ruthstable.org/michelle-bio-page daily 0.75 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/64fea785-0ee7-446a-95a3-5ddc143224c5/Photo+of+me+%281%29.jpg Michelle Bio Page - MICHELLE CHAMPLAIN TEACHING ARTIST Michelle (Shelley) Champlin is a professional visual artist, educator, intuitive, and creative mentor whose artwork ranges from representational to intuitive abstract and tends to explore emotion, human perspective, healing, spirituality, and consciousness. Earning her Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Inquiry, Interdisciplinary Arts with a Visual Arts focus provided her time, space, and resources to delve deeply into her own truth, perspective, and process, both as an individual and as an artist--an experience that informs her work every day. Her background includes working with a variety of populations including children and adults who experience developmental disabilities. She is passionate about bringing opportunities for education, creative growth, and self-expression to the community, as well as creating space for folks to contemplate and honor their own experience. https://www.ruthstable.org/suzanne-bio-page daily 0.75 2024-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8ba26dce-5778-4a15-820e-7e88852ff735/IMG-2605.JPG Suzanne Bio Page - SUZANNE REICH TEACHING ARTIST Suzanne Reich is a museum educator and arts educator committed to engaging the wider community with art and art-making. She has worked with students and adults at Ruth's Table, at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, and at SFMOMA and taught for many years as a literacy specialist in elementary schools. At Ruth's Table, she developed and leads our monthly virtual Slow Looking Program and facilitates our Memory Cafe, offering exhibit tours and art-making, for people living with dementia and their caregivers. https://www.ruthstable.org/chinese-calligraphy-workshop-series daily 0.75 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/9359b716-25b9-4ae7-80ab-c8f242bd75db/Profile+Picture+%281%29+%281%29.jpg Chinese Calligraphy Workshop Series - CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP SERIES Tuesdays | March 12 - April 2, 2024 3:30-4:30 pm Onsite | Drop-In All ages and skill levels Join us for this workshop series to learn and explore one of the most traditional art forms in the world! Teaching Artist Jojo Liu will guide participants in creating beautiful Chinese calligraphy, presented with a modern twist. This workshop is accessible to Cantonese and English speakers. Participants of all ages are welcome and materials will be provided. “My grandfather inspired and taught me to practice Chinese calligraphy from a young age, and I continue to have more love for it every day. My work strikes a delicate balance between traditional calligraphy art with a personal flair. I hope to continue to spread the enthusiasm for Chinese calligraphy as a modern art.” -Jojo Liu 從小受到我的祖父教育和啟发,從小開始練習中國書法。我的作品展現了傳統書法藝術與現代耀斑的完美平衡。我希望繼續把中國書法作為現代藝術的熱情傳播出去 Registration: Free | RSVP required Your generous donation keeps workshops free and accessible to all. https://www.ruthstable.org/featured-artists-radical-resilience daily 0.75 2024-03-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/radical-resilience-opening-celebration daily 0.75 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/a741bf65-c77d-479c-bd45-2810b1db738e/Composition+9.jpeg Radical Resilience Opening Celebration - RADICAL RESILIENCE OPENING CELEBRATION Thursday | March 28 | 5:30-7:30 pm PST Onsite | All are welcome Join us for the opening of Radical Resilience an annual exhibition celebrating the perseverance and creativity of Bay Area artists living with disabilities. Explore art from the exhibition, enjoy a poetry reading by writer Vicki Bruckner and experience sensational performances by Glamputee and LOTUS BOY! About the Exhibition Radical Resilience is an annual exhibition at Ruth’s Table highlighting Bay Area artists who are deeply engaged in creating art while also living with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. Across a thrilling assortment of different artistic disciplines and styles, we aim to showcase some of the extraordinary ways these artists forge unique paths toward self-expression. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Artwork descriptions are available via QR codes on the wall labels. Resources include braille wall labels and a comprehensive braille exhibition book. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are Welcome Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Artwork Credit: Lu Hanna/Poly Phonic, Composition 9, 2024. Mixed media assemblage. 14” x 24” x 6.” Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-radical-resilience daily 0.75 2024-04-30 https://www.ruthstable.org/bay-area-basket-makers-virtual-presentation daily 0.75 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/3c51dcc2-5466-4695-aac1-fd22df3112ac/Toni_Best_Listening.jpg Bay Area Basket Makers Virtual Presentation - BAY AREA BASKET MAKERS VIRTUAL PRESENTATION: A BOUNTY OF BASKETS Friday, March 29 | 6-7 pm PST Online | Zoom Join us for an exploration of the art and craft of basketry and the work of the Bay Area Basket Makers Guild! We will review a selection of BABM’s work and show some of the diverse themes, techniques, and materials that basket makers and fiber artists incorporate today. Reed, thread, paper, bark, sticks, wire, seaweed, tacks, glass - all of these things can make a basket! BABM members will be online to answer questions and discuss their work. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Program Partner: Presented in partnership with Bay Area Basket Makers. Registration: Free | RSVP Below to Receive Zoom Link Artwork Credit: Toni Best, Listening. Pine needles coiled in the "V" stitch with C-Lon thread on a dyed and painted gourd. 6" x 10" x 10." https://www.ruthstable.org/artist-led-workshop-mindful-painting-2 daily 0.75 2024-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/4fd6261a-a1c4-4d7b-b238-908b136e4698/IMG_0280.jpg Artist Led Workshop: Mindful Painting 2 - ARTIST LED WORKSHOP: MINDFUL TACTILE PAINTING Saturday | April 27, 2024 | 1 - 3pm Onsite | Free Back by popular demand! On the occasion of Radical Resilience artist Catherine Lecce-Chong will lead a workshop that will guide participants in mindfulness and resilience through their own creative process. In this workshop, a variety of guided meditations interwoven with painting instructions will be demonstrated. The artist will be providing a variety of handmade tactile drawings for participants to use, one of the helpful blind techniques used in her own paintings. A community collaboration project will be made with participants’ individual paintings. Besides mindful art making, there will be some teaching of eco-friendly painting techniques. This class is created for anyone at any level of meditation and art experience. Participants may bring a blanket or shawl for a different meditation experience. About the Teaching Artist: Catherine Lecce-Chong is a bay area artist with visual disabilities. She is also a trained trauma-informed meditation teacher. Cathy does not experience a big difference between meditation practice and art making. Both use intention setting, focused attention, connection to all beings, and compassion. Lecce-Chong has exhibited her tactile paintings in Subject Matters: The Art of Disability Culture at Ruth’s Table Gallery. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: Due to space limitation RSVP is required. RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/artist-led-workshop-landscape-of-feeling daily 0.75 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/b0ad601f-837d-47fb-9c94-3c025f8af060/IMG_3643+%281%29.jpg Artist Led Workshop: Landscape of Feeling - ARTIST LED WORKSHOP: LANDSCAPE OF FEELING Saturday | May 11, 2024 | 4-6pm Onsite | Free On the occasion of Radical Resilience exhibiting artist M Eifler will lead a workshop that will guide participants in an exploration of emotions through sculpture. Ruth’s Table is delighted to host this workshop as part of the Second Saturday Caminarte Art Walk by Mission Vibrant. Feelings can be tricky things to communicate and words don't always do them justice. Come explore sculpture building and painting as a way to understand and communicate feelings with artist M Eifler. We'll use cardboard, staples and paint to build a landscape of feeling together. About the Teaching Artist: M Eifler is an artist and the founder of BlinkPopShift, a nonprofit that uses art and technology to prove disability is a hot bed of innovation. Using a collage of physical and virtual materials they build prosthetics, archives, models, and portraits to experiment with disabled and autistic ways of knowing. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/access daily 0.75 2024-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1715373024284-4I6Y34D2VWHACP68GIY7/IMG_3712%252B%2525281%252529.jpg Access https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/64850e82-e078-4041-ac49-2645a7c87e4b/IMG_3939.jpg Access - Make it stand out Image Description: An intergenerational group of workshop participants from Mindful Tactile Painting, taught by artist Catherine Lecce-Chong, hold up their finished paintings that they created with acrylic paints in shades of gold, red and pink on top of raised carbon fiber drawings of animals. They are looking at the camera and smiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/fb64bf0b-1e60-43a0-8687-0956b75d7035/Bill+Photo.jpg Access Image Description: Artist Bill Bruckner smiles and looks at the camera. He has a white mustache and wears glasses and a blue checkered shirt. On the right, hung on the wall in the background, are three of his paintings of spherical forms that resemble moons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/c857f340-17fd-4433-bb95-a30de2e8ae2c/Rae+Artist+Photo+2.jpg Access - Make it stand out Image Description: A black and white headshot of artist Rae Lanzerotti. Rae has wavy silver hair and wears speckled glasses and a hooded sweatshirt under a jacket. They are leaning into the frame with a big smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/071cb23e-30cb-4fb4-ae1e-2d28684256fb/IMG_3698+%281%29.jpg Access - ACCESS FEATURES Image Description: Three participants from Curious Minds, a monthly dementia-friendly program at Ruth’s Table, stand at a table and look down at a group of collages they created with torn magazines on black paper. The participant on the far left has silver hair, wears glasses and striped overalls and points down at one of the collages. The participant in the middle has silver hair and wears glasses and a blue and white paisley patterned shirt. The participant on the right has short, curly blonde hair and wears a long denim jacket. https://www.ruthstable.org/artist-led-workshop-foil-animal-sculptures daily 0.75 2024-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/763ad909-582f-4c7f-a0b5-a701426d611b/CDM+copy.JPG Virtual Artist Led Workshop: Foil Animal Sculptures - VIRTUAL ARTIST LED WORKSHOP: FOIL ANIMAL SCULPTURES Wednesday | May 29, 2024 | 5:30-6:30pm Online via Zoom | Free On the occasion of Radical Resilience exhibiting artist Matthuas Lam will lead a workshop that will guide participants through sculpting techniques to transform aluminum foil into delightful animal forms. Turn an ordinary household material into something extraordinary! Grab a roll of aluminum foil and join us for this virtual workshop where we will twist, scrunch and shape unique animal forms. No prior experience needed and appropriate for all ages. The artist uses Reynolds foil sheets, but any kind of aluminum foil will do! About the Teaching Artist: Matthaus Lam, an autistic individual, is passionate about sculpting. Beginning with Play-Doh at 5, he later crafted detailed animals with various materials, including paper and food. He transitioned to using tin foil and clay, creating lifelike sculptures ranging from wildlife to mythological beings. He’s taught foil art in various settings and crafted a 6-foot elephant for the Palo Alto Art Gallery in 2021. Matthaus has collaborated with renowned institutions like the San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum and the AbilityPath Art Program. ASL Interpretation: Closed captioning will be provided. ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration Required: Register here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/flier-description daily 0.75 2024-05-23 https://www.ruthstable.org/radical-resilience-closing-celebration daily 0.75 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/29dd1cbe-1558-40dc-9e9d-e01a5f089b76/IMG_3617+%281%29.jpg Radical Resilience Closing Celebration - RADICAL RESILIENCE CLOSING CELEBRATION & POTLUCK Thursday | June 6 | 5:00-7:00 pm Onsite | All are welcome Join us for the closing celebration of Radical Resilience an annual exhibition celebrating the perseverance and creativity of Bay Area artists living with disabilities. Explore art from the exhibition and enjoy a spoken word performance by Charles Blackwell. Tech-enabled live captioning will be provided. Bring a dish to share and help us nourish our communities through food and art! Sign up to bring something for the potluck here! About the Exhibition Radical Resilience is an annual exhibition at Ruth’s Table highlighting Bay Area artists who are deeply engaged in creating art while also living with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. Across a thrilling assortment of different artistic disciplines and styles, we aim to showcase some of the extraordinary ways these artists forge unique paths toward self-expression. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Artwork descriptions are available via QR codes on the wall labels. Gallery resources include braille wall labels, a comprehensive braille exhibition book, and artwork information in large print. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are Welcome Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Artwork Credit: Matthaus Lam, Musical Instruments, 2020. Aluminum foil 21.5” L x 17.5”H x 5” Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/pride-party daily 0.75 2024-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/fa72bffc-e024-4771-867c-1d97aeea17be/Space+Egg.jpg Pride Party - RUTH’S TABLE PRIDE PARTY Thursday | June 27 | 5:00-8:00 pm Onsite | All are welcome Celebrate the freedom to be boldly yourself. Join us for an event unlike any other! Performances by Grant Avenue Follies, Donna Persona, Grace Towers, Jocquese Whitfield, and Shane Zal-Diva. Come dance and groove to DJ LAKEVERETT, create in community at the Trash Mash-Up Disco, and make stain glass inspired wearable art with teaching artist Michele Menard. Take a spin on Space Egg created by Joel Milliken, a large-scale mountable sculpture designed to dazzle and inspire! Ruth's Table is proud to partner with Shanti Project, Curry Senior Center, Queens of the Castro, FOR YOU, Art with Elders, Trash Mash-up and Sequoia Fabrica on our first annual Pride Month celebration. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are Welcome. RSVP at contact@ruthstable.org Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Image Credit: Space Egg by Joel Millikan. The egg shaped sculpture is constructed out of aluminum and stainless steel and stands 10' tall by 5' in diameter. 48 different translucent multicolored panels create the interior surface; panels will change colors and some will go on and on forever into space. Surrounding this is a stainless steel exoskeleton that will rotate around the center. The sculpture can be spun and climbed by 1-8 people. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/pride-art-workshops daily 0.75 2024-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d93ab5a2-cecc-4358-ba8f-697701c57680/jun.jpg Pride Art Workshops - PRIDE ART WORKSHOPS Wednesdays | June 5, 12, & 19 | 1:00-3:00 pm Friday | June 14 | 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday | June 27 | 5:00-8:00pm Onsite | Free Join Bay Area LGBTQ+ identified artists and close allies for a series of Pride-themed art-making sessions on-site at Ruth's Table. Over Pride Month, our walls will display colorful decorations and community-made art pieces led by M Eifler, Jun Yang, Trash Mash-Up, Kyle Carriere, Mario Pires Cordeiro, Hollow Eve, Michele Menard, and Jasper Wilde. These drop-in art sessions have been lovingly designed to help celebrate diversity and the courage to live out loud! Be proud of who you are and connect with others through shared acts of creativity and expression! Ruth's Table is proud to partner with Shanti Project, Curry Senior Center, Queens of the Castro, FOR YOU, Art with Elders, and Sequoia Fabrica on our first annual Pride Month celebration. Schedule (click below for workshop info): Wed. June 5 at 1-3pm: Unity in Diversity Collaborative Mural with Jun Yang Wed. June 12 at 1-3pm: Mixed Media Community Art with Kyle Carriere Fri. June 14 at 5-7pm: Abstract Painting with Jasper Wilde Wed. June 19 at 1-3pm: Pride Decorations with Hollow Eve Thurs. June 27 at 5-8pm: Trash Mash-Up Disco & Wearable Art with Michele Menard Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: Free | All are welcome. RSVP at contact@ruthstable.org Image: Pride workshop Teaching Artist Jun Yang posing in front of his painting. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/pride-workshop-unity-in-diversity daily 0.75 2024-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/69f7b3c5-cb03-4806-adae-c6351ab941f0/jun.jpg Pride Workshop: Unity in Diversity - PRIDE WORKSHOP: UNITY IN DIVERSITY Wednesday | June 5, 2024 | 1-3pm Onsite | Free Join us in celebration of Pride Month and contribute to a joyous community mural! Participants will collaborate and create a large scale painting together. The completed mural will serve as a lasting symbol of community solidarity and will be displayed at Ruth’s Table gallery during Pride. About the Teaching Artist: Jun Yang, a self-taught artist from Seoul, now calls San Francisco home after 14 years. His paintings, murals and textile sculptures draw inspiration from his own experience, the city's rich cultural diversity and its supportive queer community. Jun combines his art with activism, reflects his personal journey and advocates for LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights by celebrating inclusivity and solidarity he’s found in San Francisco while exposing ongoing struggles. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/chinese-poetry-workshop daily 0.75 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/a1875206-b00e-4d17-82cd-53d0244ba183/Clara+%40+Clarion+2024.jpg Chinese Poetry Workshop - CHINESE POETRY WORKSHOP Every Tuesday | 10-11am Onsite | Free | All Ages Suitable for Cantonese Speakers Join us for a weekly poetry workshop and create beautiful written prose! Taught by poet and performer, Clara Hsu, this workshop will guide participants through poetry and creative writing in Chinese. All supplies and writing resources are provided. Instructor: Clara Hsu Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: Free | RSVP at contact@ruthstable.org Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/chair-yoga daily 0.75 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/52377473-b270-47ec-abcf-b7f91d6aaa4d/IMG_4537.jpg Chair Yoga - CHAIR YOGA Every Thursday | 11am-12:15pm Onsite at Ruth’s Table | 3160 21st Street Free | All Ages Suitable for English & Cantonese Speakers Move with us at this weekly workshop taught in both English and Cantonese! Led by instructor, Tina Kwok, this class integrates chair yoga and meditation and promotes a sense of community and overall well-being. All yoga equipment is provided. Instructor: Tina Kwok Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: Free | RSVP at contact@ruthstable.org Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/latin-dance daily 0.75 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/2631e105-65d6-4def-b888-a44f76c784b6/57.jpg Latin Dance - MIXTISO LATIN DANCE FOR OLDER ADULTS (55+) Every Friday | 2:30-3:30pm Onsite in Bethany Center Community Room 580 Capp Street Free | All Ages Suitable for Spanish and English Speakers Dance with us at this dynamic weekly class taught in both Spanish and English! Led by instructor and performer, Vanessa Mosqueda Velez, this class integrates Latin dance with elements of ballet and yoga. Feel the beat and celebrate community energy! Instructor: Vanessa Mosqueda Velez Access: Bethany Center and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: Free | RSVP at contact@ruthstable.org Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/pride-performers daily 0.75 2024-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1717708455927-0AUH6YHQQEFEW4PYFJZZ/IMG_1182.jpg Pride Performers - RT Pride Party Performers Grant Avenue Follies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1717708455915-ABWDH9H2O47ZK29M2HU1/IMG_1184.jpg Pride Performers - Pride Party Grooves & Tunes by DJ LAKEVERETT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1717708456697-BL0TT6MMWID420INJFXH/IMG_1179.jpg Pride Performers - Pride Party Performer & Dragtivist Grace Towers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1717708457149-SNPKNWEF6E6X2UKEFEM4/IMG_1178.png Pride Performers - Dancer & Choreographer Jocquese Whitfield https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1717709282178-X5X3TGEHRRF5WRI4V5IJ/jun.jpg Pride Performers - Pride Art Workshop Teaching Artist Jun Yang https://www.ruthstable.org/intro-to-abstract-painting daily 0.75 2024-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f8c65929-c982-4313-9476-09089a83b0ea/Screen+Shot+2024-06-11+at+12.48.32+PM.png Intro to Abstract Painting - PRIDE WORKSHOP: INTRO TO ABSTRACT PAINTING Friday | June 14, 2024 | 5-7pm Onsite | Free Join us in celebration of Pride Month and learn how to express yourself through abstract painting techniques! Teaching Artist Jasper Wilde will guide participants through various exercises to explore color, mark-making, and composition. This class is designed to help your inner creative voice come out. About the Teaching Artist: Jasper Wilde is a trans nonbinary self-taught abstract artist who uses colors and layers to heal their psychic being by giving themselves the freedom to express gesturally. Raised to repress self-expression as a child brainwashed in an extreme Evangelical Christian family, their work is a rejection of emotional constraint. Their art manifests their true nature, which is the collective concept of what’s best for all of us is also best for me. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/copyright-info daily 0.75 2024-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/87622367-b6c6-4c67-904a-017067ab7340/download.png Copyright Info https://www.ruthstable.org/gen-blend daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/3e2ab300-cf91-4790-885f-1768d015414e/34.jpg Gen Blend - GEN BLEND OPEN MIC! Every First Thursday | 5:30 - 7:30pm Onsite | Free Gen Blend Open Mic is a vibrant celebration of self-expression across generations, featuring poetry, personal stories, music, reflections and more. Presented in partnership with Community Living Campaign and in collaboration with Decentered Arts, Litquake's Elder Project and Golden Sardine. Four writers and artists from our partners are featured each month with open mic time available for visitors the last half-hour. Open mic sign-up is first come, first serve for pieces under 3 minutes. This free event is also a community potluck—bring something to share! Beverages provided. Each month, Ruth’s Table shares a dish from a local small business, and also asks our community to bring something tasty or refreshing to share at this monthly community potluck-style dinner & creative gathering! 5:30–6:00 PM · Doors Open 6:00–6:45 PM · 4 Featured Readers (5–7 min each) 6:45–7:00 PM · Live Music 7:00–7:30 PM · Open Mic (3-minute acts, first come, first served) 7:30 PM · Event Wraps Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: Free and open to all. No RSVP required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/boldly-ourselves-party-workshop daily 0.75 2024-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/be69bd08-89e8-490e-93e8-3453a83b4675/Illusion+Of+Security.jpg Boldly Ourselves Art Party & Workshop - BOLDLY OURSELVES ART PARTY & ARTIST LED WORKSHOP Saturday | July 13, 2024 Onsite | Free Workshop 4:00-6:00pm Art Party 6:30-8:00pm Join us for an Art Party and Artist Led Workshop celebrating our current exhibition Boldly Ourselves! Learn how to express yourself through abstract painting techniques in an Intro to Abstract Painting Workshop led by exhibiting artist, Jasper Wilde, who will guide participants through various exercises to explore color, mark-making, and composition. After the workshop, enjoy an artist reception honoring all of our Pride month partners! Explore artworks on view by Jasper Wilde, Art With Elders, Sequoia Fabrica, Joel Millikan and Luke Andahazy, and community artworks made at Ruth’s Table. About the Teaching Artist: Jasper Wilde is a trans nonbinary self-taught abstract artist who uses colors and layers to heal their psychic being by giving themselves the freedom to express gesturally. Raised to repress self-expression as a child brainwashed in an extreme Evangelical Christian family, their work is a rejection of emotional constraint. Their art manifests their true nature, which is the collective concept of what’s best for all of us is also best for me. