Sketching in the Galleries

Museum patrons drawing on notepads in front of artwork in a gallery

Sketching in the galleries. Image courtesy of Agency Moanalani Jeffrey

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Join us for Sketching in the Galleries on select Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm. This free drop-in activity provides all skill levels with a chance to experiment with materials and enjoy the collections from a creative perspective. All materials are provided, including gallery stools.

Dates + locations

  • Sat, April 20, Gallery 12
  • Sat, April 27, Sculpture garden
  • Sat, May 11, Gallery 30
  • Sat, May 18, Gallery 4
  • Sat, Jun 1, Gallery 23
  • Sat, Jun 15, Gallery 25 
  • Sat, Jun 22, Gallery 14 
  • Sat, Jun 29, Sculpture garden 

Ticket info

Sketching in the Galleries is free and open to the public.

Every Saturday, we offer free general admission for all Bay Area residents. Visitors ages 17 and under always receive free admission to the permanent collection galleries. To ensure your preferred date, advance tickets are recommended.

Contact info

families@famsf.org
415.750.3600


Please note: sketching in our permanent collection galleries outside of this event during public hours is allowed using pencil and a small pad only. Anything more requires permission and a permit. Please see our sketching, copying, and painting rules / permit application for more information. Permit application is not required for Sketching in the Galleries. Materials and gallery stools are a benefit of the event and not provided otherwise.

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