Tag: contemporary art

  • Artwork in progress: Oil pastel experiment.

    Artwork in progress: Oil pastel experiment.

    Pear, 2026, oil pastel on paper, 6×5”
  • Artist Studio Visit + Gallery Tour

    Artist Studio Visit + Gallery Tour


    Private Studio Visit & Curated Gallery Afternoon.

    Step into an afternoon designed to connect, inspire, and elevate your art collecting journey. This is more than a studio visit, it’s a personalized experience.

    What Awaits You.

    • Private Studio Tour: A one-on-one visit with the artist in their studio.
    • Two Curated Gallery Visits: Explore handpicked exhibitions alongside the gallerists.
    • An Intimate Connection: Learn insights, stories, and artist perspectives in an afternon tailored for meaningful conversation and discovery.

    Reserve Your Afternoon.
    To reserve your spot, or learn more contact Nate directly at nate@natemahoney.com or text (415)238-7743

    Spaces are limited to ensure the highest level of privacy and personalization.

    $160 paid in advance.

  • Art Retreat

    Art Retreat

    This is so much more than an art tour.
    It’s a focused art experience with a small group of collectors and artists, curated personally by Nate Mahoney, with access most people never get without the right introduction.

    Starting with Los Angeles. 
    Private tours of the new LACMA galleries and the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Curated gallery visits through the best contemporary art spaces in the city. Intimate studio visits with Los Angeles based artists. Surprise moments woven throughout that are personal, unexpected, and genuinely memorable. This is the part I do not put in writing. You will understand when it happens.

    Art retreats in the top international art capitals of the world.

    • Los Angeles
    • Paris
    • New York
    • London
    • Rome
    • Berlin
    • Madrid
    • Chicago
    • Santa Fe
    • Mexico City
    • Tokyo
    • More locations in the planning…

    Intimate and personal.
    The group is eight people maximum. The experience is designed to change how you see art and the world you bring it into.

    Everything is included.
    Private tours of two major art institutions. Curated private gallery visits through the best contemporary art spaces. Intimate studio visits with local artists. Flights from San Francisco, boutique hotel, all meals, all ground transportation. And surprise moments woven throughout that you will still be talking about years from now.

    If you are building a collection,
    deepening your relationship with contemporary art, or simply ready for an experience that feels genuinely different from anything you have done before, this is for you.

    Eight spots. Most already spoken for. Invitation only.

    To reserve your spot or learn more contact Nate directly at nate@natemahoney.com, text (415)238-7743, or schedule a call at this link.

    $750 deposit.


    Details
    Experience art with a small intimate group of collectors and artists curated personally by Nate Mahoney. Every detail is handled before you arrive so the only thing you have to do is show up and experience art.

    Travel
    Round trip flights from San Francisco to the destination city included. Private ground transportation throughout the entire retreat. No rideshares, no logistics, no thinking. You are picked up and dropped off at every door.

    Hotel
    Boutique hotel accommodation at the center of art and culture. Your room is yours. Rest when you need to. The itinerary breathes.

    Meals
    Every meal is curated and included. Breakfast at the hotel, lunches at neighborhood spots that feel like discoveries, dinners at restaurants selected for atmosphere, quality, and the kind of conversation they inspire. Dietary needs and preferences accommodated personally in advance.

    Personalization
    Before each retreat Nate connects personally with every guest to understand what you are curious about, what you are building, and what would make this experience meaningful specifically for you. The itinerary is designed around the group and adjusted for each person in it.

    Your Wellbeing
    Your wellness is a priority, fitness routines including yoga and meditation will be part of the itenary. Your comfort and safety are taken care of before you even think to ask. Pre-arranged access to healthcare services and counseling support is in place for the duration of the retreat should anything unforeseen arise. It is handled quietly and professionally in advance so it is never a concern and never a conversation you need to have. You are here to experience something beautiful. Everything else is already taken care of.

    Eight guests maximum. Invitation only.

    To reserve your spot or learn more contact Nate directly at nate@natemahoney.com, text (415)238-7743, or schedule a call at this link.

    $750 deposit

  • Art Workshop: Bring Art into Your Life.

    Art Workshop: Bring Art into Your Life.

    Join Us for an engaging hands-on workshop to explore your art style and learn to find pieces that resonate with you and bring joy to your environment. Whether you’re new to art or already have an art collection, everyone is welcome.

    • Thursday, July 9th in Mill Valley

    RSVP links will be added soon!

  • Art Workshop: Experimental Filmmaking.

    Art Workshop: Experimental Filmmaking.

    Join us for an experimental filmmaking workshop.

    I’ll screen my short art films, get hands on with direct animation, and we’ll make a collaborative film that gets spliced together and keeps growing every workshop. It’s become a living artwork built by the community.

    All materials will be provided.

    • The next workshop will be June 30th in West Marin at Black Mountain Ranch.
    • RSVP link will be added soon.
  • Artwork in progress: Chalk pastel experiment.

    Artwork in progress: Chalk pastel experiment.

    Dolphin, 2026, chalk pastel on paper, 5”x6”
  • Artwork in progress: Oil pastel experiment.

    Artwork in progress: Oil pastel experiment.

    Sail Away: Dark and Stormy, 2026, oil pastel on paper, 12x11x1”
  • 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.

    Soon, more photos from the event will be added. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this memorable night!

    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. 💚

  • 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.”