Tag: nate mahoney

  • 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 newly opened LACMA 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

    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.

    More details 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.

  • 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”
  • 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