MUSEUM SPEAKER SERIES


Step into San Francisco’s most unexpected third space, a living fusion of community center, performing arts center, and Makerspace, where creativity is served with a home-cooked meal. Every week features a new presenter, from artists to innovators, ensuring each visit is a one-of-a-kind encounter. Every ARTALKS is personally hosted by Gregangelo, the museum’s eccentric proprietor, who shares stories, answers questions, and invites you into the wonder of his ever-evolving world. A feast for the senses, connection, conversation, and creativity await curious minds who crave an experience found only in San Francisco.
We are calling on fascinating people in their fields with bold voices: artists, educators, scientists, tech innovators, activists, and musicians or anyone with a ten-minute spark of insight, humor, or heart. ARTALKS welcomes presenters whose stories inspire community action and celebrate San Francisco’s creative pulse. From sing-alongs to social impact, from laughter to civic engagement, if your talk uplifts, engages, or awakens potential, we want to hear from you.
Your ARTALKS experience begins with a lively ten-minute presentation from local artists, luminaries, and cultural innovators. It's followed by a picnic lunch in The Garden of Innocence, where, as one artist said, “being here feels like celebrating a major holiday every day.” Then venture behind the scenes through our imaginative art center, community space, and working art studio. Meet the artists, explore local artwork in progress, and maybe even add your own touch within this shared space.
ART AND Q&A LECTURE
NEXT PRESENTER

Stephanie Mufson is a San Francisco–based creative powerhouse who leads her studio behind some of the Bay Area’s most imaginative parade floats. As founder and Creative Director of The Parade Guys, she and her team design and build hundreds of large-scale floats, statues, and installations each year, including many featured in the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, the San Francisco Pride Parade, and other major Bay Area celebrations.
STEPHANIE MUFSON
Owner & Creative Director of The Parade Guys
PAST PRESENTERS

Lisa Burger
Executive Director of Independent Arts & Media

Susan Brown
Creator and Founder of Peer Talk Media

Devlin Shand
Co-Founder/ Owner of Queer Arts Featured

Annette Ribeiro
Art Educator

Daniel Lurie
Mayor of San Francisco

Daniel Nicoletta
Campaign Manager for Harvey Milk - Activist

Dr. Erica Anderson
International Authority on Transgender Health

Ralph Remington
Director of Cultural Affairs

Oubria Tronshaw
Writer

Jennifer Raiser
Treasurer of the Burning Man Project

David Talbot
Author

Sari Zagorski
911 Dispatcher
