Pardon our dust, we’re working on a new installation that affects the Atrium, 3rd, 4th and 5th Floor.
Free. RSVP encouraged.
Seating is available first come, first served.
Ever been told that serious artists don’t have day jobs, or that you can’t be a “real” artist if you’re self-taught? Join author and artist Danielle Krysa, a.k.a. the Jealous Curator, for an honest, myth-busting conversation about what it really takes to build a creative life. Krysa will read from her new book, Real Artists Wear Black, then dig into the myths that get in the way of so many artists’ careers, and the strategies for moving past them. Then it’s your turn: bring your questions and share the myths you’ve believed in a welcoming space with fellow Bay Area artists. Whether you’re just starting out or years into your practice, come ready to laugh, get fired up, and leave with fresh encouragement for your own creative path.
Recommended for audiences ages 16 and older. Younger audiences are encouraged to join The Doctor Is In: Kids’ Answers to Your Art Problems with the Jealous Curator at 11 a.m. Krysa will read her children’s book How to Spot an Artist and moderate a session for kids to help adults tap into their creative spark!
Danielle Krysa is the writer behind the contemporary art site The Jealous Curator (est. 2009), and has curated art shows all over North America. Krysa is also an artist herself, and her mixed media work is held in private collections worldwide. She is the author of several art books, including Creative Block, Your Inner Critic Is A Big Jerk, A Big Important Art Book – Now with Women, and two children’s books: How To Spot An Artist and Art and Joy. Her newest book, Real Artists Wear Black: And Other Lies About Being Creative was just released in October of 2026. Krysa has had the great pleasure of speaking at TEDx, PIXAR, and Creative Mornings, and was interviewed in a series of video segments on Oprah.com about breaking through creative blocks and self-doubt.
Accessible seating is available at this event. Accessibility accommodations such as American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation are available upon request ten business days in advance.
Please email publicengagement@sfmoma.org, and we will do our best to fulfill your request.