Please join us this Saturday in Jingletown!
Don't miss the current review of the show! Linked below.
Art of the African Diaspora
a satellite exhibit at Gray Loft Gallery
February 11 – March 11, 2023
Artists’ Opening Reception: Saturday, February 11, 4:00 to 6:30 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, March 11, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Gray Loft Gallery is delighted to participate in the Richmond Art Center’s Art of the African Diaspora as a satellite exhibition. Art of the African Diaspora is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area, this year showcasing more than 150 artists of African descent. Gray Loft Gallery has curated an exhibition celebrating eight African American artists, all living and working in Oakland and the Bay Area. Works in the exhibit will include abstract painting, figurative work, mixed media and watercolor. Please join us in the celebration!
Art of the African Diaspora
a satellite exhibit at Gray Loft Gallery
February 11 – March 11, 2023
Artists’ Opening Reception: Saturday, February 11, 4:00 to 6:30 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, March 11, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Gray Loft Gallery is delighted to participate in the Richmond Art Center’s Art of the African Diaspora as a satellite exhibition. Art of the African Diaspora is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area, this year showcasing more than 150 artists of African descent. Gray Loft Gallery has curated an exhibition celebrating eight African American artists, all living and working in Oakland and the Bay Area. Works in the exhibit will include abstract painting, figurative work, mixed media and watercolor. Please join us in the celebration!
We are delighted with a review of the exhibit by Malcolm Ryder.
Please check it out here.
Featured Artists:
Cynthia Brannvall, mixed media
Stephen Bruce, painting
Kelvin Curry, mixed media
Jimi Evins, painting
Raymond L. Haywood, painting
Yolanda Holley, mixed media
Arthur Norcome, painting
Tomye: Living Artist, mixed media
Please check it out here.
Featured Artists:
Cynthia Brannvall, mixed media
Stephen Bruce, painting
Kelvin Curry, mixed media
Jimi Evins, painting
Raymond L. Haywood, painting
Yolanda Holley, mixed media
Arthur Norcome, painting
Tomye: Living Artist, mixed media
Closing Reception: March 11, 4:00 - 6:30 pm.
Examples of some of the pieces in the exhibit are below, but please check out our Instagram page for more examples of pieces in the show.
Cynthia Brannvall
Chromosomes
Identity Mapping Series: family photos, map of Africa America and Sweden printed on rice paper, with beeswax on panel wood panel
16 x 20
Chromosomes
Identity Mapping Series: family photos, map of Africa America and Sweden printed on rice paper, with beeswax on panel wood panel
16 x 20
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UPCOMING SHOWS
Depictions
A group show of portrait based work
April 1 – May 6, 2023
Featured Artists:
Jayne Beihn
Gene Dominique
Christine Ferrouge
Lin Fischer
Drew Klausner
Lynn Francis McGeever
Glenna Mills
Jude Pittman
Bill Prochnow
Ron Saunders
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East Bay Open Studios
May 13 + 14
Participating Artists
Dorie Meister- hand wrought jewelry
Malcolm Ryder - photography
Jenny Sampson - photography
Susan Tuttle – jewelry/mixed media
Jan Watten – photography
Stephanie Williamson – photography
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ART ABOUT TOWN!
If you are interested in the history of Jingletown - please check out the first edition of Art About Town,
a new blog published by the Oakland Art Murmur written by Mills College
professor, historian and author Mario Hernandez. We were thrilled to
be featured in the inaugural story about the art and artists of
Oakland. In this thoughtfully crafted article you will learn about the
history of Jingletown and the artists who created the first live/work
studio building in the neighborhood - who are featured in this
exhibition.ABOUT GRAY LOFT GALLERY
Gray
Loft Gallery has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the
greater Bay Area for 11 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.
“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: Saturday, December 17: 1:00 - 5:00pm
Make an appointment to see the show during the holidays.
Make an appointment to see the show during the holidays.
Our mailing address is:
Gray Loft Gallery
Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, third floor
Oakland, CA 94601