Open Studios is happening this weekend at Gray Loft Gallery!

Join us in Jingletown  for our annual East Bay Open Studios!  

More than 20 artists will be participating throughout the neighborhood! 

Start your tour at Gray Loft Gallery!
Join us for our Preview Party on December 1!

WINTER  OPEN  STUDIOS
in conjunction with East Bay Open Studios

Collectors Preview Party @Gray Loft Gallery
Friday, December 1, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
special open studios discounts will be offered at the Preview Party

 
Open Studios: December 2 + 3, 11:00 – 5:00 pm

 

Participating Artists:
Mary Ann Leff – painting
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

Join us in Jingletown!
More than 20 artists will be opening their studios for our annual Open Studios event.
 Check out art, discover unique gifts and have fun at our annual open studio event that highlights the work of artists who live and/or work in Jingletown, a small but mighty arts neighborhood in Oakland.

Jingletown Raffle! 
Enter our raffle for your chance to win original art from one of the many artists participating in Open Studios this year.  Pick up a raffle ticket at Gray Loft Gallery!
 
While you are touring the neighborhood, stop by Ford Street Studios for 
Pizza, Wine and Live Music!
Saturday, December 2, noon to 4:30: Gabba Gabba Pizza and Drawbridge Cellars
Saturday, December 2, 2:00 - 4:30: music by Stephen Dreyfuss and company
Sunday, December 3, noon to 4:00:  Gabba Gabba Pizza

Come to Jingletown and get inspired!
Thank you for supporting local artists and galleries!

Open Studios throughout Jingletown: December 2 + 3, 11:00 – 5:00 pm
For more information about Jingletown, please see our website.

Please visit our Instagram page for more photos of the gallery.

"Moonrise V2" by Francis Baker

PRETTY  IN  PINK!
Our next juried photo show will be on view in January.
Please stay tuned for the selection of photographer's work chosen to be on display.
Show dates:  January 20 - February 17, 2024

Photo by Styrous

Oakland Style Week was a hit!
Check out our post about this wonderful fashion show event in the gallery recently!

IN THE NEWS
We were delighted to be featured in a KTVU Channel 2 feature story about Jingletown.
Please click here to view the story about Gray Loft Gallery and the artists and history of Jingletown.

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 and 2023.
 

  

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

Open Studios Hours:  
Friday, December 1: Preview Party - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 - 5:00 pm

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

Second Weekend of Open Studios is happening at Gray Loft Gallery!

 

 

Don't miss our annual Open Studios!

Art is essential!  Join us!

 

Join us for the last weekend of
East Bay Open Studios

May 20 + 21
11:00 - 5:00 pm

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  *
* showing first weekend only

JOIN  US  IN  JINGLETOWN!
 

Please visit our Instagram page for installation photos of
Open Studios and previous shows.

  

   

While you are in Jingletown...
More than 20 artists in Jingletown will be showcasing their work for Open Studios! 
Be sure to walk around our artists' community for a weekend of great art and get inspired!

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.

Our mailing address is:
Gray Loft Gallery

2889 Ford Street, third floor

Oakland, CA 94601

Open Studios is happening this weekend at Gray Loft Gallery!

 

Join us in Jingletown this weekend!

Find unique gifts for Mother's Day!
Art makes the best gift!

 

Join us this weekend for 
East Bay Open Studios

May 13 + 14, 20 + 21
11:00 - 5:00 pm

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  *
* showing first weekend only

JOIN  US  IN  JINGLETOWN!
 

Please visit our Instagram page for installation photos of
Open Studios and previous shows.

   

While you are in Jingletown...
More than 20 artists in Jingletown will be showcasing their work for Open Studios! 
Be sure to walk around our artists' community for a weekend of great art and get inspired!

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.

Our mailing address is:
Gray Loft Gallery

2889 Ford Street, third floor

Oakland, CA 94601

Gray Loft Gallery ~ An evening of poetry and music this Saturday

You are cordially invited to join us for an intimate performance in the gallery this Saturday:

Cloud Cantata/Scales for the Living

Saturday, October 22, 7:30 pm

Carla Harryman reading and performing live and in-person
with Jon Raskin in the gallery. 

Poet Carla Harryman and multi-instrumentalist Jon Raskin musician render Harryman’s Cloud Cantata and in-progress “Scales for the Living” in variations of speaking, singing, and musical interpretations. These dialogue poems respond to domestic companionship and televised bubble, dreamscapes and slant trouble, war, immigration catastrophe (de) realization, troubled waters, historical circumspection, and whatever occurs in the liminal mind or neighborhood of pandemic time.
Jon and Carla have been doing poetry and music collaborations for twenty years. 

Seating is limited - please let us know if you will join us – please RSVP

   

ART  ABOUT  TOWN!

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 are 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 our current exhibition.

 
Thank you Mario and Oakland Art Murmur!

History, Inspiration and Community...
 

