| Organization |
Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center.
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| Address |
2981 24th Street. San Francisco CA 94110 |
| Phone |
415-285-2287 |
| Fax |
415-920-0592 |
| E-Mail |
pem@precitaeyes.org |
| Hours |
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday |
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7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday evening |
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10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday |
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Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday |
| Description |
A community-based mural center that serves as a studio for planning and designing commissioned and portable murals, and as a workshop for conducting mural painting and other classes. Offers mural walking-tours, lead by local muralists. Saturday morning tours begin at 11 a.m. near 24th Street BART station at Cafe Venice; and all other tours begin at the Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center, 2981 24th Street, on Saturday and Sunday at afternoons at 1:30 p.m. , and on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. No reservations are needed; group tours are available during the week by appointment. Participants view over 80 murals in an eight block walk. Bicycle and bus tours are also available by appointment. Also operates community art supply and gift store featuring materials for muralists/artists, postcards, books, posters, calendars and other items; 10% discounts are offered to current Precita Eyes members. |
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The Precita Eyes Muralists are dedicated to enhancing the environment through the creation of murals, and involving and educating the community in the mural process. Classes are held at Precita Park Studio, 348 Precita Avenue, and Precita Eyes Mural Arts & Visitors Center, 2981 24th Street. Toddler, Kids and Youth classes are available for children 18 months to 19 year old; and Life Drawing and Painting for adults. |
| Eligibility |
There are classes available for children 18 months through 19 years of age and adults 20 years of age or over. |
| Fee |
Classes are $12 per session. Annual memberships: $60 individual, $100 family, $150 organizational. Morning mural tours are $10 for adults, $8 for students with current ID, $5 for seniors and youth age 12 to 17; and $2 for children under 18 years of age. |
| Application |
Apply by mail, walk in or visit www.precitaeyes.org |
| Transportation |
Public transit to the Precita Avenue: Muni (27 Bryant or 67 Bernal Heights). Public transit to the 24th Street: (12 Folsom, 27 Bryant, 48 Quintara-24th Street or 67 Bernal Heights). |
| Accessibility |
Yes. |
| Language |
Spanish by arrangement. |
| Officer |
Susan Cervantes, Director. |
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