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  • Creative Business Strategy & An Exciting Announcement!

    Creative Business Strategy & An Exciting Announcement!
    Mar 8 2025
    Join Nate and me on the Pop-up Podcast at HUNT & GATHER for Season Two, Episode One, as we discuss annual goal setting. Be sure to listen until the very end of the episode when we share some exciting news! But first, we reflect on last year's goals and set new goals for 2025. This is the same process we use to lead our community of Artists and Makers through the Creative Business Strategy Sessions we host each year in January. We then host follow-up sessions each season for a chance to meet up with fellow artists and hold one another accountable. Join us for an upcoming session. CREATIVE BUSINESS STRATEGY SESSION + MIXER 2025 DATES:Spring: Wed Apr 16, 2025Summer: Wed Jul 23, 2025Fall: Wed Oct 15, 2025When it comes to setting goals, the key is focus. As creatives, we’re full of ideas, but learning to strengthen our focus muscle is essential. One way to do this is by keeping a running list—like a Google Doc—where you regularly capture ideas instead of acting on them immediately. When it’s time to plan, you can revisit your list and prioritize what truly matters.This is exactly why we host Creative Business Strategy Sessions at HUNT & GATHER each quarter. Our first session of the year is all about setting priorities, and the following three are for tracking progress, gaining accountability, and adjusting as needed…At the start of the year, we begin with a brain dump—getting all our ideas out, refining our list, and narrowing it down to our top 10 priorities for the coming months or years. From there, we rank them by urgency and identify our top three priorities. If you’re struggling to decide, ask yourself:Which goals will have the biggest impact on my life and business?Do certain goals need to happen first to unlock others?Now, for some exciting news… We have a HOTLINE! That’s right—you can now call or text us anytime at 415-545-8814 with your questions, ideas, or even jokes! We’ll feature them in upcoming episodes, making it easier to create more content and engage with you all. The more you participate, the more episodes we’ll produce. This is perfectly aligned with my long-term goal of leaving social media. So, let’s see where this goes! We’ll include the Hotline number in the show notes. Give the hotline a call and let us know what you think about our new hotline. If you’d like to share your top three goals for 2025, we’ll share them in the next episode!OK, so to recap…Here’s my recipe for success, built on five key ingredients:Goal Prioritization - Narrow it down to your top three goalsProgress Reflection - What worked, what didn't workAccountability - Do you have an accountability partner?Connection - Connecting with fellow creatives regularlyRituals - Creating regular planning, reflection, and accountability routines This is exactly what our Creative Business Strategy Session + Mixer includes- ALL 5 INREGDIENTS. Connecting with other Creatives on a similar journey is more important than ever before with everything that is going on in the world. We’ve got to stay connected and make a conscious effort to come together live and in person regularly. —so mark your calendar!📅 Next session: Wednesday, April 16th, 6-8 PM (doors open at 5:30)And don’t miss our spring season opening!🌿 BOTANICA opens Friday, March 21st, alongside the Spring Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk. The whole neighborhood will be buzzing—see you there!LINKS IN THIS EPISODE:Follow HeartSFound on InstagramGet the 415 Zine and follow their journey on InstagramJoin us for the Spring Equinox Inner Sunset Art Walk and our spring exhibit opening: BOTANICA on Mar 21, 2025Join us for our Spring Creative Business Strategy Session + MixerFollow Nate Tan on InstagramFollow HUNT & GATHER on InstagramJoin the H&G Artist/Maker Community
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    31 min
  • Soaring into Photography: A Story of Transformation with David Enloe

    Soaring into Photography: A Story of Transformation with David Enloe
    Jul 10 2024

    In this episode, Nate and I sit down with San Francisco
    Family Photographer, David Enloe. He leads us on the journey that led him to quickly change course and pave a new path for his life and his family. He offers practical, valuable advice to anyone looking to switch careers and make a living doing what they love rather than staying stuck in something they realize they don't love. Budding photographers should pay close attention; this is an episode for you. This episode is also great for local Bay Area families who may be shopping around for a photographer. Use this episode to get to know David's work style and see if he may be a great fit for you and your family.

    ➤Learn more about 1% for the Planet and California Green Business Network

    ➤Learn more about David and his photography business at ⁠theenloecreative.com.

