Gallery 16

Gallery 16 is a contemporary art gallery in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood that displays rotating exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and mixed media works in a ground-floor space on Bryant Street. The space combines exhibition areas with a working print studio that produces limited editions and artist publications using traditional and modern printing techniques.

Founded in 1993 by artist Griff Williams, this space established itself as one of the first art presses in the United States to integrate traditional and digital printing methods into a single artistic practice. The founding vision to merge craft techniques with contemporary art set the direction for how the gallery operates today.

The attached print studio produces limited editions and artist books using traditional techniques like gravure and carbon pigment printing, allowing visitors to see how artists work with multiple printing methods on site. This working space reflects the gallery's commitment to merging printmaking craft with contemporary art practice.

The ground-floor location on Bryant Street makes the gallery easy to access and navigate without stairs or elevation changes. Regular exhibition schedules keep the displays fresh, and the space also hosts artist conversations and offers consulting services for visitors interested in building personal or professional art collections.

The gallery maintains partnerships with major institutions including the Whitney Museum, LACMA, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art while supporting public art initiatives across multiple international locations. These collaborations extend its influence beyond the local San Francisco art scene into a broader global network of contemporary art practice.

Location: San Francisco

Address: 501 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Website: http://gallery16.com

GPS coordinates: 37.78130,-122.39500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42