Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Gray Loft Gallery UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

EW 01photograph by Drew Klausner


SHADES OF GRAY5th annual color themed photo showClick here for the prospectusDeadline: October 15


We R Here 
Fresh off its world premiere at the Odense International Film Festival in Denmark, Kyung Lee's latest film, We R Here, is having an intimate screening at Gray Loft Gallery, as part of the Jingletown Originals exhibit, on Friday, October 14 at 6:30 pmSeating is limited - RSVPThe film chronicles the lives of three unhoused individuals who tell their struggles, experiences and hopes - in their own words - using cell phones. They tell their own stories through their own lens and share the highs and lows of their homeless experience. Will they find that elusive miracle to deliver them out of their current situation?
 



EBPCO Fest 2022Saturday, October 15An evening of Fun, Friends, and Photography
 Bay Area Photo Friends!Please Join us for an evening of fun, friends and photography as we celebrate the East Bay Photo Collective’s annual EBPCOFest! This free event includes a raffle, guest speakers, and an auction of photography by prominent local artists. Most importantly, it’s a chance to connect with your fellow photographers and share your ideas for the future of EBPCO.   There will be beverages galore, and a no-host pizza bar! Location: Shershow Studios, 3436 Dimond Ave, Oakland, CA 94602Date:  Saturday, Oct 15, 2022   5-8 pmTicketsEBPCO website




Cloud Cantata/Scales for the Living

A performance with music by Jon Raskin and words by Carla HarrymanSaturday, October 22, 7:30 pm

Carla Harryman reading and performing live and in person with multi-instrumentalist Jon Raskin in the gallery. 

Limited seating – please RSVP









Join us this Saturday, October 15 for a Jingletown Sangria!
Stop by in the afternoon to check out this very special exhibit and sip a fruit sangria!  The gallery will be open from 1:00- 5:00 pm.
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, , 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, 2022Closing Reception: Saturday, October 29, 3:00 – 6:00 pm Examples of works in the show:
 



   


   





   



   


   


   


   





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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 ReviewGray 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: Saturdays: 1:00 - 5:00pm


Our mailing address is:Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, third floor
Oakland, CA 94601
















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