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Our History

Since its inception, Rena Bransten Gallery, founded by Rena Bransten in 1974, has sought to define its artistic program by including both established and emerging artists whose work engages with contemporary social and cultural climates. While originally focusing on ceramic sculpture, often by California artists, the physical gallery space and scope of exhibitions soon expanded to include a multidisciplinary program – all the while sustaining a deep rooted connection to the crafted object. Now, fifty years later, the gallery continues to exhibit both national and international contemporary artists in one person and thematic exhibitions which maintain a dialog with other galleries, museums, and curators.

Staff

Rena Bransten

Founder

Trish Bransten

Director
Jenny Baie with flowers

Jenny Baie

Director
Headshot of gallery staff Kira Lyons

Kira Lyons

Director of Strategy
Headshot of gallery staff China Langford

China Langford

Director of Communications

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1275 Minnesota Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

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