Resources We Love: ArtHaus

Carolyn Meyer, Portrait of Geometry

WHERE ART FEELS AT HOME

In the art world not everything is always as it seems, and one plus one doesn’t always equal two. Case in point: ArtHaus.

Annette Schultz and James Bacchi are the two that equal much more than this mathematical equation suggests. As the creators of ArtHaus, a most interesting venue for artists to display their work in San Francisco’s SoMa district, they’ve combined their talents as eagle eyed scouts of up and coming artists as well as established names in the art world to make this art gallery a destination in which to discover, enjoy, and of course, purchase, contemporary art.

Instead of their galley being a large neutral, white space in which to display art, it’s comprised of several spaces, rooms, if you will, each with its own feeling and personality. Art is displayed museum-style, juxtaposing different artists’ styles and medium together for the viewer to browse. The feeling one gets in the gallery is how art should be seen in someone’s home; different artists sharing the same space for maximum impact.

Recently voted “Best Art Gallery” in San Francisco by the Best of the BayList, it’s easy to see why: Annette and James bring warmth and human-ness to the process of acquiring art. For the uninitiated or neophyte to the world of collecting art, it’s not a daunting or intimidating experience to be in their gallery. Rather, they welcome people who want to dip their toe into this environment and make the process of learning about art and its creators a pleasurable one.

The list of artists that they represent is long and impressive, and includes guest artists as well. Gallery shows rotate to give their audience an opportunity to see a variety of styles and media, so there’s sure to be something there for just about every taste and preference. Their web site also includes a rotating presentation of artists’ work, and is entertaining and well as informative.

In addition to being able to view works in the gallery, ArtHaus works with interior designers to bring artists’ works to special events throughout the Bay Area, including the always well-attended Designer Showcase houses.