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I will argue that Bay Area Figuration was a movement—in the eyes of critics, other artists, and the general public.

—Caroline A. Jones
Bay Area Figurative Art 1950-1965

Paul Wonner, Model Drinking Coffee, 1964, oil on canvas, 49 1⁄2 x 45 7⁄8 in., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., 1966.84.4, Image © Estate of Paul Wonner and William Theophilus Brown, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento.

FAQ

Thank you for your interest in BAYFig. We trust this FAQ can answer some of your questions and open up a dialogue.

  • For general inquiries, program ideas, and partnership conversations, use the contact form on this page ☝︎.

    For press, media, partnership and website , reach out directly to our Marketing Director, Karen Herzog.

    For questions about the Bay Area Figurative Movement or our scholarly direction, John Seed is your best connection.

    We're a small, responsive team and we read everything.

  • We aim to respond within 2-3 business days. As a small, early-stage organization, we don't have a staffed inbox, but we take every message seriously. If your inquiry is time-sensitive, please say so in your message.

  • Donations to BAYFig are made through our fiscal sponsor, 18th Street Arts Center, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. This means your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

    Contact us via the form ☝︎ to be directed to the appropriate giving channel, and we'll make sure your support gets to where it's needed.

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  • Yes, and we welcome the conversation. We are actively building relationships with museums, universities, galleries, arts organizations, and cultural institutions across the Bay Area and beyond.

    If your organization has a connection to the Bay Area Figurative Movement or shares our mission to support figurative art, let's talk.

  • BAYFig does not currently maintain an archive. If you have ephemera related to Bay Area Figurative art and artists, including photos, letters, catalogs or exhibition announcements, we recommend that you contact the SFAI Legacy Foundation + Archive.

  • Yes. You can follow BAYFig on Instagram at @bay_area_figurative for updates, archival images, and news about the movement and our work.

    Follow and watch Bay Area Figurative Movement and artist videos on our founder’s @JohnSeed YouTube channel. Follow our @BAYFig YouTube channel, starting soon.

  • We are a volunteer-driven organization at this stage, and the right people make all the difference.

    If you have skills, expertise, or energy you'd like to contribute — in research, writing, event production, fundraising, design, or community outreach — tell us about yourself.

    Subscribe to BAYFig News to hear about volunteer opportunities.

    We're building something meaningful and we want the right people in the room.

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