ACTIVITIES:
Ongoing throughout the evening, resident artist Sean Francis Conway will lead guests to experience his BOMBSHELL BOOM BOOM (!), a DIY, anti-venue marching sound collective that generates creators by exploding the distinction between artist and audience. Sean has facilitated this experience for students in our STEAM program so we’re excited to try it, too!
From 8:15 - 9:00 pm, there will be music performances by Felix Diaz, Chris Warren, and Ciel Bracher (daughter of resident artist Curtis Bracher).
The majority of our visual arts studios will be open! You can always find an interesting gift to purchase in our artists studios. Space 4 Art does not take any percent of sales—all proceeds go 100% to the artists.
FOOD & DRINK:
TacoLandSD Food Truck will be onsite serving their famous hand-made tortillas, and they’ll be donating 20% of the evening’s proceeds to Space 4 Art!
We’ll also have drinks available for a suggested donation. Be prepared to show your ID for alcoholic beverages.
There will be some fire pits in the parking lot for warm conversation, too.
Location
Our address is 340 16th Street. The entrance to Space 4 Art is located on 16th St, near J St, directly across from Goodwill. A staff member will be posted at the gate to let you in. Rideshare or public transportation is encouraged—our closest bus stop is located at Market & 16th (Routes 3,5).
Parking
We cannot offer parking onsite; however, there are street parking and several paid parking options nearby: https://www.eastvillagesandiego.com/parking-transit
After parking, you can call FRED (the free downtown shuttle!) to order free ride to Space 4 Art: https://www.ridecircuit.com/fred—Download the app and create an account before requesting your first ride!
Accessibility
Our warehouse studios are wheelchair accessible via our 16th Street entrance. Our live/work area can only be accessed via a flight of stairs. Please call the office if you need assistance.
Free Admission
Space 4 Art is proud to offer FREE entry to our events whenever possible. If you would like to partner with us in making the arts a “free for all,” please consider making a donation today.
Event Photography
Space 4 Art has engaged a professional photographer for December Open Studios. By attending the event, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded and to any use, in any and all media throughout the universe in perpetuity, of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in connection with Space 4 Art and/or the photographer.
COVID-19 Protocols
We are no longer requiring proof of vaccination; however, in keeping with CDC guidelines, we do ask that our unvaccinated guests mask and maintain social distance around others not from their household. Further, each artist will determine protocols for their own studio space, so please be prepared to wear a mask if asked. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or feeling under the weather, we ask that you stay home, and we will hope to see you at our next event.