Artist’s Talk – Jeannie O’Connor: Framing Identity

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

Artist's Talk - Saturday, June 28th starting at 3:15pm (William Rhodes' Talk to follow at 4 pm) Setting the scene while letting go of the …

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Artist’s Talk – William Rhodes: Saints and Heroes

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

All are welcome to join us for the William Rhodes' Artist's Talk starting at 4 pm on Saturday, June 28th. Gallery events are free and …

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Force of Nature

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

Force of Nature Featuring: Tamera Avery and TaVee McAllister Lee Dates: July 3 - August 9, 2025 Artists’ Reception: Saturday, July 12, 1-4pm Artists’ Talk: …

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Artist Talk: Kim Cardoso – Glass Half Full

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

Meet Kim Cardoso and hear about her experience during an artist residency in Estonia. The work in the exhibition, Glass Half Full, explores inherited trauma, …

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Artist Talk – Tara Esperanza: Rooted in Time

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

Rooted in Time is a celebration of presence, patience, and growth. In this collection, Tara Esperanza presents paintings of succulents she has encountered, both in …

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Pete Escovedo: the Cali Art Tour

The Grand Gallery 560 2nd Street, Oakland, CA, United States +1 more

A traveling exhibition of paintings by Pete Escovedo, legendary jazz musician. Curated by Eric Murphy in connection with Zina and the Escovedo family.

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Opening Reception – Dalar Alahverdi: Almost Real

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

Almost Real explores how personal and collective traumas are often abstracted, minimized, or erased. History tends to reduce people to numbers— counted, filed, and forgotten …

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Artist’s Reception for TRACE: New Paintings by Hannah Franco

Slate Contemporary Gallery 473 25th Street, Oakland, United States

ARTIST'S EXHIBITION STATEMENT TRACES is an exploration of where we place our attention and how that attention is valued. Descended from the visual narrative ofwomen's …

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First Friday – TRACE: New Paintings by Hannah Franco

Slate Contemporary Gallery 473 25th Street, Oakland, United States

ARTIST'S EXHIBITION STATEMENT TRACES is an exploration of where we place our attention and how that attention is valued. Descended from the visual narrative of …

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Open on First Friday – Nemo Gould: Friend or Faux

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

Transmission Gallery is a great place to go on First Fridays! With two galleries in the building this is a free fun place to meet …

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Window Seat: A Solo Show by CJ Chueca

Johansson Projects 2300 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, United States

Join us on Friday August 1, 2025 5-8pm for the opening reception of "Window Seat". Chueca’s ceramic airplane windows transport the viewer into the liminal …

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Mighty Mighty studio: sketch book series by Mansoor

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

Mighty Mighty Studio is proud to present Mansoor, an Oakland-based mixed-media artist whose work bridges textile, iconography, and world-building. Mansoor is a contemporary artist exploring …

Opening Reception: If These Eyes Could Talk

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

Join us for an opening reception celebrating the four artists in If These Eyes Could Talk! Music performed by Blckspkz