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP required for workshop. RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/sf-library-bookmobile daily 0.75 2024-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/a5cc84ba-72e0-43cc-95e9-12bf4630e2b3/Untitled+design+%282%29.png SF Library Bookmobile - SF PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE & CMC JAZZ PERFORMANCE Wednesday | October 16, 2024 11:00am-12:00pm Onsite at 580 Capp Street, San Francisco Free & Open to All Bookmobile onsite every third Wednesday of the month through December at 11:00am-12:00pm Ruth’s Table is delighted to host the San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile monthly through December! Enjoy live music and explore multilingual books and written resources offered by SF Library! October’s Bookmobile will feature: Eduardo Corzo, Community Music Center piano faculty member will play Latin Jazz music to serenade bookmobile visitors, neighborhood residents, and folks walking by. Visitors will also be treated to free popcorn! Want to help us create a vibrant and friendly neighborhood environment each month for our Bookmobile visits? Reach out to Evan to volunteer! Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Bethany Center, Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/intergenerational-life-drawing daily 0.75 2024-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/604b3ed5-f9c5-47a9-accf-0a34be40c5f2/image.jpg Intergenerational Life Drawing - INTERGENERATIONAL LIFE DRAWING WITH LUKE ANDAHAZY & ROMZONI Thursday | July 25, 2024 | 5:30-7:30pm Onsite | Free Join Luke Andahazy and other like-minded artists (all levels welcome!) for an intimate evening of collective art-making featuring live ambient music from Romzoni, courtesy of Decentered Arts. Draw inspiration from our live model holding various poses while communing with artists across generations. Basic painting and sketching materials will be provided along with a limited number of tabletop easels and drawing boards. Feel free to bring your preferred supplies as well! About Luke Andahazy: Luke Andahazy’s work seeks to capture the mood and memory of specific moments in time. He draws from sources in media and in real life, both historic and current, that have been impactful for lgbtq culture, examining how each snapshot is just part of a larger story playing out in real time. Many of his portraits feature live models from the San Francisco community. About Romzoni: Originally hailing from South Jersey, now thriving in the vibrant Bay Area, Romzoni is a dynamic music producer and multi-instrumentalist with a penchant for guitar, bass, piano, synthesizer, drums, percussion, and sampling. A lifelong musician, he delved into Ableton during the 2020 quarantine, sparking a creative journey that culminated in the release of his debut solo EP, "Butter," on August 7th, 2020. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/block-printing daily 0.75 2024-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/a3ac4b28-5183-4cc6-8c7b-b88f409dbd2a/MichaelWorkshop_edit.jpg Block Printing - BLOCK PRINTING WITH MICHAEL EMERICK This workshop is currently full. To be added to the waitlist please email us at contact@ruthstable.org Saturday | August 3, 2024 | 1:00-4:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for a block printing workshop led by artist Michael Emerick! This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of block printing, including hand carving and hand printing techniques, to create single-color 5x7 prints. We will provide all the materials and artwork, ensuring you have everything you need to get started. By the end of the workshop, you'll not only have your own unique prints but also the knowledge to continue creating beautiful block prints on your own. Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply looking for a creative outlet, this workshop will inspire and equip you with the skills to bring your artistic visions to life. Come join us and discover the joy of block printing! About Michael Emerick: Michael is an SF-based artist living in the Castro. With a background in traditional graphic design, he specializes in block printing to capture the unique charm and beauty of this incredible city. Through his intricately carved scenes, he strives to bring San Francisco's landscapes and landmarks to life, reflecting his deep connection to the place he proudly calls home. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/art-exploration daily 0.75 2024-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/761f27df-e7b6-42a6-b743-a50c41c95096/IMG_4510.jpg Art Exploration - ART EXPLORATION WITH ANDREW MILLS Every Friday | 10:30am-12:30pm Onsite | Free Ruth's Table and Art With Elders are teaming up for an all-new weekly Friday morning art class with Teaching Artist Andrew Mills. Equipping oneself with a solid understanding of drawing helps new artists avoid the pitfalls and frustrations people often encounter when they jump right into painting. These workshops will focus on drawing and painting and offer students a chance to receive feedback and support in an intimate and supportive setting. No experience is required and all levels and ages are welcome! Materials will be provided and regular attendance is encouraged as we establish this new weekly art program focused on skill-building, artistic exploration, and social connections with other like-minded creatives. About Andrew Mills: Andrew enjoys sharing different approaches and a variety of drawing and painting techniques to the Art With Elders community, so that every student can be proud of and further develop their personal vision. Andrew Mills received his BFA from the University of Minnesota and his MFA from San Francisco Art Institute. He has exhibited in New York, Minneapolis, Miami, San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area. Born in Anchorage, AK, he moved around the country quite a bit growing up and has made his home in San Francisco for the past 20 years with his wife and daughter. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/acts-of-care-opening daily 0.75 2024-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/fcff39d6-3f13-48ac-93c4-b13909242b8e/Buckwheat+Chiffon%2C+Chloe+Norris.png Acts of Care Opening - ACTS OF CARE OPENING CELEBRATION Friday | August 16 | 6:00-8:30 pm PST Onsite | All are welcome Join us for the opening of Acts of Care, an exhibition presented by Counter Collective and Ruth’s Table that examines the practices of care that foster environments in which justice, change, and growth can blossom. Featuring special performances by spoken word poets Ashante J. Ford, Giovanna Lomanto, Camille Considine, and musical guest Roziht Eve. About the Exhibition Acts of Care assembles a collection of works that illuminate moments of care, regeneration, and solidarity. The selection of pieces explores questions such as: Who or what heals and nurtures you? What does self-care look like? What does mutual care look like? What gives you the strength to get back up? What do you protect and hold close? How does strength in a community take shape, grow, and evolve? Through images and artwork, the exhibition aims to highlight the regenerative practices and reciprocal relationships that fuel positive narratives of compassion for the self and the wider community. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Artwork descriptions are available via QR codes on the wall labels. Resources include braille wall labels and a comprehensive braille exhibition book. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are Welcome Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Artwork Credit: Chloe Norris, Buckwheat Chiffon, 2024. 16” x 16.” Inkjet Print. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/mindfulness-compassion-workshop daily 0.75 2024-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8796c659-4659-4150-aeef-e8fb208fc91a/image1+%281%29.jpeg Mindfulness & Compassion Workshop - MINDFULNESS & COMPASSION WORKSHOP WITH REA ANTONIOU Thursday, August 15 | 3:30-5:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for this 90-minute class where you'll bask in the warmth of mindfulness and compassion. This workshop will provide simple tools for mindfully responding in a kind, compassionate manner whenever we are experiencing difficult emotions. Through meditation and experiential exercises, you will have the chance to cultivate skills to help bring self-compassion into your daily life. You will get a glimpse of how to stop being so hard on yourself; handle difficult emotions with greater ease; and motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism. We hope you will join us! About Rea Antoniou: Rea is a certified mindfulness instructor who has received training from the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion in San Diego (California). She holds a BSc in Psychology from Aristotle University (Greece) and a MSc in Neural & Behavioral Sciences from the University of Tuebingen (Germany). She was a research scholar at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center in San Francisco (California) for over four years working as a mindfulness instructor for dementia caregivers, focusing on how self-compassion can function as a protective factor against poor mental health. She is now beginning her PhD studies in Psychosocial Health at Northern Arizona University. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-studio-tiny-creative-habits daily 0.75 2024-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/dc440c54-62cc-40cf-9911-976e94e6d15f/GTO+Virtual+Studio+Image+%281%29.png Virtual Studio: Tiny Creative Habits - SPECIAL VIRTUAL STUDIO SERIES: TINY CREATIVE HABITS Every Thursday in September | 2:00-3:00pm Online via Zoom | Free Join us for Virtual Studio, a free weekly online art workshop hosted by Ruth’s Table. Experiment, create, and learn together with art materials at home! Sessions are one hour. A demonstration of materials and techniques is included, along with time for making and sharing with fellow participants. September’s Virtual Studio will explore Tiny Creative Habits as a part of the annual Gallery Takeover program. Over the course of four unique sessions, participants will explore the magic that occurs when ordinary moments are ignited with creative sparks. This curriculum is part of Gallery Takeover, an annual collaborative project. Throughout the year, Ruth’s Table, Front Porch Gallery, and Creative Spark work with partners to implement meaningful, arts-based workshops that culminate in a community-led exhibit. This interactive program serves as a platform for every participant, regardless of their age or abilities, to create, share, and connect through art. Workshops and supplies lists are included below! Registration: Free | Register here Participants only need to register once and will be sent a link from Zoom. This link gives access to all upcoming Virtual Studio sessions. Registrants will receive an email 2-3 days before the program with workshop info, a list of suggested materials, and info for accessing the workshop. Session 1, September 5th: Pillar of Creative Strength A sculpture collage tapping into our inner strengths and wild side. Supply list: medium-sized boxes, colored paper, markers, glue, scissors Session 2, September 12th: Creative Cartography A journey of self-discovery unfolds in a map of an internal landscape. Supply list: brown paper grocery bag, markers, pencils Session 3, September 19th: Shape your Intuition Let the process take over and find your flow with shapes and patterns. Supply list: pre-cut paper circles, heavy weight white paper, markers, glue, scissors Session 4, September 26th: Diorama of Aspirations Create a happy place with joyful images and words of affirmation to manifest positive goals. Supply list: small tin or box, collage materials, glue, scissors Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-acts-of-care daily 0.75 2024-08-15 https://www.ruthstable.org/on-the-page-1 daily 0.75 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f1a24181-832e-4ee8-809a-ad3ac1117976/Philip.jpeg On the Page - ON THE PAGE WITH PHILLIP GERSON 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month 5:30pm-7pm Onsite | Free Bring your poems, plays, prose, memoirs to this creative writing workshop meeting twice a month!! This workshop is a great place to present your writing and receive constructive feedback. In addition, we will discuss inspiring literary works and explore writing exercises that generate new material. The workshop will culminate with a public reading in San Francisco. Whether you want to revisit old works or begin a new project, On the Page provides a safe, welcoming space to grow together as writers. About Phillip Gerson: Phillip (he/him) is a writer and community programmer living in San Francisco. His creative writing initiatives have been commissioned by 92nd Street Y, Counterpulse, SF Human Rights Commission, Elder Care Alliance, Campus for Jewish Living, and Curry Senior Center. Phillip’s own work has been produced by Abrons Art Center, The Drama League, and the National Endowment for Humanities and published by Mad Gleam Press, Birds Piled Loosely, and Chiron Review. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/a-collage-a-day daily 0.75 2024-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/915c12e7-a221-4081-96c9-b7144321c62d/luis_de_la_garza_before_alice_by_lola_fraknoi.jpg A Collage a Day - A COLLAGE A DAY KEEPS THE BLUES AWAY Tuesdays, Sept 17th, Sept 24th & Oct 1st 3:30pm–4:30pm PST Online via Zoom | Free Collages are the ideal art form for the uncertain times we are living through. And you don’t need any art background or special talent to make a collage. Each week, Lola will show you easy techniques to help you succeed. Every class begins with a short video or slides featuring artists and techniques from around the world and step-by-step demonstrations. Then, we look at and talk about each other's work using the ideas we are learning. It’s a nice way to get together with other older adults who have an interest in artistic expression. A different prompt will be offered in each class, giving you two weeks to work on your next creation. The class is designed to help you succeed in making collages even if you are a complete beginner. In the process, you will learn how to take photographs of your own work with a cell-phone, edit those photographs, and send them as an email attachment. We'll also discover how to use Google Image and Wikimedia to find and print visual components to add to your own collage. Designed for older adults, 55 and over, but all are welcome! Participants are encouraged to collect images from magazines, books, old artwork, cards, maps, calendars, (and even paint chips) in preparation for the classes. About Lola Fraknoi: Lola Fraknoi has taught classes on art and art history at City College of San Francisco, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, KALA, and the Institute on Aging. She is a professional artist, with sculptures and prints in a number of public and private collections. Earlier in her career, she was the founder of Ruth's Table and started its programs and the fund-raising for the new building. She has degrees in art from the California College of the Arts, Rice University, and Catholic University in Lima, Peru. Registration Required: Register here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/exhibition-preview-2 daily 0.75 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1724700439738-S308GY4HKLN7BTVVLXWA/Louisa+and+Finn%2C+Montreal+2021%2C+Lulu+Lebowitz.png Exhibition Preview - Lulu Lebowitz, Louisa and Finn, Montreal 2021 11" x 14." Archival inkjet print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1724700433969-OWOWE0AXLAMS7G3GPI5H/Bathtime%2C+Kawena+Vidigal.png Exhibition Preview - Kawena Vidigal, Bathtime, 2023. 11” x 14.” Silver gelatin print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1724700438853-VD5XIH226RTOK2YY2YUE/Messy+Modern+Family%2C+Jamie+Skigen.png Exhibition Preview - Jamie Skigen, Messy Modern Family, 2023. 11" x 14." Inkjet print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1724700444356-E8QLF2I2JHWS0T987TZ9/Stairwells+Oakland%2C+CA+%282019%29%2C+Jo+Lamboy.png Exhibition Preview - Jo Lamboy, Stairwells, Jada and Hodari, Oakland, CA, 2019. 16” x 24.” Inkjet print. https://www.ruthstable.org/cosmic-elders daily 0.75 2024-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/cb3d963b-6d45-47af-a5ef-325fc5864720/IMG_4514.JPG Cosmic Elders - COSMIC ELDERS SHOWCASE One night only | Free! Thursday, Sept 12 5 PM Doors | 5:30 Showtime followed by a post-show reception with light refreshments Onsite | Free Join us on September 12th for Cosmic Elders Showcase, an hour of stories, poems, and characters! This entertaining evening features an eclectic smorgasbord of theatrical works collaboratively crafted by Cosmic Elders Theatre Ensemble, a dynamic group of witty and compelling older women in collaboration with Director Sara "Toby" Moore. The Cosmic Elders are Raina Cohen, Grace D’Anca, Helen Dannenberg, Liz Dunn, Mary Hones, and Denise Larson. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/polaroid-transfer-workshop daily 0.75 2024-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/e34b75ab-5a7c-4ab3-912b-23b99e2ffead/PolaroidLift_edits-747252855.jpg Polaroid Transfer Workshop - POLAROID TRANSFER WORKSHOP WITH JANETT PEREZ This workshop is currently full. To be added to the waitlist please reach out to contact@ruthstable.org Saturday | September 28, 2024 | 1:00-3:00pm Onsite | Free Come take your polaroids to the next level with us! This workshop will go over some photography basics along with an introduction to polaroid transfers. A polaroid transfer is an image peeled away from the plastic window of a polaroid, and then transferred onto another surface like watercolor paper resulting in an elegant tissue-paper like finish. Your personal image can also be applied to other surfaces such as glass, stones, ceramic or wood making them a fascinating way to express your creativity! About Janett Perez: Janett Perez is a Bay-Area based photographer and artist who loves working in creative community art spaces, as well as experimenting with her own creative photography. She enjoys taking portraits, darkroom printing and documenting her day-to-day life. Janett has a degree in Photojournalism from SF State, but her journey at this time has led to exploring analog film photography. Her creative passions have led to some recent achievements including exhibiting twice with Counter Collective in 2023, in addition to the Harvey Milk Photo Center and East Bay Photo Collective. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: Due to limited class size RSVP is required. RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/memory-cafe-open-house daily 0.75 2024-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/70346e5a-307b-4146-a2fa-5f97330d9928/IMG_3690_Original.jpg Memory Cafe Open House - MEMORY CAFE CURIOUS MINDS OPEN HOUSE Tuesday | September 24, 2024 Curious Minds Program 1:00-3:00pm Open House 3:00-4:00pm Onsite | Free Ruth’s Table is proud to host our first Curious Minds Open House as part of Reimagining Dementia Coalition for Justice’s 2024 Taking It to the Streets campaign! Connect with local advocates for compassionate and creative support for older adults! Light refreshments will be served. Please show up to engage, share, learn, and discover the benefits of the Creative Aging principles we practice at Ruth’s Table, a unique arts center in San Francisco’s dynamic Mission District. Together, let’s challenge social stigmas, help each other shape new narratives about aging and cognitive changes, and advance compassionate, creative approaches to memory care. Connect with local advocates Helen Abel and Jill Battalen, and discover Ruth’s Table, a resource offering compassionate and creative memory support for older adults through our bi-monthly Curious Minds program. We will have an interactive art project that visitors can voluntarily contribute to; the final piece will be installed in our 2025 Gallery Takeover Exhibit, which highlights “Tiny Creative Habits” designed to enhance the quality of life for anyone who participates regardless of age, ability, or background! Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. RSVP by emailing us at: contact@ruthstable.org Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/self-portraiture-in-photography daily 0.75 2024-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/4bb8002e-79d8-4765-858c-2e09304ad9a0/image.jpg Self-Portraiture in Photography - SELF-PORTRAITURE IN PHOTOGRAPHY Friday | September 27, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm Online via Zoom | Free This virtual workshop will delve into photography as a medium to document oneself. In the age of selfies and mirror pics, what is a self-portrait? How has the camera opened up ways for us to capture not just the world around us, but also our changing selves? How does this medium allow us to create imaginative landscapes for ourselves? Looking at projects by Lee Friedlander, Zanele Muholi, and Laura Aguilar, among others, this discussion-based workshop will explore what makes self-portraiture compelling and how to interpret them. All levels welcome, and bringing your own work to share is encouraged! About Victoria Campa: Victoria Campa is a Spanish-American artist and curator. She works within the realms of photography, video, and collage, and her practice explores portraiture, womanhood, and intimacy through a feminist lens. In 2020, she founded Counter Collective to create a network for female, non-bi- nary, and trans lens-based artists in the Bay Area. Registration: Register via Zoom here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/acts-of-care-potluck daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/3e0bc424-9cdd-440a-8652-016b00c52adf/IMG_4557+%281%29.jpg Acts of Care Gratitude Potluck - ACTS OF CARE GRATITUDE POTLUCK Saturday | October 5, 2024 | 1:00-3:00pm Onsite | Free Celebrate the conclusion of our collaborative exhibit Acts of Care presented by Counter Collective on Saturday, October 5th with a Gratitude Potluck at Ruth’s Table from 1 - 3 PM. Explore our special featured offering, “I Love You Body”, a surprise tasting curation by Papatson, a Bangkok native who learned cooking from her mother and brother. Papatson is a co-activator of a creative wellness hub called Lén Sol - a third space for creatives to reimagine how we experience art, culture, wellness, and connection. Guests will also be treated to Hobo Diva’s Psychic Poem Shop! Share a word or a phrase with Hobo Diva (Evelyn Schmelling), then sit back and relax as an original poem is typed up in a matter of minutes! Evelyn is an artist, astrologer, writer, and mother living in Nevada City, CA. We will also be screening our special Acts of Care featurette directed by filmmaker Riley Gantt, featuring artist interviews and special moments from the opening! This event is open to the public and we invite you to bring your friends and family to see all the pieces assembled one last time and take the opportunity to purchase artworks while supporting Ruth’s Table and Counter Collective. While Ruth’s Table will provide some snacks and drinks, we kindly ask guests to bring a small dish to share if possible. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/ripple-effect-opening-slide daily 0.75 2024-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/36967f64-e58c-4b57-b0ac-e6409ef61f72/Aaland%2C+Jessalyn+Bloom%28California+Coasts%29.jpg Ripple Effect Opening SLide - RIPPLE EFFECT CELEBRATING THE TEACHING ARTIST COMMUNITY AN EXHIBITION & FUNDRAISER BENEFITTING RUTH’S TABLE & SCRAP EXHIBITION DATES OCTOBER 26 - DECEMBER 13, 2024 https://www.ruthstable.org/ripple-effect-description daily 0.75 2024-11-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration daily 0.75 2024-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/403b2b7c-b599-4ece-8ca9-0cbffdf5b852/Untitled+design+%286%29.png Dia de los Muertos Celebration - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION Saturday | November 2, 2024 | 1:00-3:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for a special daytime bilingual (Spanish/English) event honoring those who have departed with a vibrant, multigenerational Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! Experience the electrifying rhythms of MixtisoLatino, an Indio-Afro-Mexican Salvadoreno Urbano Hip Hop dance company and musical ensemble, led by the dynamic Vanessa Mosqueda Velez, our beloved weekly Latin Dance instructor, alongside her talented collaborator Frank Valez. They’ll be joined by the incredible Arya Bates, Erika Bates, Brad Bollinger, Jose Luis Sanchez, and Rita Wolper. Come decorate a festive mask for the DIY Dress-up Station with Teaching Artists Aiko Cuneo and Monica Lee! Savor free tamales (meat, vegetarian, or vegan), fresh green salad, and agua de jamaica, provided by Café De Olla, an immigrant and LGBTQ+ owned Oaxacan restaurant in the Mission District. Delight in face painting and a community installation featuring handmade ofrendas (altars) and calaveras (decorative skulls), created by Ruth’s Table’s weekly Creative Reuse Workshop and led by instructors Monica Lee and Aiko Cuneo. The event also includes engaging art-making stations and a photo booth by Frank Nunez (Vivid KZ). This event is made possible by our community partners at Waymo. Come experience this inclusive, participatory gathering that makes Ruth’s Table a vibrant cultural hub! Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-ripple-effect daily 0.75 2024-11-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/drama-friends daily 0.75 2024-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/5cea59e8-e41f-4a01-919f-1ba2fbf2a86b/Drama_With_Friends.png Drama & Friends - RUTH’S TABLE PRESENTS: DRAMA WITH FRIENDS Thursday, November 14 5:30pm, followed by a post-show reception Onsite | Free After more than four years of performing only in zoom, the members of Drama with Friends (DwF) are excited to be performing LIVE, for the first time, at Ruth’s Table! DwF will be offering staged readings of four different and evocative theatrical scripts: Las Meninas, a short play by Vonn Scott Bair, will take us on a fascinating journey back in time to the court of King Philip IV of Spain in 1656, as we witness the great painter, Diego Velasquez, pitching his vision for what was to become one of his greatest paintings, to the reluctant King. Also featured will be an original tale told by Cat Hampton, DwF’s own pied-piper. Cat will weave a story about the healing power of the harp—The Magical Antidote. She will embellish the story with lovely, live harp music! In the short play, Joey, by Donald Loftus, six actors will take the stage to bring to life the recent experiences of Latino immigrants attempting to cross our southern border. We will hear the voices of government officials, psychologists, mothers, and Joey, a young boy torn away from his mother and forced to live in a cage with other incarcerated children. The curtain will close with George Sapio’s Bucket List. This original short play will present the story of two widowed septuagenarians who have become good friends. They have bonded by fulfilling their bucket list of unusual places in which to have sex. Drama with Friends is a venue for seniors and people with disabilities, primarily in San Francisco, to perform plays for a Zoom audience. We strive to build an inclusive community that has fun while developing both acting and directing skills. Drama with Friends is a project of the Community Living Campaign, which cultivates connections to help seniors and people with disabilities thrive at home (sfcommunityliving.org). To receive monthly announcements or if you are interested in performing or submitting a play to be performed, feel free to contact dramawithfriends@sfcommunityliving.org. You can also follow Drama with Friends on Facebook at facebook.com/sfdramawithfriends to stay in the loop! Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/well-connected-espanol-showcase daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/00552fd9-9d20-495c-9ef2-06ad425ea627/Showcase+Flyer+Span+Jpeg.jpg Well Connected Espanol Showcase - OUR WAY OF LIFE SHOWCASE Saturday | December 7, 2024 1:00-3:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for an impactful bilingual event hosted by Well Connected Español, UC Berkeley, and Ruth’s Table! This engaging Showcase will spotlight collaborative research on civic engagement among Spanish-speaking older adults. Together, we’ll share inspiring stories, deepen our connections, and cultivate community support. Bring your friends and family—let’s unite to celebrate and uplift one another! Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Snacks and refreshments will be provided! Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. NUESTRA FORMA DE VIDA EXHIBICION Sábado | 7 de diciembre de 2024 13:00-15:00 En el sitio | Gratis ¡Únete a nosotros para un evento bilingüe inspirador organizado por Well Connected Español, UC Berkeley y Ruth’s Table! Esta motivante exhibición destacará nuestra investigación colaborativa sobre el compromiso cívico entre adultos mayores hispanohablantes. Juntos, compartiremos historias inspiradoras, profundizaremos nuestras conexiones y cultivaremos el apoyo comunitario. ¡Trae a tus amigos y familiares—unámonos para celebrar y motivarnos mutuamente! Pautas para visitantes: las máscaras faciales son opcionales. ¡Se proporcionarán refrigerios y refrigerios! Acceso: La galería Ruth's Table y el espacio verde adyacente son accesibles para sillas de ruedas. https://www.ruthstable.org/spice-lab-series daily 0.75 2024-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/20943595-1581-441e-be02-bc128e7e932e/20241112_100503.jpg Spice Lab Series - SPICE LAB WORKSHOP SERIES WITH CHEF AARON SHAPIRO Fridays November 22, December 6 & December 20 3:00-4:00 PM Onsite | Free Join us for this three session culinary arts workshop series led by Chef Aaron Shapiro! Explore the beautiful and delicious world of spices and learn how to harness their power in your own cooking. All materials will be provided. Learn about each workshop in the series below! 11/22:From Pumpkin Pie to Masala Chai – A Journey through Holiday Spice Blends Join us in this warm and aromatic workshop, where we explore the spices that bring holiday treats like pumpkin pie and masala chai to life. Through tastings and hands-on guidance, you’ll learn how classic spice blends can transform ordinary ingredients into sweet seasonal favorites. We'll dive into the foundations of flavor by introducing Kali4, a unique four-spice combination that will serve as the base for savory creations in upcoming classes. You’ll experience how small tweaks in spices can lead to bold and unexpected flavors, tasting creations like creamy spiced coconut blends and cinnamon-buttered brioche bites as we refine and balance our spice mixes together. By the end, you’ll leave with a sachet of whole spices for steeping your own chai or curry at home, along with a shaker of spiced cinnamon sugar for topping anything from ice cream to popcorn or spicing up your morning coffee. 12/6: Getting Curry Savvy In this second session, we pivot from sweet spices to the savory world of curry. Building on our foundation from the last class, we’ll explore how subtle shifts in spice ratios and new additions like cumin and pepper create a whole new flavor landscape, perfect for holiday dishes that go beyond dessert. Together, we’ll blend, cook, and taste a variety of curry-inspired dishes, learning how to adapt flavors with simple tweaks that open up a world of savory possibilities. This class introduces Kali4 + the Savory Six, a 10-spice foundation that will shape our next-level holiday cooking. Each participant will leave with a labeled bottle of curry powder and a kit of whole spices in sachets, designed to be used in a sequential technique we’ll cover in class. Our spice kits will come with an instructional cook booklet, giving you all the tools to make curry at home, plus some sweet twists we’ll produce together in class. As we continue blending and bottling, we’ll be setting the stage for a final gift set of holiday spices—featuring Ruth’s Spice Lab label—perfect for sharing by the end of the series in December! 12/20: Sweet & Savory: Holiday Gift Set In this final workshop, we bring it all together! Combining sweet and savory skills developed in previous sessions, we’ll create festive treats and drinks to elevate holiday gatherings. From spiced mocktails and classic hot cider to inventive bites like sweet and spicy candied nuts and veggie curry amuse-bouche cups, this class will add unforgettable flavors to your holiday table. Participants will have a chance to share their own family recipes and create personalized spice blends, perfect for gifting. Each participant will package their blends in a beautifully wrapped gift set for local delivery, ensuring friends and family receive these homemade flavors just in time for the holidays. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/aquatic-park-players daily 0.75 2024-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/bcc6eece-5352-4bad-a1fb-a18ff820310b/Aquatic+Park+Players_final.jpg Aquatic Park Players - AQUATIC PARK PLAYERS PERFORMANCE Thursday, December 12 Doors 5:00pm Performance 5:30pm Onsite | Free Ruth’s Table presents Beyond the Music: Places, created & performed by the Aquatic Park Players! Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of music, theater, and poetry! The Aquatic Park Players will bring beloved song lyrics to life through captivating scenes, soul-stirring monologues, and thought-provoking poetry. Experience the magic of storytelling. Celebrate the power of song. Be inspired by heartfelt verse. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family to share in the creativity and community spirit! Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/holiday-showcase daily 0.75 2024-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/c889c227-2806-43b0-8e5e-913ba4874516/Untitled+design+%283%29.png Holiday Showcase - RUTH’S TABLE HOLIDAY SHOWCASE Sunday, December 15 1:00pm-3:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for a free heartwarming afternoon of culture, live performance, and community. Enjoy a poignant tale by San Francisco poet and Ruth’s Table Teaching Artist Clara Hsu! Presented in Cantonese with English subtitles, DragonBeard tells the inspiring story of a young immigrant overcoming challenges with the help of four mystical friends. Be dazzled by Magician Tony Jin’s extraordinary illusions and tricks, and cheer on the young performers of Clarion’s Children’s Theater as they sing a Christmas song and rap about pandas, and guest pianist Rana Lui-Kwan shares some festive melodies. Savor the warmth of Oaxacan Hot Chocolate from Caffe de Olla, a proud immigrant and LGBTQ+-owned business, and embrace holiday cheer at Ruth’s Table! Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/tiny-creative-habits-virtual-celebration daily 0.75 2024-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/862c70ca-1bf5-43d8-ac7d-b98528ee48aa/IMG_4979.jpg Tiny Creative Habits Virtual Celebration - TINY CREATIVE HABITS: VIRTUAL OPENING CELEBRATION Thursday, January 9 | 2-3pm PST Online | Zoom Every year, Ruth’s Table and Creative Spark partner with older adult communities, local nonprofits, and intergenerational partners to bring together older adults and adults with disabilities through engaging and inclusive creative experiences. This year’s theme, Tiny Creative Habits allows our communities to uncover the profound impact of small changes on a path to fulfillment. Discover how investing in tiny habits of creativity can enrich our lives and lead to significant transformation. Explore the magic that occurs when ordinary moments are ignited with creative sparks. Tiny Creative Habits is part of Gallery Takeover , an annual collaborative project. This interactive program serves as a platform for every participant, regardless of their age or abilities, to create, share, and connect through art. Event Details: Join us for this interactive event where we will hear from participants and community partners as they share artwork, stories, and program highlights. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Program Partner: Presented in partnership with Creative Spark, a Front Porch Community Service. Registration: Free | Click here to join via Zoom on January 9! https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-tiny-creative-habits daily 0.75 2025-01-09 https://www.ruthstable.org/2025-lunar-new-year-celebration daily 0.75 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d07dc7a0-c658-45f1-b8c1-af84780aefbd/IMG_7262.jpg 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration - YEAR OF THE SNAKE: 2025 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Saturday | January 25 | 2:30 pm-4:30 pm PST Onsite at Ruth’s Table | Free Come celebrate with us on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM for our free, all-ages annual New Year’s event that celebrates local culture, art, and community. Music by the San Francisco Guqin and Xiao Music Society, performing traditional Chinese instruments—the guqin (a seven-string zither) and xiao (a bamboo flute)—to create a harmonious, reflective, and aspirational atmosphere. Tasty Bites by Café de Olla: Indulge in handmade quesadillas filled with locally-sourced ingredients (chicken, veggie, and vegan options available) and enjoy agua de jamaica, a refreshing hibiscus flower beverage, all lovingly prepared by owners Francisco Camacho and Eduardo Antonio. Food is served on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to make sure you don’t miss out! Year of the Snake Art Installations: Participate in hands-on artmaking led by Teaching Artists Aiko Cuneo and Monica Lee and contribute to a large-scale paper snake created by Ruth's Table participants. Experience a collaborative mural inspired by the Year of the Wood Snake, created by 7th and 8th grade art students from Children’s Day School. Double-Headed Lion Dance Performance: Back by popular demand! Experience a double-headed lion dance by the Chung Ngai Lion Dancers. This joyful spectacle symbolizes luck and resilience, reflecting the troupe's 50+ years of dedication to promoting Chinese performing arts and uniting communities. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/sf-symphony-performance daily 0.75 2025-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/9b66f4a0-216a-40f4-9c98-8b943d6fde63/2022_SFS_Mission_Cultural_Center-7769.jpg SF Symphony Performance - SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY CHAMBER CONCERT Tuesday | February 11 | 5:30-6:30pm Onsite at Ruth’s Table | Free In honor of Black History Month, enjoy an intimate evening of music featuring Black composer William Grant Still's string quartet "Danzas de Panama.” This chamber concert features San Francisco Symphony musicians performing classical pieces from a range of composers and sharing their experiences as members of the San Francisco Symphony. This event is brought to you by the San Francisco Symphony’s Community Chamber Concert program. Featured musicians are Barbara Bogatin, Cello, Kelly Leon-Pearce, Second Violin, John Chisolm, Second Violin and Gina Cooper, Viola. Barbara Bogatin, Cello Barbara Bogatin joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1994. Previously she was principal cello with the Milwaukee and New Jersey symphonies and played as a substitute with the New York Philharmonic for ten years. She studied cello in the preparatory division of the San Francisco Conservatory, and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Juilliard School. Along with her neuroscientist husband, she has led workshops on meditation and music practice at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, the Esalen Institute, Stanford University, and in Italy and South Africa. She is a proud parent of two University of California graduates. Kelly Leon-Pearce, Second Violin Kelly Leon-Pearce, a member of the SFS since 1990, holds degrees from the Juilliard School of Music, where her teachers included Dorothy DeLay and Felix Galimir. She has served as a regular substitute of the New York Philharmonic and as associate and assistant concertmaster of the Aspen Festival Orchestra. As a founding member of the Persichetti Quartet, she played the cycle of Persichetti quartets at Kennedy Center and a Bartók cycle at MoMA in New York. For more on Kelly Leon-Pearce John Chisholm, Second Violin John Chisholm joined the San Francisco Symphony in 2002. He was previously associate concertmaster of the Louisville Orchestra, a member of the Rochester Philharmonic, and assistant concertmaster of the Sunriver Music Festival. A student of Zvi Zeitlin, Sylvia Rosenberg, and Isidor Lateiner, Mr. Chisholm earned his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and a performance certificate from the Eastman School of Music, and was concertmaster at Music Academy of the West Gina Cooper, Viola Gina Cooper joined the San Francisco Symphony viola section in 1992, having served previously as a member of the Buffalo Philharmonic. A native of Ardsley, NY, she began her musical studies on piano and holds a master’s degree from the Yale School of Music. RSVP Required: Email contact@ruthstable.org to RSVP Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/valentines-day-film-screening daily 0.75 2025-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/91feacd7-44cd-474b-b9a6-184cd8ebdf8e/IMG_3487.JPG Valentine's Day Film Screening - LEGACY FILM FESTIVAL ON AGING VALENTINE’S DAY FILM SCREENING Friday | February 14 | 1:00-3:00pm Onsite at Ruth’s Table | Free Celebrate love in all its forms with a special Valentine’s Day matinee at Ruth’s Table, presented in partnership with the Legacy Film Festival on Aging. This afternoon of heartfelt storytelling features Love Letters to Leopold, a touching film exploring love, memory, and connection across generations. The program also includes two inspiring short films by Filmmakers Richard & Alice Matzkin: The Art of Aging – A reflection on creativity and growing older with purpose. A Legacy of Love – Richard & Alice Matzkin’s beautiful journey of love, aging, and devotion. Join us for an afternoon of film, conversation, and community as we honor the many ways love endures. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP Required: Email contact@ruthstable.org to RSVP Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/intergenerational-film-mixer daily 0.75 2025-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/6c217e4e-23c5-460a-9696-280d7a660fff/Riley+Gantt.jpg Intergenerational Film Mixer - INTERGENERATIONAL FILM MIXER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGACY FILM FESTIVAL Saturday | February 22 | 1:00-3:00pm Onsite at Ruth’s Table | Free Join us for an afternoon of film, connection, and creative exchange! In partnership with Legacy Film Festival, this intergenerational mixer brings together filmmakers, cinephiles, and storytellers of all backgrounds to network, share resources, and spark collaboration across age, genre, and culture. Trade details about your projects, promote your work, and discover new opportunities in a welcoming community space. Light refreshments will be served—bring a friend and be part of the conversation! RSVP Required: Email contact@ruthstable.org to RSVP Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/unstoppable-film-screening daily 0.75 2025-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/b78dcbed-05e2-412d-8562-1f6383b6cfb9/Ed+Moch+%28Courtesy+of+Lynne+Redding%29.jpg Unstoppable Film Screening - FILM SCREENING UNSTOPPABLE FEAT: THE DANCES OF ED MOCK Thursday | March 20 | 5:30-7:30pm Doors Open at 5:00pm Onsite at Ruth’s Table | Free Ed Mock, the avant-garde San Francisco legend who melded classical dance, experimental performance art, and acting, finally gets his due in local director Brontez Purnell’s heartfelt documentary. A bold and inventive dancer and instructor, Mock honed his craft under the acclaimed Jimmy Payne in Chicago and performed internationally for decades. He pushed boundaries with his improvisational techniques, nude and gender-fluid performances, and mesmerizing, genre-defying dance. In an era when New York dance was all about hard lines and conformity, Mock had a distinctively San Francisco approach: his classes, performances, and dance company focused on the humanity and the unique personality of each individual, making space for every person’s artistic ability within a collective, rather than asking dancers to conform to one vision of linear dance. But above even his vision and talent, it was his personal relationships in the Bay Area in the 1970s and ’80s that inspired generations of followers, admirers, lovers, and zealots — many of whom still speak of visiting his dance studio as something akin to attending church. These individuals, as well as academics and historians, discuss the continuing inspiration of Mock’s work, while mourning his loss among the era’s generation of gay, queer, and bisexual black men lost to AIDS. Chock-full of interviews, archival footage of Mock’s performances, and modern performances of his pieces, this documentary is a sincere homage to his life and art, and a testament to his continued inspiration. Check out the film’s trailer here. RSVP Required: Email contact@ruthstable.org to RSVP Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/the-personality-of-collage daily 0.75 2025-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/e7c74dcc-c2ea-465e-811d-d0f186e862dc/Jen.jpg The Personality of Collage - THE PERSONALITY OF COLLAGE WITH JEN EWING Fridays | February 21, 28 & March 7 2:00-4:00pm Onsite | Free This series will help you compose, organize and present your ideas using a lighthearted process. Collage is a very freeing way to work in art because initially all is wide open for inclusion. Through cut-out pieces of paper and other materials, we will build a work that can surprise, delight or provoke us and our viewers. Reflection time will be included to share about what emerged in us. This is a great benefit of working with collage, it is like a kind of mirror. All levels of experience are welcome. First Session: Working with the main elements on a flat surface that help set the intention for the next steps. This is the time of great discovery. Second Session: This is the time of beginning fresh, practicing adding and subtracting while expanding ideas on additional compositions. Third Session: Working with a shadow box we will create with additional dimension. About Jen Ewing: Jennifer, a life-long artist, has been an art teacher, illustrator, muralist, entrepreneur, and facilitator leading programs for close observation and art appreciation. Her exposure as a child at tending classes at the Chicago Art Institute was foundational. She has always realized drawing as a key to see more in life and demonstrates this by posting drawing per day on social media. Since 1986, Jennifer has lived/worked in an historic San Francisco artist community. Her work has been exhibited widely in various Bay Area venues and Open Studios over the past twenty years and her paintings can be found in the collections of Ruth’s Table, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, UCSF and private Bay Area collectors. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: Due to limited class size RSVP is required. RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/sound-in-the-round daily 0.75 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f882c21a-87cc-4d04-9750-daa472c8024a/sound+in+the+rounnd.jpg Sound in the Round - SOUND IN THE ROUND: GROUP VOCAL IMPROVISATION, COMPOSITION & PLAY! In September Sound in the Round will be held on Sept. 9 & 23 3:30-5:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for Sound in the Round, where creativity, community and song blossom! We'll practice using nothing other than our own voices and bodies to make original music in real time, and we'll enjoy a variety of activities that will spark your creativity and deepen your sonic sensitivity. Inspired by Bobby McFerrin's circle singing, as well as other vocal improvisation groups like Musico De Circulo (from Brazil), this uplifting and wickedly fun activity will bring out the composer, backup singer, percussionist, dancer and bold experimenter in you! We will also experiment by using visuals, poetry and nonmusical sound to inspire our improvised creations. You do not need to consider yourself a singer or musician to join — you just need to be open to playing, listening and learning! Regular attendance is encouraged to help us build community and hone our craft as an ensemble. About the Teaching Artist: Ryan Wilcox has flirted with the idea of being a composer and full-time musician since he was about 3. Now, in his late 30s, he is leaning into this dream and excited to be leading his first circle song groups! Ryan plays saxophone and guitar and sings, and he has performed solo and with various ensembles, including Voices (with David Worm), the Cal Band and a number of local rock outfits. He minored in music at UC Berkeley and has taught music appreciation classes for diverse community groups. Ryan has worked in the nonprofit sector, and especially in the senior care industry, for over a decade. He was the Program Director at The Lake Merritt Independent Senior Living (a unique senior community and public event space) for eight years. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP is recommended. 