• GearBox Gallery Presents, MOMENTUM

    Gearbox Gallery 770 West Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

    GearBox Gallery presents MOMENTUM, August 20 - September 19, 2026. Momentum captures a moment in the evolving landscape of the Northern California Art Scene with …

  • Artist Reception: Jeanne Lorenz – Are you with me NOW?

    Manna Gallery 473 25th St., Oakland, CA, United States

    Join Manna Gallery for the opening reception of Are you with me NOW? on Saturday, August 22, from 2–4 pm. Meet artist Jeanne Lorenz and …

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  • SPECIMENS – New works by May M. Low – CLOSING SHOW

    Dear John 3807 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

    oin us at Dear John for the closing celebration of May M. Lo’s SPECIMENS—a final opportunity to experience this evocative exhibition before it comes down. …

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  • Hannah Franco: Poiesis

    Slate Contemporary Gallery 5510 College Ave, Oakland, United States

    SLATE is pleased to present Hannah Franco: Poiesis, a solo exhibition of new paintings by abstract artist Hannah Franco. Featuring ten new paintings, Hannah Franco …

  • False Gods ~ Opening Reception with El Gallo

    The Grand Gallery 560 2nd Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    False Gods A new show by surrealist painter, muralist Bill Weber, aka El Galllo at The Grand Gallery, in Oakland. Artist Reception September 5 Noon …

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  • Where the Shadow Falls – New works by Faye Wheeler

    Dear John 3807 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

    Where the Shadow Falls by Faye Wheeler explores the California wilderness as both inspiration and refuge. Drawing from her experiences hiking through Bay Area redwood …

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  • Opening Reception – Patricia Guthrie: Get Up Stand Up

    Mercury 20 Gallery 475 25th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    One purpose of art is to support and communicate political messages. Using color, letters, and shapes, Patricia Guthrie’s abstract quilts deliver political messages relating to …

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  • Opening Reception – Tara Esperanza: Close to Home

    Mercury 20 Gallery 475 25th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Tara Esperanza, Mango-Sunset, 10”x10” on wood-panel, Photo courtesy of the artist Whether painted in California or Oaxaca, the works in Close to Home begin with …

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  • Opening Reception: Present Figures – Curated by Laura Malone

    Mercury 20 Gallery 475 25th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Nina Kath, Enigma in Shadow, Oil on Canvas, 56” x 40”, Photo courtesy of the artist Present Figures brings together five California painters whose works …

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  • Under The Thumb – Artist’s Reception

    Werkshack 481 25th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Artist's Reception for the group exhibition at Werkshack Studios that brings together four artists to explore themes of oppressive systems, power, and control through glass …

  • Artist’s Reception – William Rhodes: Fear Not

    Transmission Gallery 770 West Grand Ave., Suite A, Oakland, CA, United States

    William Rhodes: Fear Not September 17 - October 31, 2026 Artist's Reception: Saturday, September 26th from 1-4 pm All are welcome! Please join us for …

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  • Opening Reception – Ellen Bepp: The Ghosts We Carry

    Transmission Gallery 770 West Grand Ave., Suite A, Oakland, CA, United States

    Ellen Bepp: The Ghosts We Carry September 24 - November 7, 2026 Opening Reception: Saturday, September 26th from 1-4 pm All are welcome! Please join …

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  • Intimations of Ignition – Selena Scott

    Mighty Mighty Studio 480 23rd Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    opening at MIGHTY MIGHTY STUDIO Oct 2nd 5:00 - 8:00pm in conjunction with Nexus and MOAD. Selena Scott’s work explores Black identity through themes of …

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  • Opening Reception: Material as Witness

    Oakland Photo Workshop 312 8th St, Oakland, CA, United States

    Join us for an opening reception for Material as Witness, curated by Rena Tom! Material as Witness explores the photograph as object, with its own …

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  • Tiny Monster Show ~ Opening Reception

    The Grand Gallery 560 2nd Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Whether or not you like monsters, one has to admit, most of us like a good scare now and then. The word Monster derives from …

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