Sundays at 3

Last Sunday we had 4 special guests at our music circle. Alie Halla sang and performed her beautifully crafted songs with her band mates Ron Gerston on guitar and Al Carlson on bass. An extra treat was my pal John McCormick opening the set with two well sung tunes. I had a blast hearing such dedicated musicians plying their craft. Pure joy for all.  

 -Peter

Ron Gerston, Alie Halla, Al Carlson

Ron Gerston, John McCormick, Al Carlston, Alie Halla

4th of July Peace Wreath-Makers

I want to thank the 15 people who gathered on July 4th to make peace wreaths. We created a wide variety of styles and even enticed two Taraval passersby to engage in the festivities. Kudos to the peacemakers and thanks again to all who participated.  - Peter

Mary Margaret’s aka Ems’ peace wreath

 

Peter's Wreath-Making Event July 4th

On July 4th, I'll hold a peace wreath-making event at FOG from 12-4. All participants will be given a peace wreath frame, assorted greenery and wire to secure the branches to the frame. I encourage you to bring your own cuttings from your garden or a neighbor’s (ask for permission). Be creative. All sorts of cuttings work- the ubiquitous juniper is excellent–especially the narrow, longish boughs. I'll bring an assortment from the Flower Market as well as some lavender and nasturtiums from my garden. Let’s festoon our neighborhood with your peaceful creations and have some creative fun.  - Peter

 
 

Time to Refurbish.

Now Enjoy!

open Saturday,
July 4
from 12-4pm for Peter’s Peace Wreath-Making Event

Normal Hours Thursday, Friday & Sunday (12-6pm)

 

Our Summer Solstice Celebration

Roy Zheng opened the Music Day on piano and accordion.

Michael Kimbell and wife Edie with their viola gambas

Duet: Michael Kimbell and Elizabeth Lee 

Karen Hutchinson and Zachariah Spellman

Wendy Loomis

Our second annual Summer Solstice Celebration was a resounding success. Roy’s piano and scintillating accordion opened our festivities, and he is a delight. Michael Kimbell with his wife Edie enchanted us with their viol de gamba pieces, and Michael and Elizabeth Lee finished their set of lovely piano/clarinet duets. Our favorite duo of Karen and Zachariah gave us a spirited set, including two Joni Mitchell pieces and a splendid spiritual from Karen. Wendy Loomis was amazing with her original piano compositions and her engaging stories. This was a magnificent day of music and dedication, and our community was given a heartfelt dose of beauty. Thank you all for participating.

 

Zachariah Spellman and Karen Hutchinson

FOG extends our gratitude to Zachariah Spellman and Karen Hutchinson for their spellbinding concert last Saturday afternoon.  

We look forward to their return on Sunday, June 21
for our Summer Solstice Music Day.

 

A Visit From Nancy

Visitors Barbara, Nancy Pelosi and Pat with Anne Marguerite

Yesterday afternoon, Representative Nancy Pelosi toured FOG and the other merchants on our Taraval block. While here, she gave all her attention to the art. Many thanks to Lauren Crabbe, co-owner of Andytown Coffee Roasters, for arranging this delightful visit.

 

Playtime Reception!

A gathering of Artists starting left: Deborah Corsini, Kevin Webster, Mel (Liz’s husband), Louise Jarmilowicz, Liz Mamorsky, Susan Tuttle

Liz Mamorsky

Carolyn Crampton

Kevin Webster studying Liz’s ArtBots

Susan Tuttle

 

Reception for SFOG (San Francisco Old Guard)

The afternoon was packed with friends, supporters and visitors.

 

Peggy Huff giving her Artist Talk

Ed Handelman followed.

Far Out Gallery (FOG) is honored to have Ed Handelman, Peggy Huff and Richard Louis Perri exhibiting together. They are truly OG’s, also interpreted as Original Gangsters which befits them. The three artists share a similar journey by making their way to San Francisco in the 1970’s, becoming painters, attending the San Francisco Art Institute and living in North Beach among the few remaining bohemians. 

Ed Handelman, a nonagenarian, came from Nebraska. After serving in the army, he studied art in Florence, Italy. His sunsets are painted from memory. Farm chemicals mixing with sunlight in rural Nebraska light the sky with a vibrant spectrum of colors. Ed’s figures emerged from his early Abstract Expressionist paintings. 