Our exhibit  Jingletown Originals  is on view for only two more weeks. 
Gallery hours are extended this weekend to include Saturday and Sunday, from 1:00- 3:00 pm.  Join us then or for our closing reception on Saturday, October 29, 3:00 - 6:00pm.

This is an exhibit not to be missed and we would love to see you in the gallery!

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.

In their own words:
Read about the experiences of the artists in their own words here.

Participating Artists:
Suzy  Barnard, Daniel Baum, Ruth Boerefyn, Betty Jo Costanzo, Barbara Cushman, Josh Greenberg,  Åke Grunditz, Leslie Frierman Grunditz, Kyung Lee, Stacey Mackey, Sue Matthews, Lynn McGeever, Dorie Meister, Susan Parish, Russ Osterweil, Amy Sollins, Michael Stewart, Styrous,  Andrea Voinot, Emilie Watten, Jan Watten, Tom White, Karyn Yandow

Gallery Hours:

 
Saturday, October 22: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sunday, October 23: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
 

Closing Reception: 

Saturday, October 29, 2:00 – 6:00 pm

Please check out our Instagram posts for additional updates

OPEN  STUDIOS
November 5 + 6 and 12 + 13, 11 - 5 pm
In conjunction with East Bay Open Studios

Participating Artists at Gray Loft Gallery:
Donna Fenstermaker – painting & printmaking 
Dorie Meister – hand wrought jewelry 
Jude Pittman – mixed media, painting
Jenny Sampson – photography 
Deborah Sullivan – functional ceramics 
Susan Tuttle – jewelry, photography
Jan Watten – photography
Stephanie Williamson – photography, collage & books 
 

Special VIP event for Oakland Art Murmur members:
You are invited to join us for an unforgettable opportunity to preview the work of over 15 Oakland artists in Jingletown prior to the launch of the November East Bay Open Studios Event.
At this collectors preview event you will have a multi-sensory experience with curated food and beverage pairings, visual art and music in 3 unique art spaces within one block of one another - starting at Gray Loft Gallery!
Guides will escort groups to each venue.
Learn more about this event here.
We would love to see you in the gallery for this very special event!

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: 

 
Saturday,October 22: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sunday,October 23: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
 

Closing Reception: 

 

Saturday, October 29, 2:00 – 6:00 pm

  

   

Our mailing address is:
Gray Loft Gallery

2889 Ford Street, third floor

Oakland, CA 94601

Mother Tree at Rhythmix Cultural Works

This Saturday is the last chance to see our mother/daughter photography installation

Please join us on the last day of Mother Tree
at Rhythmix Cultural Works in Alameda on Saturday, June 26.
The gallery will be open from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

About Jan & Emilie's project:
In our collaboration for the Mother Tree Exhibit, Jan and Emilie created an installation of images that were made when we were both 22 years old.  Emilie is almost 23, and her images were taken recently.  Jan went into her archives of negatives to find images that she took when she was 22.   As we began selecting work for the show we discovered how our vision was so in sync.  This element of synchronicity has been a gratifying and rewarding mother/daughter experience.

We hope to see you!

Mother Trees, the biggest in the forest, are connected to other forest trees and plants by their roots and a fungal network that communicates, shares resources and nurtures seedlings.  The Mother Tree exhibit celebrates the sustaining connections between Mothers and their Daughters made through photography, collage, painting and prose. 
 

The exhibits features the work of mother-daughter artists:
Ginny & Sally Parsons
Hopi Breton, Lee Zabin & Esther Zabin
Danielle Gilbert & Molly Boyle
Annie & Emily Heller
 Jan & Emilie Watten

Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA

  

  

Photo by Jan Watten

Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA

Gallery K ~ Mother Tree Exhibition

We hope you will join us in this celebration!

Mother Trees, the biggest in the forest, are connected to other forest trees and plants by their roots and a fungal network that communicates, shares resources and nurtures seedlings.   
The Mother Tree exhibit celebrates the sustaining connections between Mothers and their Daughters made through photography, collage, painting and prose. 

The exhibits features the work of mother-daughter artists:
Ginny & Sally Parsons
Hopi Breton, Lee Zabin & Esther Zabin
Danielle Gilbert & Molly Boyle
Annie & Emily Heller
 Jan & Emilie Watten

Join us for the opening reception at Rhythmix Cultural Works on
Saturday, May 15, from 4:00 – 6:30pm. In addition to timed gallery viewings, there will be live music and community chalk drawing.

Please RSVP to help expedite check-in at the reception. 
Click here for more information and the registration link.

 

Photos by Jan & Emilie Watten

About Jan & Emilie's project:
In our collaboration for the Mother Tree Exhibit, Jan and Emilie will be showing images that they made when they were both 22 years old.  Emilie is almost 23, and her images were taken recently.  Jan went into her archives of negatives to find images that she took when she was 22.   As we began selecting work for the show we discovered how our vision was so in sync.  This element of synchronicity has been a gratifying and rewarding mother/daughter experience.

We hope to see you!

  

Rhythmix Cultural Works

2513 Blanding Avenue
Alameda, CA