Saturday, February 24, 2024

Last Day of Pretty in Pink!




Pretty in Pink

Please join us at the Closing Reception on
Saturday, February 24, 4:00 - 6:30 pm.

Pretty In Pink - the sixth in our series of annual color-themed photo shows -ends on February 24th.  On display is a vibrant group photography show with an impressive collection of elegant and stunning shades of pink. Images on view include mixed media, alternative processes, color imagery and hand-colored photographs. Juried by Ann Jastrab, Executive Director, Center for Photographic Art; and Jan Watten, founder, Gray Loft Gallery.

Participating Artists
Golnaz Abdoli, Stephen Albair, Caren Alpert, Laurel Anderson, Francis Baker, Janet Beaty, Ingrid Becker, Bonnie Blake-Drucker, Rose Borden, Janis Burger, Kimberley Campisano, Ginnie Chabre, Marna G. Clarke, Sas Colby, Kimberly Cortigiano, Tony DeVarco, Gene Dominique, Allyson Ely, Susan Felter, Diane Fenster, Robel Fessehatzion, Raena Frohlich, Ashley Gates,  J. M. Golding, Steve Goldband & Ellen Konar, John Greenleigh, Marsha Guggenheim, Gary Hauser, Edie Hoffman, Ann Holsberry, Christine Huhn, Judi Iranyi, Josie Iselin, Candice Jacobus, Bill Johnston Jr, Nadine Levin, Kendra Luck, Sonia Melnikova-Raich, Melina Meza, Charles Moulton, Steve Napoli, Julia Nelson-Gal, Fletcher Oakes, Eben Ostby, Peter R. Paluzzi, Ginny Parsons, Anne Morrison Rabe, Malcolm Ryder, Jenny Sampson, Matty Sarubbi, Ron Moultrie Saunders, Jr, Neocles Serafimidis, Scott Sidorsky, Dean Snodgrass, Ari Salomon, Alex Starfield, Douglas G. Stinson, Michael Teresko, Lisa Toby, Marcy Voyevod, Sally Weber, Susan West, Rusty Weston, Stephanie Williamson, Nick Winkworth, Yelena Zhavoronkova

We hope you won't miss this extraordinary celebration of PINK!
Please visit our Instagram page for examples of work in the show..





Recent Press
Read the current review in the Daily Californian by Allison Yager.

Please click
here to read a feature of the show by Malcolm Ryder

View a short film by
Eric Swenson here.


Check out the very fun Instagram post featuring the song
that inspired the show title by Eric Swenson.







Art of the African Diaspora
We are 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 featuring the following artists, all living and working in Oakland and the Bay Area.

March 9 - April 27, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9, 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, April 27, 4:30 - 7:00 pm
 
Featured Artists:
Cynthia Brannvall, mixed media
Kelvin Curry, mixed media
Anna W. Edwards, painting
Jimi Evins, painting
Chuck Harlans, photography
Dulama LeGrande, painting
Dawn Rudd, mixed media
Raymond L. Haywood, painting
Arthur Norcome, painting
Malik Seneferu, painting
Tomye: Living Artist, mixed media








June 1 + 2 and 8 + 9, 2024 
11:00 - 5:00 pm

Participating Artists
Johann Bitancor – painting
Dalit Fresco – painting
Paul Feinberg – painting
Shelley Gardner – sculpture
Vivien Hart – kiln-formed glass
Dorie Meister – hand wrought jewelry
Kitty Muntzel – mixed media
Malcolm Ryder – photography
Susan Tuttle – jewelry/mixed media
Jan Watten – photography




ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY
  Gray Loft Gallery has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 12 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.  We are proud that many 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






  


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

Gallery Hours:  
Saturdays: 1:00 - 5:00 pm


2889 Ford Street #32, third floor, Oakland






















Thursday, February 1, 2024

Wine Tasting...Pretty in Pink...and Art of the African Diaspora





Join us for a tasting of award winning Tessier Wines this
Saturday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

Art and wine make a perfect pairing - especially while sipping rose and viewing the incredible photos in our exhibit that celebrates all things photographically pink!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pretty in Pink
 
Pretty In Pink  - the sixth in our series of annual color-themed photo shows - is on view until February 24th.  On display is a vibrant group photography show with an impressive collection of elegant and stunning shades of pink. Images on view include mixed media, alternative processes, color imagery and hand-colored photographs.
 Juried by Ann Jastrab, Executive Director, Center for Photographic Art; and Jan Watten, founder, Gray Loft Gallery.

Please click here to read and insightful review of the show by gifted writer 
Malcolm Ryder

In case you missed the opening, you can check out the very fun Instagram post featuring the song that inspired the show title.


A short film was also created by Eric Swenson, which you can view here.

Participating Artists
Golnaz Abdoli, Stephen Albair, Caren Alpert, Laurel Anderson, Francis Baker, Janet Beaty, Ingrid Becker, Bonnie Blake-Drucker, Rose Borden, Janis Burger, Kimberley Campisano, Ginnie Chabre, Marna G. Clarke, Sas Colby, Kimberly Cortigiano, Tony DeVarco, Gene Dominique, Allyson Ely, Susan Felter, Diane Fenster, Robel Fessehatzion, Raena Frohlich, Ashley Gates,  J. M. Golding, Steve Goldband & Ellen Konar, John Greenleigh, Marsha Guggenheim, Gary Hauser, Edie Hoffman, Ann Holsberry, Christine Huhn, Judi Iranyi, Josie Iselin, Candice Jacobus, Bill Johnston Jr, Nadine Levin, Kendra Luck, Sonia Melnikova-Raich, Melina Meza, Charles Moulton, Steve Napoli, Julia Nelson-Gal, Fletcher Oakes, Eben Ostby, Peter R. Paluzzi, Ginny Parsons, Anne Morrison Rabe, Malcolm Ryder, Jenny Sampson, Matty Sarubbi, Ron Moultrie Saunders, Jr, Neocles Serafimidis, Scott Sidorsky, Dean Snodgrass, Ari Salomon, Alex Starfield, Douglas G. Stinson, Michael Teresko, Lisa Toby, Marcy Voyevod, Sally Weber, Susan West, Rusty Weston, Stephanie Williamson, Nick Winkworth, Yelena Zhavoronkova

We hope you won't miss this extraordinary exhibit!

We are open Saturdays from 1:00 - 5:00 and by appointment.
Closing Reception: Saturday, February 24, 4:00 – 6:30 pm

Below are a few examples of the work in the show.
Please visit our Instagram page for gallery updates.
 


  




   


    


   



ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY
  Gray Loft Gallery has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 12 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.  We are proud that many 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 and 2023.



  

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

Gallery Hours:  
Saturdays: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

2889 Ford Street #32, third floor, Oakland CA 94601
Not wheelchair accessible.



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