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East Bay Open Studios Events

East Bay Open Studios is a free, family friendly twice annual event that connects art collectors and arts lovers directly to artists throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County.

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Find Art Exhibitions, Openings and Artist Talks at arts venues throughout Oakland.
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We have exciting things in store for 2025 starting

We have exciting things in store for 2025 starting with the introduction of our new Interim Executive Director, Ronice Stratton!

With a rich background in mission-driven leadership, a deep passion for the arts, and a commitment to fostering equity and community, Ronice is poised to lead Oakland Art Murmur into its next chapter.

“Oakland Art Murmur has played a vital role in fostering Oakland’s vibrant visual arts ecosystem, thanks to the vision and leadership of Jean Marie Durant, our previous Executive Director. I’m honored to continue this work and build on the incredible foundation she created.

The arts have been transformative in my life, and I believe organizations like Oakland Art Murmur are essential to empowering artists, connecting communities, and creating lasting impact. This is a critical time for the arts, and I’m excited to step into this role to help advocate for and support artists, ensuring they continue to thrive. My commitment is to fostering inclusive, equitable spaces where artists can flourish and communities can engage deeply with creative expression.” Learn more about @ro.ronice in their Executive Director Q&A at the link in bio 🔗

That’s a wrap on 2024! 🌟 Thank you, East Bay,

That’s a wrap on 2024! 🌟 Thank you, East Bay, for a wonderful and art-filled year. We enjoyed huge successes in supporting the arts this year through two East Bay Open Studios events, Oakland Style Week tours and activations, professional development offerings for East Bay artists as well as our continued promotion of Oakland’s galleries and arts spaces.

Thank you to every one who got out and supported the arts this year in galleries, at East Bay Open Studios, or through generous donations to our organization. ❤️ We extend immense gratitude to all the artists and arts supporters that keep the East Bay arts thriving. We can’t do our work without you and we look forward to our continued service of the East Bay arts in 2025.

We can’t wait to see what Oakland has in store f

We can’t wait to see what Oakland has in store for 2025 ❤️ this mural by @hungryghoststudio is part of the @lovelettertooakland mural series and can be found in Jack London Square ✨

Courtesy of @jacklondonoakland #mural #murals #muralist #muralart #muralartist #muralpainting #oakland #oaklandartist #oaklandart

Visit @grayloftgallery this Saturday, December 14

Visit @grayloftgallery this Saturday, December 14 for the Closing Reception of their group show “Exquisite Little Things” ✨ Join them from 5-7 pm for holiday merriment with artwork from 30 Bay Area artists ❤️

We’d like to introduce you to the three talented

We’d like to introduce you to the three talented artists behind our Murmur’s Artful Giving end-of-year fundraising campaign ❤️ LIMITED EDITION ART PRINTS available with a $125 donation to Oakland Art Murmur 🌟

Usha Shukla, Chetna Mehta, and Grace Davis have graciously shared their artwork with us so that we can share it with you. Limited Edition art prints by each of these artists is available through a one-time $125 donation to Oakland Art Murmur. Donations made by December 10 will guarantee holiday delivery, but you have until December 31 to make a donation and receive a print 💌 Link in bio to choose your print and donate 🔗

Your contribution helps sustain our programming, allowing us to support artists and amplify the talent found in our great cities. Keep East Bay arts thriving and give the gift of art this holiday season.

It’s the last First Friday of the year! Get out

It’s the last First Friday of the year! Get out and enjoy art from the Oakland community ❤️

🌟 @eastbayphotocollective presents their annual Member’s Exhibition MOMENTUM that explores the energy of movement through photographs

🌟 @mercury20gallery welcomes Winter Solstice with their annual collective exhibition by member artists

🌟 @gearboxgallery presents a new show that delves into the mysteries of space, time and the infinite void

🌟 @werkshack shares their new three personal exhibition that also use wood as their main medium

🌟 @transmissiongallery in collaboration with @bapcsf present a group exhibition explore the night

🌟 @johansson_projects shows a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by @nicoleireneanderson

🌟 @slate_art presents a group exhibition focusing on the act of layering

🌟 @artogether__ unveils their new studios and launches their Residency Program during a night of community and art

On this Day of Giving, support Oakland Art Murmur

On this Day of Giving, support Oakland Art Murmur in sustaining the programs that form the foundation of our vibrant East Bay arts community ❤️ As a thank you for your support, we are offering something special ✨

For donations of $125, you will receive your choice of a custom print by three wonderful East Bay artists as a token of our appreciation.

🌟 “I Stole Her Heart” by @ushashuklaart

🌟 “Braiding Together” by @mosaiceye

🌟 “Do You Remember?” By @artbygdavis

Donate and select your print at the link in bio 🔗 We graciously thank you for your help in keeping the arts alive in Oakland 🌟

P.S. Want the full collection? Donate $300 to collect all three prints! Donate by December 10 to receive your print by the holidays 🎁

New Art About Town is up featuring @hellapositive

New Art About Town is up featuring @hellapositive 🌟

“Sharing is what makes us human,” owner of Hella Positive, Ebrahim Leri says. Especially that it is humanizing as well; in our times of extended distress, its importance in the mission is that it finds us – it takes us in when we need to be with other people; helps us discover how to be more than what we are when we’re down; and stirs us to keep going towards a better place. Read the full story by @ryderfoto at the link in bio 🔗

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