Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Gray Loft Gallery ~ April 11, 2015, Slow Art Day

Would you like to join us for Slow Art Day?

April 11, 2015, is Slow Art Day, an annual global event that aims to transform the act of viewing art. On a single day each year, people all over the world are encouraged to visit local museums and galleries to look at five pieces of art for an hour or more. After the slow-viewing exercise, participants enjoy lunch with the artists to talk about their experiences.

Join us at Gray Loft Gallery to view the current exhibit COMMON  GROUND, a group show of seven artists whose collective vision is  based on the basic elements of light, color, form, gesture. Quoting Jon Wessel: “At its most basic level, a mark or gesture is about the transfer of energy from an artist's hand to a surface or substrate. It recalls a moment in time, or – on a grander scale – a moment in history.  On an existential level, it declares, "I exist." 

Artists:
Larry Davidson – photography       larryrdavidson.com
Philip Dow – sculpture                     philipdow.com
Katie Hawkinson – painting            katiehawkinson.com
Joe Slusky – sculpture                      josephslusky.com
Jon Wessel – painting                      jonwessel.com
Hadley Williams – painting              hadleywilliams.com
John Wood – painting                    johnwoodart.com

Details:
Arrive by 11:15 and bring a bagged lunch, the gallery host will have dessert and beverages.
Art viewing will be from 11:30 to 12:30, lunch will follow. A few of the artists in the show will be joining us for lunch and conversation.

This event is free, but please RSVP to grayloftgallery@gmail.com or use this Eventbrite registration form to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/createinvite?eid=16210594324   
Seating is limited.

Check out www.slowartday.com for more details about this annual event.
You can also see photos from previous Slow Art Days on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GrayLoft

We hope you can join us.

Cheers,


Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, 3rd floor
Oakland, CA 94601

Friday, March 13, 2015

Gray Loft Gallery ~ March - 2nd Friday Art Walk


Join us for the monthly
2nd Friday Art Walk
Oakland/Alameda Estuary gallery receptions

March 13, 2015
6 - 9 pm

 
In Jingletown, Oakland:

4:20 Gallery, 420 Peterson Street
            “Explosive Expression”

Float Gallery, 1091 Calcot Place #116    

            “The Science of Beauty”

Gray Loft Gallery, 2889 Ford Street, 3rd floor  
            Gallery is closed, but will reopen for the next 2nd Friday, April 10

Jingletown Art Studios and Gallery, 3001 Chapman Street  
            "The Art of Living Black 2015” closing reception

Anastasia Schipani, Ford Street Studios, 2934 Ford Street # 30  
            An evening of live jazz, food, and featuring the work of local artists

In Alameda:

Artistic Home Studio and Boutique, 1419 Park Street    

Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru at Lincoln  
            “Driven To Distraction”

Gallery K, Rhythmix Cultural Center , 2513 Blanding Avenue    
            “Water“ new works by Ginny Parsons and Lisa Levine

Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park Street  
            “An Unlikely Kinship” clay monotype and ceramic art

Pixies and Peonies, 2305 Santa Clara Avenue

Redux Studios & Gallery, 2315 Lincoln Avenue
            A night of culture and creativity – art, wine and music

Studio 23, 2309B Encinal Avenue  
           The studio/gallery will be open
 

Please check with each gallery for participation and hours.

Support the Arts along the Oakland/Alameda Estuary!





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Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, third floor
Oakand, CA 94601
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