Only Two More Weeks of Beyond The Frame!

Closing soon!  

Please don't miss this stellar exhibit!

  

 

There are only two more weeks of our celebration of large-scale art!

Please join us in the gallery soon to see this exhibit!
We will be open this Saturday, March 1 from 1:00 to 5:00 or join us at the Closing Reception on Saturday, March 8, 4:00 – 6:30 pm.
The gallery will be open at 2:00 on March 8. 
Or contact us to make an appointment to see the show!

Beyond The Frame
A Celebration of Large-Scale Art

The featured artists in the show bring diverse perspectives to painting—ranging from non-representational to figurative—each delving deeply into their unique artistic processes and personal inspirations. Their artistic philosophies encompass a broad spectrum whose approaches vary widely yet share a common emphasis on transformation. 

These values include works that allow sensations to evolve into form, as well as pieces envisioned as arenas where light and gesture converge to create vibrant, evocative compositions. Some of the painting on view emerge from an atmosphere of shadow and shape, capturing a sense of fluidity and potential, while others respond to the sensual and seductive qualities of life, striving to convey those emotions through art. These works aim to transport viewers through images, sounds, and emotions, recreating profound and transformative sensations.
 

Featured Artists
please click to read more about the artists
Christine Ferrouge      Judith Foosaner
Dulama LeGrande      Mary Ann Leff
Javier Manrique      Michael Shemchuk
Simone Simon      John Wood

Join us in celebrating creativity and investing in art that inspires!

Examples of works in the show are below. 
Please check out our Instagram page for more examples of work in the show.

We hope to see you in the gallery!

   

  

REVIEWS and WRITE UPS!
We are thrilled with the recent reviews of our current exhibit Beyond the Frame!
Click here to read the stellar review by gifted writer Malcolm Ryder.
Check out this video of the show by Eric Swenson who captured the exhibit beautifully.
We are delighted with the graphic review  Big Paint in a Small Space by Rita Sapunor from MIdbrow! 
Check out the story about Jingletown “A town in the middle of a city” by Liam O'Donoghue in his podcast East Bay Yesterday!  We thank him for his support of the gallery and Jingletown!

Are You Interested in Art Collecting or Supporting the Arts?
Whether you're a seasoned collector or looking to start your collection, this is the perfect time to explore our latest exhibition. This exhibits features a diverse range of art in various sizes and price points.
Now more than ever, supporting the arts is crucial. By participating in our exhibition, you're not only adding value to your collection but also directly supporting talented artists.
Interested in Supporting the Gallery? Click here to contribute and make a difference.
We appreciate your support of the gallery and the arts! 
THANK YOU!

photo by Susan West

PURPLE
April 12 - May 11, 2025

Please join us in April to see this exhibit of PURPLE images, juried by Ann Jastrab, Executive Director of the Center for Photographic Art and Jan Watten.  
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12, 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Closing Reception: Sunday, May11, 500 – 7:30 pm

We are thrilled to present this exhibit in conjunction with the first PhotoCarmel held by Center for Photographic Art - a month-long celebration of 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 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, San Francisco Art Dealers Association
and Jingletown Arts and Business Association

Gallery Hours:  
Saturdays 1:00 - 5:00 pm and by appointment
Closing Reception Saturday March 8 hours:  2:00 - 6:30pm.

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

Beyond the Frame ~ Wine & Chocolate Tasting and Video

Beyond The Frame
A Celebration of Large-Scale Art
January 18 - March 8, 2025

Show Updates
Check out this wonderful video of the show by Eric Swenson who captured the exhibit beautifully.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting! 
Join us on Saturday, February 22 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Wines by Tessier Winery and artisan chocolate by Craft Chocolates. 
Wine, chocolate and art make a wonderful paring!

Closing Reception: Saturday, March 8, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
 
We hope you will stop by the gallery soon to see this vibrant and beautiful exhibit.  The featured artists in the show bring diverse perspectives to painting—ranging from non-representational to figurative—each delving deeply into their unique artistic processes and personal inspirations. Their artistic philosophies encompass a broad spectrum whose approaches vary widely yet share a common emphasis on transformation. 
 

