Introducing SHOTWELL

In 2026, we’re getting out of the storefront and into the community with SHOTWELL, a hyper-local journal celebrating the land, lives and histories of a single, 15-block street in San Francisco’s Mission District. A publication blending print and digital formats with in-person events, SHOTWELL will seek to deepen connections within our community and invite more curiosity about the places we call home. 

SHOTWELL is a community-generated endeavor championed by neighbors who embrace place-based storytelling as a tool for building common ground and inspiring neighborhood resilience through creativity.

Upcoming Events
As we work to get our Substack launched, we’re staying active in the neighborhood with a Community Lantern Parade Workshop series and informal Shotwell Strolls.

Join the newsroom
Interested in contributing to SHOTWELL Journal? We are seeking writers, photographers, artists, and videographers interested in uncovering the stories that connect people and place. To learn more, email us at SHOTWELL@storefrontlab.org.