2010.54.2535

• counter culture

The top of the poster has a green background with the text: "11th Annual North Beach / Photographic Art Fair / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm / Sat., Sun. & Mon. / may 23, 24 & 25, 1981 / Aquatic Park / San Francisco / At Beach & Hyde / Across From / Ghirardelli Square". Below there is a stylized drawing of a nude woman sitting atop a bear, the woman has a large belt with a sword attached, a crown of flowers in her hair, and stylized stars covering her nipples. The background of the drawing is the sky with light and clouds towards the bottom and stylized stars and the moon at top. The drawing is flanked on either side with stylized columns accompanied by text, at left: "Display Of Photographic Art", and at right: "Display of Handmade Crafts". The bottom of the poster has a red background that has a row of six drawings of Benjamin Franklin and the text: "Displays of Photographic & Hand Craft Art Work. Continuous Live Music, Acrobats, / Jugglers, Clown, Mimes, Tight Rope Acts, Puppet Shows. Sunshine, Good Vibes & Other / Goodies. And It's All Free! Bring a Friend / Sponsored By: North Beach Photographic Art Fair, Inc. / Co-Sponsors: Columbus Camera / Don Wehr's Music City / Golden Gate National Recreation Area / The Darkroom / Special Thanks: Michael's Art Supply / All photographers and craft persons are invited to display their work. For information call (415) 989-4004 or (415) 982-5717 / Easy Access by Muni / Hyde St. Cable Car / 19 Polk, 30 Stockton / 47 Van Ness".