500 Capp Street – The David Ireland House

The David Ireland House at 500 Capp Street is now open to the public.

The David Ireland House at 500 Capp Street presents exhibitions and educational programs celebrating Ireland’s artistic legacy and hosts collaborative events to strengthen San Francisco’s cultural community, bringing together artists, scholars, teachers, students and the public, as Ireland’s home did during his lifetime.

SITTINGS

A solo exhibition by Bay Area artist David Wilson developed over 4 months in residency at The David Ireland House in 2021. Wilson imbues a generosity of his process by making space for others to be creative through his invitations of maps and imprints.

Read a thank you letter to our founder Carlie Wilmans

From our board chairman Jock Reynolds, “13 years ago, Carlie Wilmans purchased The David Ireland House at 500 Capp Street with a bold vision to create a venue for the preservation and study of the artist’s work. Today, we express our profound gratitude to Wilmans as she steps down from the Board of Trustees after so many years of dedicated support and leadership.“

What We’re Up To

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Thank you Sam Whiting and @sfchronicle for the lovely feature on David Wilson’s hybrid residency and exhibition “Sittings.”

“The resultant ink and water color drawing of the 29 windows lay in an accordion book, which is fitting since there was once an accordion maker in the house. It is just one piece among 35 separate works. Wilson took advantage of the two-story corner building, plus the attic, accessed by climbing a wooden barn ladder, and even the roof, where he set up a bench to paint the cityscape.”

Make a free reservation to view “Sittings,” May 1 - July 31. Stop by during visiting hours to pick up Wilson’s maps to public interventions around the neighborhood in which he points us to three immersive ‘Sitting’ nooks.

Read the full article here: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/art-exhibits/david-ireland-house-showcases-first-artist-residency-in-its-history

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David Wilson gestures towards ephemeral public interventions around the neighborhood, and he points us to three “Sitting” sites or immersive nooks. Recordings of poetry and music will be available on site. Access to this is possible through maps at the Exhibition opening on May 1. Meanwhile we’ll update you when happenings are taking place live via our Instagram stories. The happenings are meant to be autonomous and instant.

Today @delaplanesf kicks off a curated poetry recording series. Stay tuned! Photo by Camile E. Messerley

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This week our resident Artist David Wilson, brings in some frames upcycled from when he first built his home in the Bay Area. He has been fond of rescuing materials, wood and paper during his residency. With him is little Henry who explores, and so curious to touch and feel!

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March was all about workshops on conceptual art for teens (printmaking, sculpture, sound), with the goal of expanding our understanding of art and art practice involving The House, working with materials, using our senses, and walking outdoors in the neighborhood, including a gallery visit to SFAI's show, "A Spirit of Disruption.”

We have been immensely proud of our collaboration with artist and educator Amy Berk in leading the first youth educational public program at The David Ireland House together with our Artist Guides Laura Pacchini, Steven Loscutoff, and Alex Ehmer, in addition to a special workshop with Resident Artist David Wilson titled, ‘A Score for Walking.’

This public education program is made possible through Berk’s initiative, Artivate: Public Art Now!, a youth mentorship model of collaborative learning with City Studio, Project Artivism, Collective Action Studio, and now, The David Ireland House.

The program began and ended in March, and now It's the spring break! Looking forward to having more youth focused workshops in the house in the near future, stay tuned!

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David Ireland

1930 – 2009

American artist David Ireland is admired internationally for a diverse body of work concerned with the beauty inherent in everyday things and the making of art as a part of daily life.

The David Ireland House

David Ireland’s residence at 500 Capp Street in San Francisco’s Mission District is widely considered the centerpiece of his prolific career.