Potrero Hill Artists’ Exhibition Returns after Brief Hiatus

BY REBEKAH MOAN

Amateur and professional artists alike will have a chance to showcase their work at the Annual Potrero Hill Artists’ Exhibition hosted by the Potrero branch library. First launched in 1955, this year’s show will feature roughly 50 pieces from artists associated with the neighborhood through work, worship, residency, or education.

Each piece is no more than 48 by 48 inches. If not wall-mounted it must be shelf-stable; it won’t wobble or fall if bumped by a library patron. The show is non-juried. Pieces are accepted “first come, first serve.”

“We have a couple of kids in elementary school and some longtime elders contributing pieces,” said Rachel Bradshaw, the library’s manager. “So far we have digital art pieces, watercolors, oil paintings, mixed media, collage work, and pieces of garments designed and sewed.”

On Saturday, May 20th, the library will hold an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m., celebrating the 62nd show instead of 68th because of a few missed