Hey all you art lovers out there, this is your weekend! Starting Friday night there will be close to 500 artists exhibiting their work throughout the East Bay. Wow!
With so much to choose from? Where to start?
For Friday’s, June 4th Art Murmur we suggest starting at 21 Grand for the 10th Annual Benefit Art Sale [...]
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Make it an Art Weekend!
Show and Sell — Elka Art
Show and Sell — Elka Art
What: A NEW MOON evening of art and magic
When: Friday, May 14, 2010 — 6:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Private Address in Oakland (half-block from Rockridge BART)
Description:
Sip some wine, nibble some treats and feast your eyes (and soul) on fine art by Elka Eastly Vera. Select works will [...]
Saturday Night Art Opening: Seeing Double @ Rooz Cafe in Oakland
Hey Frisbie St. fans – this one’s for you. If you’ve enjoyed Becky Jaffe’s and Myles Boisen’s photography from Frisbie St. shows you’ll love this new exhibition of their work opening Saturday night.
This is the first in a series of collaborative portrait shows – Becky and Myles “find their subjects on the street, in banks [...]
Inspiring review of Mercy Calman’s artwork
We have a lot of great artists in the upcoming show and if we get a sec in between getting ready for the opening we’ll write more about them.
For now, check out this great post on Postdiluvian by Michael Singman-Aste about Mercy Calman. You’ll see her work at the show this weekend.
“Mercy and I got [...]
Creation of a Leather Mosaic by Philip Long
The video is 4 min. – the leather mosaic took 600 hours. Amazing piece of art honoring four Oakland police officers by Philip Long.
Geographical Assemblage: Mythological Landscapes of the Body @ subterranean arthouse in Berkeley
An evening of art, performance, and conversation at the subterranean arthouse in Berkeley.
Geographical Assemblage:
Mythological Landscapes of the Body
Friday, Nov 27th & Saturday, Nov 28th
8:00PM
“This will be an exciting jaunt through the Mythological Landscapes of the Body. Geographical Assemblage is an event that explores the borders, practices, and narratives that define our physical and [...]
Sunday tea + great art @ blankspace from 3 to 6 pm
I meant to post about this show weeks ago when it first opened, and then after First Friday…and here it is the day of the show closing…
One of my favorite Bay Area artists Daniel Healey is showing all new work in this exhibition at blankspace with Michael Hall.
You can check it out today from noon [...]
Dia da Los Muertos 2009 @ SomArts in San Francisco Opening on Friday
One of the most diverse art exhibitions of the year, this annual show curated by Rene and Rio Yanez is not to be missed. Opening this Friday night at 6:30 PM with live music and special performances. $5-$10 sliding scale.
If you enjoyed Susana Aragon’s interactive video installation in the What is Self? show at Frisbie St. you’ll [...]
TGIF from one of my favorite local artists: Jane Norling
You can see more of her work on-line here: http://www.janenorling.com/
Control Exhibit Opening at SOMArts on Thursday, 6pm
Centa Schumacher, None but My Own (1)
Silver Gelatin Print, 2008
New exhibition opening this Thursday at SOMArts featuring 94 works by 79 California women artists – including Janelle Schneider who was in the What is Self? show at Frisbie St. in May. Check it out and look for her piece titled “Gluttony.”
“The Women’s Caucus for Art [...]
Inspiration
Yes, the fire art was incredible and impressive. The ingenuity, creativity and pure fun of the Crucible’s Fire Arts Festival will without a doubt bring me back for more next year. There’s nothing like it.
My favorite moments of the night though were conversations. Wandering around the side booths full of fire arts gear and costume [...]
Art Works for Change
This is a powerful on-line exhibition by artists from around the world. Definitely worth some time. And while you’re at it, check out Art Works for Change – a fantastic organization showcasing art in powerful, thought-provoking ways.
” Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women and Art is an innovative, multi-media traveling contemporary art exhibition that utilizes [...]