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Upcoming Digital Art Show

Register here if you’re interested in contributing work to our upcoming Digital Art Show, feature Basic's animators, digital illustrators, FX artists, game devs, and anyone who uses software to create art! Registration deadline is March 31.

Chi3h Huang Show Poster

Sean Murphy: Third Exhibition (Recent Paintings)

Come see Sean Murphy’s new show, Third Exhibition, on our gallery walls from March 2 to March 31, and featuring a varied collection of portraits and figures including some Master Copies, sketches from life, and also still lifes and plein air paintings and drawings.

The gallery is open Saturday 2pm-5pm, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, March 2nd, 6:30 to 11pm. Please RSVP here to attend Opening Reception or to request a private showing.

Sean Murphy Show Illustration

New Year, New Monday Sessions!

Starting New Year's Day we're launching a new Monday Early Evening regular drawing session, 6pm-9pm, with Bryce Baril as your session manager. Sign up on Robostrar!

Gallery Show: Chi3h Huang

Come see Chi3h’s figurative photography show, Against Material, on our gallery walls from November 25 to December 16, 2023. Gallery is open Saturdays 2pm-5pm, with a Gallery Opening and Party, December 2nd, 7pm. (RSVP appreciated for planning purposes---thanks!)

Chi3h Huang Show Poster