Shooting Gallery

Mere blocks from the establishment galleries around Union Square, Shooting Gallery is in one of the seedier-seeming sections of town. But along with the artisanal cocktail bars and restaurants that have been popping up nearby, it's been a catalyst in the lower Geary Street revival. Owner and curator Justin Giarla grew up a fan of pop, street and outsider art and his gallery reflects his dedication to "the neccessity of providing lowbrow artists with a platform." Housed in a former industrial bakery, the airy, high-ceilinged space has original timber beams and skylights.