“Positively Cynical” recent work by Ryan Tesluk
2026-06-05 17:00 - 2026-08-01 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | FM Gallery, 483 25th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Ryan Tesluk’s art provides viewers with honest, unadulterated content that triggers a
plethora of emotions. While many individuals may be uncomfortable with what they see, the fact that some may feel such discomfort when looking at his paintings means Tesluk is doing
something right.
More soon!
June 5th – August 1st, 2026
Receptions: First Friday, June 5th, 5-10pm
Receptions: First Friday, July 3rd, 5-10pm
Hours:
Saturdays 1-5pm
Every first Friday of the month 5-9pm
otherwise by appointment

Fragments of Belonging at GearBox Gallery
2026-07-09 12:00 - 2026-08-15 17:00 | Gearbox Gallery, 770 West Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
GearBox Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of paintings by Dalit Fresco and sculpture by Jan Blythe in this two person show, Fragments of Belonging. July 9 – August 15th. Blythe and Fresco share a similar journey of immigration, the experience of which is ingrained in the process as well as the imagery of their work. Whether it’s personal items compiled into cultural forms or from memories carried across great distances, past or present.
Dalit’s paintings draw personal memories from both real and imagined occurrences, translating them into undeniable emotional views. Her investigations move from inward outward, and from the specific towards wholeness. There is a longing that is inherently seeking cover, shelter, and solid ground.
Jan is unearthing similar longings by compiling, assembling, and weaving with both personal and found objects. These materials are seemingly mundane yet gain a new life, form and meaning under her hands. The dialogue between the painted surfaces and the objects is synchronized in a shared language, rhythm, and symbol.
Gearbox Gallery is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12 – 5pm

First Friday Art Walk - Society of Artists and Makers Student Show
2026-08-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Werkshack, 481 25th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
The Society of Artists and Makers is a club created by community college art students in the East Bay. The club was founded in Spring 2026 following the decision to demolish the Laney Tower Building, and as a result, decommission the June Steingart Art Gallery (aka the Laney Art Gallery).
Goals of the club include increasing accessibility around showcasing art, fostering community among students outside of class, and responding to the ongoing loss of art spaces in the Bay Area.
The werkshack Student Show is the inaugural show of The Society of Artists and Makers. Some artists are showing work for the very first time and others are decades into their careers. All work is made by current students enrolled at College of Alameda, Berkeley City College, Merritt College, and Laney College. Mediums including painting, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and more will be on view from July 3 – August 29.
Artists: Abby Hilling, Angela Kaewsuriya Roberts, Ava Gulassa, Cassia Artanegara, Christi Showers-Evans, Debbie Lin Grow, Diana Castillo, Donald Diggs, Emmet Bush, Gabriela Zambrano, Hilda Wang, kiki reitano, Liam Cunningham, Malena, Moss, Penny Flood, Ping Gong, Rania Siddique, Rena Tom, Ruth Charlotte Kneass, Sam Cadigan, Sarai Cobos, V. Hendrix Oppenhimer