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/231bf9a0-75b8-421a-9663-aa0e5376f3d3/Screenshot+2025-03-20+at+3.34.21+PM.png Our History (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/231bf9a0-75b8-421a-9663-aa0e5376f3d3/Screenshot+2025-03-20+at+3.34.21+PM.png Our History (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-rooted daily 0.75 2025-11-19 https://www.ruthstable.org/monica-lee-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/eb4db616-e9e9-4e47-a3ac-1a486c91ef9d/IMG_8654.jpg Monica Lee Bio Page - MONICA LEE TEACHING ARTIST & FOUNDING MEMBER Monica Lee’s art making started as a young child growing up in a busy household with five sisters. She was very influenced by her father who was always creating and building. Monica has taught over a thousand art workshops at Ruth’s Table since 2011. Her creative reuse and community based art workshops have participants of all ages and abilities. She has also taught at ScrapSF, FabMo, SFCB, and other venues. Monica makes her own artwork, some of which has been exhibited in the United States and Japan. Prior to teaching art workshops Monica was a professional film photographer for 30 years publishing her portraits and architectural images in books and magazines nationally and internationally. She has a B.A. degree in Visual Communications. She lives with her husband Jonathan Rapp and their dog Maple Bar and have two adult children Elana and Samuel Rapp who grew up in an art-filled house in a foggy part of San Francisco. https://www.ruthstable.org/lola-fraknoi-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1743956776749-GRCEI65L5D0BUD14WUC3/Lola%27s+photo.png Lola Bio Page - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/jerry-brown-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/82cf6c6f-8c3d-4c35-8537-d4949f7d1236/IMG_1640.jpg Jerry Brown Bio Page - JERRY BROWN FOUNDING MEMBER Jerry Brown is a founding member of Ruth's Table at Bethany Center. As CEO of Bethany Center from 1982-2019 ( later merged with COVIA/Front Porch) he hired Ruth's Table creator Lola Fraknoi who was the visionary behind the program. Jerry met Ruth Asawa in the 1980s through Bethany UMC Pastor Rev. Dr. Elmer Schmidt who was her neighbor. Jerry was instrumental in getting federal funding to build the RT building and programming for BC residents. https://www.ruthstable.org/everything-she-touched-virtual-event daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8e616c07-9a54-46be-81fb-6779c36866ad/Untitled+design+%282%29.jpg Everything She Touched Virtual Event - EVERYTHING SHE TOUCHED: THE LIFE OF RUTH ASAWA VIRTUAL EVENT Tuesday | April 15 5:00-6:00pm Virtual on Zoom | Free Join us for a virtual event celebrating the paperback release of Everything She Touched: The Life of Ruth Asawa, the definitive biography of the acclaimed American sculptor. Author Marilyn Chase will share insights into Asawa's inspiring journey—from her early years as a farmer's daughter to her rise as a celebrated artist known for her signature hanging-wire sculptures. Chase draws on Asawa's extensive archives and incorporates perspectives from family, friends, teachers, and critics to offer a complex and fascinating portrait of the artist. Don't miss this chance to explore the life and work of Ruth Asawa through the eyes of her preeminent biographer. Want to pick up a copy and support a local bookseller? Starting April 15th, Ruth’s Table is supporting our neighbors at Dog Eared Books by selling copies of Everything She Touched in paperback through June 6th in conjunction with ROOTED, our all-new exhibit highlighting AANHPI artists from the Bay Area and the landmark Ruth Asawa Retrospective at SFMOMA. Have more questions about Ruth Asawa? Get your copy signed and chat with author Marilyn Chase in person at Ruth’s Table on Saturday, April 19th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm! We’ll be serving up some light refreshments and finding shared connections while honoring Ruth’s amazing life story! Registration: Join via the Zoom link here! Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/everything-she-touched-book-signing-event daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f5ab725a-f0cc-4a4c-b818-dc894d8c07b8/Untitled+design+%283%29.jpg Everything She Touched Book Signing Event - EVERYTHING SHE TOUCHED BOOK SIGNING : WITH AUTHOR MARILYN CHASE & DOG EARED BOOKS Saturday | April 19 1:00-3:00pm Onsite at Ruth’s Table | Free Join us and our neighbors Dog Eared Books to pick up your signed copy of Ruth Asawa’s biography, Everything She Touched and meet Author Marilyn Chase! We’ll be serving up some light refreshments and finding shared connections while honoring Ruth’s amazing life story! Starting April 15th, Ruth’s Table is supporting our neighbors at Dog Eared Books by selling copies of Everything She Touched in paperback through June 6th in conjunction with ROOTED, our all-new exhibit highlighting AANHPI artists from the Bay Area and the landmark Ruth Asawa Retrospective at SFMOMA. Dog Eared Books has been serving book-hungry San Franciscans since 1992. Dog Eared offers a wide selection of new, used, and remaindered books, cards, magazines, calendars, and blank notebooks. With a particular focus on off-beat, small-press, and local literature, visitors are invited to roam and discover wondrous obscurities they never knew they couldn't live without. Registration: RSVP here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/aiko-cuneo-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/af5f863a-824d-4f72-844b-e7cac1923335/aiko.jpg Aiko Cuneo Bio Page - AIKO CUNEO TEACHING ARTIST & FOUNDING MEMBER From a family of makers, Aiko Cuneo earned her BFA from Pratt Institute. For over thirty years, she was a teaching artist in San Francisco schools. She believes art making at any age promotes curiosity, invention, collaboration, social interaction, flexibility and a safe way to fail and succeed. “The art of making something from someone else’s discards brings me joy and satisfaction from the challenges that come during the process of transformation.” https://www.ruthstable.org/mario-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/68c5954c-d777-4bc8-9c15-261eff9e43da/mario.jpg Mário Bio Page - MÁRIO PIRES CORDEIRO TEACHING ARTIST Mário Pires Cordeiro is an American-Portuguese artist and mentor based in San Francisco since 2015. His artistic practice explores the intersection of visual art and functional objects through experimentation with media and color. Central to his work is the exploration of color—ranging from personal tastes informed by social contexts to examining the symbolic and cultural meanings it carries in contemporary society. He sources colors from design trends, forecasts, and specific environments or publications, incorporating them into his art. Pires Cordeiro also draws inspiration from engineering and geometry, distilling complex ideas into distinct, minimalist forms. His diverse practice spans various media, including painting, apparel, sculpture, large-scale installations, public art interventions, as well as drawing and collage. https://www.ruthstable.org/dj-lamont-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/e1e6dd98-46e9-492b-a4f4-7abc37d4d8c1/dj_lamont.png DJ Lamont Bio Page - DJ LAMONT TEACHING ARTIST It has been 55 years since DJ Lamont was given a “Close N’ Play” record player by his mom at 5 years of age. Flash, DJ Lamont has been playing with records and listening to music ever since. Founder of Fingersnaps Media Arts, a DJ Studio, DJ Lamont teaches the art of DJ skills in the Heart & Soul of the Mission District San Francisco. You can find DJ Lamont Tuesdays at 8:00pm on community radio KPOO 89.5 San Francisco hosting the Fingersnaps Salon...Music & Conversion spinning Disco, NuJazz, Soul, Electronica, and Deep & Afro House music from his life long vinyl, CD, and Digital Fingersnaps Library. https://www.ruthstable.org/cosmic-elders-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/982af373-20bb-4cec-ab5d-3a5c080d0166/unnamed.jpg Cosmic Elders Bio Page - COSMIC ELDERS The Cosmic Elders Theatre Ensemble is a women-led collective of local writers, artists, performers, and innovators. These longtime San Franciscans are dedicated to creating original works infused with courage, humor, and a vibrant spirit of collaboration. The Cosmic Elders serve as Resident Artists at Ruth’s Table in the Mission District. https://www.ruthstable.org/sketchboard-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/a9690db0-2287-4fdc-b836-4d7678c80690/Screenshot+2025-04-11+at+1.06.42+PM.png Sketchboard Bio Page - SKETCHBOARD Sketchboard is a BIPOC figure drawing collective, curating eclectic, diverse, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities, offer living wages to our art models, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. https://www.ruthstable.org/decentered-arts-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f45d6124-1484-43eb-8a32-fe2a319836c1/Circular+DCA+Logo_Black+Background.png Decentered Arts Bio Page - DECENTERED ARTS Decentered Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and publisher dedicated to building community through art of all mediums. The organization releases books under Decentered Press and albums under Decentered Records. Based in the Bay Area, it produces accessible arts programming, including weekly open mics, writers’ groups, poetry reading series, and fashion shows. Its free community resources include the Decentered Arts Eventracker . You can learn more at www.decentered.org and connect with @decenteredarts on social media. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f2badeb4-df96-4123-9ab3-a743e76c75af/Liz+Cahill+Headshot.jpg Decentered Arts Bio Page - LIZ CAHILL Liz Cahill is a poet, producer, and curator based in the Mission. Her writing explores the impacts of late stage capitalism, income inequality and waste, while trying to find beauty in the garbage age. She’s the co-founder of Decentered Arts, a non-profit building community through art of all mediums. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/e3c0920a-4cba-4128-9d55-3d3341f17c27/Rhea+Joseph+Headshot.jpg Decentered Arts Bio Page - RHEA JOSEPH Rhea Joseph is a poet, curator, event producer, and emerging dancer. She lives in San Francisco, but writes from a queer and global perspective, intertwining her experience of growing up in India. She is the co-creator of Poolside Poets and the COO of Decentered Arts, a non-profit dedicated to building community through art of all mediums. She is currently working on her first book of poems. https://www.ruthstable.org/cosmic-elders-bio-page-1 daily 0.75 2025-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/982af373-20bb-4cec-ab5d-3a5c080d0166/unnamed.jpg Cosmic Elders Bio Page (Copy) - COSMIC ELDERS The Cosmic Elders Theatre Ensemble is a women-led collective of local writers, artists, performers, and innovators. These longtime San Franciscans are dedicated to creating original works infused with courage, humor, and a vibrant spirit of collaboration. The Cosmic Elders serve as Resident Artists at Ruth’s Table in the Mission District. https://www.ruthstable.org/rooted-artist-reception daily 0.75 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/9234a08f-812a-486a-8229-7c87b3f624b9/Irene+Wibawa_we_are_not_your_enemy_2024_36Lx38W+-+Irene+Wibawa.jpg Rooted Artist Reception - ROOTED ARTIST RECEPTION Friday, April 25 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM Onsite at Ruth’s Table | Free Join us for a special evening of connection, creativity, and community as we celebrate ROOTED, an exhibition featuring over 50 Bay Area-based Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) artists. Presented on the cusp of AANHPI Heritage Month and in a time when voices of migrants are being silenced and the values of diversity and inclusion are under attack, ROOTED stands as a bold and necessary testament to collective resilience. Curated by Jun Yang, a queer immigrant artist and community organizer, ROOTED is a visual manifesto reclaiming space, celebrating cultural legacies, and asserting presence. Through themes of memory, migration, heritage, and identity, the exhibition centers the dynamic contributions of AANHPI artists—particularly queer and women-identifying voices—in shaping the Bay Area’s creative landscape. In Jun’s words: “Let ROOTED be a reminder of who we are, where we come from, and the strength we wield as we continue to write our collective story.” The reception will include a special live performance by Roziht, a San Francisco-based Taiwanese American composer whose genre-bending work weaves together influences from sacred chants, Bach, Chopin, Debussy, jazz, Enya, and EDM—beautifully echoing the layered themes of the exhibition. Guests will be able to meet the exhibiting artists, explore the gallery, and enjoy complimentary refreshments in the spirit of shared celebration. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/our-history-by-lola daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/85c8cf56-dd2b-4e21-83b9-604b920a633c/Bethany+Fontes+mural.jpg Our History by Lola Fraknoi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ruthstable.org/litquake-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/e4047737-8787-4a7c-9c7e-b6386dff5190/Screenshot+2025-04-18+at+2.19.30+PM.jpg Litquake Bio Page - LITQUAKE Litquake’s diverse live programs aim to inspire critical engagement with the key issues of the day, bring people together around the common humanity encapsulated in literature, and perpetuate a sense of literary community by providing a vibrant forum for Bay Area writing. Because we believe in literature as a public good, we work to produce events that are accessible to all. Litquake is a project of the Litquake Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit registered in the state of California. https://www.ruthstable.org/art-with-elders-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1745015833882-VRZQ46P036LRH5NZA892/Screenshot%2B2025-04-18%2Bat%2B3.33.11%2BPM.jpg Art With Elders Bio Page - ART WITH ELDERS Art With Elders is a San Francisco nonprofit that helps older adults stay creative and connected. It runs art classes (in person and online, in five languages) and regularly showcases students’ work in public exhibits, giving seniors a voice and presence in the wider community. Its mission is to enrich the aging journey through art, creativity, and community, aiming for a future where every older adult can engage in the arts. https://www.ruthstable.org/community-living-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/b1a5fa89-5106-4461-b3bd-b0163a9b9c13/Screenshot+2025-05-22+at+3.15.24+PM.png Community Living Bio Page - COMMUNITY LIVING CAMPAIGN We bring greater joy, health, and connectedness to San Francisco seniors and people with disabilities through community-building, empowerment, and advocacy. The Community Living Campaign helps community-driven, collaborative solutions come to life while also serving as a strong voice at City Hall. We advance the ideas, talents, and energies of seniors and people with disabilities in all that we do. Together, we can create an inclusive San Francisco where people of all ages and abilities can truly live “in community” – with all of the rich relationships and opportunities that define a good life. https://www.ruthstable.org/waymo-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d15b44e8-86fa-40ba-b417-58f3d4f694a3/Screenshot+2025-04-18+at+4.01.32+PM.png Waymo Bio Page - WAYMO Waymo raises the bar on transportation safety, opening new ways for people to get around. Through its self‑driving technology, it strives to give everyone true freedom of movement, build a cleaner and more efficient transit system, and leave the planet better than it found it. https://www.ruthstable.org/bill-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/115f39ed-3a86-4064-90db-e9d5e146116d/IMG_7012.jpg Bill Bruckner Bio Page - BILL BRUCKNER Bill Bruckner is an artist, teacher, and disability rights activist who has lived in San Francisco since 1981. During the past 40 years, he has created many different series of works, including, solar and lunar eclipses, travels abroad, San Francisco cityscapes, portraits of people with disabilities, and paintings of the sky and sea. Currently, he is creating a new series of mixed media abstract works. Bill’s drawings and paintings have been featured in solo and group exhibitions in San Francisco, Oakland, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York, and Miami. You can visit his website at billbrucknerartist.com https://www.ruthstable.org/riley-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/975eef99-c225-467f-9d0f-423c43ffa6f5/Screenshot+2025-05-01+at+10.29.03+PM.png Riley Joy Gantt Bio Page - RILEY JOY GANTT Riley Joy Gantt is a filmmaker and cinematographer based in San Francisco. With a background in American Studies and Film from Wellesley College, she brings a thoughtful, interdisciplinary approach to visual storytelling. Her work spans narrative, experimental, and documentary formats, often exploring themes of identity, belonging, and human connection. As a filmmaker-in-residence at Ruth’s Table, Riley has focused on intergenerational storytelling, using film to celebrate creativity, aging, and community through collaborative projects. Driven by a commitment to authentic representation and creative collaboration, Riley crafts visually rich stories that resonate on both personal and societal levels. https://www.ruthstable.org/ruths-table-sfiaf-2025 daily 0.75 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/cfafe719-2896-4027-8b0b-f87416512f2f/SFIAF+Logo+w+Border.png Ruth’s Table x SFIAF 2025 - RUTH’S TABLE x SFIAF 2025 Ruth’s Table is proud to launch our first-ever partnership with the San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF), a renowned platform for cross-cultural performance and dialogue. Together, we’re presenting a series of vibrant, community-rooted events from May 3 to May 10 in San Francisco’s Mission District—featuring inclusive workshops and public talks that uplift diverse voices and celebrate the power of art to bring us together. Explore the full lineup below and join us for this exciting new collaboration. Theatre of Oppressed Workshop Date and Time: Sat May 3, 1:00pm Duration: 120 mins Venue: Ruth’s Table Location: 3160 21st St. SF, CA 94110 Tix: Free LGBTQ+ Artist Panel Discussion Geo-Politics & Civil Rights Date(s) & Time(s): Wed May 7, 6:00pm Duration: 90 mins w/out intermission Venue: Ruth’s Table Location: 3160 21st St. SF, CA 94110 Tix: Free “Los Locos” Lecture Date and Time: Thu May 8, 5:30pm Duration: 60 mins Venue: Ruth’s Table Location: 3160 21st St. SF, CA 94110 Tix: Free Co-Presenter: SF Public Library, Mission District Branch Tide & Foam Puppetry (object manipulation) Workshop Date and Time: Sat May 10, 1:00pm Duration: 120 mins Venue: Ruth’s Table Location: 3160 21st St. SF, CA 94110 Tix: Free Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/tina-kwok-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f4cd3c11-923f-4e7a-84a4-7e1fed4d0707/Tina-Yoga-Samuel_Henderson-71.jpeg Tina Kwok Bio Page - TINA KWOK Integrative Wellness Educator & Chair Yoga Specialist Tina’s purpose is to empower graceful aging through mindful movement. She has called San Francisco home since 1981. She is a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher, a Certified Chopra Meditation Instructor, a SATYA (Somatic Awareness Training for Yoga Attunement) Instructor, and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. Before devoting herself fully to holistic wellness, Tina built a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant and later as the owner of a beloved East-West cuisine restaurant in the Fillmore District, which she operated for over 15 years. Now approaching 71, Tina brings a wealth of life experience to her teaching. She is a two-time cancer survivor and has recovered from brain surgery—experiences that have only deepened her compassion and commitment to healing. Her classes are gentle, grounding, and deeply attuned to the needs of seniors and anyone seeking mindful movement and inner peace. A lifelong lover of the arts, Tina also finds joy in cooking, photography, travel, dancing, and playing the piano. Through Chair Yoga, meditation, and breathwork, she supports others on their own paths to resilience, connection, and well-being. Tina’s mission is simple: to empower others to feel at home in their bodies, cultivate calm in their minds, and reconnect to the joy and vitality within. https://www.ruthstable.org/kristin-houk-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/691a8d15-55a3-438b-b88d-cead721ffc0d/kristin.jpg Kristin Houk Bio Page - KRISTIN HOUK Kristin Houk is a San Francisco based restaurateur, artist and designer. She owns and operates three Bayview district restaurants: All Good Pizza, Tato and Cafe Alma and founded the San Francisco Clayer's Club, a public access pottery studio. She is passionate about her community and loves working in clay, culinary arts and hospitality and graphic and interior design. Her most treasured creation and role is being mom to her son Hudson, who is also an artist. https://www.ruthstable.org/frank-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/e4cd050a-5c96-468a-8770-2f8c58e58d15/unnamed.jpg Frank "Vivid" Nuñez Bio Page - FRANK “VIVID” NUÑEZ Vivid is a photographer, creative, painter, poet, community worker, activist, and documentarian. They were practically born with the camera in their hand and an eye to see what typically goes unseen. Utilizing their creativity and personal experiences, they aim to paint a more colorful, vibrant, and meaningful life for themselves and anyone else who sees their art. https://www.ruthstable.org/praxis-quilt-workshops daily 0.75 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/77c3b540-7506-4243-a8c2-4a36ae6dfac5/IMG_8732.jpeg Praxis Quilt Workshops - ALWAYS & FOREVER: COMMUNITY PRIDE QUILT WORKSHOPS WITH MISSION PRAXIS Wednesday May 21 | 4:00-6:00pm Thursday May 22 | 4:00-6:00pm Friday May 23 | 4:00-6:00pm Onsite | Free Come join us to create a quilt celebrating our LGBTQAI+ community for PRIDE month. We invite you to decorate a square sharing your unique voice, as you create you can consider : - What does Pride mean to you? - A square honoring someone LGBTQAI+ you know, admire, or yourself! - How do you experience love? - What does chosen family mean to you? - What does community mean to you? Over 3 workshops we will create our squares, and piece the quilt together using hand sewing and sewing machines. All materials provided, no experience required! About Mary Hogue: Mary Hogue is a costume designer and owner of Mission Praxis, based in San Francisco, CA. A second generation quilter, Mary practices the traditions of piecing together fabric from our lives to tell stories and bring comfort one stitch at a time. Previous quilts include : Hope Quilt (2021) We Are Home (2023) Tenderloin community quilts in partnership with Mattie Loyce and DISH supportive housing. Sean Monterrosa Memorial Quilt (2020) Mission Praxis is a sewing studio in the Mission District that creates custom costumes, offers sewing classes and skill sharing since 2011. Registration: RSVP is recommended. RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/progress-hands daily 0.75 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f812759c-9de3-4c50-9bd4-1a2d32f7135a/IMG_3946.JPG Progress Hands - PROGRESS HANDS: TWO-PART POTTERY WORKSHOP WITH KRISTIN HOUK *Workshop full. Email contact@ruthstable.org to be added to the waitlist. Tuesday June 3 | 4:00-6:00pm Tuesday June 10 | 4:00-6:00pm Onsite | Free As part of Ruth’s Table’s Boldly Ourselves Pride Month celebration, join Clayers Club founder Kristin Houk for a two-part ceramic workshop where you'll sculpt and glaze a hand to be included in Progress Hands — a community installation honoring identity, unity, and collective expression. Hands of all shapes, sizes, and colors will come together in a large wall-mounted circle celebrating the beauty of diversity. No experience necessary. All materials provided. About Kristin Houk: Kristin is a San Francisco based restaurateur, artist and designer. She owns and operates three Bayview district restaurants: All Good Pizza, Tato and Cafe Alma and founded the San Francisco Clayer's Club, a public access pottery studio. She is passionate about her community and loves working in clay, culinary arts and hospitality and graphic and interior design. Her most treasured creation and role is being mom to her son Hudson, who is also an artist. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/custom-block-printing-on-fabric daily 0.75 2025-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/84e46f3e-3175-4842-be13-107653d0634c/FabricPrinting.png Custom Block Printing on Fabric - CUSTOM BLOCK PRINTING ON FABRIC WITH MICHAEL EMERICK Tuesday June 24 | 5:30-7:30pm Wednesday June 25 | 5:30-7:30pm Onsite | Free Give your clothes a creative refresh in this block printing workshop led by artist Michael Emerick. Over two evening sessions, you'll learn the block printing process—from carving to printing—using a selection of provided patterns to get you started. The first night will focus on choosing a pattern and carving your block. On the second night, you'll print your finished design onto a piece of clothing or fabric you bring—think jeans, shirts, bandanas, jackets, or anything you'd like to experiment with. We'll also have sample fabric available for practice. All tools and materials will be provided. No prior experience necessary! About Michael Emerick: Michael is an SF-based artist living in the Castro. With a background in traditional graphic design, he specializes in block printing to capture the unique charm and beauty of this incredible city. Through his intricately carved scenes, he strives to bring San Francisco's landscapes and landmarks to life, reflecting his deep connection to the place he proudly calls home. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/dancing-difference daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/b3c4b464-1ee8-4fbb-b94d-e27b11f7e579/Dancing+Difference.jpg Dancing Difference - DANCING DIFFERENCE: A CREATIVE MOVEMENT WORKSHOP Alternating Tuesdays: 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18 5:00-7:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for gentle movement, creative exercises, and group dialogue that uses dance as a tool for connecting across differences and building community. About the Teaching Artist: Liv Schaffer (she/her) is a dancer, choreographer, and educator with a focus on intergenerational practice. She has performed with AXIS Dance Company, DanceWorks Chicago, Robert Moses’ Kin, and the Dance Exchange. Liv is a Community Engagement Artist with Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and on faculty at University of San Francisco’s Performing Arts & Social Justice department, where she teaches contemporary technique and directs an on campus intergenerational dance company, Dance Generators. Liv’s choreography has been presented by Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, ODC Theater, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, RAWDance SF, The Big Muddy Dance Company, LINES Ballet BFA Program and Western Michigan University. Liv’s creative work is simultaneously anchored in social services and aging spaces; she is the Intergenerational Director with EngAGE, designing experiences that bridge generational divides within affordable housing communities across California and Oregon. Liv was named a 2021 Gen2Gen Innovation Fellow by CoGenerate, and a 2025 LABA Bay Area Fellow. Liv serves on the Board of Directors for San Francisco Village, a membership organization that supports older adult San Franciscans aging in place. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/listen-to-your-elders daily 0.75 2025-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/cff01b41-4326-42ba-a762-f28a9afa504c/Graham+%2725+YR+IGs+2.png Listen To Your Elders - LISTEN TO YOUR ELDERS: AN ELDER PROJECT ANTHOLOGY RELEASE PARTY! Friday May 23 | 5:00-7:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for a celebration and a featured reading by contributors to Elder Project's annual program-wide anthology, Listen to Your Elders! Co-presented with Ruth’s Table. The Elder Project brings creative writing and storytelling workshops to retirement communities across San Francisco and Oakland. Seniors participate in reading, storytelling, discussion, hands-on creative writing, and in-class sharing sessions to explore their own stories, the stories of their communities, and stories about the world, while using the techniques of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction that they've learned in classes. Share in the beauty of their words, hear their stories, listen to your elders. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/ahwgo-table-talk daily 0.75 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d64cc9a5-f264-4d29-a5cb-ee9bbc724cad/IMG_1435.JPG AHWGO Table Talk - AT HOME WITH GROWING OLDER TABLE TALK AGING IN THE CITY: THE POWER OF GIVING Saturday June 7 | 12:00-3:00pm Onsite | Free At Home With Growing Older and Ruth’s Table are teaming up to invite San Francisco residents of all ages to gather at Ruth’s Table to explore how generosity sparks joy and connection. Through thoughtful discussion and creative activities, we’ll elevate giving as a powerful act that enriches our lives and strengthens our neighborhoods. Learn from others, enjoy complimentary refreshments, contribute to a community-made art project, and explore how a spirit of generosity supports us all as we age, grow, and encounter changes. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/rooted-panel-discussion daily 0.75 2025-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/6c76b6f6-b757-44da-a75d-3bc72c666769/flyer.jpg Rooted Panel Discussion - ROOTED PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ARTIST/CURATOR JUN YANG Wednesday May 21 | 5:00-7:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for an intimate conversation with ROOTED curator and artist Jun Yang, joined by featured artists Kylie Choi, Nimisha Doongarwal, Susan Kitazawa, Michelle Lin, Midori, Renetta Sitoy, Amanda Yim, and Irene Wibawa. Moderated by Ruth’s Table, this gathering offers space for reflection and dialogue among artists whose practices span distinct cultural lineages, generations, and approaches to making. Together, they’ll share insights into how personal histories, diasporic narratives, and intergenerational memory shape the work presented in the exhibition. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/strange-angels-bio-page daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/52a7566c-277a-45d3-989b-b9816e209087/Strange_Angels_square.jpg Strange Angels Bio Page - STRANGE ANGELS Strange Angels Theater is a collaboration between two professional, seasoned theater artists, Elizabeth Gjelten and Christine Young. Elizabeth is a playwright, poet, teacher, community arts worker, and company playwright with 3Girls Theatre. Christine is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco and a theater director specializing in new plays about social issues affecting women’s lives. With a particular focus on stories by and about women, we have a successful track record of producing high-quality artistic projects in collaboration with community partners, in settings that bring unexpected groups of people together to share stories, build bridges, and stimulate dialogue. Strange Angels projects have included Hunter’s Point, a play about homelessness and mental illness (featured in the New York Times); Home/Cooking, a community arts project with formerly homeless, female-identified participants; and Everyone Deserves a Home, a roving interview/photography studio that grew into a multidisciplinary art exhibit about the lives of people living in supportive housing. Their production of Elizabeth’s new play with puppets and live actors, “Lay My Burden Down,” will be presented at Ruth’s Table on May 7, 8 and 9 as part of the San Francisco International Arts Festival. Artwork by Yana Komarnitskaya. https://www.ruthstable.org/sfiaf-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/0350013a-c23c-49c3-9bec-19a05e38a2e2/Screenshot+2025-05-22+at+1.25.21+PM.jpg SFIAF Bio Page - SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL SFIAF celebrates the arts by bringing together a global community of artists and audiences. We present innovative projects that focus on increasing awareness and understanding within and across cultures. Our core values are based on principles of cultural and economic equity and coordinating the shared resources of multiple organizations in order to reach mutually beneficial goals. SFIAF presents the work of innovative artists from the Bay Area and around the world; many of the international artists make their US debut at the Festival. From 2003-23, SFIAF and more than 100 presenting partners have coordinated, presented and/or produced performances by over 600 arts ensembles from California and 60 other countries, and presented hundreds of educational and community engagement activities with diverse communities. In addition to working with larger institutions, SFIAF places a high priority on the participation of culturally diverse and smaller entities—in particular, communities whose histories have been marginalized or left out of the prevailing American narrative. Activating and supporting relationships between such organizations and artists is a key component of SFIAF. https://www.ruthstable.org/clara-hsu-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/0263bea4-32f6-4c54-928e-b23f043dfcef/Clara+%40+Clarion+2024.jpg Clara Hsu Bio Page - CLARA HSU Clara Hsu is a Chinese-American poet born in Hong Kong. She is a mother, piano teacher, traveler, actor, translator, playwright, and executive director of Clarion Performing Arts Center. In 2022 Clara established Clarion Children’s Theater. It is a year-round program for the children of low income and new immigrant families in San Francisco Chinatown. 28 students are currently enrolled in the program. Clara is a proponent of the Cantonese language. She conducts a free, weekly Cantonese Conversation Class (started in 2023.) It is a drop-in class with regular attendance of 10 to 16 people. Clara’s bi-lingual music videos, Gai Mou Sou Rap, Glammas Wrap, Snacking Kids Rap and the Cantonese play, DragonBeard, have sparked interest and uplifted the spirit of Cantonese-Americans. It is Clara’s mission to promote the awareness of poetry and create a platform in the arts for the underserved members of the Chinatown community. https://www.ruthstable.org/paufve-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/a33d32ea-49d6-4190-b6a0-b6ff64e93080/Paufve+Dance_photo+by+Stephen+Texeira.jpeg Paufve Dance and Dirt - PAUFVE DANCE & DIRT Dirt offers accessible pathways for engagement, using dance to foster healing, belonging, and cultural vitality, while creating opportunities for older audiences and artists to see themselves reflected on stage. This project provides a publicly accessible, community-centered, high-quality dance work that engages diverse Bay Area audiences while amplifying stories we need to hear now. Paufve Dance is a contemporary dance organization dedicated to creating intimate portraits of humanity through the rigorous craft of choreography. Since 2001, Paufve Dance has been a cornerstone of the dance community in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its acclaimed works explore themes of womanhood, community, and resilience, and have been performed in a variety of spaces ranging from theater stages and public parks to bars and nightclubs. Paufve Dance regularly hosts open workshops and rehearsals that invite dancers of all levels to celebrate their bodies and explore their inner worlds. Through its programs, Paufve Dance strives to honor the rigor of choreography and deepen the connections between movement, meaning, and imagination. Randee Paufve - Dirt Choreographer/Director - is the Artistic Director of Paufve Dance, a Bay Area-based contemporary dance organization. A 2019 Fulbright Scholar, Randee has been a featured artist on NPR’s "All Things Considered" and 2015 Izzie awardee for Outstanding Individual Performance. Randee’s choreography has been supported by numerous grants and residencies including Ucross Foundation, Djerassi Resident Artists Program, Red Cinder Creativity Center, and Shawl-Anderson Dance Center. https://www.ruthstable.org/michael-emerick-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/efa3b6c1-bfb6-4264-8b2c-9c4eca52a282/Screenshot+2025-05-23+at+4.19.28+PM.png Michael Emerick Bio Page - MICHAEL EMERICK Michael is a San Francisco-based printmaker whose hand-carved linoleum block prints are a love letter to the city’s ever-evolving landscapes. His work is inspired by the unique blend of hills, nature, and architecture that shape the views of each neighborhood. Every piece is designed and printed in his home studio in the Castro. View his work here. https://www.ruthstable.org/andrew-mills-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/2c9b8c1d-15b3-40bf-87cb-d47c39e0315c/IMG_9296.JPEG Andrew Mills Bio Page - ANDREW MILLS Andrew received his BFA from the University of Minnesota where he studied painting, he attended NYU 2001-2002, and received his MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. He has exhibited in New York, Minneapolis, Miami, San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area. While growing up his family moved fairly often. Born in Anchorage, AK; he’s lived in Memphis, TN; Youngstown, OH; and Minneapolis, MN; as an adult, western PA, Chicago, NYC, Oakland, and San Francisco. Displacement, Empathy, and Navigation are recurring themes in his work. After the pandemic, he began teaching drawing and painting through the organization Art With Elders, who are partnered with Ruth’s Table. He lives in San Francisco with his wife Emilie and daughter Nathalie. https://www.ruthstable.org/legacy-film-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/a91c1d6f-4e32-4d85-8220-40a42983eb9f/Screenshot+2025-05-25+at+7.33.03+PM.png Legacy Film Festival on Aging Bio Page - LEGACY FILM FESTIVAL ON AGING Presenting an annual film festival that inspires, educates, and entertains intergenerational audiences on issues of Aging. The festival is based in San Francisco, but for the last two festivals the screenings have been entirely virtual, allowing us to reach audiences throughout the greater Bay Area and beyond! https://www.ruthstable.org/city-studio-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/396c9152-d50c-405e-989e-71861d44d7ab/Screenshot+2025-05-25+at+7.41.53+PM.png City Studio Bio Page - CITY STUDIO City Studio fosters self-expression and empowers young artists in underserved communities to develop their conceptual thinking and foundational skills. Our approach inspires a commitment to aholistic creative journey. https://www.ruthstable.org/m-eilo-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/ee40f923-9c18-426f-83be-041d3145526d/unnamed-3.jpg M Eilo Bio Page - M EILO Local artist and Disability Futures Fellow M Eilo explores disability as a hotbed of innovation. They create community engaged sculpture, computational prosthetics, and crip community portraits and are now kicking off their curatorial skills at Ruth's Table. Check out their work at www.blinkpopshift.com https://www.ruthstable.org/mission-praxis-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/dfccb9b8-a095-47a8-8e72-88f425e1f56c/Screenshot+2025-05-25+at+7.24.28+PM.png Mission Praxis Bio Page - MISSION PRAXIS Mission Praxis is a custom sewing studio dedicated to crafting one-of-a-kind designs for festivals, costume parties, and other special occasions. We offer personalized service and create high-quality, small-batch garments that embody slow fashion principles. Our specialty pieces are not just clothing; they are wearable art that reflects each client's unique style and vision. By fostering customer loyalty and building long-term relationships, we ensure that our clients feel celebrated and inspired every time they wear our creations. https://www.ruthstable.org/mission-vibrant-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f2ac5ce3-9817-46c1-8663-2bd5afa429a2/Screenshot+2025-05-27+at+10.40.06+PM.png Mission Vibrant Bio Page - MISSION VIBRANT Mission Vibrant is a collective of small-business owners, artists, teachers, and community organizers working along Mission Street and its nearby blocks. They formed to restore the corridor’s vibrancy after years of limited investment and neglect. Through food tours, art walks, neighborhood events, clean-ups, landscaping projects, and more, Mission Vibrant champions local businesses and strengthens community ties. They share resources, run community-benefit programs, and advocate for merchants and residents so the neighborhood can thrive. https://www.ruthstable.org/mma-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d15b44e8-86fa-40ba-b417-58f3d4f694a3/Screenshot+2025-04-18+at+4.01.32+PM.png Mission Merchants Bio Page - WAYMO Waymo raises the bar on transportation safety, opening new ways for people to get around. Through its self‑driving technology, it strives to give everyone true freedom of movement, build a cleaner and more efficient transit system, and leave the planet better than it found it. https://www.ruthstable.org/waymo-bio-page-1 daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d15b44e8-86fa-40ba-b417-58f3d4f694a3/Screenshot+2025-04-18+at+4.01.32+PM.png Waymo Bio Page (Copy) - WAYMO Waymo raises the bar on transportation safety, opening new ways for people to get around. Through its self‑driving technology, it strives to give everyone true freedom of movement, build a cleaner and more efficient transit system, and leave the planet better than it found it. https://www.ruthstable.org/danielle-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f5afa03d-3f48-4fd1-b305-868357cabcac/Danielle_AIR.jpg Danielle Bio Page - DANIELLE I have always been an artist and as a child my parents could not keep up with my need for art supplies and enough space to display my never ending steam of creations. In grade and middle school, I aspired to be an architect and took classes in drafting, design, and shop where I had exposure to all kinds of wood working and other building processes. In high school, I attended a visual arts program where I fell in love with photography and was soon showing my work and receiving awards. I continued in this direction earning my BA from UCSD in Media Production with focus in photography and video production. I worked in Hollywood on films, in television, and on commercial photography projects as a photographer and photo stylist. As my family grew, I shifted my focus and leaned into my 30 plus years of art teaching experience working with students of all ages- toddler to adult, as well as other such projects as directing a community activation gallery for several years, and creating art based community events. My personal creative endeavors broadened from photography to other mediums including metal work and assemblage. I also served as chair for the Community Advisory Committee overseeing Special education at SFUSD. And I work with STAR, the Shipyard Artist Trust. Currently, I view myself as a conceptual artist and work in many mediums using what ever gets me creatively to the message I am conveying. My resent works include the “Primitive Computer,” a series of mixed media sculptures commenting on our dependence on computers. My “SARS-Covid-19” series of pen and ink drawings shown at the De Young Museum, and my most resent piece, “It’s All Love”. “It's All Love” is a dialogue between me and my now 83 year old mom with Alzheimers around her meals which I prepare. For me food prep is a daily opportunity to be creative and an act of love. At one of mom’s early meals after cancer she asked me to “take a picture.” She has continued this ritual with all the meals she feels are especially beautiful. In the beginning I felt this would just be a lovely personal record of this time, but it has become a dialogue of love and appreciation. The ritual continues to this day with over 400 images and growing, showing our unique journey. https://www.ruthstable.org/drama-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/af67cfcc-2d61-4a08-ac93-b7bc2361f332/Screenshot+2025-06-11+at+3.15.10+PM.jpg DRAMA with Friends Bio Page - DRAMA with Friends: In-Person! Presented by Ruth’s Table Drama with Friends: In-Person! is a live theater series presented by Ruth’s Table that invites audiences to gather for engaging performances of short plays. The original Drama with Friends began during the pandemic under the leadership of the SF Community Living Campaign as a way to foster connection through Zoom-based theater. That virtual program continues today, offering 10-minute plays by local and international playwrights every third Monday of the month. Launched in Fall 2024, the In-Person! branch builds on the original ensemble’s success using their Bay Area-based cast to present previously performed scripts in a live setting. Each performance at Ruth’s Table features a curated selection of short plays and highlights the ongoing joy, collaboration, and resilience of community theater. Together, these performances bring the magic of live theater into the heart of the neighbourhood. https://www.ruthstable.org/daniel-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/3c9a0772-d6df-4cf2-9f2e-f70718cdd99e/daniel.jpeg dAniel Bio Page - dAniel Alvarado-Arias is a Venezuelan-born visual artist, designer, and community educator based in San Francisco. With over a decade of experience across Latin America and the U.S., his work integrates visual arts, curation, and community engagement. He is the creative director of a philanthropic arts initiative that produces multidisciplinary events supporting social causes. dAniel also leads monthly bilingual workshops for older adults in collaboration with local nonprofits, and curates exhibitions that spotlight immigrant and emerging artists in alternative spaces. Deeply involved in activating public spaces through art and cultural programming, he helps foster community connections and artistic visibility in the city. His work is rooted in creating inclusive, participatory environments that center identity, memory, and shared experience. He is currently a Studio Artist at Root Division. https://www.ruthstable.org/cosmic-elders-showcase daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/50976301-0e2b-46c2-8440-89943d07205c/Untitled+design+%287%29.png Cosmic Elders Showcase - COSMIC ELDERS SHOWCASE Saturday, April 25 | 2:00-3:00 PM Doors open at 1:30 PM Onsite | Free | Light refreshments provided PART TWO: Round and Round and Round On the Wheel of Life by the Cosmic Elders. Through original stories and reflections, the Cosmic Elders, Ruth’s Table Resident Artists, share moments from lives richly lived—facing challenges, celebrating joy, and honoring the journey. With humor, heart, and wisdom, they invite you to join them as they travel up the mountains, down the valleys, and round and round on the wheel of life. Featuring the Cosmic Elders ensemble: Grace D’Anca, Helen Dannenberg, Susan Evans, Mary Hones, Denise Larson, and Raina Cohen Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/2nd-annual-pride-party daily 0.75 2025-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/fadf2a99-47e8-4865-b623-8e26683a1858/Pride+Party.png 2nd Annual Pride Party - RUTH’S TABLE ANNUAL PRIDE PARTY Saturday June 21 | 12:00-3:00pm Onsite | Free Join us as we celebrate the courage to be boldly ourselves at Ruth’s Table’s 2nd Annual Pride Party—an afternoon of joy, art, and unapologetic self-expression. Featuring Drag Queen Story Hour with The One and Only Rexy (12:30–1 PM), presented in partnership with SF Public Library’s Mission Branch. Followed by our live performance showcase hosted by San Francisco drag legend Sister Roma and celebrated drag king and choreographer Tucker Noir. Our lineup includes retro-glam storyteller Carlota DiCarlo, pioneering trans activist and playwright Donna Personna, mouth-music performance artist Dr. Dreame, fan-favorite drag king Papa Dino, and ballroom innovator SirJoQ. DJ Stanley Frank Sensation keeps the energy upbeat and fabulous throughout the afternoon. Experience two powerful new community art installations: – The Community Pride Quilt, created with Mission Praxis – Progress Hands, a ceramic wall installation created with Clayer’s Club in the Bayview Explore Boldly Ourselves: Queer Expressions of Identity and Courage—a pop-up exhibition on view June 17 through July 11—featuring artwork by LGBTQ+ elders, presented in partnership with Art With Elders. Enjoy free refreshments and a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and connection. All ages, identities, and abilities are welcome—come as you are and feel affirmed, safe, and inspired. Costumes, glitter, and fierce joy encouraged! Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/boldly-ourselves-2-audio-descriptions daily 0.75 2025-06-27 https://www.ruthstable.org/ruth-asawa-screening daily 0.75 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8821f582-1632-43dd-97d5-bb8611574458/LACU323.jpeg Ruth Asawa Screening - FILM SCREENING RUTH ASAWA: OF FORMS AND GROWTH Thursday, August 14 | 6:00-7:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for an intimate portrait of pioneering San Francisco artist Ruth Asawa in Of Forms and Growth, a 1977 short documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Robert Snyder. The film offers a rare glimpse into Asawa’s life as a mother, teacher, and visionary artist whose work is deeply rooted in nature, community, and the belief that growth is constant. With quiet power and poetic imagery, the 28-minute film centers Asawa’s own voice and philosophy: “Every minute that we’re attached to the earth, we should be doing something.” Stay after the screening for a post-show discussion and light refreshments. This program is held in celebration of the Ruth Asawa: Retrospective exhibition at the SFMOMA through September 2, 2025. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Photograph by Xavier Lanier and Laurence Cuneo Artwork © 2025 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc. / Artists Right Society (ARS), New York https://www.ruthstable.org/bakers-clay-workshop daily 0.75 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/9dc6a55b-879c-4b78-8753-8bebc04b4bfd/Dough+in+1.jpg Bakers Clay Workshop - BAKER’S CLAY WORKSHOP: CELEBRATING RUTH ASAWA’S SAN FRANCISCO FOUNTAIN Saturday, August 2 | 1:00-3:00pm Onsite | Free In 1971, Ruth Asawa designed the San Francisco Fountain. It was made with baker’s clay and cast into bronze. She included her community in the process. Join us at Ruth’s Table to make a self-portrait in baker’s clay to add to our intergenerational community mural that will be exhibited in our Gallery Takeover Exhibit in January 2026. Baker’s clay and tools will be provided. This program is held in celebration of the Ruth Asawa: Retrospective exhibition at the SFMOMA through September 2, 2025. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Alvarado School student with a baker’s clay portrait 1981. Photo: Stanley Tsang. Courtesy Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc. https://www.ruthstable.org/ruth-asawa-andrea-presentation daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d7880989-44d7-4105-a502-7159a956f66f/AICU702_Higher.jpg Ruth Asawa Andrea Presentation - RUTH ASAWA’S ANDREA SLIDE PRESENTATION Thursday, August 21 | 5:30-7:30pm Onsite | Free In 1965, Ruth Asawa began casting faces of her friends and family. This led to her interest in life-casting into bronze. Join Ruth’s Table and Aiko Cuneo for a slide presentation about the history and making of Andrea, Ruth Asawa’s mermaid fountain in San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square. The mermaids are over fifty years old and continue to bring joy to those who visit San Francisco. This program is held in celebration of the Ruth Asawa: Retrospective exhibition at the SFMOMA through September 2, 2025. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Ruth Asawa's Andrea fountain in Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, California, 2015. Photo by Aiko Cuneo. Artwork © 2025 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc., Courtesy David Zwirner. https://www.ruthstable.org/ruth-asawa-san-francisco-fountain-presentation daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/b97c52ec-57c2-4588-8f12-dea5561f0dde/LACU326_2.jpg Ruth Asawa San Francisco Fountain Presentation - RUTH ASAWA SAN FRANCISO FOUNTAIN SLIDE PRESENTATION Thursday, July 24 | 5:30-7:30pm Onsite | Free In 1962, Ruth Asawa started making baker’s clay to entertain her children with a medium she could make in her kitchen. Several years later, Asawa and her community of family and friends used baker’s clay to make dough figures and city landmarks that would eventually be cast into bronze. Join Ruth’s Table and Aiko Cuneo for a slide presentation about the history and creation of Ruth Asawa’s San Francisco Fountain. This program is held in celebration of the Ruth Asawa: Retrospective exhibition at the SFMOMA through September 2, 2025. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Ruth Asawa and her San Francisco Fountain at the Grand Hyatt on Union Square, 1973. Photo © Laurence Cuneo. Artwork © 2025 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc., Courtesy David Zwirner. https://www.ruthstable.org/boldly-ourselves-lgbtq-artists-talk daily 0.75 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d57328c5-c738-4e8a-b007-99ddbe2e3e03/Openhouse+Sat.+-+Elizabeth+Stewart+-+Friendship%2C+Gift+of+Aletheia+-+sm+%282%29.jpg Boldly Ourselves: LGBTQ+ Artists Talk - BOLDLY OURSELVES: LGBTQ+ ARTISTS TALK Tuesday | July 8 5:00-6:30pm Virtual on Zoom | Free Join Ruth’s Table for an inspiring virtual gathering spotlighting the artists behind Boldly Ourselves: Queer Expressions of Courage and Identity. This special event invites you into the stories, practices, and lives of LGBTQ+ artists featured in the exhibition—each offering a unique lens shaped by their age, culture, and identity. Moderated by Ruth’s Table, this 90-minute Artist Talk will feature a multigenerational panel sharing personal reflections, creative journeys, and the power of art as a tool for self-expression, visibility, and connection. From painting and photography to archival activism and storytelling, the event celebrates queer creativity in all its forms. Expect honest conversations, moments of joy, and meaningful exchange as we explore what it means to boldly be oneself. Registration: Join via the Zoom link here! Artwork Credit: Elizabeth Stewart, Friendship, Gift of Aletheia. Openhouse. Courtesy of Art With Elders. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/authors-talk-with-marke-bieschke daily 0.75 2025-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/6713b55d-8926-452b-8b6d-1fc878a19ad1/49EF912D-E640-49F6-8C12-6BB496B48466.jpeg Author’s Talk with Marke Bieschke - AUTHOR’S TALK WITH MARKE BIESCHKE Thursday, July 10 | 5:30-7:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for a powerful evening of queer storytelling and community reflection as we welcome award-winning journalist and author Marke Bieschke (aka Marke B.) to Ruth’s Table. Marke is the publisher of 48hills.org and former editor of the Bay Guardian, a longtime voice in San Francisco’s cultural and protest movements, LGBTQ+ nightlife history, and youth issues. He’s also part of the Stud Collective and co-owner of The Stud, SF’s oldest LGBTQ nightclub. At this special Author’s Talk, Marke will share insights from Queer: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens, a humorous and honest roadmap for LGBTQ+ youth navigating identity, relationships, coming out, and resilience. This fully updated edition features personal stories, queer history, and practical advice to empower young people and those who care about them. Whether you’re a young person seeking guidance, an educator or caregiver, or simply someone who believes in the power of inclusive storytelling, this is a space for connection, truth-telling, and celebration. Light refreshments will be served. All ages and allies welcome. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/aquatic-park-players-1 daily 0.75 2025-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/56c56d10-9112-42de-9402-131e0d842a64/Aquatic+players.jpg Aquatic Park Players - THE AQUATIC PARK PLAYERS BEYOND THE MUSIC OF THE 60’s Thursday, July 17 | 5:30-7:00PM Onsite | Free Join us at Ruth’s Table for a groovy afternoon with the Aquatic Park Players as they return to the stage with a special performance celebrating the spirit of the iconic hits from the 1960s — a time when music moved hearts and minds, and San Francisco was the center of it all. This nostalgic journey through flower power, peace, and protest is the perfect way to welcome summer in the city we love. Let the music take you back — peace signs optional, good vibes guaranteed. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/drama-with-friends-lollapalooza daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d4ccf259-0ae8-4288-9280-0a6b701674b6/Lollapalooza_big.jpg Drama with Friends LOLLAPALOOZA - DRAMA WITH FRIENDS: IN PERSON! LOLLAPALOOZA A Mini-Festival of Plays for Audiences with Short Attention Spans Saturday, July 26 | 3:00-4:30 PM Onsite | Free After four years of performing exclusively on zoom, Drama With Friends (DwF) played before a live audience for the first time last November at Ruth’s Table. After the enthusiastic response they received, DwF will be performing again LIVE at Ruth’s Table this Summer! On Saturday, July 26 Drama with Friends will present LOLLAPALOOZA!, staged readings of five different and evocative theatrical scripts: GRUESOME GIFT, by Rex McGregor, offers a zany sidebar to the GODFATHER movie plot, as one of Luca Brasi’s henchmen tries to get an equine offering gift-wrapped at a popular department store. In Jonathan Luskin’s. An OBSTINACY OF SNIPES, a former scoutmaster father and his adult son relive a magical camping trip of yesteryear as they brave a Connecticut sunrise in search of legendary critters. The rollicking 30 FOOT HAMSTER WHEEL by George Sapio thrusts us right in the middle of an overly-ambitious New York “One-Minute Play Festival” as all hell breaks loose. Madeline Puccioni’s 79 NORTH narrates the plight of a woman suffering from dementia as she rides a Berkeley bus back into her original neighborhood in search of her beloved home. FORSOOTH by Catherine Hampton is a spirited backstage visit with a 3rd-rate theatre company as it tours Pocatello, Idaho with MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – and there is an unexpected twist at the end. LOLLAPALOOZA will feature actors we saw at Ruth’s Table last November: Andy Hamner, Catherine Hampton, Grace D’Anca, Joe Kaniewski, Mary Gayle Thomas, and Ugo Baldassari; they will be joined by Carolyn Jane, Rufus Browning, Jane Merschen, Michael Lighty and Paulann Sternberg--all mainstays of DwF’s monthly zoom performances. Drama with Friends is a venue for seniors and people with disabilities, who perform plays primarily for a Zoom audience. They strive to build an inclusive community that has fun while developing both acting and directing skills. Drama with Friends is a project of the Community Living Campaign, which cultivates connections to help seniors and people with disabilities thrive at home (sfcommunityliving.org). To receive monthly announcements, or if you are interested in performing or submitting a play to be performed, feel free to contact dramawithfriends@sfcommunityliving.org. You can also follow DwF on Facebook at facebook.com/sfdramawithfriends to stay in the loop Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/the-labyrinth-sure-path daily 0.75 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/f28db18c-39da-4201-b250-2255ad82772a/07-25-event-RuthsTable-LarsHowlett-Labyrinth+-+2.jpeg The Labyrinth: A Sure Path for Uncertain Times - THE LABYRINTH: A SURE PATH FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES Friday, July 25th | 5:00-6:00pm PST Online | Free For thousands of years people have drawn, traced, and walked meandering pathways that faithfully lead to center. Discover how the archetypal symbol of the labyrinth has evolved through mythology, history, and spirituality around the world. Unlike a maze with choices and dead ends designed to lose one's way, the unicursal labyrinth helps people to find themselves through insight, awareness, and community. In this one-hour virtual presentation, labyrinth artist Lars Howlett will share images, insights and inspiration from his pilgrimages to sacred sites, creative pursuits and art installations over the last twenty years. The following week, join Lars on July 31st to create your own 'finger labyrinth' and/or a community walkable labyrinth on August 1st. Learn how the labyrinth can be used for ritual, healing, and transformation. On the photo: Inaugural walk of the labyrinth at the First United Methodist Church in San Leandro created and photographed by Lars Howlett. Lars Howlett is a Labyrinth Artist and Master Builder whose work combines sacred geometry, historic research, and mindful craftsmanship to create unique, site-specific labyrinths around the world. Celebrating ten years of professional practice with over one hundred permanent installations, Lars hand-draws and builds each design—whether Classical, Medieval, or Contemporary—working with compass, collaboration, and care. As a Veriditas Faculty Member and Certified Advanced Labyrinth Facilitator, he trained with Lauren Artress at Grace and Chartres Cathedrals and apprenticed under Master Builder Robert Ferré, inheriting his mentor’s tools, techniques, and teaching legacy. Lars’s artwork honors centuries-old traditions while guiding a new generation of builders, creators, and facilitators. His labyrinths are at once functional meditative spaces and works of art, created to reflect the intention, setting, and spirit of each site. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: Register via Zoom here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/craft-your-own-labyrinth daily 0.75 2025-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/2c193c23-a659-431a-8464-c65715f23b0c/07-31-event-A-RuthsTable-LarsHowlett-Labyrinth+-+5.jpeg Craft Your Own Handheld Labyrinth for Finger Walking - CRAFT YOUR OWN HANDHELD LABYRINTH FOR FINGER WALKING *Registration is closed. This workshop is at full enrollment. Thursday | July 31, 2025 | 5:00-7:00pm Onsite | Free Learn how to make a simple 'finger labyrinth' out of clothesline and collage with artist Lars Howlett. In this two-hour workshop, you'll learn how tracing a labyrinth can bring peace, insights, or inspiration. Using everyday materials, create your very own handheld labyrinth to take home. This is a free, all-ages workshop held indoors by reservation only with limited free tickets available here. (In case of a sell-out, space may be available for walk-up participants in place of those with reserved seats who do not arrive by event start time.) Lars Howlett is a Labyrinth Artist and Master Builder whose work combines sacred geometry, historic research, and mindful craftsmanship to create unique, site-specific labyrinths around the world. Celebrating ten years of professional practice with over one hundred permanent installations, Lars hand-draws and builds each design—whether Classical, Medieval, or Contemporary—working with compass, collaboration, and care. As a Veriditas Faculty Member and Certified Advanced Labyrinth Facilitator, he trained with Lauren Artress at Grace and Chartres Cathedrals and apprenticed under Master Builder Robert Ferré, inheriting his mentor’s tools, techniques, and teaching legacy. Lars’s artwork honors centuries-old traditions while guiding a new generation of builders, creators, and facilitators. His labyrinths are at once functional meditative spaces and works of art, created to reflect the intention, setting, and spirit of each site. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: Workshop is at full enrollment Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/create-a-labyrinth daily 0.75 2025-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/561f1255-02a1-41a4-9523-8fa7198cb7b9/08-1-event-A-RuthsTable-LarsHowlett-Labyrinth+-+1.jpeg Create a Community Labyrinth for Health and Healing - CREATE A COMMUNITY LABYRINTH FOR HEALTH AND HEALING Friday | August 1, 2025 | 5:00-7:00pm Onsite | Free Now more than ever, labyrinths are being used as an antidote for uncertainty, anxiety and loss of control. Many are finding the well-worn pattern of a labyrinth to be a grounding, centering, and reassuring practice. Join Master Labyrinth Builder Lars Howlett in creating a temporary community labyrinth in the Mission District of San Francisco. Learn about designs, sacred geometry, and placemaking in this two-hour outdoor workshop at Ruth's Table. Helping hands are appreciated, but no physical labor is required to join in the creation of this walkable labyrinth. A facilitated group walk will conclude the program as a practice in mindfulness and reflection. Lars Howlett is a Labyrinth Artist and Master Builder whose work combines sacred geometry, historic research, and mindful craftsmanship to create unique, site-specific labyrinths around the world. Celebrating ten years of professional practice with over one hundred permanent installations, Lars hand-draws and builds each design—whether Classical, Medieval, or Contemporary—working with compass, collaboration, and care. As a Veriditas Faculty Member and Certified Advanced Labyrinth Facilitator, he trained with Lauren Artress at Grace and Chartres Cathedrals and apprenticed under Master Builder Robert Ferré, inheriting his mentor’s tools, techniques, and teaching legacy. Lars’s artwork honors centuries-old traditions while guiding a new generation of builders, creators, and facilitators. His labyrinths are at once functional meditative spaces and works of art, created to reflect the intention, setting, and spirit of each site. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Registration: RSVP Here Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/capp-street-block-party daily 0.75 2025-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/57912d51-aae3-4097-afd9-d197860c152e/500_Capp_Logo_Vertical_Black_RGB.jpg Capp Street Block Party - MONUMENTAL LEGACIES: CAPP STREET BLOCK PARTY & ART PROCESSION Saturday, August 2 | 4:00-5:00pm Onsite | Free Join us for Monumental Legacies: Capp Street Block Party & Art Procession, a joyful celebration of intergenerational creativity, community, and collaboration. The event kicks off with a lively procession—featuring Ruth’s Table’s Latin Dance for Seniors students plus Live Drumming—as we carry a youth-created monument from Ruth’s Table to 500 Capp Street, where it will be placed in dialogue with Mildred Howard’s Junipero Serra is Not My Father. After the procession, gather at 500 Capp Street for closing remarks and a gratitude reception honoring the creative legacies built across generations by City Studio youth and older adult residents of Bethany Center. This celebration activates the Capp Street Arts Corridor—a vibrant stretch shared by Ruth’s Table, Bethany Center, 500 Capp Street, Community Music Center, and Alioto Park—where intergenerational, cross-cultural, and community-rooted arts practices thrive. “A work of art is a gesture of hope.” — Ruth Asawa “Monuments are significant symbols—legacies are made through the actions we take, the words we speak, and the care we give to those who came before and those who come after.” — Mildred Howard “The most important thing you can do is pay attention.” — David Ireland City Studio thanks the Mary A. Crocker Trust, Enterprise for Youth, SFUSD, Haight Street Art Center, 500 Capp Street, Ruth’s Table, and the residents and staff of Bethany Center for making this program possible. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/an-awkward-oversharing daily 0.75 2025-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/e8b9f4d4-c957-4d9e-8f8f-373a96b76c94/Still+2025-04-18+152123_6.11.2.jpg An Awkward Oversharing - AN AWKWARD OVERSHARING IN ORDER TO GROW UP Tuesday, August 5 | 5:30-7:30pm PST Hybrid Event Onsite & Via Instagram Live | Free Join us for an evening of immersive video art, candid conversation, and collective reflection with emerging artist Lena Kaouki, as she shares An Awkward Oversharing in Order to Grow Up—a digital coming-of-age diary that navigates the uncomfortable beauty of becoming. Through self-recorded vignettes, daily rituals, and unfiltered monologues, Lena constructs a world where vulnerability becomes a form of empowerment. This work embraces softness, discomfort, and the unapologetic value of imperfection. Event Schedule: 5:30–6:30 PM PST (Hybrid): Screening of the video work– Artist talk and audience Q&A with Lena Kaouki. 6:30–7:30 PM PST (In-Person Only): Reception with refreshments– Live greenscreen portrait station, where guests can step inside Lena’s visual world and receive a personalized digital memento. All ages, identities, and experiences are welcome. Registration: Email contact@ruthstable.org and let us know if you’ll be attending in person or virtually. Due to technical difficulties the virtual screening of this program has been switched to Instagram Live. Click here to join via Ruth’s Table Instagram. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-radical-resilience-holding daily 0.75 2025-08-14 https://www.ruthstable.org/radical-resilience-holding-the-line-opening-celebration daily 0.75 2025-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/05cfb161-06b5-43a2-8cea-46da8882faf6/Radial+Resilience+Opening+Lead+Image.jpg Radical Resilience Holding the Line Opening Celebration - RADICAL RESILIENCE: HOLDING THE LINE OPENING CELEBRATION Friday | August 15 | 5:00-8:00 pm Onsite | All are welcome Join us for the opening of Radical Resilience an annual exhibition celebrating the perseverance and creativity of Bay Area artists living with disabilities. Meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and enjoy refreshments, live entertainment and music spun by DJ Fridge! Featuring Bhavya Shah (internationally renowned blind comedian) and exhibiting artist Maia Scott as BLOCKHEAD! DJ Fridge is a disabled DJ, radio host, promoter, and organizer based in San Francisco, California. They use music and nightlife as tools to push culture forward in a more inclusive and radical direction. Their work has been featured in Bay Area publications including The San Francisco Chronicle and KQED. Help fortify our village by joining an interactive sign-making station—part of an evolving installation that will grow throughout the exhibition—voicing support for a more inclusive society and celebrating the creative work of people living with disabilities, both seen and unseen. About the Exhibition Radical Resilience: Holding the Line is the fourth annual exhibition hosted by Ruth’s Table that centers artists living with disabilities, both visible and invisible. This year, our gallery represents a village built from resistance, care, and creative survival. Here, artists dig in their heels, hold the line, and boldly persist. Access: This location is wheelchair accessible and has both indoor and outdoor space. Please refrain from wearing fragrances (perfume, cologne, etc.) in order to keep our space accessible to people with all disabilities. While inside, well-fitting KN95/KF94/N95 masks (or better) are required and provided, unless you cannot wear a mask due to a medical condition. Food and drink will be consumed in the outside courtyard. If requested, we will have a masks-required section of the outdoor space. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are Welcome Photo: Maia Scott performing as BLOCKHEAD alongside comedian Bhavya Shah. Background collage includes Mossy Mounds (2023) by Jillian Crochet and Untitled (2019) by Esmeralda Silva. Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/ruth-asawa-walking-tour daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/6e25fa0e-e259-49bd-81b7-6b050a746fe7/RA_map_insta.jpg Ruth Asawa Walking Tour - RUTH ASAWA PUBLIC ART WALK Sunday, August 31st | 10am-2pm or 11am-2pm Offsite in San Francisco | All are welcome Join us for a scenic volunteer-lead walk through San Francisco’s most treasured neighborhoods and visit five of San Francisco’s most accessible outdoor works of Ruth Asawa’s art. To offer participants a longer walk or a shorter walk, this event has one route with two start times. The route is mostly flat, and has crosswalks, traffic lighting and curb cuts for wheelchairs. Participants may wish to stop at SF MOMA for a last look at the Ruth Asawa Retrospective which ends on September 2nd. Our route begins at Japantown’s Origami Fountains, continues to SF Yesterday and Today at the PARC Hilton; to Union Square’s San Francisco Fountain, through Yerba Buena Gardens to the Embarcadero’s Aurora, and through North Beach, to our walk’s end at Ghirardelli Square’s Andrea Fountain. For more information and to email Diane Solomon to RSVP, access a PDF here. Mobility Info: Suitable for participants who are comfortable walking, cycling, wheelchair riding, or pushing a wheelchair. Registration: Free | All are Welcome Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/songs-stories daily 0.75 2025-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/ac5e83c8-b3fb-4749-a803-dc4e576c8111/Screenshot+2025-11-29+at+5.30.07%E2%80%AFPM.png Songs & Stories - DANCE INTO WELLNESS with ANDREA RODRIGUEZ Thursdays, December 3 - January 29 | 2:30-3:30pm Onsite at Ruth’s Table | Free Join this uplifting 8-week course as we explore diverse dance styles from the Afro-Latin diaspora. From partner Cumbia, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha social dancing to funky grooves like Boogaloo, Reggaeton and mucho más, you’ll dance your way into wellness while moving to your favorite tropical beats. Absolute beginners are welcome! This fun, intergenerational experience invites you to connect with your neighbors, express yourself, and move with JOY! Andrea Rodriguez is a vibrant dance educator and wellness innovator with over 20 years of experience helping people of all ages move with confidence and joy. She blends easy-to-learn Afro-Latin dance styles such as Salsa, Cumbia, Rumba, and Cha Cha Cha. She will warm you up with easy and gentle Pilates, mobility and low-impact exercises. Andrea is known for her warm, encouraging teaching style that makes everybody feel welcome on the dance floor. She currently teaches Beginners Salsa at the University of San Francisco and performs throughout the Bay Area, inspiring communities through movement, music, and cultural celebration. Andrea believes that movement is medicine and invites dancers of every generation to discover energy, wellness, and connection one joyful step at a time Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/sarah-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/1755896799195-JT1LBR3PZK2T87YO2D04/GRAINS+OF+SAND_still+2.jpg Sarah Gross: Grains of Sand - SARAH GROSS: GRAINS OF SAND Sarah Gross is a politically engaged filmmaker, writer, and mother of three young adults. Her award-winning documentaries have been broadcast internationally on public television and screened at festivals around the world. Having grown up in a multiracial family in the U.S., Gross brings a deep personal connection to stories of racism, identity, and belonging. With strong ties to the Bay Area, she calls San Francisco her second home. Her fourth feature-length documentary, Grains of Sand, premiered this spring at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival and received the Jury Award for Best International Documentary at the Kadin Yonetmenler Festival in Izmir, Turkey. For Gross, the most meaningful moments have been post-screening conversations, where audiences from diverse backgrounds shared their personal stories and reflections sparked by the film. About Grains of Sand Grains of Sand explores friendship, creativity, and aging through an intimate and poetic lens. The film asks how we sustain connection and creative practice across time, and how the small “grains” of everyday experience accumulate into meaning. This fall, Ruth’s Table is proud to kick off the U.S. preview tour of Grains of Sand through a special artist residency and partnership with Sarah Gross. Check out the trailer for Grains of Sand here. RESIDENCY & EVENTS AT RUTH’S TABLE Friday, October 3 | 5-7 PM – Grains of Sand preview screening, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Sarah Gross and an audience discussion. Saturday, October 4 | 1 -3 PM – Collage workshop with Ruth’s Table Teaching Artist Suzanne Reich, where participants will reflect on themes of friendship and art in aging through hands-on creative practice. No prior experience is needed. Together, these events weave film and art-making into an intergenerational exchange, inviting the community to engage more deeply with the questions at the heart of Grains of Sand. From the Artist “We will kick off our upcoming preview tour of Grains of Sand in the U.S. with an artist’s residency and collaborative partnership with Ruth’s Table. I am excited to engage in a wide-ranging, reflective and personal conversation about friendship and creativity in aging with the Ruth’s Table community.” — Sarah Gross Photo credit: Film still from Grains of Sand, directed by Sarah Gross. https://www.ruthstable.org/art-of-burning-man daily 0.75 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d7a15888-e025-40ab-8367-51dc7dcb9204/Screenshot+2025-08-26+163523.png The Art of Burning Man - THE ART OF BURNING MAN WITH LADYBEE Wednesday, September 3 | 5:30–7:30 PM Onsite | Free Ruth’s Table welcomes LadyBee—curator, archivist, and long-time steward of Burning Man’s artistic legacy—for an illuminating evening on The Art of Burning Man. Through stories, images, and her unique perspective, LadyBee will guide us into the history and evolving creative culture of Burning Man, exploring how the event has shaped and been shaped by the artists who bring it to life. The lecture begins at 6:00 PM, followed by a community Q&A. Doors open at 5:30 PM—come early to connect, enjoy light refreshments, and settle in. This free program is open to all curious minds, artists, and neighbors ready to spark conversation and share in an evening of collective imagination. Artwork Credit: Big Rig Jig by Mike Ross (2007) Photo: Ales Prikryl Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/grains-of-sand-screening-workshop daily 0.75 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/3e68bd19-0241-4855-8119-5e37c16552af/GrainsOfSand-Friends.jpg Grains of Sand Screening & Workshop - GRAINS OF SAND FILM SCREENING & COLLAGE WORKSHOP Screening: Friday, October 3 | 5:00-7:00 pm Collage Workshop: Saturday, October 4 | 1:00-3:00pm Onsite | Free Grains of Sand is a film that explores friendship, creativity, and aging through an intimate and poetic lens. The film asks how we sustain connection and creative practice across time, and how the small “grains” of everyday experience accumulate into meaning. This fall, Ruth’s Table is proud to kick off the U.S. preview tour of Grains of Sand through a special artist residency and partnership with Sarah Gross. Check out the trailer for Grains of Sand here. Friday, October 3, 5:00-7:00pm – Grains of Sand preview screening, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Sarah Gross and an audience discussion. Saturday, October 4, 1:00-3:00pm – Collage workshop with Ruth’s Table Teaching Artist Suzanne Reich, where participants will reflect on themes of friendship and art in aging through hands-on creative practice. No prior experience is needed. Together, these events weave film and art-making into an intergenerational exchange, inviting the community to engage more deeply with the questions at the heart of Grains of Sand. Sarah Gross is a politically engaged filmmaker, writer, and mother of three young adults. Her award-winning documentaries have been broadcast internationally on public television and screened at festivals around the world. Having grown up in a multiracial family in the U.S., Gross brings a deep personal connection to stories of racism, identity, and belonging. With strong ties to the Bay Area, she calls San Francisco her second home. Her fourth feature-length documentary, Grains of Sand, premiered this spring at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival and received the Jury Award for Best International Documentary at the Kadin Yonetmenler Festival in Izmir, Turkey. For Gross, the most meaningful moments have been post-screening conversations, where audiences from diverse backgrounds shared their personal stories and reflections sparked by the film. From the Artist “We will kick off our upcoming preview tour of Grains of Sand in the U.S. with an artist’s residency and collaborative partnership with Ruth’s Table. I am excited to engage in a wide-ranging, reflective and personal conversation about friendship and creativity in aging with the Ruth’s Table community.” — Sarah Gross Photo credit: Mies Rogmans, Bugle Films, 2025. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/community-connection-celebration daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/70ec308e-aed1-4309-8509-f8fbe21004d2/Milk+Carton+Project+at+SFMOMA_photo+by+Frank.jpg Community & Connection Celebration - COMMUNITY & CONNECTION CELEBRATION Thursday, October 9 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm Onsite | Free Join us for the second annual Community & Connection Celebration, co-presented with the Northern California Coalition for Social Connection at UCSF. This special evening closes out Social Connection Week with activities designed to foster meaningful interaction, reflection, and joy. Expect an interactive art project, stories from program participants, and good company! Refreshments and food will be served. Open to the public—all ages encouraged to attend. About our Partners Northern California Coalition for Social Connection at UCSF Nandini Singh, MPH, serves as the first Coalition Director of the Northern California Coalition for Social Connection at UCSF. Passionate about bridging academia and community, she leads research, advocacy, resource sharing, and community-building efforts to address social isolation and loneliness among older adults. At UCSF’s Social Connections and Aging Lab, she contributes to study coordination, data collection, analysis, and writing. With expertise in program development, health communications, grant writing, and facilitation, Nandini is committed to advancing public health through collaboration and meaningful connection. Front Porch Culture and Community Programs Ruth’s Table is a Creative Engagement program of Front Porch’s Culture and Community department, dedicated to connecting generations through the arts. Through its Culture and Community initiatives, Front Porch fosters creativity, connection, and belonging. Well Connected and Well Connected Español are Connections programs designed to reduce isolation, provide enrichment, and build community for older adults—serving both English and Spanish language speakers online. Photo Credit: Frank Nunez/Vivid KZ Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/curious-minds-capp-street-procession daily 0.75 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/605cd13c-831f-40fb-922a-c3edd81d4f19/112.jpg Curious Minds Capp Street Procession - CURIOUS MINDS: REIMAGINING DEMENTIA CAPP STREET PROCESSION Tuesday, September 9 | 1:00–3:00 PM Onsite | Free Dress up in your most colorful, fabulous, and fun attire and join us for a joyful afternoon of creativity, movement, and community! We’ll gather at Ruth’s Table to make vibrant signs with affirmations like “Be Kind” and “Forgetful but Fabulous.” Then we’ll set off on a mobile dance party around the block — passing by our friends at Community Music Center and 500 Capp Street — grooving at an accessible pace with festive costumes, noise makers, and flair. Back at Ruth’s Table, we’ll enjoy snacks, reflection, and connection. This marks our second year partnering with Reimagining Dementia, and we’re honored to welcome back Helen Abel, a founding and steering committee member of the Coalition. Together, we’ll celebrate creativity, joy, and humanity while reimagining dementia and breaking down stigma. This procession is also part of our Curious Minds program in collaboration with Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Memory Café, a welcoming creative space for elders experiencing memory loss or early-stage dementia and their caregivers. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/access-tour-deaf-/-hard-of-hearing-friendly-tour-of-radical-resilience daily 0.75 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/fb293920-b7f8-4d88-a9b0-fa690f3e499e/sassouni_orkid_midflights+-+Orkid+Sassouni+%281%29.jpeg Access Tour: Deaf / Hard of Hearing-Friendly Tour of Radical Resilience - RADICAL RESILIENCE ACCESS TOUR: DEAF/HARD OF HEARING-FRIENDLY Thursday, September 25 | 5:30–7:00 PM Onsite | Free Experience Radical Resilience through the lens of Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture. This special evening features a signed and interpreted gallery tour with artist Orkid Sassouni and a special Show-and-Tell performance and Q&A with Iman (Kevin Abrams) who will perform and share about navigating the club scene as a Deaf drag queen, how their collective nightclub project Crip Ecstasy is bringing accessibility into the nightlife world. Join us for this inspiring celebration of access, artistry, and community. All are welcome. Voice interpreter for signing impaired will be present for this event. Artwork Credit: Orkid(eh) Sassouni, Flying Shorebirds in Mid-air, Sunset (Gulf Shores, AL). 2025. Color print. 19” x 24” framed. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Interpretation: Voice interpreter for signing impaired will be provided. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/virtual-artist-talk-radical-resilience-artists-with-curator-m-eilo daily 0.75 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/dcc69a22-5241-4aec-95fb-4dafbc73e729/PXL_20250808_034440992+-+M+Eilo+%281%29.jpg Virtual Artist Talk: Radical Resilience Artists with Curator M Eilo - VIRTUAL ARTIST TALK: RADICAL RESILIENCE WITH CURATOR M EILO Monday, September 15 | 5:00–6:00 PM PST Virtual on Zoom | Free Meet the artists of Radical Resilience: Holding the Line in an intimate virtual conversation with exhibition curator M Eilo and Ruth’s Table Director Evan Johnson. Together artists from the show will discuss their practices, inspirations, and the theme of creative survival at the heart of the exhibition. A chance to connect directly with artists across disciplines and ask questions in a welcoming, accessible format. Artwork Credit: M Eilo, Lil Guys. 2025. Mixed media on paper. 5” x 7” each. Registration: Join via Zoom with this link. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/radical-resilience-access-tour-blindlow-visionfriendly daily 0.75 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/fd229e65-d7c3-4b88-9e8e-1a3b4ef9b4d7/maia+puppies.png Radical Resilience Access Tour: Blind/Low Vision-Friendly - RADICAL RESILIENCE ACCESS TOUR: BLIND/LOW VISION FRIENDLY Thursday, September 18 | 5:30–7:00 PM Onsite | Free Explore Radical Resilience: Holding the Line through touch, sound, and creative engagement: 5:30–6:15 PM: Art-Making with Rae Lanzerotti Create a tactile mini-print using “swell printing,” with the option to add it to a group collage. This process, often used to create materials for blind and low-vision communities, is adapted by artist Rae Lanzerotti for memoir comics, textured photo collages, and assemblages—including works featured in Radical Resilience: Holding the Line. 6:15–6:40 PM: Tactile / Low-Vision-Friendly Tour Engage with the exhibition through descriptive audio, QR codes, and multisensory touchpoints. Audio will be shared via Bluetooth loudspeaker and/or personal headphones (BYO), with protective covers and a few spare headsets available. 6:40–7:00 PM: Hand-Making with Maia Scott Add your decorated hand to Maia’s collaborative One Peace Labyrinth installation—a growing artwork representing community care and connection. This evening opens up new ways of experiencing art—expanding access, honoring creativity, and celebrating collective resilience. Artwork Credit: Maia Scott, | opening |, 2025. Digital/ sculpture. 36” x 12.5.” Registration: RSVP recommended. RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Masks strongly encouraged. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Interpretation: Voice interpreter for signing impaired will be provided. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/sf-transportation-summit daily 0.75 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/ec1ac97c-cc54-4136-8fb6-c93a7c1024dc/IMG_5874.JPG SF Transportation Summit - SF TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT WITH SAN FRANCISCO SENIOR & DISABILITY ACTION Monday, September 22 | 5:00-6:30 PM Onsite | Free Ruth's Table and Senior and Disability Action invite you to join us to learn about transit access in the Bay Area. We will discuss gaps in the SFMTA budget and create protest art that highlights the need to prioritize senior and disabled people's transit access needs! San Francisco Senior and Disability Action mobilizes and educates seniors and people with disabilities to fight for individual rights and social justice. Through individual support and collective action, we work together to create a city and world in which seniors and people with disabilities can live well and safely. As part of this session, exhibiting artist Jillian Crochet will share the fabric protest signs she has created for the back of her power wheelchair and guide participants through a hands-on fabric appliqué process. Guests will design their own protest or consciousness-raising message signs to take home—signs that can be displayed on wheelchairs, walkers, bikes, strollers, or bags to carry their voices into the streets and onto transit. About the Artist: Jillian Crochet is a disabled interdisciplinary artist, writer, and activist based in the Bay Area working in sculpture, video, and performance to engage embodied perception and challenge inaccessibility. As a power wheelchair user, her work responds to and negotiates the pervasive inaccessibility of the built environment, overtly addressing barriers through signage and performance as both institutional intervention and persistent advocacy. She is currently a Center for Craft Teaching Artist Cohort Grant recipient and has exhibited nationally and internationally, including at YBCA’s Bay Area Now Triennial, Museum für Moderne Kunst in Frankfurt, SOMArts, and the Alabama Contemporary Art Center. Artwork Credit: Jillian Crochet, “We Keep Each Other Safe.” 2025. Fabric applique protest sign. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/monumental-elegies-public-screening-exhibition daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/2320eb47-77f3-42c6-837d-51a1aa499e6c/111.jpg Monumental Elegies: Public Screening & Exhibition - MONUMENTAL LEGACIES: PUBLIC SCREENING & EXHIBITION Monday, October 6 | 4:30-7:00 PM Onsite | Free Celebrate the end of summer with art, music, and community on Capp Street! Join us for a public screening of Monumental Legacies, a youth-led, intergenerational video project exploring monuments and legacy. This summer, City Studio teens partnered with 500 Capp Street, Ruth’s Table, Bethany Center, and Haight Street Art Center to ask: What does legacy mean across a lifetime? Through conversations with older adults, students created screen prints, drawings, and a collaborative 3D sculpture: Monumental Dreaming: City Studio’s Collaborative Ode to San Francisco—a vibrant blend of landmarks, landscapes, and personal reflections. The project culminated in a joyful sculpture parade down Capp Street featuring students, residents, dancers led by Vanessa Mosqueda Velez, live percussion by Mixtiso, and a playful crew of clowns. Experience the screening, view student artwork, and celebrate memory, creativity, and intergenerational connection. City Studio Teaching Team Amy Berk • Chris Treggiari • Cheryl Meeker • Kim Shuck • Vicky Li • Delanie Lippert • Isaiah Torok • Madison Griggs Summer Interns Euron Hill • Jackson Li • Claribel Caamal • Banneker Moore • Jasmine Guo • Esme Charles • Rohan Notaney • Coyote De Giulio-Smith • Mariel De La Jara-Smith • Kim Lee • Lyla Davis Special thanks to Bethany Center residents and Ruth’s Table Creative Reuse participants for their inspiration and generosity. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/mapping-the-cosmos daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/4af4bc65-915c-4e4d-912d-f67a23383548/Logarhitmic_radial_photo_of_the_universe_by_pablo_budassi_9MFK.jpg Mapping the Cosmos - MAPPING THE COSMOS: ART MEETS SCIENCE WITH PABLO CARLOS BUDASSI Tuesday, November 4 | 4:00-5:00 PM PST Online via Zoom | Free Join us for a special virtual conversation with Argentinian artist Pablo Carlos Budassi, whose work straddles the lines between art, science, and technology. Budassi is known for transforming astronomical data, scientific concepts, and natural systems into intricate visual worlds that invite both awe and understanding. In this talk, Pablo, Zooming-in all the way from Argentina, will share the stories behind his best-known works, discuss how he blends scientific accuracy with artistic imagination, and reflect on how creativity can expand our understanding of the universe. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Learn more about his work: pablocarlosbudassi.com Registration: No registration required. Join via Zoom with this link. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/zarzuela-musical-storytelling daily 0.75 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d4acb3d7-604b-46c3-939c-aa62ca9ec2d6/photo-ultimo-sueno.jpg Zarzuela: Musical Storytelling Across Cultures - ZARZUELA: MUSICAL STORYTELLING ACROSS CULTURES Tuesday, October 28 | 6:00-7:30 PM Onsite | Free Presented by Ruth’s Table in partnership with San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Public Library Join Cole Thomason-Redus from the San Francisco Opera’s Department of Engagement and Connectivity for a lively presentation celebrating the voices of Latinx and Latin American superstars on the opera stage. Through stories, images, and music, the program explores how these artists have shaped the sound and spirit of opera today. This special evening opens with a powerful guest performance by local tenor Claudio Santomé and pianist Jerome Lenk, Music Director of Mission Dolores, who bring to life selections from the Zarzuela tradition—Spain’s distinctive blend of opera, theatre, and popular song. Their collaboration adds depth and warmth to an evening rooted in connection, creativity, and cultural exchange. Image: Yaritza Véliz as Catrina and Daniela Mack as Frida Kahlo in El último sueño de Frida y Diego at the San Francisco Opera | Photo by Cory Weaver Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/men-today daily 0.75 2025-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/577dfef1-fa2f-4f90-b3a2-71f21e012ba3/Ed+Frauenheim+Headshot.jpg Men Today - MEN TODAY: NEW PRESSURES, NEW POSSIBILITIES Thursday, November 20 | 5:30-7:00 PM Onsite | Free A conversation with Ed Frauenheim, co-author of Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection. The conventional notion of what it means to be a man—what author Ed Frauenheim calls “Confined Masculinity” —traps men in an emotional straitjacket; steers them toward selfishness, misogyny, and violence; and severely limits their possibilities. As an antidote, Ed and his co-author Dr. Ed Adams propose a new paradigm: Liberating Masculinity. It builds on traditional masculine roles like the protector and provider, expanding men’s options to include caring, collaboration, emotional expressivity, an inclusive spirit, and environmental stewardship. Join Ruth’s Table for an author’s talk with Ed Frauenheim about the new pressures and possibilities facing men today. Through hopeful stories of men who have freed themselves from the strictures of Confined Masculinity, personal anecdotes from Ed and practical exercises, you’ll learn about the power of a masculinity defined by what Ed calls the six C’s: curiosity, courage, compassion, connection, commitment and contemplation. Men will discover a way of being that fosters healthy, harmonious relationships at home, at work, and in the world. Biography: Ed Frauenheim is a soulful storyteller. He is about reinventing masculinity, workplaces and society--and about connecting the dots among the three for a more soulful world. He is a writer, speaker and consultant who has focused on workplace, technology and culture matters for more than 25 years. His stories have been featured in USA Today, Harvard Business Review and Fortune. He’s co-written four books. His latest is Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection. It tells the story of how we are evolving from a cramped, unhealthy, outdated masculinity to one that frees men and everyone around them to live healthier, fuller, more soulful lives--at work, at home and beyond. Ed lives in San Francisco. He is the father of two adult children and husband to artist and educator Rowena Richie. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/baskets-on-the-edge-opening-celebration daily 0.75 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/7b627818-d51a-459e-93fc-c9bde1c16cb9/EDvorin_Stuff+and+Nonsense.jpg Baskets on the Edge Opening Celebration - BASKETS ON THE EDGE BAY AREA BASKET MAKERS EXPLORE NEW FORMS OPENING CELEBRATION Friday | October 24 | 5:00-8:00 pm Onsite | All are welcome Ruth’s Table closes the year with Baskets on the Edge, a group exhibition of the Bay Area Basket Makers. Since 1984, this collective has gathered around the form of the basket—carrying forward a tradition of craft and community while pressing into new ground. Their work speaks through materials both natural and unexpected—kelp, pine needles, wire mesh, recycled plastic—recasting the basket not only as vessel but as art in its own right. The opening celebration on October 24 features a live DJ set by Fingersnaps Media Arts, inviting artists, neighbors, and friends to gather and launch Ruth’s Table’s final exhibition of the year. Baskets on the Edge honors the artists—the makers whose skill, experimentation, and persistence transform what might otherwise be overlooked into something vital. This exhibition is a vehicle to carry their stories forward and open new avenues of recognition and exchange. Exhibition Artists: Barbara M. Berk, Toni Best, Bob Darchi, Emily Dvorin, Michele Hament, Rachel Leibman, Youngmi Angela Pak, Barbara Shapiro, Caroline Selfridge, Jill Stanton, Linda Tapscott, Peeta Tinay, Jan Wittman Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request—72 hours notice required. Registration: Free | All are Welcome Photo: Emily Dvorin, Stuff and Nonsense, 2020. Metal hardware cloth, pull tabs, plastic skeletons, trolls, letters, flossers, caps, beads, paper clips, cable ties and security ties. 9" x 20" x 11" Questions? Reach out to RT team at contact@ruthstable.org or 415.642.1000. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/soul-shelter-by-the-wandering-ensemble daily 0.75 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8243a057-4b37-4f15-8c06-26868d02f8f7/Ensemble.jpg Soul Shelter by the Wandering Ensemble - SOUL SHELTER BY THE WANDERING ENSEMBLE Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 7:00-8:30 PM Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 2:00-3:30 PM Onsite | Admission: Free or pay what you can The Wandering Ensemble offers sanctuary for our souls amid a world in turmoil. Soul Shelter holds space for both naming our collective struggles and tending to our inner lives. Cross-disciplinary and participatory, this performance ceremony blends dance, music, storytelling, and ritual into a healing container of inclusive community. Whether you are deeply engaged in movement-building or seeking time to rest, reckon, and renew before the next stretch of work, this offering extends an invitation: come together, re-remember the beauty of radical inclusivity, and lean into creative solidarity. Created & Performed by: The Wandering Ensemble Directed by: Eric Kupers Performer / Collaborators: Onyekachi Achinulo · Karin Adams · Bea Aguirre · Bonnie Baskin · Martin Bayang · Caity Karabensh · Jasmine Guerrero · Eric Kupers · Richard Loranger · Lindsey Perry · Ferdinand Raleigh Ramos III · Rita Reyes · Michael Rowley · Rihanna Sahib · and guests Co-Presented by: Ruth’s Table & Dandelion Dance Theater Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/lit-crawlsf daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/8206f35b-edcc-441d-a3a5-b56d631a0b7c/LitCrawl2025_correct+address.png Lit Crawl San Francisco - OWNING FEAR, REACHING FOR FREEDOM + GEN BLEND OPEN MIC! Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 5:00-7:30 PM We’re a group of immigrant writers and translators from Ukraine, Russia, and Kazakhstan, coming together to share creative ways of speaking truth to power. Our fiction and non-fiction stems from our community’s memories of life under the USSR’s totalitarian regime and from our response to Russia’s authoritarian tactics of censorship and war. As artists working in the United States today, the growing threat to freedom of expression in this country is shocking in its familiarity. We have seen – and lived – all this before. This is why we believe it’s essential now to provide space to each other’s voices, to build our resilience to censorship and the self-censorship that often follows. Writers: Evgeniya Dame is a former Stegner Fellow whose fiction and non-fiction have been published in Zoetrope: All-Story, Ploughshares, Virginia Quarterly Review, New England Review, Electric Literature, and elsewhere. Her work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and received support from the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance and Monson Arts. Evgeniya holds an MFA from the University of New Hampshire where she was a Fulbright Scholar. She is the Associate Editor at The Threepenny Review and lives in Berkeley. Elana Gomel was born in Ukraine and currently resides in California. Gomel is an academic, an award-winning writer, and a professional nomad. She is well-known in the academy for her work on speculative fiction and narrative theory, including books such as Science Fiction, Alien Encounters, and the Ethics of Posthumanism and The Palgrave Handbook of Global Fantasy. A member of Horror Writers of America (HWA), she is the author of many short stories, two collections, several novellas, and eight novels of dark fantasy and science fiction. Her stories appeared in Best Horror of the Year, The Dark magazine, Apex and many anthologies. Her latest novels are Nightwood, a fairy tale about exile, marriage, and monsters (Silver Award in the Bookfest 2023 contest) and Nine Levels, a mythological fantasy. Yuliya Ilchuk is Associate Professor of Slavic Literature and Culture at Stanford University. She is the author of an award-winning book, Nikolai Gogol: Performing Hybrid Identity, and a translator of contemporary Ukrainian poetry, including Halyna Kruk's A Crash Course in Molotov Cocktails, co-translated with Amelia Glaser. Ilchuk’s most recent book project, The Vanished: Memory, Temporality, Identity in Post-Euromaidan Ukraine, revisits collective memory and trauma, post-memory, remembrance, memorials, and reconciliation in Ukraine. Mirgul Kali’s translations of short stories by classic and contemporary Kazakh writers have appeared in Tupelo Quarterly, Electric Literature, The Massachusetts Review, Gulf Coast, Words Without Borders, and other publications. She received a PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant and a PEN Translates award for her translation of Baqytgul Sarmekova’s To Hell with Poets, a short story collection published by Tilted Axis Press in March 2024. She holds an MFA in Literary Translation from the University of Iowa, where she was an Iowa Arts Fellow. Maggie Levantovskaya was born in Ukraine and grew up in San Francisco. She works as a Teaching Professor in the English department at Santa Clara University in California. Her writing has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Current Affairs, The Rumpus, Lithub, Michigan Quarterly Review, Longreads, and elsewhere. She's currently at work on a memoir about lupus. Dmitri Manin's poetry translations from Russian to English have been published in books and journals. His translation of Nikolay Zabolotsky’s collection Columns (Arc Publications, 2023) was shortlisted for ALTA First Translation Prize and Northern California Book Awards. His translation of a poem by Gala Pushkarenko, first published in AzonaL, was selected for the Best Literary Translations anthology (Deep Vellum, 2024) He translated a number of poems for two anthologies of Russian anti-war poetry, Disbelief (Smokestack Books, 2023) and Dislocation (Slavica, 2024). Margarita Meklina is a bilingual author born in Leningrad, USSR. She came to the US as a refugee in the early 1990s. The winner of several prestigious international literary prizes, Meklina saw her books vanish from bookshelves and her publishing contracts in Russia evaporate due to her positioning as a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights. With Anne Fisher, she co-curated “Life Stories, Death Sentences,” a folio of LGBTQ+ literature translated from Russian and, together with The Brooklyn Rail/In Translation, facilitated a multilingual reading in New York city, to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Her new chapbook printed in Berlin uses in its title a Yiddish word and the Jewish “lucky number” 18: “18 Shticks.” Yuliya Patsay is a Soviet-born, San Francisco-raised teller of stories- most of which are at least half true. On any given day you can find her in a padded room talking to herself (some people call this voice acting), driving carpool, or on the prowl for an unattended microphone and a captive audience. Her motto is "if you're not laughing, you're crying." Sasha Vasilyuk is a journalist and author of a debut novel YOUR PRESENCE IS MANDATORY (Bloomsbury, 2024), which is a finalist for the California Book Award and is translated into seven languages. Her nonfiction has been published in the New York Times, CNN, Harper’s Bazaar, Time, USA Today and elsewhere. Sasha grew up between Ukraine and Russia before immigrating to the U.S. at the age of 13. Olga Zilberbourg is the author of LIKE WATER AND OTHER STORIES (WTAW Press) and four Russian-language story collections. She has published fiction and essays in Electric Literature, Lit Hub, Narrative, Alaska Quarterly Review, Confrontation, Scoundrel Time, and elsewhere. She co-edits Punctured Lines, a feminist blog on post-Soviet and diaspora literatures, and co-hosts the San Francisco Writers Workshop. Co-Presented by: Ruth’s Table & Lit Quake San Francisco Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/dia-de-los-muertos daily 0.75 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/dd1b4930-5ee7-47d1-8885-bd2a4f3375ed/Dia.jpg Dìa De Los Muertos - DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS AT RUTH’S TABLE! Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 1–3 PM 3160 21st Street, San Francisco Free · Light refreshments Join us for an afternoon honoring Día de los Muertos through music, storytelling, art, and live performances: ● A community altar led by artists Monica Lee, Aiko Cuneo and Marcie Weinstein built with offerings from neighbors and friends. ● Songs and Stories: The After Party! — in collaboration with Community Music Center led by Beth Wilmurt and Rowena Richie, featuring a mixed-age ensemble of performers with live accompaniment. ● A dazzling drag performance by Carlotta DiCarlo, celebrating Latinx legacy and culture. ● An original dance by CarOlé Flamenco, incorporating flamenco and contemporary movement to reflect on today’s cultural and political landscape. Celebrate remembrance, memory, and joy with us at Ruth’s Table. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/one-world-more-baskets-on-the-edge daily 0.75 2025-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/6557525d-00e1-4b40-8a61-49b419ed3804/One+World_More+Baskets+on+the+Edge.jpeg One World More Baskets on the Edge - ONE WORLD: MORE BASKETS ON THE EDGE *Workshop is full- RSVP Closed Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 PM Onsite | Free | Registration required, limited to 20 participants Join artists Barbara Shapiro and Michele Hament for a hands-on basketry workshop inspired by the exhibition Baskets on the Edge. Together, we’ll create a collaborative globe-shaped sculpture titled One World: More Baskets on the Edge—a community artwork celebrating connection, heritage, and place. Participants will each craft a personalized mini basket to “populate” a large hexagonal plaited globe created by Barbara Shapiro. Each basket can hold a small scroll noting either the country you or your family came from—or a place you dream of visiting—symbolizing the woven ties that connect us all. Two ways to participate: Barbara will guide participants in weaving small baskets from paper. Additional embellishments will be added from old postcards. Michele will lead a parallel paper basket activity—easy to fold, glue, and decorate with markers—ideal for beginners and younger participants. All materials will be provided. Participants of all ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome. Workshop participants are expected to stay for the full two hours in order to support the completion of this group project. The completed globe, One World: More Baskets on the Edge, will be installed in the Ruth’s Table Gallery as part of the Baskets on the Edge exhibition. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/neighborhood-walk-with-can daily 0.75 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/cd468867-c835-4779-8d74-b074aaf5b8ef/Untitled+design+%285%29.pdf.png Neighborhood Walk with CAN! - NEIGHBORHOOD WALK: CORREDOR DE COLIBRÍ (HUMMINGBIRD CORRIDOR) WITH CAN! Wednesday, October 22 | 3:00–5:00 PM Starting at Ruth’s Table, 3160 21st Street, SF Free Join us for a social stroll around the block following our Creative Reuse art class with Monica Lee. Together, we’ll scope out nearby sites, share ideas and introduce key partners working with Ruth’s Table to enhance our neighborhood through nature, art, and culture. Corredor de Colibrí is a community-informed beautification project that will plant five new street trees and install 250 square feet of sidewalk gardens along Mission Street. Funded by Avenue Greenlight and carried out by Climate Action Now! in partnership with Ruth’s Table, the project begins with simple acts of walking, looking, and talking together. Live nearby? Have an idea to enhance the neighborhood with care and creativity? Want support getting the community involved? Come walk with us. Let's see what sparks and discuss ways you can help make a difference! All are welcome. About Climate Action Now! (CAN!): California Climate Action Now! is a mission-driven nonprofit with deep experience designing and implementing urban greening and community education initiatives across San Francisco. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-baskets-on-the-edge daily 0.75 2025-10-23 https://www.ruthstable.org/holiday-spectacular daily 0.75 2025-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/b817ca76-b93e-49d1-b4e2-9aa8d7c560b8/IMG_7683.jpg Ruth's Table Holiday Spectacular - RUTH’S TABLE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Thursday, December 18 | 5:00-8:00pm Onsite | Free Celebrate the close of the year with an evening of creativity, performance, and connection at Ruth’s Table. The Holiday Spectacular brings together neighbors, artists, and friends for a joyful, intergenerational gathering that highlights the creative spirit at the heart of our community. Contribute to the Holiday Cookie Potluck and bring a batch of cookies to share! Enjoy live performances by the Cosmic Elders Theatre Ensemble, Aquatic Park Players, and Drama with Friends, and experience live Holiday music and a festive sing-a-long! Join us in the gallery to help create a collaborative birthday book honoring the 100th birthday of artist and teacher Ruth Asawa. Guided by Teaching Artists Monica Lee and Aiko Cuneo, along with community members Olivia Teter and Leslie Flores, you’re invited to share your gratitude and appreciation for Ruth Asawa and her work. This community artwork will be featured in our 2026 Gallery Takeover exhibition! This special celebration honors the many ways art brings us together—through play, shared expression, and the simple act of gathering. Join us as we fill the gallery with laughter, song, and the warmth of the season. Photo by Aiko Cuneo Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request with at least 2 weeks notice. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/collage-your-own-utopia daily 0.75 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/d697d5f2-779a-4339-9112-60aac326291d/04_Vielula_Another+Day+in+Paradise_+19.jpg Collage Your Own Utopia Workshop - COLLAGE YOUR OWN UTOPIA WORKSHOP WITH CRYSTAL VIELULA Friday | November 14 | 2:30-4:30 pm Onsite | All are welcome In this hands-on workshop, participants will be invited to imagine and define their own ideal world. Each person will begin by reflecting on their vision of utopia and recording it on a card. Using magazines and books, participants will then search for images, textures, and colors that capture the essence of their personal vision. These elements will be cut, arranged, and combined into a unique collage that reflects their individual utopia. Every participant’s ideas will also contribute to a larger, collective vision of utopia that artist Crystal Vielula is creating with support from the SFAC Artist Grant—bringing together diverse perspectives into one shared artwork. Registration: Space is limited- RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/artist-talk-messages-from-the-mission daily 0.75 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/22560965-4f65-459f-8a2c-2c9522006a25/photo.jpg Artist Talk: Messages from the Mission - ARTIST TALK: MESSAGES FROM THE MISSION Thursday, December 11 | 5:00-6:30 pm Onsite | All are welcome Join us for an evening with photographer Patricia Koren as she shares stories and images from her book Messages from the Mission — a street-level chronicle of San Francisco’s Mission District spanning two decades (2002–2022). Copies of Messages from the Mission will be available for sale at this event! Selected from hundreds of photographs taken over 20 years, these images trace the evolution of a neighborhood through its walls, storefronts, and everyday moments. Many of the scenes captured no longer exist, and many of the people who shaped them have moved on — making this collection a kind of Mission memoir, a portrait in time that honors the resilience, creativity, and layered history of this beloved community. About the Artist Patricia Koren holds an M.F.A. in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute. Her work has been exhibited at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery at City Hall, Ruth’s Table, and the San Francisco Women Artists Gallery. A resident of the Mission District since 1974, Koren’s photographs offer a deeply personal and enduring perspective on the neighborhood she has long called home. Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request with at least two week notice. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/movie-night daily 0.75 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/9f2da6e9-f9f1-486b-bc03-ec07f3a00e7f/Screenshot+2025-11-06+at+11.53.05%E2%80%AFAM.png Popcorn Movie Night - WEDNESDAY EVENING POPCORN MOVIES Wednesdays | Doors at 5:00 PM | Screening by 5:15 PM Ruth’s Table | Onsite | All are welcome | Free Admission Join us for an evening of World Cinema! Each week, we screen films that reflect the rich diversity of our community—offering Bethany Center’s multicultural residents and neighbors a space to share stories, traditions, and cinematic favorites from around the world. Enjoy popcorn, conversation, and connection in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Donations are welcome! Check our Instagram or Facebook for this week’s film listing. Have a suggestion for the Bethany Center Movie Committee? Email us at contact@ruthstable.org and we’ll pass it along! Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/proud-and-present-theatre-lab daily 0.75 2025-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/0607775c-adec-43a0-aaac-f542beca58c7/Screenshot+2025-11-11+at+8.02.28%E2%80%AFAM.png Proud & Present Theatre Lab - PROUD & PRESENT THEATRE LAB The Proud & Present Theatre Lab brings together older, disabled, low-income, trans, and gender-expansive adults to create original theatre rooted in lived experience. Using found footage, curated audio, group writing, and interviews, participants transform memory and imagination into collective performance, in collaboration with theatre maker Evan Johnson. A joint project of Curry Senior Center and Ruth’s Table and supported by Horizons Foundation, Proud & Present Theatre Lab’s inaugural production, Cosmic Jailbreak, will be presented December 6 & 7, 2025, at 1 PM (both days) at CounterPulse, 80 Turk Street, San Francisco. Free entry. Snacks served. https://www.ruthstable.org/mario-bio-page-1 daily 0.75 2025-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/68c5954c-d777-4bc8-9c15-261eff9e43da/mario.jpg Mário Bio Page (Copy) - MÁRIO PIRES CORDEIRO TEACHING ARTIST Mário Pires Cordeiro is an American-Portuguese artist and mentor based in San Francisco since 2015. His artistic practice explores the intersection of visual art and functional objects through experimentation with media and color. Central to his work is the exploration of color—ranging from personal tastes informed by social contexts to examining the symbolic and cultural meanings it carries in contemporary society. He sources colors from design trends, forecasts, and specific environments or publications, incorporating them into his art. Pires Cordeiro also draws inspiration from engineering and geometry, distilling complex ideas into distinct, minimalist forms. His diverse practice spans various media, including painting, apparel, sculpture, large-scale installations, public art interventions, as well as drawing and collage. https://www.ruthstable.org/susan-bio-page daily 0.75 2025-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/db8a73e4-f5de-42b7-8fa4-b1ea8feff077/IMG_0996.jpg Susan Bio Page - SUSAN KITAZAWA Susan Kitazawa is lucky to have grown up knowing that creativity is part of ordinary, everyday life. Facing limitations and challenges can open us to creative possibilities. Many years working as a registered nurse with people living in the margins deepened this childhood belief. Now a village elder, Susan is still enjoying art making, writing, and dancing within a community of people who believe we are here to lift each other up as we make our way through life. https://www.ruthstable.org/dance-into-wellness daily 0.75 2026-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/ac5e83c8-b3fb-4749-a803-dc4e576c8111/Screenshot+2025-11-29+at+5.30.07%E2%80%AFPM.png Dance into Wellness with Andrea Rodriguez - DANCE INTO WELLNESS with ANDREA RODRIGUEZ Thursdays, December 3 - January 29 | 2:30-3:30pm Onsite at Bethany Center, 580 Capp Street | Free Join this uplifting 8-week course as we explore diverse dance styles from the Afro-Latin diaspora. From partner Cumbia, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha social dancing to funky grooves like Boogaloo, Reggaeton and mucho más, you’ll dance your way into wellness while moving to your favorite tropical beats. Absolute beginners are welcome! This fun, intergenerational experience invites you to connect with your neighbors, express yourself, and move with JOY! What Participants Need · Comfortable clothing · Supportive shoes · Water bottle · Openness to try new movements! Andrea Rodriguez Andrea Rodriguez is a vibrant dance educator and wellness innovator with over 20 years of experience helping people of all ages move with confidence and joy. She blends easy-to-learn Afro-Latin dance styles such as Salsa, Cumbia, Rumba, and Cha Cha Cha. She will warm you up with easy and gentle Pilates, mobility and low-impact exercises. Andrea is known for her warm, encouraging teaching style that makes everybody feel welcome on the dance floor. She currently teaches Beginners Salsa at the University of San Francisco and performs throughout the Bay Area, inspiring communities through movement, music, and cultural celebration. Andrea believes that movement is medicine and invites dancers of every generation to discover energy, wellness, and connection one joyful step at a time! Registration: RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/pieces-of-us-workshop daily 0.75 2026-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/21e48e71-ca37-4e56-84fe-009c79d8cf99/MixMedia1.jpg Pieces of Us Workshop - PIECES OF US: EXPLORING IDENTITY THROUGH MIXED MEDIA Tuesdays, March 3 - April 21 | 3:30-5:30 pm Onsite | All are welcome In celebration of Pride, and in partnership with Art With Elders, this 8-week mixed media workshop invites older adults to explore identity through layering, symbolism, and material exploration. Our identities are made up of many pieces, memories, experiences, contradictions, and quiet truths, shaped both by who we are as individuals and by the communities we belong to. Using a wide range of accessible materials, participants will explore how images, textures, colors, and marks can come together to tell layered visual stories. The class includes gentle guidance, material demonstrations, and playful experimentation, along with practical tips and techniques to support each participant’s creative process. This class is open to all experience levels and emphasizes curiosity, self-expression, and creative freedom. About the Teaching Artist: Aimée Duddridge-Picard is a French and British mixed media artist based in San Francisco. She studied at Metafora International Workshop in Barcelona and earned a BFA in New Genres from the San Francisco Art Institute. She has worked with several San Francisco art galleries and nonprofits. Today, she is a photo archivist and assistant to a Bay Area photographer and works with Art With Elders, teaching and supporting exhibitions. She also offers private mixed media art classes for kids, teens, and seniors. Her personal artistic practice now focuses on collage and mixed media, with a passion for papier-mâché puppet and mask-making. Registration: Space is limited- RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/hope-thrives-virtual-celebration daily 0.75 2026-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/759a87f6-b998-4eae-b316-cd7c56a704dc/GTO+2026+Culminating+Event+Flyer.jpg Hope Thrives Virtual Celebration - 2026 GALLERY TAKEOVER VIRTUAL CELEBRATION: HOPE THRIVES Thursday, January 22 | 1:00-2:00 pm PST Online via Zoom | All are welcome Join us for an inspiring virtual celebration reflecting on the transformative power of creativity. Hope Thrives is part of Gallery Takeover, an annual collaborative project. Throughout the year, Ruth’s Table and Creative Spark partner with community organizations to offer meaningful, arts-based experiences that culminate in a community-led exhibition. This event highlights the incredible ways in which individuals harness the arts to lovingly overcome challenges, innovate, and persevere. Discover how creativity becomes a force for connection, expression, and growth—showcasing the power to adapt and thrive. Creative expression is the empowering journey where together we find the place where Hope Thrives. Registration: No registration required. Use this link to join. Zoom meeting ID 871 2109 1150 Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/audio-descriptions-hope-thrives daily 0.75 2026-01-24 https://www.ruthstable.org/2026-lunar-new-year-celebration daily 0.75 2026-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/c89fb9a5-a7fe-46d6-b6ab-c7c1f8ba4350/IMG_8841.jpeg 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration - YEAR OF THE HORSE: 2026 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Saturday | February 14 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Lion Dancers at 2:00 pm Bethany Center Community Room, 580 Capp Street Free Come celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with us at our free, all-ages annual New Year’s event that celebrates local culture, art and community. A special Lunar New Year treat will be provided! Enjoy a collaborative community art installation by artist, Breath, and Ruth’s Table workshop participants and make your own Lunar New Year themed collage, led by Teaching Artist Monica Lee. Experience a double-headed lion dance by the Chung Ngai Lion Dancers, a joyful spectacle that symbolizes luck and resilience, reflecting the troupe's 50+ years of dedication to promoting Chinese performing arts and uniting communities. Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72 hours notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. https://www.ruthstable.org/pastself-puppets-dialogues daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/adb11a03-3ab3-444d-98aa-c937cf490709/Sock+Puppet+Workshop.png Past-Self Puppets & Dialogues - PAST-SELF PUPPETS & DIALOGUES Thursday, March 19 | 5:30-7:30pm Saturday, March 21 | 1:00-3:00pm Participants may attend one or both workshops Onsite | All are welcome | RSVP Below Sock puppets aren’t only for kids! They can be a creative, playful vehicle for people of all ages to bypass their rational minds, tap into their memories and voice their wisdom and hopes. Have you ever wanted to go back in time and say something to your younger self? Or jump ahead and hear what your older self would tell you? In the first session of this two-part workshop, we’ll make sock puppets that represent our younger selves—or maybe our future selves—using the materials and instructions provided. Then, in the second session, we’ll write short scenes with the help of guided prompts, and we’ll perform these dialogues with our sock puppets for each other. About the Teaching Artists: Playwright Elizabeth Gjelten and director Christine Young are the codirectors of Strange Angels Theater, a San Francisco-based company with a practice of bringing plays, storytelling, and art-making directly to people in their communities. Projects have included “Hunter’s Point,” a play about homelessness, home and frayed family connections, produced in the historic basement theater at St. Boniface Church in the Tenderloin; Home/Cooking, a series of art-making/storytelling salons with current and formerly homeless women; and Everyone Deserves a Home, a roving interview/photography studio designed to elicit stories from supportive housing residents about their lives. Their production of Elizabeth’s new play with puppets and live actors, “Lay My Burden Down,” will be presented at Ruth’s Table on May 7, 8 and 9 as part of the San Francisco International Arts Festival. Registration: Space is limited, RSVP required- RSVP Here Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Ruth’s Table and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. Donate → https://www.ruthstable.org/latin-american-songbook daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d07fe0af734df0001507b39/0635b0b0-3961-485d-954e-ead4f1b95d5e/Rennea+cantando.png Latin American Songbook - RENNEA SINGS: THE LATIN AMERICAN SONGBOOK Friday, April 3 | 3:00-4:00pm Bethany Center Community Room, 580 Capp Street Free | Open to all Come join Rennea Josefina for an afternoon of songs from the southern hemisphere, learned from her family and grandparents, spanning Mexico to Tierra del Fuego. She will be accompanied by fellow musician Francisco Rosales. Come ready to sing along or to simply listen and enjoy! About the Artist: Rennea Josefina Couttenye is a Venezuelan jazz/world vocalist who sings, arranges and creates a unique musical mix. She weaves song and stories, interacts with guest musicians when they are available, and offers the audience an opportunity to join in, giving them the gift of a joyful experience. Registration: No RSVP required! Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional. Access: Bethany Center and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. 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