    ➤Sign up for David's weekly beautifully crafted email list here:⁠ theenloecreative.com/journal


    OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    • huntandgathersf.com
    • HUNT & GATHER News + Events
    • SUNSET PRIDE, Summer Art Exhibit at HUNT & GATHER
    • View/Shop SUNSET PRIDE Art
    • Sign up for a Summer Pop-up Shift or Volunteer Shift at HUNT & GATHER Gallery + Gift Shop
    • Join us for the next Creative Business Strategy Session + Mixer - Summer Session: July 17


    FOLLOW US!

    Follow Nate Tan on Instagram

    Follow DeeDee Hunt on Instagram

    Follow HUNT & GATHER on Instagram
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    55 min
  • From Lab Coat to Clay: Liz Bloomfield’s Career Transformation

    From Lab Coat to Clay: Liz Bloomfield’s Career Transformation
    May 17 2024
    We sat down with Liz Bloomfield, an SF native who loves to sculpt clay works inspired by nature and biology. Once a science nerd, Liz followed her instinct and passion and made a total career U-turn when she quit working to return to school full-time at San Francisco’s community college and explore art. While at CCSF, she discovered and fell in love with clay as her medium of choice. Today, she creates beautiful organic sculptures and 3D pottery wall hangings that mimic nature, such as ocean organisms and sea creatures. “She riffs off of organic forms and textures found in the surroundings on long walks along shores, deserts, alpine mountains, and slot canyons. She enjoys ceramic exploration and experimentation, and the making process plays a large role in the overall feeling of each piece. She creates for the joy of it, and from a deep appreciation for the pure beauty and curiosities of nature.” This episode is full of gems. Liz has wisdom beyond her years. Get inspired and take away some practical advice and smart, simple tips and tools for creating a successful art career in San Francisco. Current Exhibits featuring Liz Bloomfield’s work: The Randal Museum Exhibit, Food for ThoughtSanta Cruz Museum of Natural History Exhibit: The Art of NatureJewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) – Exhibit: Nourish Your Roots, Co-curated with ArtSpanHUNT & GATHER – Exhibit: Ripple Effect Other Mentions: Sunset Communical Arts⁠Sunset Clay HouseCity College of San Francisco (CCSF)⁠⁠The Exploratorium⁠⁠ ArtSpanSF Open StudiosArt in NeighborhoodsArizmendi Bakery for PizzaPizzetaGordos TaqueriaMario’s Bohemian Cigar Store CafeLands EndBaker BeachMarshal BeachMountain Lake Park Follow Liz’ Artist Journey online @EB_CLAYwww.lizbloomfield.comView/Shop Liz' HUNT & GATHER Collection About HUNT & GATHER Spring Exhibit-Closing Memorial Day Weekend OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⁠Sea Hugger⁠ ⁠Creative Biz Strategy SessionCall for Artists: Sunset Pride, opening June 21, 2024⁠Call for Artists, Makers, Musicians, and Volunteers: Inner Sunset Art Walk, Jun 21, 2024⁠ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @huntandgathersf@nate1design EXTENDED SHOW NOTES: https://huntandgathersf.com/podcast-episode-…r-transformation
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    49 min
  • Spring into Summer - News + Events at HUNT & GATHER

    Spring into Summer - News + Events at HUNT & GATHER
    May 6 2024

    Coming to you from the Inner Sunset District of San Francisco, CA, this quick solo episode highlights news and events at HUNT & GATHER, A Seasonal Art Gallery, Gift Shop, and Design Studio. As we enjoy the spring season and prepare for the summer season, this episode highlights opportunities for local artists, makers, musicians, and volunteers. Visit the links below to learn more and submit/sign up or attend events. We hope to see you here at H&G soon!


    LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Get ready for a unique blend of art and celebration at our 'Mother’s Day Flower Shop Pop-up with Live Jazz, Poetry Reading, and Bubbly for all the moms. Plus, pre-order flowers for your guest of honor and join us for our Mothers Day Flower Shop Pop-up on Saturday and Sunday, Mother’s Day Weekend; RSVP Required.


