ciq gallery
Creative IQ Art Studio hosts a fine art gallery space to feature, exhibit and sell the amazing work of local Bay Area artists. We feature new art exhibits every 2 months! See all current, upcoming and past shows below. Contact us for art sales or view our Retail Shop page. Stop by anytime during studio hours to view the current show!
past shows
Hella Group Show
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Those Who Can, Teach Creative IQ and Playland Art & Music Festival Present: Those Who Can, Teach. Featuring the Fine Art of Creative IQ's Teachers. Opening: Saturday, August 4th, 12-6pm Show Duration: August 4th - October 26, 2018 Live music by Bandy's Brass Band at Creative IQ, 4-6pm Come enjoy art presented by our very talented Creative IQ art instructors from 12pm-6pm in conjunction with the Playland Art & Music Festival on Balboa 12pm-4pm! We will have tshirt screen printing & block printing tables available for the public. More about the Playland Art & Music Festival on Balboa below. _______________________________________________________________________ Join Creative IQ, the Richmond District Neighboorhood Center and the Balboa Merchants Association for a FREE music and art festival on Balboa Street! Celebrate the rich history, vibrant arts community and bustling merchant corridor of local businesses in the Richmond District. with live music, family activities, local artisans and great food. The event is free and open to the community. Live music will be held at an outdoor stage as well as within the Balboa Theater, La Promenade Café, Noise, Simple Pleasures Cafe and Creative IQ Art Studio! Playland Music Festival on Balboa link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1791351454289097/ |

3 Year Anniversary Art Opening & Party
A group show celebrating 3 years of Creative IQ
Opening: Saturday, May 19, 5-9pm
Show Duration: May 19 - July 21, 2018
A group show celebrating 3 years of Creative IQ
Opening: Saturday, May 19, 5-9pm
Show Duration: May 19 - July 21, 2018
Artists: Aden Catalani, Chris Granillo, Drea Ruth, Felicia Ann, Jesus Hernandez Cabello, Juan Ruiz, Kenneth Malone, Kristi Holohan, Lisa Pisa, Mario Man Navasero, Pete Doolittle, Pam Marano, Quinn McSherry, Safi Kolozsvari, Suzie Ferras, Toddot

Art To Choke Hearts
Heartworks of bleeding, heavy, happy, broken and full hearts.
A Valentines art show, featuring local SF and Oakland artists.
Opening: Saturday, January 13th, 5-10pm
Exhibit Duration: January 13 - March 9, 2018
Artists: Pam Marano, Safi Kolozsvari, Felicia Ann, Kristi Holohan, Bryant Sina, Doug Rhodes, James Gayles, Lisa Pisa, Mario Man Navasero, Kenneth Malone, R. D'Mauries, Crystal Dawn Davis, Quinn McSherry, Juan Ruiz, Benjamin Yu, Dara Lorenzo, Toddot, girlonbus, Suzie Ferras
Note: "Art to Choke Hearts and Pissing in the Gene Pool" is a book of poetry by Henry Rollins, lead singer of Black Flag, and is, in part, an inspiration for this art show.
Heartworks of bleeding, heavy, happy, broken and full hearts.
A Valentines art show, featuring local SF and Oakland artists.
Opening: Saturday, January 13th, 5-10pm
Exhibit Duration: January 13 - March 9, 2018
Artists: Pam Marano, Safi Kolozsvari, Felicia Ann, Kristi Holohan, Bryant Sina, Doug Rhodes, James Gayles, Lisa Pisa, Mario Man Navasero, Kenneth Malone, R. D'Mauries, Crystal Dawn Davis, Quinn McSherry, Juan Ruiz, Benjamin Yu, Dara Lorenzo, Toddot, girlonbus, Suzie Ferras
Note: "Art to Choke Hearts and Pissing in the Gene Pool" is a book of poetry by Henry Rollins, lead singer of Black Flag, and is, in part, an inspiration for this art show.
Love & Kindness
Opening Reception: Sunday, December 4, 2016, 2-6pm
Exhibit Duration: December 4th, 2016 - February 15th, 2017
Creative IQ showcases the work of local talented professional established & emerging artists from San Francisco, Oakland and the greater Bay Area! Creative IQ offers something for all your arty gifting needs, including fine art, prints, art supplies, Gift Certificates for art classes AND local handmade gifts (jewelry, dolls, bags, DIY craft projects, blankets, coloring books for adults, sticker packs, pins, patches, cards, sewing kits, air plants & apparel). Featuring scientific illustrators, oil painters, photographers, watercolorists, graphic artists, acrylic painters, jewelry makers, crafters, artists of all ages, and an Emmy Award winning artist, Creative IQ Art Studio offers a variety of amazing work to choose from!
Opening Reception: Sunday, December 4, 2016, 2-6pm
Exhibit Duration: December 4th, 2016 - February 15th, 2017
Creative IQ showcases the work of local talented professional established & emerging artists from San Francisco, Oakland and the greater Bay Area! Creative IQ offers something for all your arty gifting needs, including fine art, prints, art supplies, Gift Certificates for art classes AND local handmade gifts (jewelry, dolls, bags, DIY craft projects, blankets, coloring books for adults, sticker packs, pins, patches, cards, sewing kits, air plants & apparel). Featuring scientific illustrators, oil painters, photographers, watercolorists, graphic artists, acrylic painters, jewelry makers, crafters, artists of all ages, and an Emmy Award winning artist, Creative IQ Art Studio offers a variety of amazing work to choose from!