Peggy Huff and Richard Louis Perri, both octogenarians, are from the east coast.  Peggy came from Florida.  Her current focus is water– its surface and beneath. Peggy is regular pool swimmer, painting floating and moving through water.  

Richard is from Long Island, New York. He paints urban and nature landscapes and portraits. Among many San Francisco buildings and landmarks, Richard painted a series of the city’s coffee huts. Red’s Java House is one of them.

These masterful artists are actively creating.  They have developed their work throughout their lives into imaginative, bold and opulent art. It’s a triple WOW to see these paintings at FOG.

 

Richard Louis Perri wrapped up the Artists’ Talks.

 

Reception for Encore 2025

Some of our artists:

Liz Mamorsky with Beaky  photo:Mary Margaret (aka Ems)

Henry Bridges studying his pencil drawing, Sacramento

Natalie Craig with her active ocean painting,  
The Wilderness of and Embrace

Norita with Waiting for the Puppeteer  
photo: Mary Margaret (aka Ems)

Brigid Horgan talking about her striated painting, When The Day Is Done

Michelle Mongan next to her Reflection print

Ems with her Assemblage, Two of My Favorite Things: Local Parks & Books with Deborah Corsini and her weaving, Scream above.

David Stroud talking about his photograph, Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley

Anne Marguerite Herbst    photo: David Stroud

Anne Marguerite with Connie Harris photo: Michelle Mongan

Roxie Reed talking about Howling at the Unknown  
acrylic skins applied to copper background

Sunset Dunes Inaugural Art Exhibition Celebration

Last Sunday's event was sunny and celebratory! Anne Marguerite Herbst had been invited to curate this show of 13 Artists whose art reflects the beauty and wildness of Ocean Beach. Each artist contributed one image, enlarged and printed on a waterproof panel. Below are a few of the artists.

Yvonne Martinez, Ken Downing, Nathalie Roland

Natalie Craig, Kevin Webster, Michelle Mongan

Leslie Lacko, AMH with Eric Mar (photo by Elaine Chan-Scherer), Starr Sutherland

 

RECEPTION FOR ANNE MARGUERITE HERBST'S "PORTALS"

Surprise Gift!

Starr & Natalie had buttons made from Anne Marguerite's painting Ablaze. They secretly gave a button to everyone at the reception. The cue was to put it on when the FOG Horn blew, right before the artist's talk. Anne Marguerite never noticed as she was preparing to speak. Afterwards, when she realizes everyone is wearing a piece of her painting, see her reaction!

 

Reception for Autumn Exhibition

Leslie Lacko and Ken Downing

Leslie Lacko and her husband Bob

Surrounded by admirers: Ken in checked shirt with wife Boz in flower dress

 

Ready for the artists' talks

Leslie explains how she began painting mandalas in 2020 to calm her mind and focus her thoughts.

Ken answers questions about his work.

Reception for FOG's 10th Anniversary Open Invitation

Our Reception Saturday was extraordinary.
The energy was buzzing from 12-6pm with Artists celebrating one another.

184 artworks as of July 12!

Karen Anderson and Richard Mendendez pointing out their paintings.

Surreal collage artist, Ronn Rosen in Red

Scott scored The Dog by 13-year-old Seamus Stannora. This is Seamus' first painting.

Richard Louis Perry  Palace of Fine Arts  oil  $2,250

Chandler White  Puzzleggs  $400

Paul Slade  Road Trip  oil   $500

Richard Menendez  Dashur  oil  $1,500

 

Upcoming: Summer Solstice Celebration

photo by Natalie Craig

I am excited to announce a wonderful day of music celebration on the first day of Summer, June 21. FOG has historically honored the turning of the seasons with a program of singing, which I will start at 5 on the 21st.

There is more: I have invited four wonderful musicians to fill the day. Starting at 1:30 Roy Zheng will play piano and accordion. At 2:30 Zachariah Spellman and Karen Hutchington will amaze you with their wizardry on tuba and piano. At 3:30 we have the pleasure of hearing Tom Huber play guitar- a truly masterful guitarist.

I am offering an “open call” from 12 to 1:30 for anyone from our community to add to the musical festivities. Please join us for a day of musical splendor as we usher in our summer.                                                                                      -Peter