Thursday, January 25, 2018

Gray Loft Gallery ~ Seeing Red: passion and drama



Seeing Red
a photo exhibit celebrating the color red

February 9 – March 9, 2018

2nd Friday Jingletown Opening Reception

February 9, 6 – 9 pm


2nd Friday Jingletown Closing Reception

March 9, 6 – 9 pm


Gallery Hours: 
Saturdays 1:00 to 5:00 and by appointment
Gallery Address: 
2889 Ford Street, third floor, 
Oakland, CA 94601

Gray Loft Gallery is very pleased to present Seeing Red, a photography exhibit that explores and celebrates the color red.  A variety of photographic techniques inspired by the color red will be on view, including mixed media, alternative process and traditional color photographic processes.  Red is associated with passion and drama, with strong emotions such as love and anger, and can be stimulating, vibrant and exciting.  In Chinese culture red represents luck and prosperity.  Lovers of red are passionate with an enthusiasm for life – which is exemplified in this visually vibrant exhibit.

The exhibit was selected by Ann M. Jastrab, an independent curator, photography consultant, editor, and writer.  

Participating Photographers:

Jeffrey Abrahams   |   Stephen Albair   |   J. Alderton   |   Caren Alpert   |   Robin Apple
Jo Babcock   |   Sarah Christianson   |   Marna G. Clarke   |   Sas Colby   |   Yoav Friedlander
Rhianna Gallagher   |   J.M. Golding   |   Lisa Toby Goodman   |   Marsha Guggenheim
Jeanne Hauser   |   Jessica Hayes   |   Judi Iranyi  |   Kevin B. Jones  |   Krista Kahl
Sherry Karver   |    Diane Kaye   |   Mike Kirschner   |   Lesley Louden   |   Ernie Luppi
Charlotte Niel   |   Eben Ostby   |   Troy Paiva   |   Tamara Porras   |   Pete Rosos
Jenny Sampson   |   Dean Santomieri   |   Susan Scott   |   Richelle Semenza  |   Neo Serafimidis  Styrous  |   Michael Teresko   |   JP Terlizzi  |   George Tomberlin   |   Jon Wessel   |   Susan West Anita White   |   Stephanie Williamson   |   Karyn Yandow   |   Yelena Zhavoronkova


About Gray Loft Gallery:
Gray Loft Gallery – celebrating its 6th year in February – was voted Best Art Gallery in 2016 and 2017 in the Oakland Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, and has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown.  Noted by retired art critic Kenneth Baker, SF Chronicle, in his Visual Arts Don’t Miss Column as “…A space gaining prominence in the Bay Area…”   The mission of the gallery is to provide exhibition opportunities for artists in a setting that is an alternative to the traditional gallery model. We hope to inspire, engage and celebrate artists in our community and beyond.  We acknowledge the achievements of emerging, mid-career and established artists – with an emphasis on those who live and work in the Bay Area. 

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Friday, January 19, 2018

Gray Loft Gallery ~ Seeing Red opening in February




Seeing Red

a photography exhibition juried by Ann M. Jastrab 
will be opening next month at the Gray Loft Gallery 



Show dates: 
February 3 - March 9, 2018
 
Opening Reception  
 Saturday, February 3, 4:00 - 6:30 pm

2nd Friday Reception

February 9, 6 - 9 pm 

2nd Friday Closing Reception

March 9, 6 - 9 pm  

 


ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY
 
Gray Loft Gallery - voted "Best Art Gallery"  two years in a row - 2016  & 2017 - in the Oakland Magazine Readers' Choice Award - has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 5 years. The gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown, and noted by Kenneth Baker, former SF Chronicle Art Critic, in his Visual Arts Don’t Miss Column as “…A space gaining prominence in the Bay Area…”   The mission of the gallery is to provide exhibition opportunities for artists in a setting that is an alternative to the traditional gallery model. We hope to inspire, engage and celebrate artists in our community and beyond.  We acknowledge the achievements of emerging, mid-career and established artists – with an emphasis on those who live and work in the Bay Area – in a non-traditional art space. A number of artists began their art career at Gray Loft Gallery.

“I have always enjoyed this gallery, superb atmosphere and lighting. The polished and worn hardwood floors creek slightly in places as you climb to the third floor, providing a granular and unique, organic aesthetic. This is a do-not-miss venue in the East Bay.”  –  Facebook Review



2889 Ford Street, #32
Oakland, CA 94601
     
       
        











Monday, January 1, 2018

Gray Loft Gallery ~ Seeing Red entry deadline

Happy New Year
from all of us at Gray Loft Gallery!


We wish you love, peace and ART in the New Year.

Our 5th year has been eventful and the gallery walls have been graced with many wonderful pieces of art created by many incredible artists. Thank you to all of those artists for believing in our vision and for being part of our history.

And thank you to all the art lovers for your support this past year.
We hope you will visit us again!
We will be taking a winter break, with our next show opening in February.
Please see our exhibit schedule below and information about our annual juried photo show - due tomorrow!



DECEMBER 31 IS THE DEADLINE FOR 

Seeing Red

a juried photography exhibit


Entry Deadline:  December 31, 2017
Show dates: February 3 – March 9, 2018
Juror:  Ann M. Jastrab

Details of our guidelines can be downloaded here.

Send us your RED photos!

If you have any questions, please email us.


Please check out Facebook and Instagram pages
for photos of the gallery and events.


UPCOMING  EXHIBITS!
Art of Resistance
March 24 - May 11, 2018
Curated by Jan Watten under the direction and support of Dr. Peter Selz and Professor Celeste Connor.

Open Studios 2018
June 2 & 3 and 9 & 10
Ten artists will be showcasing their work in the gallery.
Join us for this annual event.


Summer Salon
July 13 - August 10

Betty Jo Costanzo - solo show
October 20 - November 24, 2018



ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY
 
  Gray Loft Gallery - voted "Best Art Gallery"  two years in a row - 2016  & 2017 - in the Oakland Magazine Readers' Choice Award - has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 5 years. The gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown, and noted by Kenneth Baker, former SF Chronicle Art Critic, in his Visual Arts Don’t Miss Column as “…A space gaining prominence in the Bay Area…”   The mission of the gallery is to provide exhibition opportunities for artists in a setting that is an alternative to the traditional gallery model. We hope to inspire, engage and celebrate artists in our community and beyond.  We acknowledge the achievements of emerging, mid-career and established artists – with an emphasis on those who live and work in the Bay Area – in a non-traditional art space. A number of artists began their art career at Gray Loft Gallery.

“I have always enjoyed this gallery, superb atmosphere and lighting. The polished and worn hardwood floors creek slightly in places as you climb to the third floor, providing a granular and unique, organic aesthetic. This is a do-not-miss venue in the East Bay.”  –  Facebook Review

 GRAY LOFT GALLERY
is a proud member of the Oakland Art Murmur, Jingletown Arts and Business Association and Oakland Grown.

Hours: Saturdays 1:00 - 5:00 and by appointment


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