An “Ivy Plus” Singles Event…
An exclusive evening at the SFMOMA Artists Gallery
Brought to you by The Harvard Club of San Francisco and The Right Stuff Introduction Network Enjoy a private viewing of the work of three young Bay Area abstract artists Meet all the artists in person Mix, mingle, and wander between three airy loft-style rooms Polish your witty repartee with the help of delicious catered food and wine
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2007 Time: 7:00-9:00pm What: This is an “Ivy plus” event for single people Where: The SFMOMA Artists Gallery is NOT part of the Art Museum. In fact, it’s not even downtown. It’s in an old Army/industrial warehouse right on the water in Fort Mason Center. Building A, next door to Greens restaurant. You’ll be able to park within sight of the front door. (Try doing that at a Post Street gallery event!) Dress: Business casual is fine; accented with cool European accessories is even better. Leave at home the Gaulois Sans Filtres you smoked during your junior year in Paris. Cost: Your $29 enter fee covers everything. Hors d'oeuvres. A nice wine selection. Other beverages. Best of all, you meet fun, fascinating people who confirm the truth of The Right Stuff’s tag line: “Smart IS Sexy”.
For this event payment will be made on The Right Stuff web site. Please use this link: http://www.rightstuffdating.com/parties.cfm Questions: info@rightstuffdating.com
At this event all you have to do is show up. No previous knowledge of art required. You can mingle. Or sip a drink. Or find a partner to watch the lights come up over the Bay on a dusky late September evening. But you’ll definitely want to be there.
But wait….there’s more!
Our staff assembled the handy guide below to ensure you have an enjoyable evening.
An Insiders Guide to Viewing Abstract Art
Learn Tips & Techniques Used by the Pros!
Insider Tip #1
Never say, “Hmmm, well what does that mean?” when standing with an artist in front of their painting. You are bound to receive a clipped, “Whatever you want it to.”
Instead, ask: “What were you thinking about while you painted this?” Watch as you get an appreciate glance from the artist who understands that you recognize the agony of the creative process, and be prepared for soul-bearing confessions of surprising intimacy.
Insider Tip #2
Want to keep the conversation going because the artist is especially smart/cute/scruffy, or the bar is still three-deep? Simply say: “About the abstract aspect…did you find representational demands were limiting your vision?” Watch as 9 out of 10 starving artists offer to buy you a drink, and inquire discreetly “if you happen to be a collector”.
Insider Tip #3
Never say “My 5-year old niece painted something similar, and it’s up on my fridge” even if you are thinking it. If you must say something, a simple “Nice brushwork” works 90% of the time. (Do not use this phrase when viewing abstract sculpture).
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