Catharine Clark Gallery is a contemporary art gallery at 248 Utah St in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill area. Since opening in 1991, it has presented work across painting, installation, video and other media, often engaging with social and political ideas. Exhibitions change on an approximately six-week cycle, so check the current programme before you go. The dedicated media room gives video and sound works a place of their own, alongside the gallery’s other exhibition spaces.
A gallery in a former door factory
Catharine Clark Gallery opened in 1991 in a building that was once a door factory. It is in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill area, near the Mission District. The gallery focuses on contemporary work selected for its ideas and subject matter, with artists working in different media.
Its programme has included artists such as ceramicist Wanxin Zhang, Dutch artist Ellen Kooi and painter Timothy Cummings. Other exhibitions have included work by Masami Teraoka and Chris Doyle. The roster spans emerging and established artists, so the exhibition schedule is the best way to see what is currently on view.
Video and sound in the media room
The gallery was the first commercial art space in San Francisco to have a dedicated media room. It has been used for video and sound art, including projects that combine moving images with other forms. One example, Stacey Steers’ “Night Hunter,” brought together fragments of 18th- and 19th-century illustrations in a work combining collage, video and sculpture.
The gallery has also shown Chris Doyle’s work across projection, installation and digital animation, as well as Nina Katchadourian’s animations featuring Playmobil figures. The media room adds a distinct strand to the programme, alongside the gallery’s broader presentation of contemporary art.
Planning your visit
Exhibitions change about every six weeks. Check the gallery’s programme for current dates and artists before setting out, particularly if you want to see a specific show. Open-house events can include several artists at once.
The gallery is also used for private events. Its large interior has two main areas, a media room, storage space and a kitchen. If you are considering a rental that depends on internet access, confirm arrangements for the media room in advance; it has been reported to lack internet access.
FAQ
Where is Catharine Clark Gallery?
It is at 248 Utah St in San Francisco, in the Potrero Hill area.
How often do exhibitions change?
The gallery’s exhibition cycle is about six weeks. Check its programme for current dates and artists.
Does the gallery have a media room?
Yes. It has a dedicated room used for video and sound art.
