Go Your Own Way: Northern California Craft, 1945–80
February 13 – November 14, 2027
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
The first major museum exhibition to feature the region’s creative contributions to craft in the postwar decades
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Monday–Tuesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m.–8 p.m.
Friday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
General: $30
Seniors (65+): $25
Students (full time, with ID): $23
Youth (18 and under): Free
ADA Accessible
Go Your Own Way: Northern California Craft, 1945–80 is the first major museum exhibition to feature the region’s creative contributions to craft in the postwar decades. Featuring 100 makers and more than 200 objects, including textiles, glass, ceramics, metal and basketry, it explores the forces that shaped these artists’ practices, with special consideration to the sites of education, community, and retail that flourished during this turbulent period. The exhibition presents Northern California’s marvelous plurality of craft practices, documenting an unruly landscape of relationships and shadow histories that accelerated the richly unconventional currents of this region.
Exhibiting Artists
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Carlos Villa, Ed Rossbach, Elsie Allen, Evangeline Montgomery, Frances Butler, Garry Knox Bennett, George Blake, Heath Ceramics, Irena Brynner, Jade Snow Wong, Jay DeFeo, Jim Melchert, John Abduljaami, June Schwarcz, Kaisik Wong, Kay Sekimachi, Lillian Elliott, Mabel McKay, Margaret De Patta, Marguerite Wildenhain, Martin Wong, Marvin Lipofsky, Merry Renk, Richard Marquis, Robert Arneson, Romano Gabriel, Ruth Asawa, Ruth Rippon, Ruth Tamura, Taylor & Ng, Trude Guermonprez, Valborg “Mama” Gravander, Viola Frey
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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Things to Do Around Here
Sa'ana Cafe has tasty coffee right around the corner from the museum, and when you step inside you somehow feel far from the madding crowd.
Alex Gill, Publicist, SFMOMA
I’d suggest the Yerba Buena location of Joyride Pizza. The outside seating has an amazing view of Yerba Buena gardens and SFMOMA, and is a peaceful setting. Plus, it’s the only pizza place I’ve been to where the gluten-free crust is almost as good as the regular one!
Julie Lamb, Web Program Manager, SFMOMA
The rooftop gardens in Salesforce Park offer a serene escape just three blocks from the museum—perfect for a midday walk and even some bird-watching or people watching.
Cristina Chan, Managing Editor, SFMOMA