Featured Artists
Christine Ferrouge      Judith Foosaner
Dulama LeGrande      Mary Ann Leff
Javier Manrique      Michael Shemchuk
Simone Simon      John Wood

Examples of works in the show are below. 
Please check out our Instagram page for more examples of work in the show.

We hope to see you soon!

 

 

photo by Jacqueline Walter

PURPLE
  Please join us in April to see this exhibit of PURPLE images, juried by Ann Jastrab, Executive Director of the Center for Photographic Art and Jan Watten.  

This exhibit will be in conjunction with PhotoCarmel!  We are thrilled to partner with CPA in this month-long celebration of photography! 

Jury selections will be announced soon.

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, San Francisco Art Dealers Association
and Jingletown Arts and Business Association

Gallery Hours:  
Saturdays 1:00 - 5:00 pm and by appointment

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

Slow Art Day is Saturday, April 15th.

If you would like to join us, please sign up.
Scroll down for more gallery updates and wine tasting!

Join us for Slow Art Day!  

 
One day each year – this year April 15  – people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to look at art slowly. Participants look at five works of art for 10 minutes each and then meet together over lunch to talk about their experience.
That’s it.

Simple by design, the goal is to focus on the art and the art of seeing.
Click here for more information about Slow Art Day.

We will be hosting Slow Art Day at the gallery from 12:00 to 2:00pm, which includes lunch with the artists in our current show Depictions. 

Send us an email and we will send more information about Slow Art Day at the Gray Loft Gallery.
Limit of 12 participants.
Sign up today!

Send an email to register.  Space is limited.

Below are photos from Slow Art Day during our exhibit The Big Painting Show, 2014.

  

Currently on view in the gallery is DEPICTIONS - a stunning exhibit of portrait art.

We had a wonderful opening reception on Saturday!
Please check out Facebook and Instagram pages
for photos from the opening.
 
On display in the gallery is a diverse exhibit of portrait and identity-based art, including expressionist portraits, photographic, mixed media and narrative portraits in realistic, imagined and unconventional representations of individuals created by eleven Bay Area artists.
 
Featured Artists:
Jayne Biehn,   Gene Dominique,   Christine Ferrouge,   Lin Fischer,   Drew Klausner,   
Sue Matthews,   Lynn McGeever,  Glenna Mills,   Jude Pittman,   Bill Prochnow,   
Ron Moultrie Saunders

Depictions will be on view until May 6.

  

  

Please join us on Saturday, April 22 for a special tasting of award winning Tessier Wines. Sample four different delicious blends as you take in our exquisite exhibit Depictions.  Wine and art is the perfect pairing!
Tastings will be served from 3:00 - 4:30pm.
Please join us!

UPCOMING  EVENTS 

East Bay Open Studios
May 13 + 14, 20 + 21

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

* showing 2nd weekend
 

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SUMMER  SALON
a celebration of summer
dates TBA

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.

  

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

Hours: Saturdays 1:00 - 5:00 and by appointment

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

Please join us in Jingletown on Saturday!

Depictions opens this Saturday at the Gray Loft Gallery

Green Hat
painting by Lin Fischer

You are invited to join us at the Opening Reception for

DEPICTIONS
April 1 – May 6, 2023

Opening Reception:  

Saturday, April 1, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
The gallery will open at 3:00 pm if you would like to stop by early.
 
Gray Loft Gallery is thrilled to present Depictions, a group portrait exhibit. On view will be a stunning and diverse range of portrait and identity-based art, including expressionist portraits, photographic, mixed media and narrative portraits in realistic, imagined and unconventional representations of individuals created by eleven Bay Area artists.
 
Featured Artists:

Jayne Beihn,   Gene Dominique,   Christine Ferrouge,   Lin Fischer,   Drew Klausner,   
Sue Matthews,   Lynn McGeever,  Glenna Mills,   Jude Pittman,   Bill Prochnow,   
Ron Moultrie Saunders

Closing Reception:  Saturday, May 6, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
 

Gallery address:  2889 Ford Street #32, Oakland, CA 94601

Gallery Hours:  Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, and by appointment

Please visit our Instagram page for photos of the work and installation of the exhibit

  

  

  

  

  

UPCOMING  EVENTS 


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

_____________________

SUMMER  SALON
a celebration of summer
dates TBA

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