Grab art by the handlebars. Tonight ARTCRANK, a show of bicycle-inspired poster artwork, returns to San Francisco! The fun kicks off at 7 p.m. ('til 11 p.m.) at 111 Minna Gallery (111 Minna St., 415-974-1719) with original, bike-inspired works by 34 Bay Area artists. The concept is to introduce y'all to talented local artists and send you home with affordable, original, and limited-edition works of art. Admission is free, and the posters are well-priced at $40. Tonight, there'll be a special deal on Widmer Brothers beer, and ARTCRANK glasses for sale will benefit the San Francisco Bike Coalition, the largest city-based bicycle advocacy group in the nation. Plus, Chrome will be raffling off custom messenger bags with designs by ARTCRANK artists; let's hope you're lucky!

Above is a sneak peek of the 2011 poster designed by ARTCRANK artist Erin Butner, which will be for sale at tonight's show! The bike-loving artist agreed to chat with me about all things ARTCRANK and biking in San Francisco. Check out our interview below!

PopSugar SF: You've been an ARTCRANK artist for three years, now? How did you hear about it?

Erin Butner: I first heard about ARTCRANK from a good friend, designer Claudia Reyes, in 2009. I had just purchased my first bike three months earlier. I had started biking to work every day and exploring the city in the saddle. I fell in love with San Francisco all over again. I decided there was no better way to show my love for bikes than designing a poster.

PS SF: What advice would you give to someone considering joining ARTCRANK next year?

EB: First off, if you don't have a bike, get one! Like I tell anyone who will listen, biking in SF will change your life. Come to the show, check out the posters, and get inspired. Charles Youel, the curator and founder of ARTCRANK, runs a great show. Hit him up next year.

PS SF: When you're not slaving away as a digital art director at BBDO, there's a good chance you're pedaling away on the mean streets of SF. What's your favorite route to bike in San Francisco?

EB: My favorite ride is great for a sunny weekend day. I ride down Polk Gulch (ignoring urges to stop at Bob's), up Market and the Wiggle. Then it's out through the park and on to Ocean Beach. How can you not love this city?

PS SF: What are the best and worst things about riding bikes in San Francisco?

EB: Oh, those glorious hills. Nah, actually you can get just about anywhere in the city and stay on a pretty flat route. And of course, cars can be treacherous if they're not good about sharing the road. Always be alert and assume they don't see you.

The best part is the freedom to explore this great city. It's the best way to get around SF.

PS SF: Helmets are not very cool looking. You're creative. Give a tip for accessorizing your head safety gear.

EB: I'm stoked because I finally picked up a Nutcase I'd been eyeing for months. They have a ton of great styles. True, helmets are über nerdy looking, but I'd rather arrive looking a tad bit dorky than not arrive at all. Lights at nights and helmets always (emoticon smiley face)!

Hope you all can make it to ARTCRANK tonight! See you there!