Biography
Born in Hamburg, Germany, Kay Weber is an artist and educator who believes deeply in the power of art to connect, heal, and inspire. With Master’s Degrees in Fine Arts and Education from the University of Hamburg, Kay’s creative journey has spanned continents and disciplines—from experimental drawing workshops in France and Austria to collaborative projects in Turkey and Brazil.
In the early ’90s, Kay brought his artistic flair to the stage, designing original plays for theaters in Hamburg and Berlin. A move to San Francisco soon followed, where he immersed himself in the local arts community, becoming a fixture in San Francisco Open Studios since 1994 and serving for a decade on the board of ArtSpan.
For over 25 years, Kay served as Art Director at the Tenderloin Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, where he created a vibrant, youth-centered art program that embraced everything from fine arts to photography, theater, and dance. His commitment to nurturing creativity in underserved communities earned him awards from the California State Senate and the Wildflowers Institute in 2020. In 2025, he was honored with a Certificate of Honor from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, recognizing his 26 years of visionary leadership—mentoring generations of youth, building lasting arts partnerships, and transforming the Tenderloin into a creative force.
Whether in the studio or the classroom, Kay’s work blends structure with spontaneity, play with purpose. Now based in Palm Springs, he continues to explore the magic of paper, scissors, and storytelling—creating new work and new ways to share the joy of art.
Solo Exhibitions
2025 Kay Weber, Tenderloin Community Benefit District, 48 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA
2020 Paper Cuttings, Equator Café, 986 Market St., San Francisco, CA
2018 Art Showcase Kay Weber, Parc 55, A Hilton Hotel, San Francisco, CA
2007 Kay Weber, Gellert Library, Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA
2001 Art Salon Arrivederci, San Rafael, CA
San Geronimo Golf Court Clubhouse, San Anselmo, CA
1999 St. Matthew Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA
1996 Kings Gallery, Unitarian Universalistic Center, San Francisco, CA
1995 The Drawing Room Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
1993 Gallery des Ostens, Berlin, Germany
1991 HeimArt Gallery, Hamburg, Germany
1989 KX Kampnagel Gallery, Hamburg, Germany
1988 Haus Kokemohr Gallery, Bielefeld, Germany
Group Exhibitions
2024 Connecting Cuts, Olive Hyde Gallery, Fremont, CA
Light & Shadow, John O'Lague Galleria, Hayward, CA
From Disco Days to the Tech Craze: 50 Years of ArtSpan SF Open Studios,
Jewett Gallery, SF Public Library, San Francisco, CA
EarthSeed, Undergrowth, Afterlife, ArtSeed's 18th Annual Art Exhibition,
Tides Converge at the Presidio, San Francisco, CA
Cut Paste Create: The Art of Collage, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
ArtSeed: Artist in Resident at Hunter's Point Shipyard 40th Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
2023 Art of Pride, SF Women Artists Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2020 (retro)(intro)spection: moving past into the forward, San Francisco Center for the Book, CA
48 Pillars, ARC Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2019 2 Blocks of Art, 6th Street, San Francisco, CA
2014 Metamorphosis, Sandra Lee Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Germany Inside Out, Goethe-Institute, San Francisco, CA
2013 Squared Alumni, ARC Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2012 FourSquare, ARC Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2010 Paper View: Contemporary Works on Paper, ARC Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2007 Seeds of Hope, Gellert Library, Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA
Art with a Heart, Mercy Center Art Gallery, Burlingame, CA
2004 Artwalk - Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
2003 40 Open Studio Artists, 410 Jessie Street, San Francisco, CA
2002 Snakes & Sirens, Folk Art Museum, San Francisco, CA
Gods & Goddesses, Kings Gallery/ Unitarian Universalistic Center, San Francisco, CA
2001 Cidade de Milagros, SOMARTS Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Scherenschnitte, WOW Art Salons, San Raphael, CA
2000 ArtSpan's Selections, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA
Labirinto de las Culturas, SOMARTS Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1999 Casa de Espantos, SOMARTS Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Artist Studio, deYoung Museum, San Francisco, CA
ArtSpan's Selections, Capella, San Francisco, CA
1998 Labyrinth, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA
Day of the Dead, Santa Cruz Museum of Art History, Santa Cruz, CA
Once Upon A Time, Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, Alaska
ArtSpan's Selections, Academy of Art College Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1997 The Annual Luggage Store Show, Luggage Store Gallery, San Francisco, CA
ArtSpan's Selections, Academy of Art College Gallery, San Francisco, CA
deComposition, San Mateo County Arts Council, Belmont, CA
1996 ArtSpan's Selections, SOMARTS Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1995 ArtSpan's Selections, SOMARTS Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1994 November Show, Art Explosion Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Pride 1994, Levi’s Strauss & Company,San Francisco, CA
Artscape Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1986 Designs de la Cite, Atelier de La Rue Sena, Marseille, France
50 Hamburger Zeichner, Haus der Kunst, München, Germany
1985 Nous vivant aubord de la mer, Semoulerie Nouvelle, Marseille, France
1984 50 Hamburger Zeichner, Kunsthaus, Hamburg - Germany
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