Showing posts with label Art of the African Diaspora!. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art of the African Diaspora!. Show all posts

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Last chance to see the Art of the African Diaspora!

Please join us in Jingletown tomorrow






You are invited to join us for the Closing Reception

Art of the African Diaspora
a satellite exhibit at Gray Loft Gallery

Closing Reception:  
Saturday, March 11, 4:00 - 6:30 pm.
The gallery will open at 3:00 pm 

 
Gray Loft Gallery has been 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. 

We will have McBride Sisters Wines to taste.
Please join us in the closing celebration!


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

We are delighted with a review of the exhibit by Malcolm Ryder.
Please check it out here.
 

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.





  








  





  





  




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
Sue Matthews
Lynn McGeever
Glenna Mills
Jude Pittman
Bill Prochnow
Ron Saunders



East Bay Open Studios
May 13 + 14

Participating Artists
Dorie Meister – hand wrought jewelry
Malcolm Ryder – photography
Jenny Sampson – photography
Alex Starfield – photography
Susan Tuttle – jewelry/mixed media
Emilie Watten – photography
Jan Watten – photography
Stephanie Williamson – photography







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.
 



Hours:  Saturdays, 1:00 - 5:00pm 
And by appointment.







 





  






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



















Thursday, May 12, 2022

Gray Loft Gallery ~ Art of the African Diaspora! closing reception

Join us in JIngletown this Saturday for the closing reception of
Art of the African Diaspora!




Join us for the Closing Reception
and to celebrate the artists in our exhibit
Art of the African Diaspora
May 14, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
  
Gray Loft Gallery has curated an exhibition featuring seven artists, all living and working in Oakland and the Bay Area. 
This is  your last chance to view this beautiful and powerful exhibit.

 
Featured Artists:
Kelvin Curry, mixed media
Gene Dominique, photography
Raymond L. Haywood, painting
Dulama LeGrande, painting
Arthur Norcome, painting
Alyssa Pickens, painting
Ron Moultrie Saunders, photography


Join us as we continue to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

You are also invited to the last day of
 Art Route Oakland!
see below for details




photo by Ron Moultrie Saunders






Raymond Haywood
mixed media on canvas






Dulama LeGrande
Acrylic, solid marker, oil, and oil stick on canvas






Kelvin Curry
Charcoal on paper






Alyssa Pickens
Oil on canvas





Arthur Norcome
watercolor







Gene Dominique
Desmond #1
Pigment print


Please check out our Instagram for installation photos and highlights of this exhibit.
 


Join us for the last day of Art Route Oakland
Saturday, May 14


Art Route Oakland invites you to explore the local art scene! This fun, free activity takes you on a self-guided tour of Oakland Art Murmur galleries throughout the city. 

Saturday, May 14, 12:00 - 5:00 pm

Play by collecting stamps on your map and enter to win up to $2,000 toward art purchases, hotel stay at Kissel, and more!
 
Pick up your official Art Route Oakland 2022 map at Gray Loft Gallery. Collect stamps on your map and submit the completed entry to a participating gallery by 5:00pm on May 14, 2022
.
How to participate:
  • Go to one of the 30 participating galleries and pick up a map and get it stamped.
  • Check out the show, and then go to the next gallery on the map.
  • Collect as many stamps as you can by 5:00 pm Saturday, May 14.  
  • Turn in your map at the last gallery you visit on the May 14.
  • Stay tuned to find out if you are a winner!

We hope you will start your Art Route adventure at Gray Loft Gallery! 
Check out more information
here.

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Join us for East Bay Open Studios 
at Gray Loft Gallery

June 4 + 5 and 11 + 12
11:00 - 6:00


Featuring 
Kate Buckelew 
Dorie Meister
Jude Pittman
Johanna Poethig
Jenny Sampson
Charlotte Seekamp
Susan Tuttle
Jan Watten

 







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 and 2021.  
 












   





Hours: 
Saturdays: 1:00 -5:00 pm
and by appointment
Masks are requested in the gallery.



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