Nate Mahoney Studio

Category: Art projects

  • Art Workshop: Seasonal Planning for Artists and Creatives

    Art Workshop: Seasonal Planning for Artists and Creatives

    My Seasonal Planning Workshop leverages the Double Diamond design process as a foundation to explore, define, and align priorities for the year.

    Participants use this structured approach to identify key goals, evaluate ongoing initiatives, and strategically prioritize and reprioritize work for each quarter.

    Held seasonally, the workshop is most impactful when conducted at the start of the new year and again mid-year in June or July, ensuring priortities remain adaptive, focused, and aligned with evolving creative needs and business opportunities.

    • Date, time, and RSVP link will be added soon!
  • Celebrating Lunar New Year: Artists’ Dinner in Chinatown

    Celebrating Lunar New Year: Artists’ Dinner in Chinatown

    I recently hosted a vibrant and heartfelt artist’s dinner in the heart of Chinatown. It was to celebrate Lunar New Year and benefit CCSC a local non-profit organization.

    This special evening united talented artists from the recent Urban Romance art show. It was a night filled with community, culture, and creativity. Our venue was filled with the warm energy of friends and collaborators. The tables were adorned in festive Lunar New Year colors. The décor reflected the celebration.

    Guests enjoyed sharing stories about their artwork. They shared the inspirations behind their pieces. They also reveled in the joy of coming together for a meaningful cause. The highlight of the night was the sense of connection.

    Artists and supporters gathered to celebrate Lunar New Year. They also supported vital community programming through the non-profit partnership. Delicious dishes and lively conversation set the tone for an evening that felt both intimate and inspiring.

  • Evergreen alumni event at downtown San Francisco art gallery.

    Evergreen alumni event at downtown San Francisco art gallery.

    I hosted The Evergreen State College alumni gathering at the beautiful Wessling Contemporary art gallery in downtown San Francisco with Marni Sweetland. It was an incredible evening filled with connection, creativity, and community.

    We were honored to welcome Evergreen’s President, John Carmichael along with leaders from the college, Javier Womeldorff, Enrique Del Castillo Ramirez, and Caroline Bell who shared updates on the initiatives happening on campus. The gallery setting provided the perfect space to celebrate the arts, engage in meaningful conversations, and reconnect with fellow Greeners from across the Bay Area.

    A huge thank you to Tony Wessling and everyone who attended and helped make this event such a success! Moments like these remind us of the power of the Evergreen community, no matter where we are in the world. 💚

    Photo by Caroline Bell.
    Photo by Caroline Bell.
  • Urban Romance Art Show Opening.

    Urban Romance Art Show Opening.

    What a beautiful event it was to support the local artists community at the art show opening!

    Link to all of the photos from the art show opening.

    Link to the online catalog featuring all of the art from the art show.

  • Valentine’s Day art gallery tour.

    Valentine’s Day art gallery tour.

    Hosting Kit and Brian on a tour of art galleries for Valentine’s Day was a privilege!

    Take my fun art style quiz to personalize your own art gallery tour at this link.

    “What an incredible experience – WOW!”

    “Visiting excellent galleries with private tours, a secret rooftop stop, AND a hard-to-get reservation on Valentine’s Day. What! On top of that, the whole thing was customized to our art preferences. Truly a must.”

  • Urban Romance. Art show invite.

    Urban Romance. Art show invite.

    Inviting you to our art opening this first Thursday in February, it would be great to see you there!

    Invite: RSVP on Partiful

    Event Details:

    – Event: Urban Romance: A love letter to city life. First Thursday. 
    Local Artist Group Show


    – Location: 220 Geary Street San Francisco CA 94102


    – The kiosks are located inside the Union Square MUNI Station in the 
    middle of the concourse level.


    – Date: February 5th 2026
    – Time: 5pm – 9pm
    – Admission: Free / Open to the Public

  • Happy Birthday Maria! Personalized, Artist led Walking tour in Downtown San Francisco.

    Happy Birthday Maria! Personalized, Artist led Walking tour in Downtown San Francisco.

    I ended 2025 on a high note with one of the most joyful birthday celebrations ever!

    Link to book my Downtown San Francisco walking tour, personalized just for you.

    🎂 Maria celebrated her special day in the most unique way, by booking my Downtown SF POPOS Walking Tour! 🌆

    I had an absolute blast personalizing the tour with little surprises and delights along the way, think hidden rooftop gardens, secret art corners, and some sweet birthday touches just for Maria. 🥳💐

    Seeing Maria light up with her family and friends as we explored the tucked-away gems of San Francisco’s skyline made the day unforgettable.

    Thank you for letting me be part of your celebration, Maria, what a way to start 2026! 🥂✨

    Here’s to more adventures, more hidden city magic, and more joyful moments in the year ahead. 💛

    #HappyBirthday #POPOSTour #SanFranciscoAdventures #HiddenGemsSF #BirthdayGoals #NewYearVibes

    Link to book my Downtown San Francisco walking tour, personalized just for you.

  • Open call for art. Urban Romance: A Love Letter to city life.

    Open call for art. Urban Romance: A Love Letter to city life.

    CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

    Urban Romance: A Love Letter to city life

    Opening February 5, 2026

    Urban Romance is a public love letter to city living told through art, music, and collective expression.

    Set inside the underground Union Square Muni transit station, this show explores what it means to love in cities, with them and through them.

    We’re seeking original visual work that captures the emotional landscape of city life:

    – Where do you find softness in the noise?


    – Where do you see beauty hiding in plain sight?


    – What about the city makes you swoon?

    • Original artwork ready for hanging (any 2D medium, not heavy, ideally smaller than 16×20″)
    • A short artist bio or statement (2–4 sentences)
    • A short statement about how your entry relates to the group show theme. (1 paragraph)
    • A high-res digital file (300ppi) of your piece to be included in a postcard series for sale in the kiosks.

    Apply before midnight on January 15, 2026.

    To apply, fill out this form.


    Pop Up Gallery Opening
    February 5, 2026, 5-9PM at the kiosks inside the Union Square MUNI station.

    Curated by Ariana Wolf
    Hosted by Nate Mahoney, The Urbanist.
    In collaboration with Flight Design Co.

  • Happy Holidaze. 2025 Art Card.

    Happy Holidaze. 2025 Art Card.

    Holiday card for December 2025.

    Dear friends and family,

    Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. May the new year inspire your creativity and fill your days with love and connection!

    Love, Nate

  • Mini Mart Gallery art show.

    Mini Mart Gallery art show.

    I’m part of a super fun end of year group show at Mini Mart Gallery in SF! It’s an honor to show alongside so many talented artists and to celebrate creativity together.

    For Walking, 2025, acrylic on canvas, 11” x 14” x 1”

    Come check out the amazing mix of works and help us wrap up 2025 with a burst of color and inspiration!

    📍 Mini Mart Gallery, 720 Geary, San Francisco

    🗓️ Opening: December 4th, first Thursday art walk. 

    Hope to see you there and can’t wait to share my latest cowboy painting with y’all! 🤠