Student Art Exhibit
In conjunction with ArtSpan, Youth Open Studios & SF Open Studios
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 29th, 12-4pm
Exhibit Duration: October 25 - November 30, 2016
In conjunction with ArtSpan, Youth Open Studios & SF Open Studios
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 29th, 12-4pm
Exhibit Duration: October 25 - November 30, 2016

Gesture
Art by Alice Koswara and Eric Broers
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 21st, 2-6pm
Exhibit Duration: August 21 - October 23, 2016
Alice Koswara is a graphic designer and contemporary artist living in San Francisco. She graduated from the Academy of Art University with a BFA in Graphic Design in 2001. Her latest work is a series of female portraits and abstract art done in watercolor and ink.
Website: alicekoswara.com
Instagram: alicekoz
Eric Broers lives in SF/CA. This is the 10 year anniversary of his move from Chicago. Media of choice include: Sumi, Gouache, Pizza, Brushes, Paper and OP-1.
Website: ericbroers.com
Instagram: @hiericbro
Art by Alice Koswara and Eric Broers
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 21st, 2-6pm
Exhibit Duration: August 21 - October 23, 2016
Alice Koswara is a graphic designer and contemporary artist living in San Francisco. She graduated from the Academy of Art University with a BFA in Graphic Design in 2001. Her latest work is a series of female portraits and abstract art done in watercolor and ink.
Website: alicekoswara.com
Instagram: alicekoz
Eric Broers lives in SF/CA. This is the 10 year anniversary of his move from Chicago. Media of choice include: Sumi, Gouache, Pizza, Brushes, Paper and OP-1.
Website: ericbroers.com
Instagram: @hiericbro
Creature Feature
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 18th, 2016 4-8pm Exhibit Duration: June 18 - August 19, 2016 "Creature Feature" is a whimsical show conjuring up monsters, characters and what have you from the imaginations of artists Zachary Sweet, Felicia Ann, Rafael Tapia III and Bud Snow. Zachary Sweet comes with a background in animation brings you satirical and yet haunting imagery. Which one will linger in your mind? Felicia Ann is a digital painter with a affinity for science, nature and the cosmos. Rafael Tapia III an artist/designer with a penchant for illustration and lettering. Bud Snow a painter, illustrator and muralist. Her vivid playful colorful imagery move and dance around inviting eyes. Curated by Mario Man Navasero. |
Join Creative IQ in celebration of a legacy Artist existing in an ever increasing digital world. James Lang’s work is letterpress-printed in Oakland on a hundred-year-old Miehle flatbed press. The process of letterpress printing involves a step called make-ready, which is the last step before the final print job. Master printmaker James Lang soon recognized artistic opportunities and started layering prints to create his own artwork, using the letterpress printing skills passed down from his father and his father's father before him.
James co-opts the make-ready step and asserts aesthetic authorship to design the printed layers, allowing for certain words and colors to pop out in an initial glance, or float to the surface, while the density of the layered text provides discoveries in wordplay during extended contemplation on the part of the viewer.Each of these prints is one-of-a-kind, as James brings together the placement of the text of previous print jobs--ranging from artistic, political, or commercial, and including wrestling, roller derby, music performances, Occupy, union, etc.--with thoughtful use of color and negative space.
Prints layer a variety of texts, including over a prior printed poster. The print, with a rainbow tints on white in the background, has sheen to it, which is visible from certain angles, which gives a sense of the dimensions of the work.
James co-opts the make-ready step and asserts aesthetic authorship to design the printed layers, allowing for certain words and colors to pop out in an initial glance, or float to the surface, while the density of the layered text provides discoveries in wordplay during extended contemplation on the part of the viewer.Each of these prints is one-of-a-kind, as James brings together the placement of the text of previous print jobs--ranging from artistic, political, or commercial, and including wrestling, roller derby, music performances, Occupy, union, etc.--with thoughtful use of color and negative space.
Prints layer a variety of texts, including over a prior printed poster. The print, with a rainbow tints on white in the background, has sheen to it, which is visible from certain angles, which gives a sense of the dimensions of the work.