    Thank you to all who joined us for our artist reception and Earth Day celebration featuring our spring exhibit RIPPLE EFFECT. Check out the recap and photo gallery, and please consider donating to local non-profit Sea Hugger via our Message in a Bottle or Adopt a Fish programs. Get all the info, recap, and photo gallery here


    Closing Weekend of RIPPLE EFFECT- Memorial Day Weekend TBD; learn more about the show and view the featured work.


    Creative Business Strategy Session + Mixer June 5th, 6-8, doors open at 5:30. Sign up today; space is limited.


    Call for Artists: Sunset Pride, opening June 21, 2024, in conjunction with the Inner Sunset Art Walk. Deadline to submit: May 21, 2024. Learn more and submit work


    Call for Artists, Makers, Musicians, and Volunteers: Inner Sunset Art Walk, Jun 21, 2024, 5-8 pm. Deadline to apply: June 3, 2024. Learn more and apply

    To learn more about HUNT & GATHER, visit us at huntandgathersf.com or follow us on Instagram @huntandgathersf
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    17 min
  • SF Photographer Goes Pro with His Love for San Francisco

    SF Photographer Goes Pro with His Love for San Francisco
    Feb 1 2024

    Today on the podcast, Nate and I sit down with local photographer Roy Tahtinen of HeartSFound. We chat about his journey and process as an artist.

    He's a graphic designer, photographer, and, most recently, a published author. He's also a neighborhood gem who adds so much to the local community in the Inner Sunset of San Francisco and to our artist community here at HUNT & GATHER.

    Roy is a resident artist here at H&G, and in this episode, we take you on the journey that led us here. It's a story of exploration, trial and error, and finally, a rinse-and-repeat strategy he's now taking to other SF retail locations.

    This episode is perfect for you if you're a creative looking to turn your hobby into a real business and create a following of devoted fans. He has been posting a photo of one heart a day found in San Francisco for over five years now. Follow his remarkable journey on Instagram!


    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Join us for LOVE ROCKS Feb 9-11; Roy's Booksigning Party will be on Friday Night from 6-9 pm

    Roy's Instagram @heartsfound.art

    Roy's work at HUNT & GATHER

    Roy's Website

    Inner Sunset Monthly Clean-ups (organized by Roy's wife, Annie)

    • Saturday Morning Clean-ups
    • Happy Hour Clean-ups

    Blackthorn Tavern: A great place to have a drink, watch the Superbowl, or go to happy hour in the Inner Sunset!

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    Be sure to follow Nate: @nate1design, @newskoolsf

    and DeeDee: @huntandgathersf
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    34 min
  • New Year Goal Setting Recipe

