AB4058 – San Francisco
June 24 @ 7:00 pm PDT
Art Battle San Francisco – June 24, 2026
Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm
Public Works – 161 Erie St, San Francisco, CA
Public Works sparkles again with AB San Francisco!
Watch talented artists turn blank canvases into striking masterpieces—in just 20 minutes—right before your eyes. Feel the countdown, the music, the rush of the crowd as paint flies and ideas come to life in three high-energy rounds. Cast your vote for your favorites and help crown the next Art Battle champion!
This one’s extra special—it’s our Pride Celebration 
A night to celebrate love, identity, self-expression, and the incredible creativity of the LGBTQI+ community. Expect bold colors, fearless ideas, and an atmosphere full of joy and connection.
A night to celebrate love, identity, self-expression, and the incredible creativity of the LGBTQI+ community. Expect bold colors, fearless ideas, and an atmosphere full of joy and connection.At the end of the night, every painting goes to auction, giving you the chance to take home a one-of-a-kind piece created live in the moment. It’s fast. It’s electric. It’s colorful, inclusive, and completely unforgettable. Come celebrate art. Come celebrate Pride.
Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists!
Art Battle San Francisco is a 21+ event.
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ARTISTS
Artists can apply to compete. Also, most events have a ‘Wildcard’ easel, where artists leave their names at the door and we draw at random to pick the Wildcard Artist. To be a potential wildcard artist, just buy a ticket and show up!
Confirmed Competitors
Art Battle San Francisco
📍 Public Works
13 confirmed artists
Anthony Jimenez
Anthony Jimenez is a muralist and educator, residing in San Francisco CA. His mediums include acrylic on canvas, pencil/charcoal, and digital painting/illustration, with an emphasis on portraiture. He uses his art to engage and educate the community, creating dialogue about social issues and vulnerability — by exploring politics, self-reflection, & imagination.
Ares Esquivez
I focus on expressive characters inspired by my fantasy worlds, strong silhouettes, and texture. I work quickly, following intuition and adjusting as the piece takes shape.
Babe Ross
Babe Ross is a multi-subject, classically trained artist, specializing in colorful portraits and whimsical themes. She teaches beginner and intermediate painting classes called “happy lil accidents” and can often be found in the San Francisco Bay Area drawing cartoons in parks, painting at the beach, or creating murals in the heart of the city.
CeeCee
The majority of CeeCee's works are colorful renditions of sex worker photos on social media. With their consent, she depicts them to promote sexuality acceptance, body positivity, but most importantly awareness to safety standards for ALL sex workers./sf
Francisco Ramirez
Rooted in the vibrant streets of East San Jose since age 7, Francisco’s journey reflects the healing power of art. Self-taught and driven by raw talent and deep passion, he transforms perception into possibility, crafting bold, expressive works. Now a full-time artist, his colorful murals brighten neighborhoods across San Jose, Los Altos, and Hayward. Each piece stands as a tribute to resilience, hope, and the pure joy of creating from the heart.
Gus Azevedo
Gus is a Brazilian visual artist and game designer based in San Francisco. His work includes whimsical and dark abstract and surreal paintings in ink and acrylic, as well as digital and paper illustrations. With a background in Chemical Engineering, he began painting during the pandemic and later committed fully to art after launching his solo game project, Necromancers' Arena
Jae Rendall (they/them)
Jae is a new SF artist who mixes their love of anime and nature into dreamy, fantastical wildlife pieces. They play with bold colors and unique shapes to highlight the magic of the natural world. They’re loving the creative energy here and the people who stay true to themselves and show up for the arts.
Kat Powell
Kat is a queer, neurodivergent magpie punk artist who turns creative reuse into catharsis. Inspired by pop art, punk rock, and science, she works with whatever materials she can scavenge—junk or traditional—crafting bold, offbeat pieces with heart. Her style is simple, her ideas delightfully strange, and her process unapologetically instinctive.
Katie Rasic
I love drawing the world around me! I enjoy combining observation with fantasy and abstract elements. Mainly working in watercolor, gouache, and casein.
Matt Milano
📍 San Francisco, CA, US
Giving back to my communities and inspiring other artists to be bold and brave to inspire others through their art as well. Lead by example artistically.
Art created freestyle representing elements, nature, and community in an urban expressive approach
Art created freestyle representing elements, nature, and community in an urban expressive approach
Roxana Romero-Vega
Roxana’s artwork is a classic rendering of things imagined similar to retro cartoons, to whimsical depictions of animals in a variety of interesting scenarios. There is always a twist into the dark side of life.
Sara Woodhull
Sara is a retired dreamer turned art student, now exploring watercolor, acrylic, oil, and printmaking. Her work draws inspiration from nature, ecology, animals, and LGBTQ+ themes—blending curiosity, care, and vibrant creativity across every medium she touches.
Tod LaRon
Tod LaRon is a queer illustrator, painter, and digital artist. Originally from Hollywood, California, he has been residing and making art in San Francisco for over 20 years. Equal parts SF queer grit and L.A. polish, his paintings combine graphic queer imagery with the vibrant UV color palette and vibrancy of the Bay Area underground nightlife scene, resulting in work that is sleek and sexy, with a style that can only be described as delicious neon candy.
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