The Holiday Bizarre (Bazaar) & Gift Salon!
Arty, Handmade, Creative Gifts for your Holiday!
Opening: Saturday, November 21st, 5 - 9pm
Closing: Thursday, January 7th, 6 - 9pm
Exibit Duration: November 21st - January 9th
Creative IQ showcases the work of local talented professional established & emerging artists from San Francisco, Oakland and the greater Bay Area! Creative IQ offers something for all your arty holiday gifting needs, includuing fine art, prints, art supplies, Gift Certificates for art classes AND local handmade gifts (jewelry, dolls, bags, DIY craft projects, blankets, coloring books for adults, sticker packs, pins, patches, cards, sewing kits, air plants & apparel). Featuring scientific illustrators, oil painters, photographers, watercolorists, graphic artists, acrylic painters, jewelry makers, crafters, artists of all ages, and an Emmy Award winning artist, The Holiday Bizarre & Gift Salon offers a variety of amazing work to choose from!
Artists: Kristi Holohan, Lisa Pisa, Chris Granillo, Kenneth Malone, ToddoT (Todd Murdock), Jesushi Hernandez, James Gayles, FemOne (Rachel Renee Payne), Steven Yu, KeyHan Solo , Bill Evans, Lorenzo Vasquez, Lady Rene (Renee Castro), Luis Marroquin, Suzie Ferras, Maxfield Bala, Annie Radsliff, Jason Liekhus, Tanja Baker, Gabriel Ortiz, Zachary Sweet; Jewelry Artist: Michael J. Marx; Crochet & Knitting Artist: Sylvia DeGraca Ferras (Suzie's Mom)
Arty, Handmade, Creative Gifts for your Holiday!
Opening: Saturday, November 21st, 5 - 9pm
Closing: Thursday, January 7th, 6 - 9pm
Exibit Duration: November 21st - January 9th
Creative IQ showcases the work of local talented professional established & emerging artists from San Francisco, Oakland and the greater Bay Area! Creative IQ offers something for all your arty holiday gifting needs, includuing fine art, prints, art supplies, Gift Certificates for art classes AND local handmade gifts (jewelry, dolls, bags, DIY craft projects, blankets, coloring books for adults, sticker packs, pins, patches, cards, sewing kits, air plants & apparel). Featuring scientific illustrators, oil painters, photographers, watercolorists, graphic artists, acrylic painters, jewelry makers, crafters, artists of all ages, and an Emmy Award winning artist, The Holiday Bizarre & Gift Salon offers a variety of amazing work to choose from!
Artists: Kristi Holohan, Lisa Pisa, Chris Granillo, Kenneth Malone, ToddoT (Todd Murdock), Jesushi Hernandez, James Gayles, FemOne (Rachel Renee Payne), Steven Yu, KeyHan Solo , Bill Evans, Lorenzo Vasquez, Lady Rene (Renee Castro), Luis Marroquin, Suzie Ferras, Maxfield Bala, Annie Radsliff, Jason Liekhus, Tanja Baker, Gabriel Ortiz, Zachary Sweet; Jewelry Artist: Michael J. Marx; Crochet & Knitting Artist: Sylvia DeGraca Ferras (Suzie's Mom)