    New Year Goal Setting Recipe
    Jan 24 2024
    In this episode, my new accountability buddy and I address our creative community and encourage them to join us each quarter in 2024 for in-person quarterly workshops geared at keeping them on track with their goals throughout the year. If you aren't local to San Francisco, think about starting your own group! I believe that the recipe for success is a combination of these key ingredients: Goal prioritizingAccountabilityConnecting to a community of other creatives on a regular basisHaving rituals or routines in place for getting it all done GOAL PRIORITIZING Goal prioritizing is the first step to setting yourself up for success. Write out a list of goals and do a brain dump so that all your goals are on the page. Then, circle your ten best ideas and prioritize them in order of importance and urgency. Once you have that list in order, take a look at your top three goals and write those goals on a separate page in order of priority so that you know what your #1 goal for the year is. A common mistake people make when goal setting and creating a plan of execution is not knowing what to prioritize. Start with the end in mind. At the end of the year, what accomplishment will have the greatest impact on your life and business? Knowing your #1 goal will help you work toward your goals each week, quarter, and year. ACCOUNTABILITY Set yourself up with a system for built-in accountability. You can do this in several ways, such as hiring a coach, getting a mentor, working with a team, community, or group, or working with a partner or buddy. We suggest working with a partner or buddy whom you can connect with once a week via phone, text, zoom, or in person. Figure out what frequency and communication type works for you. We also suggest joining us for our quarterly Creative Business Strategy Session Mixers, which is a two-for-one action because you'll be connecting to a community of other creatives, which is the next point we're touching on. CONNECTING TO A COMMUNITY OF OTHER CREATIVES ON A REGULAR BASIS You can join a meet-up, attend networking groups, or join us each quarter for our Creative Business Strategy Session Mixers! The possibilities are endless, and the benefits are huge. When you are trying to progress in your creative business alone, it can get lonely and feel isolating. Connecting with a community on a similar journey is more fun and rewarding and brings new opportunities, collaborations, problem-solving, and feedback. If you are local to San Francisco, we hope you will join us for our next Creative Business Strategy Session + Mixer on March 13th. HAVING RITUALS OR ROUTINES IN PLACE FOR GETTING IT ALL DONE Our quarterly Creative Business Strategy Session Mixers are a perfect example of a ritual designed to keep our community on track with goal planning, accountability, and connection. Set yourself up for success with planned-in-advance rituals or routines for weekly, quarterly, and/or yearly accountability, connection, and goal setting. Weekly planning has changed my life, and I greatly advocate this ritual. Each Friday at 4 pm, I plan the following week. When I am calendaring my tasks for the week, I always keep my top three goals and my #1 goal in mind. Be sure to prioritize your goals because when you know what the priority is at any given moment, you have clarity; it will affect how you strategize and execute the plan. Remember to start with the end in mind, and don't let yourself get stuck in the messy middle. The growth happens in the messy middle when you push through. Accountability, Connection, and Rituals will help you push through. You got this! LINK FROM THIS EPISODE: ⁠Alfredo Sainz Podcast Episode⁠ ⁠Shop Alfredo's Art⁠ ⁠Love Rocks Weekend Pop-up Event at H&G⁠ ⁠Sign up for the next Creative Business Strategy Session Mixer⁠ Nate Tan: ⁠ Nate1Design⁠ ⁠ @Nate1Design⁠ ⁠ New Skool⁠ ⁠@newskoolsf⁠ HUNT & GATHER: ⁠ huntandgather.com⁠ ⁠ Shop H&G Local Art⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠ @huntandgathersf
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    29 min
  • ROOTED + LAYERED Artist Interview Series #3 w/ Quiltmaker Catherine Sherman―spreading hope, conversation + healing through art

    ROOTED + LAYERED Artist Interview Series #3 w/ Quiltmaker Catherine Sherman―spreading hope, conversation + healing through art
    Oct 31 2023
    Episode Three of the ROOTED + LAYERED Artist Interview Series features local quiltmaker Catherine Sherman. HUNT & GATHER is a seasonal art gallery, pop-up shop, and design studio in the Inner Sunset District of San Francisco. We host four art shows per year, and this fall, we bring you ROOTED + LAYERED, an abstract collection of work exploring the layers and depth of our imagination through shapes and colors found in nature and the world around us. Curated by me, DeeDee Hunt, this show features seven local artists. Our guest on today's episode is Catherine Sherman, who is making the world a better place, one piece of fabric at a time. Catherine Sherman is a quiltmaker, conceptual artist, and teaching artist who uses her art to spread hope, inspire conversation, and promote healing. She says her quilts are like time capsules, vessels for stories that move through time and place. She personifies fabric in such a way she's like the Fabric Whisperer. She even practices an ancient ritual of tearing fabric as a grieving practice and recommends we all try it. Whether you are familiar with the art of quiltmaking or not, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Nate and I have a new understanding and appreciation for the fascinating world of quiltmaking. Listen to this episode and feel inspired and hopeful. -------------- Join us for ARTSPAN SF Open Studios - An entire weekend of activities from Nov. 3-5! • Meet the artists • Live Music • Live painting by Michele de la Menardiere • "Make + Take" drop-in workshops w/ Catherine Sherman • Yummy surprises, including desserts by What the Flan • Hot Tea Bar and libations will be flowing all weekend Featured Artists: -Michele de l la Menardiere -Alfredo Sainz, abstract artist⁠ -Catherine Sherman, quilt artist -Paulo Sentio, abstract photography ➤FRIDAY, Nov 3, 2023 Open Studios Kick-off Party + Fall Celebration at H&G Champagne toast at 8:00. ⁠⁠ RSVP Required⁠⁠. 6 pm-9 pm ➤SATURDAY- Nov 4, 2023 Open Studio - 11 am- 6 pm Make + Take Art Workshop Live Painting Libations Live Music ➤SUNDAY - Nov 5, 2023 Open Studios - 11 am- 6 pm Make + Take Art Workshop Live Painting Libations Live Music ------------------- Where you can find our guest on today's episode, Catherine Sherman, online: ➤Instagram: @the_official_piecemovement ➤Website: piecemovement.com ➤Current Work Available here at H&G: huntgathershop.com/catherine-Sherman Other links mentioned in this episode: • ⁠de Young Open 2023⁠ • SAVE THE DATE + Learn more about the INNER SUNSET WINTER SOLSTICE ART WALK we are hosting on Thurs. Dec 21, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Sign up to participate in the art walk as an artist or maker. Or sign up to participate as a street musician here. • If you are a local artist or maker in the San Francisco Bay Area, join us for our next Creative Business Strategy Session on Jan 1, 2024 -------------- HUNT & GATHER is located at 1108 Irving St., San Francisco, CA 94122 FALL GALLERY HOURS: Saturday 11 am-6 pm Sunday 11 am-6 pm *or by appointment 👉🏽Follow us on Instagram @huntandgathersf @nate1design
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    37 min
  • ROOTED + LAYERED Artist Interview Series #2, Beyond Expectations w/ Alfredo Sainz's Grand Slam in Art

