Opening Reception: Art for the Winter Solstice

This Winter Solstice, the Mercury 20 community comes together for the Art of the Winter Solstice – an exhibition that celebrates connection, belonging and shared creativity. In a time when these values feel especially vital, artist members present new work that reflects both individual perspectives and collective experience.
Diverse in form yet unified in spirit, the exhibition highlights the power of art to bring light, warmth, and reflection to the season.

List of Participating Artists:
Dalar Alahverdi, Andrea Brewster, Jessica Cadkin, Gustave Carlson, Tara Esperanza, Andrea Guskin, Patricia Guthrie, Leah Korican, Sara Lisch, Laura Malone, Alec Marin, Monika Mayer, Jill McLennan, Charlie Milgrim, Christine Meuris, Mary Curtis Ratcliff, Pat O’Connor, KC Rosenberg, Caity Salamanca, Emily Shepard, Elizabeth Sher, Abby Zhang

Images: Clockwise from upper left Jill McLennan, Leah Korican, Dalar Alaverdi, Pat O’Connor, Alec Marin, Elizabeth Sher, Mary Curtis Ratcliff
(photos courtesy of the artists)

Also, unwrap the joy of artistic expression with The Back Room Gallery exhibit, LIMITED, a gathering of works by gallery artists all 8″ x 8″ in a variety of media.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 – DECEMBER 20, 2025
Gallery Hours: Friday and Saturday: 12 – 5 or by appointment
(e-mail [email protected] or text 510-918-9093)

Oakland Art Murmur / First Friday: December 5, 5 – 9 pm