“Art in Oakland is different than art in other places,” Moss Kardener told BARTable. “Oakland has always had a political voice as a community and in the artwork, and we support a lot of emerging artists.” Kardener is vice president of the Oakland Art Murmur (OAM) Board of Directors, and the small but far-reaching organization […]

The Oakland arts community needs no introduction. Thanks to the unique collection of artists who are also residents of the city, the Town has so much diverse art to offer — whether it’s shared through galleries, street murals, film festivals, artist talks or art walks. Many get to see a glimpse of the city’s arts […]

Donate to Oakland Art Murmur during East Bay Gives! Date: May 5th Time: 12:01 am – 11:59 pm Support Oakland Art Murmur increase awareness and participation in the vibrant Oakland visual art scene on May 5, 2015 during East Bay Gives 2015. East Bay Gives is an annual event hosted by the East Bay Community […]

Oakland Art Murmur’s galleries will collectively open their doors for their free monthly First Friday Art Walk on January 2nd from 6-9pm!

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2p: Tour Downtown Oakland’s gallery and retail treasurers that are offering up art for all tastes and budgets. Concluding at the Museum of Children’s Arts with a tour of the museum and a special holiday art making activity – fun for all ages! *FREE*

Sun, Dec 14, 6-8p: Come celebrate the robust arts scene with the Oakland Art Murmur & toast the 2nd anniversary of Friends of Oakland Art Murmur!

Oakland Art Murmur’s galleries will collectively open their doors for their free monthly First Friday Art Walk on December 5th, rain or shine.

Saturday, Nov 15, 2p : Lupin deMuth of American Steel Studios leads participants on a tour of the unique and eclectic art world of the country’s largest industrial art warehouse. FREE!

Saturday, 10.18, 2p: Lonnie Lee of Vessel Gallery will lead this month’s FREE guided walking tour on the topic of the energy captured in drawing and painting. Learn more >

Stop by Classic Cars West from 6-9p to preview the FLOURISH 2014 silent auction artwork – a collection comprised of donations from the OAM member galleries. In celebration of First Friday, we’re offering a special, one-day $10 ticket discount to the OAM party of the year: the FLOURISH 2014 celebration & silent auction on October 11.

Explore Oakland Art Murmur’s Booming Uptown Arts District with a Free Walking Tour and Art Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, September 20.

Saturday, Aug 16: Explore Temescal’s alternative gallery spaces with the FREE 3rd Saturday Walking Tour program + our inaugural art scavenger hunt! For families and individuals of all ages.