Skate & Grind: Skateboard Art Show
Presented by Creative IQ & Project Elefont
Art, prints, shirts and more for sale in store!
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 15th, 2015 5-9pm
Exhibit Duration: September 15 - November 15, 2015
Artists: Analy Nakat, Maxfield bala, Tanja Bakert, Claire Nicole, Suzie Ferras, Bill Evans, FemOne, James Gayles, Chris Granillo, Jason Liekhus, Kenneth Malone, Luis Marroquin, Michael J. Marx, Gabriel Ortiz, Jett PeeMonster, Tracy Piper, Lisa Pisa, Lady Rene (Renee Castro), Ryoko Tajiri, ToddoT, Lorenzo Vasquez
Presented by Creative IQ & Project Elefont
Art, prints, shirts and more for sale in store!
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 15th, 2015 5-9pm
Exhibit Duration: September 15 - November 15, 2015
Artists: Analy Nakat, Maxfield bala, Tanja Bakert, Claire Nicole, Suzie Ferras, Bill Evans, FemOne, James Gayles, Chris Granillo, Jason Liekhus, Kenneth Malone, Luis Marroquin, Michael J. Marx, Gabriel Ortiz, Jett PeeMonster, Tracy Piper, Lisa Pisa, Lady Rene (Renee Castro), Ryoko Tajiri, ToddoT, Lorenzo Vasquez
ARTISTS: Chris Granillo, Pete Doolittle, Suzie Ferras, Gata Cata, Filth Grime, Adam Labuen, Drea Robinson, James Gayles, Tracy Piper, Anita Shih, Jason Liekhus, Mario Navasero, Kristi Holohan, Herlinda Lozano, Tanja Baker, Lisa Pisa,Veronica Leon, Swan, Thao Do, Eduardo Valadez Arenas, KeyHan Lee, Steven Yu, Todd Murdock, Jared Roses, Jett PeeMonster, Alan Grizzell, FemOne, Annie Radsliff, Ryoko Tajiri. |
The Animal Show
In conjunction with Project Elefont & Oakfunktions Opening: Saturday, July 18th, 6 - 9pm Closing: Thursday, September 10th, 6 - 9pm Exhibit Duration: July 18th - September 15th Creative IQ showcases the work of local talented professional artists from San Francisco, Oakland and the greater Bay Area! The Animal Show includes an eclectic collection of artists, art and art styles that celebrate creatures from the animal kingdom, as well as animal spirits and animal allies. Featuring scientific illustrators, oil painters, photographers, watercolorists, graphic artists, acrylic painters of all ages, and an Emmy Award winning artist, The Animal Show offers a variety of amazing work to choose from!
So, what’s your animal spirit? Adopt and take home your favorite little buddy while their here! |

The 1st Annual Home Turf Group Art Show
Presented by Local 365 & Oakfunktions. Bay Area inspired art by inspiring Bay Area Artists. Art, prints, shirts and more for sale in store!
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 16th, 2015 6-10pm
Exhibit: May 16 - July 14, 2015