SF Women Artists Live Painting with Marie Massey & Rene Rodriguez

Date and Time

• Tuesday, May 19, 2026  12pm - 1pm

Location

Details

Experiment with surprise programming to transform your lunch break into an experience. Expect fun and engaging moments through a collection of interactive performances that bring Mechanics Monument Plaza to life. Whether you’re stepping out for a quick reset or grabbing lunch with coworkers, this is your perfect midday escape.

At this special pop-up performance On Tuesday, May 19th, featuring the San Francisco Women Artists, watch as something that has never existed before comes alive on a blank canvas. Stroke by stroke, color by color, right before your eyes. This is creation without a safety net! All set to the soothing sounds of Misha Khalikulov live on cello.

About San Francisco Women Artists

A presence in the San Francisco arts community for over a century, the continuing mission of San Francisco Women Artists (SFWA) is to support, empower, and expand representation of women in the arts and to encourage a diversity of aspiring artists at all stages of their careers.

About the Artists

Today we feature SFWA member and award-winning artist, Marie Massey. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marie has been painting professionally since 2000 and teaching the “Painting in Layers” method to adults working in oil and acrylic since 2012. Her artwork has been juried into many national and prestigious shows across the U.S., at which she has won numerous awards for her oil paintings.

Rene Rodriguez is a Mexican-American artist based in San Francisco. Originally from Dallas, Texas, her interest in the arts began at a young age. She attended Booker T. Washington High School of the Visual and Performing Arts. Her work received an honorable mention in the Congressional Art Competition and was displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Rene received a scholarship to attend the San Francisco Art Institute (BFA 1992) where she studied life drawing, painting, and filmmaking and worked as co-director of the Diego Rivera Gallery. Currently she is a member of the San Francisco Women Artists Gallery and serves on their Board. 

This event is free and open to the public; no RSVP required. 

Event Lab is produced by the Downtown SF Partnership with support by the San Francisco Women Artists.