    ROOTED + LAYERED Artist Interview Series #2, Beyond Expectations w/ Alfredo Sainz's Grand Slam in Art
    Oct 24 2023
    Episode Two of the ROOTED + LAYERED Artist Interview Series featuring Local SF Artist Alfredo Sainz HUNT & GATHER is a seasonal art gallery located in the Sunset District of San Francisco. We host four art shows per year, and this fall, we bring you ROOTED + LAYERED, an abstract collection of work exploring the layers and depth of our imagination through shapes and colors found in nature and the world around us. Curated by DeeDee Hunt, this show features seven local artists. Our guest on today's episode, Alfredo Sainz, seems to be on an upward trajectory, not only hitting all his artistic goals for 2023 but exceeding them, and the year isn't even over! Alfredo is not just any artist; he's a local gem you'll want to meet. Discover his artistic journey, creative process, and the stories behind his mesmerizing works. But that's not all – Alfredo has some exciting news to unveil, so listen until the end of the episode. You can catch Alfredo here in the gallery every Sunday throughout the fall season. -------------- Join us for ARTSPAN SF Open Studios - A full weekend of activities from Nov. 3-5! Meet the artistsLive MusicLive painting by Michele de la Menardiere"Make and Take" drop-in workshops w/ Catherine ShermanYummy surprises, including desserts by What the FlanHot Tea Bar and libations will be flowing all weekend Featured Artists: -Michele de l la Menardiere -Alfredo Sainz, abstract artist⁠ -Catherine Sherman, quilt artist -Paulo Sentio, abstract photography ➤FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 Open Studios Kick-off Party + Fall Celebration at H&G Champagne toast at 8:00. ⁠⁠Free w/ RSVP⁠⁠. 6 pm-9 pm ➤SATURDAY- Nov 4, 2023 Open Studio - 11 am- 6 pm ➤SUNDAY - Nov 5, 2023 Open Studios - 11 am- 6 pm ------------------- Where you can find our guest on today's episode, Alfredo Sainz online: ➤Instagram: @fonzerelli415 ➤Website: fonzerelli415.com ➤Current Work Available here at H&G: huntgathershop.com/alfredo-sainz Other links mentioned in this episode: ⁠de Young Open 2023⁠ SAVE THE DATE + Learn more about the INNER SUNSET WINTER SOLSTICE ART WALK we are hosting on Thurs. Dec 21, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Sign up to participate in the art walk as an artist or maker. Or sign up to participate as a street musician here.If you are local to San Francisco, join us for our next Creative Business Strategy Session on Jan 1, 2024 -------------- HUNT & GATHER is located at 1108 Irving St., San Francisco, CA 94122 FALL GALLERY HOURS: Saturday 11 am-6 pm Sunday 11 am-6 pm *or by appointment 👉🏽Follow us on Instagram @huntandgathersf @nate1design 👉🏽Visit us online: huntandgathersf.com 👉🏽Shop our current collection of local art: huntgathershop.com
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    34 min