Pseudopodia
mixed media by Åke Grunditz
mixed media by Åke Grunditz
As we continue to celebrate our 10th year, we are delighted to present
Jingletown Originals. This group show features artists who have lived and created art in the first
live/work building in Jingletown, honoring this rich artistic history that spans almost 4 decades.
This exhibit commemorates the fourth decade since the inception of the first live-work building for artists in Oakland’s Jingletown Community. The artists featured in the show - either current or former residents - of this original building helped pave the way for this distinctive, flourishing arts community. In addition to carving physical spaces in which to work, artist communities forge relationships that encourage the commitment needed to make art. The artists showcased in Jingletown Originals bring to the exhibition four decades of this type of shared support, while maintaining a diversity of style, medium and philosophy.
The experiences of living in this artist work/live building provided support and encouragement from informal critiques and discussions. Jingletown Originals celebrates the enduring friendships and honors the intellectual sense of place and creativity that were forged in our building – which is now the home of Gray Loft Gallery. The exhibit also speaks to the significant role that living in this celebrated Jingletown community has had on these artists living and working in the Bay Area.
Participating Artists:
Suzy Barnard, Daniel Baum, Ruth Boerefijn, Betty Jo Costanzo, Josh Greenberg, Ake Grunditz, Leslie Frierman Grunditz, Kyung Lee, Stacey Mackey, Sue Matthews, Lynn McGeever, Dorie Meister, Susan Parish, Russ Osterweil, Amy Sollins, Michael Stewart, Styrous, Jan Watten, Tom White and Karyn Yandow.
Show Dates: September 24 – October 29, 2022
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 24, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, October 29, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Examples of works in the show:
This exhibit commemorates the fourth decade since the inception of the first live-work building for artists in Oakland’s Jingletown Community. The artists featured in the show - either current or former residents - of this original building helped pave the way for this distinctive, flourishing arts community. In addition to carving physical spaces in which to work, artist communities forge relationships that encourage the commitment needed to make art. The artists showcased in Jingletown Originals bring to the exhibition four decades of this type of shared support, while maintaining a diversity of style, medium and philosophy.
The experiences of living in this artist work/live building provided support and encouragement from informal critiques and discussions. Jingletown Originals celebrates the enduring friendships and honors the intellectual sense of place and creativity that were forged in our building – which is now the home of Gray Loft Gallery. The exhibit also speaks to the significant role that living in this celebrated Jingletown community has had on these artists living and working in the Bay Area.
Participating Artists:
Suzy Barnard, Daniel Baum, Ruth Boerefijn, Betty Jo Costanzo, Josh Greenberg, Ake Grunditz, Leslie Frierman Grunditz, Kyung Lee, Stacey Mackey, Sue Matthews, Lynn McGeever, Dorie Meister, Susan Parish, Russ Osterweil, Amy Sollins, Michael Stewart, Styrous, Jan Watten, Tom White and Karyn Yandow.
Show Dates: September 24 – October 29, 2022
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 24, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, October 29, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Examples of works in the show:
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Call for Entry
SHADES OF GRAY
5th annual color themed photo show
Click here for the prospectus
Deadline: October 15
SHADES OF GRAY
5th annual color themed photo show
Click here for the prospectus
Deadline: October 15
ABOUT GRAY LOFT GALLERY
Gray
Loft Gallery has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the
greater Bay Area for 10 years. The gallery
has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown, and noted by the
late 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 has received "Best Art Gallery" in the Oakland Magazine's Readers Choice Award in 2016, 2017, 2021 and voted one of five top art galleries in 2022.
Hours:
After September 24: Saturdays: 1:00 - 5:00pm
After September 24: Saturdays: 1:00 - 5:00pm
Our mailing address is:
Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, third floor
Oakland, CA
94601
