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The Upside is a workshop for artists and gathering place for volunteers, patrons, and friends.

Plenty of ways to create here:

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If you just want to take a peek, we’d be happy to
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Hello everyone! On this episode of #workbenchwedn

Hello everyone! On this episode of #workbenchwednesday we’re assembling foldable boxes that were CNC’d from 3/4 MDF! There are soooooooo many of them too! Lots of fun to be had with @logiculture.ca @monbonsss Can’t wait to show you what will eventuality go inside them! 😍
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#madeatupside #cnc #wip

Workbench Wednesday collaboration edition! @logicu

Workbench Wednesday collaboration edition! @logiculture.ca joined us to start mapping out our newest installation. Follow along as we create magic with succulents, upcycled materials and found objects.

#madeatupside #foundart #upcycled #succulents #localartist

A huge thank you to @gearyandhydedesign for instru

A huge thank you to @gearyandhydedesign for instructing our CNC class this weekend! We can’t wait to see all the kick ass art that comes off of this machine.

Upside offers both CNC and laser cutting services as well as classes for our Society Members and tenants. If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on one of these beauties, consider membership. Prices start at $83.33, DM for inquiries! 🎨

#madeatupside #cnc #lasercut #lasercutting #localart #madeinsf #lagunatools

When a CNC table router isn’t a CNC table router

When a CNC table router isn’t a CNC table router for a day! 🐶💕
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#madeatupside #shopdog #cnc #fearlessleader #tgif

What a wonderful weekend we had! A colorful twist

What a wonderful weekend we had! A colorful twist on the old team building event. An art filled evening thanks to @designsfromchaos and tons of decadent snacks by our hosts @stablecafe. Contact us for customized pieces for your event!
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#madeatupside #madeinsf #teambuilding #lasercut #localbusiness #artinsf

Usually work is harder when the boss is watching b

Usually work is harder when the boss is watching but Tony’s not like a regular boss he’s a cool boss! #shopdog #madeatupside #workbenchwednesday #humpday

Still riding high from all the fun we had during @

Still riding high from all the fun we had during @valencia.artcorridor ! Thank you all so much for being there and sharing your creations with us. Now we just have decide where to hang all the awesome pieces we bought!

#valenciastreetart #localartist #sfartists #localsupport

Remembering when @lizardoverlordxoxo came by and c

Remembering when @lizardoverlordxoxo came by and created this amazing mural! What a treat to see this piece being created surrounded by so many friends, fans and art lovers. Major love to Dallas Goins for collaborating with us. Can't wait to see what pops up in the space next.
#madeatupside #madeinsf #containerart #muralart #muralartist

Team work makes the dream work! We had a blast ho

Team work makes the dream work! We had a blast hosting one of our team building events last week with one of our resident artists Ryan instructing (@gearyandhydedesign)! Want to create something with your work team, party squad or family and make some memories? DM us here or contact at the website, link in bio 🎨🎉
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#madeatupside #teamworkdreamwork #noiinteam #teambuilding #handmade

Custom color creating! What does your bench look l

Custom color creating! What does your bench look like today? 🎨

#madeatupside #workbenchwednesday #workbench #teambuilding

We’re happy to announce a crafty collaboration w

We’re happy to announce a crafty collaboration we have with @designsfromchaos! These boxed beauties are being sent out for some team building painting parties! DM us and get in touch if you’d like to get your own custom box sets!
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#madeatupside #noiinteam #teambuilding #boxedart #lasercut

#tbt to when an art angel, @qprx3, floated through

#tbt to when an art angel, @qprx3, floated through on a ray of light and hung some of his divine artwork!
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#artatupside #seenatupside #trippyart #digitalillustration

Sprinkle sprinkle little star! @aphid_empire putti

Sprinkle sprinkle little star! @aphid_empire putting some finishing touches on these 3D printed beauties.

#madeatupside

New stickers are here! This is the second sticker

New stickers are here!

This is the second sticker in the series for Upside. Designed by @gearyandhydedesign. Check out all his bad ass art and come visit us to get one of his stickers!

You may already have our first sticker designed by @designsfromchaos. No need to stop collecting now. More stickers is more better!

#madeatupside #stickers #madeinsf

We are so excited to have @dexdoesit Nick Poindext

We are so excited to have @dexdoesit Nick Poindexter join us at Upside. He'll be here creating his handpainted longboards and trying to teach us some of his sweet moves!

#madeatupside #nerdbird #longboard #longboarding #skateboardart

We did it! Now that the dust has settled there's t

We did it! Now that the dust has settled there's time to reflect on all the love and hard work that went into this piece. A huge thank you to @lizardoverlordxoxo for gifting us such an amazing piece of art. We can't wait to host you again.

#madeatupside #madeinsf #containerart #shippingcontainerart #muralart #muralartist

Looking forward to new things in 2022? So are we!

Looking forward to new things in 2022? So are we! The 2022 Looking Up Arts calendar will remind you month after month of all the bad ass art they've created over the years. Even if you can't make it out to see these beautiful pieces you can support the artists who create them by purchasing a calendar. Please check out @lookinguparts to purchase one of these beauties!

#madeatupside #shoplocal #supportart #supportartists #madeinsf #publicart

Light check one, two! Adding some mood lighting fo

Light check one, two! Adding some mood lighting for tonight's painting. @lizardoverlordxoxo will be hanging out tonight giving our cube the love it needs. Thank you to @dudesaur @lookinguparts for all the work! We hope people can make it out and join in!

#madeatupside #sfart #shippingcontainerart

First day at work was hard! Tony the shop dog hung

First day at work was hard! Tony the shop dog hung out with us and really tried. Don't worry he's taking the rest of the week off!

#shopdog #sfdogs

It begins!! @lizardoverlordxoxo came by today to p

It begins!! @lizardoverlordxoxo came by today to prime the shipping container mural he'll be painting for us December 1st at 6:30. He'll have one of a kind pieces for sale in addition to the interactive station and a raffle. Grilled snacks and bevies too!

#madeatupside #sfart #sflocal #visionaryart #arttherapy

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Mucho thanks to Jared Ford for photography ❤️