Let’s start off with you telling me a little bit about 941 Geary.
941 Geary is the new space dedicated to artists and projects of cultural distinction contributing to the landscape of contemporary and urban contemporary art. The space is an extension and a continuation of what I’ve already been doing with my previous galleries. It’s roughly 3,000 square feet in an old converted warehouse that used to be an auto shop so it’s kind of like a big museum space. The focus for me is to give artists that I’ve already been working with the opportunity to go bigger than they’ve ever gone before and to push them to taking bigger risks. It’s also an opportunity for me to go after well-known international artists that might not normally show in San Francisco because there isn’t a big enough venue. I want to give people in San Francisco the opportunity to see some of the artists and art shows that maybe only show in New York, London or Asia.

You also recently celebrated your seven-year anniversary with the Shooting Gallery. What does this milestone mean for you personally?
For me to do anything for seven years…it’s the longest I’ve done anything. It’s a big achievement in my career that I’ve been able to do what I love for seven years, be successful at it and continue to do it. I’m very passionate about art. I love it and can’t imagine doing anything else. I grew up as a skate punk in California, reading Juxtapoz magazine and being interested in underground, alternative art. So for me to have grown up, been able to open up my own gallery, and work with and represent artists that I was in love with as a kid…it’s a dream come true. Life has come full circle for me, I feel really fortunate.