Caldwell Snyder Gallery

Highly recommend stopping by Caldwell Snyder even if you aren’t in the market. I came here with my two kids on a Saturday afternoon and we were the only ones in the gallery. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Caldwell Snyder is a leading contemporary art gallery representing many of the most significant international painters and sculptors of the 21^st century.
Caldwell Snyder has consistently been a vital force in the art world by introducing many renowned artists to the Bay Area for the first time. With a combined exhibition space of 12,000 square feet between the San Francisco and St. Helena gallery locations, Caldwell Snyder has mounted more than 500 exhibitions over the past three decades.
Established in 1983 in San Francisco, Caldwell Snyder Gallery has since expanded to two locations: Sutter Street in San Francisco’s renowned Union Square district, and downtown St. Helena, Napa Valley, in the turn-​of-​the-​century Star Building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The gallery features a combined 12,000 square feet of exhibition space with shows changing monthly, and is an active member of the San Francisco Art Dealers Association.
In addition to mounting exhibitions, gallery staff work closely with private collectors in building thier collections, locating works of art, providing art advisory services, and assisting individuals in home or corporate installations.​­​
Founded by Oliver Caldwell and Susan Snyder in San Francisco in 1983, the gallery has grown from its early roots in an industrial space in the South of Market district to a contemporary gallery with international reach, representing a roster of over 50 artists from the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, with a focus on innovative painting and sculpture. In its three decades of continuous operation – a rare feat for a contemporary art gallery – Caldwell Snyder has opened satellite galleries in New York and St. Helena, California, mounted over 500 exhibitions, and participated in countless international art fairs.
The gallery’s flagship San Francisco location, which the owners purchased in the late ‘90s and transformed from a former restaurant into a light-​filled, 9,000-square-foot exhibition space, has become a Union Square landmark. «Acquiring the Sutter Street building was a statement that the gallery was taking the long view,» says co-​owner Oliver Caldwell. «By making that brick-​and-​mortar investment, we took a risk and did away with our escape hatch. We wanted to signal to our artists, our clients, and the public that we were in for the long haul.»
Over three decades, the gallery has built lasting relationships with collectors and artists. «One of the things I’m proudest of is the way we’ve nurtured artists and stood by them as they’ve evolved their styles,» says co-​owner Susan Snyder. «It’s been gratifying to build trust among our artists and clients and to see people respond to the work we’ve put our faith in.»
Going into its fourth decade, the gallery will continue its dynamic program, remaining agile in response to new art and ways of communicating with the public, while maintaining the strong identity and aesthetic base that has marked its success for 30 years. «Art audiences today are inundated with imagery,» Caldwell says. «Collectors have seen a million landscapes, abstract works, and figures. The challenge is to be a distinctive and meaningful voice.»

Fabulous art from contemporary local artists– love! Plus, my family and I were the only people there so it was nice and quiet. The only reason I give it four stars is because when we arrived, the doors were locked (30 minutes before closing time), but the kind woman at the front let us in and explained she had to leave soon. Locals and tourists alike will appreciate the art at the Caldwell Snyder Gallery.

Easily one of the top gallery’s in San Francisco. They are also on the east coast and just opened a gallery in wine country. The work on display no matter who the artist, provides much inspiration for the modern art lover, and any art lover for that matter. It’s very much the gallery that you envision in Soho. The gentleman who runs the gallery, Roger is very personable/​knowledgable and makes for a laid back friendly environment. It’s not the super pretentious gallery that makes you hate visiting galleries. It’s the exact opposite. I could spend hours in this space. Too many good artisits to list.

Two Words: Blue Chip
The artwork is definitely for those interested in making a serious financial investment. You can view art of living artists; however, they are VERY established (i.e., Ilya Zomb, Frank Stella, etc.).
Overall, Caldwell Synder is a great gallery to brush up on your Contemporary artists and see some great artwork. The bulk of what is shown is, primarily, representational art. They do have abstract artists (i.e., Frank Stella); however, if you are into Abstract Expressionism or Formalism, you are better off paying a visit to Modernism.
The space is multi-​level (a step or two towards the back of the gallery) so will need to watch your step when viewing art along the side walls. Yet this doesn’t detract from your experience and believe it or not, there is seating in the back so you can, actually, sit and admire the work. Definitely worth a visit!

This is a beautiful space for displaying art. The stark white walls and shining wood floors in the loft-​like setting bring out the amazing array of colors found in the paintings and sculptures within. I went to the opening for Paul Balmer and was really impressed with the number of people who turned out, and — of course — the quality of the work. However, this isn’t the place for the average art lover to make a purchase. It’s more for serious art collectors with a buck to boot.