We held our seasonal dinner this spring and had a great turnout!
Here’s the Video link and more will be shared here soon…
Tag: SF artist
-
Howdy Cowboy: Festival Scene. Rosebud Gallery Pride Art show.
Howdy Cowboy: Festival Scene, 2026, Digital Photography, 10.5×8.5×1.5” 2026 “Hella Queer Pride Show” Rosebud Gallery, San Francisco, CA. Photography by Nate Mahoney -
Spring Update
The first half of 2026 has been one of those seasons where I looked up and realized a lot has happened, in the best way: hosting art gallery tours, art workshops, artists’ dinners, interviewed for a podcast, new collaborations, and a December community art show I can’t stop thinking about.
Here’s what I’ve been up to and what’s ahead:
🎙️ I was on a podcast with PE Pinkman talking about AI and Art, and it turned into a real conversation about my project AI Coffee. Strange, beautiful work that opened up more questions than it answered.
🎨 Gallery Tours: Hosting intimate small-group tours in downtown San Francisco has been one of my favorite things. Real conversations with gallerists, real connection with contemporary art.
🖌️ Art Workshops: Three coming up.
• Experimental Filmmaking: June 30, West Marin
• Bring Art Into Your Life: July 9, Mill Valley
• Seasonal Planning for Artists & Creatives: DM me to schedule
🍴 Artists’ Dinners: Three dinners across three seasons, including a Lunar New Year evening at Charity Cultural Services Center in Chinatown. Next up: a Pride dinner in the Castro.
🎨 LA Art Retreat: This October, I’m taking a group to the new galleries at LACMA and into the Southern California art community. DM me if you want early details.
🗺️ The Urbanist: Riso-printed art maps of SF and NYC launched earlier this year are now in stock at www.postscriptshop.com in the Fillmore. A collaboration I’m genuinely proud of.
📅 December Art Show: December 11–13, 2026. My second community show. A full weekend of art, music, and collective expression. Save the date!
Hello! I’m Nate Mahoney, artist and curator based in San Francisco. I run Nate Mahoney Studio to make art, keep learning, and bring people together. -
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)238-7743Spaces are limited to ensure the highest level of privacy and personalization.
$160 paid in advance.
-
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!
-
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.
Step into the world of experimental filmmaking in this immersive, hands-on workshop where you’ll watch, make, and screen real 16mm film, no experience required.
Learn about filmmaking as an art medium, watch short films, and then pick up a filmstrip to create your own direct animation on found footage.
By the end of the workshop, every participant’s work gets spliced together into a single collaborative reel and projected on a 16mm projector for the whole room to watch together.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, a curious creative, or someone who’s never touched film, this workshop is a rare chance to engage with cinema as a physical, tactile medium, and to make something real alongside a community of artists.
-
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.
-
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.
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.
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. - Original artwork ready for hanging (any 2D medium, not heavy, ideally smaller than 16×20″)
