Calabi Gallery

Featuring an Eclectic Array of Primarily 20th Century Artwork

Gruppo di Quattro: Reception Saturday, October 26th 3-7pm

Carved Stone Sculpture circa 1950s & “Lipari” 1966 Acrylic on Canvas by Elio Benvenuto GRUPPO DI QUATTRO ELIO BENVENUTO LYDIA MACCHIARINI BENVENUTO LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI SAM PROVENZANO _________________________________________ Opening Reception: Saturday, October 26th 3-7pm  // Exhibition Dates: October 26th – December 28th, 2024 San Francisco Italian American artists Elio Benvenuto, Lydia Macchiarini Benvenuto, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Sam Provenzano […]

The Visual Art of Johnny Otis

Legendary R&B and jazz musician Johnny Otis also painted, drew, sculpted, and cartooned. His creative energy was boundless and could not be limited to a single medium. Calabi Gallery is fortunate to be able to show a collection of his art consigned by the family of Terry Gould, his longtime friend and manager. Considered by many to be […]

Nature as Muse

Since the earliest days of humankind, people have been making art. From the beginning until now, the natural world has been a major source of inspiration. Some artists only wish to replicate the beauty of what they see in nature and others put their own stamp on things, modifying color or form for more impact […]

Nature as Muse Exhibition opening in April

“Black is the Forest of the Condor” circa 1970 by Irene Lagorio, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 48 Nature as Muse Exhibition Dates: April 6th – June 8th, 2024  //  Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th 3-7pm Since the earliest days of humankind, people have been making art. From the beginning until now, the natural world […]

Solstice Celebration Vinyl Happy Hour Thursday, December 21st 4-6pm

“Mother and Daughters Making Wreaths” by Joseph Lavos, oil on canvas laid down on board, 21-5/8 x 26-7/8 Solstice Celebration Vinyl Happy Hour this Thursday, December 21st 4-6pm Please join us for a special happy hour of music, wine and art to celebrate the winter solstice. The gallery will be open until 6pm this Thursday, December 21st and the […]

Anticipating Abstract Expressionism opening in August

Yellow Eye (Protest) by Robert Pearson McChesney, 1946, Oil on Masonite, 32 1/2 x 24 ANTICIPATING  ABSTRACT  EXPRESSIONISM Reception: Saturday, August 5, 2023 3-7pm Exhibition dates: August 3 – September 30, 2023 In the years during and immediately after World War II, Bay Area artists were seeking a new visual vocabulary. Figurative work became more […]

Dennis Calabi recovery & gallery news

Barranca #22 by Robert Pearson McChesney, 1979, Acrylic on Panel, 36 x 48 Dear Friends, As some of you may know, Dennis recently suffered a serious brain injury from a fall. He is safely home and recovering slowly, but needs to focus on his healing for the next few months. If you have ever thought of […]

Happy Holidays + Seasonal Hours

“Dixie National Forest from Yovimpa Point” by Peter Holbrook, 2015, Oil on Canvas HAPPY HOLIDAYS We wish you joy this holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year! We are grateful for your friendship, continued support of the gallery and our artists. Holiday hours – We will be maintaining regular business hours Thursday – Saturday […]

Mixed Bag 2.0 Opening Reception + Trunk Show Saturday, December 3rd 4-7pm

“Return of the Fisherman” (Coast of Labrador) by Willam Bradford, 1877, Oil on Canvas, 18 x 30 M I X E D   B A G   2.0 Exhibition Dates: December 3rd, 2022 – January 28th, 2023 Opening Reception + Trunk Show: Saturday, December 3rd 4-7pm Our “Mixed Bag” exhibition has evolved into “Mixed Bag 2.0” and […]

“Mixed Bag” Extension + Save the Date 12/3/22

Valley Oak Branch with Lace Lichen by Lucy Martin, 2021, Gouache & Watercolor, 29 x 22 M I X E D   B A G * NOW EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 26th * “Mixed Bag” has been extended through November 26th, 2022. This strong reflection of the gallery’s eclectic nature features some new work by gallery artists, […]

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