Art in Storefronts Launch in Central Market May 13, 2011

May 13, 5-7 p.m.

Central Market will come alive for the Art in Storefronts launch celebration. The festivities include receptions at three neighborhood galleries, the debut of two temporary public art sculptures, live music lining Central Market, and Off the Grid food trucks. The community celebration will kick off with the unveiling the six storefront installations and five murals designed by San Francisco artists.

Other cultural offerings supported by SFAC include receptions at neighborhood galleries: the luggage store, Gray Area Foundation for the Arts, and Central City Hospitality House Community Arts Program; and Black Rock Arts Foundation debut of Market Street Blooms, two 20' flower sculptures by Karen Cusolito.

Musicians:
- Gamelan X, a Balinese fusion ensemble
- John Brothers Piano Company
- The Jaz Sawyer Trio playing on Bulbous, a temporary wall of drums created by Office Division
- The Space Cowboys DJ Collective performing on their hi-tech mobile sound system called The Unimog

Official Website: http://www.sfartscommission.org/storefronts