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photograph by Drew Klausner
SHADES OF GRAY5th annual color themed photo show
Click here for the prospectus
Deadline: 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 pm.
Seating is limited - RSVP
The
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 2022
Saturday, October 15
An 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 94602
Date: Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 5-8 pm
Tickets
EBPCO website
Cloud Cantata/Scales for the Living
A performance with music by Jon Raskin and words by Carla Harryman
Saturday, 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, 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
Closing Reception: Saturday, October 29, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Examples of works in the show:
Please check out our Instagram posts for additional updates.
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: Saturdays: 1:00 - 5:00pm
Our mailing address is:Gray Loft Gallery2889 Ford Street, third floor
Oakland,
CA 94601
