Intersection for the Arts is ecstatic to premiere a bi-weekly blog series from our resident photographer (and historian in many ways!), Mark Ellinger, who will be enlightening us with colorful insights from our very own neighborhood. One part of his series titled,”Where Is It?”, invites our readers to find a mystery landmark within our neighborhood [...]

The Mighty Little Press behind the Broadside Attractions | Vanquished Terrains Exhibit Admit it, in the era of soft copies and kindles, who knows what a “Broadside” is anymore? And maybe if you do, you probably are a designer or printer (or ephemera geeks like us), right? Once upon a time, there was the press. [...]

“True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar, it comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   It was a journey of 12 weeks that started late Fall of 2011, that a group of local youth gathered to participate in drawing, photography, [...]

OFF THE GRID, Every Friday is the liveliest lunchtime in the City. Feel good, Eat good and lounge out with us @ OFF THE GRID, Fridays 12-3pm – Minna Street, btwn Mary & 5th Street. Intersection for the Arts curates live music and theater performances to appear at Off The Grid’s lunch market at 5th [...]

Once again, OFF THE GRID, keepin’ it lovely EVERY Friday. The lunch session you deserve! Feel good, Eat good and unwind with us @ OFF THE GRID, Fridays 12-3pm – Minna Street, btwn Mary & 5th Street. Intersection for the Arts curates live music and theater performances to appear at Off The Grid’s lunch market [...]

MEET THE COMPETITION: “The Standard” Code name: The Standard Place of employment: Hub Bay Area Favorite word with multiple meanings: Boot If you had a sign above your desk, what would it read? How did you find my desk? Why do you think you’ll win? Why wouldn’t I think I’ll win? What is your favorite [...]

It’s official, OFF THE GRID, is the best place to escape to on Fridays. Feel good, Eat good and kick it hard with us, Fridays 12-3pm – Minna Street, btwn Mary & 5th Street. Intersection for the Arts curates live music and theater performances to appear at Off The Grid’s lunch market at 5th and [...]

Our IN OTHER WORDS’ Blog Contest, led by Kenji Liu, had us thinking about miscommunication this month. Want to submit your own art to the In Other Words Blog Contest?  See the bottom of this blog post for details. In Other Words explores the ins and outs of language, which takes many forms–and not all [...]

True Compassion is a collaborative workshop series, ephemeral mural and video.  Organized by Intersection for the Arts, artist Evan Bissell worked with staff and clients of Larkin Street Youth Services (LSYS) to define and investigate the nature and limitations of compassion. Over 12 weeks, a rotating group of nearly 40 youth created sculptures, stencils, drawings [...]

featured image by Cathy McAuliffe of Urban Sketchers SF   OFF THE GRID, every Friday, is the liveliest lunchtime in the City. Feel good, Eat good and lounge out with us on Minna Street, btwn Mary & 5th Street, 12p-3p.   Intersection for the Arts curates live music and theater performances to appear at Off [...]