Gray Loft Gallery ~ Flora & Form - 2nd Friday Art Walk Reception

Only two weeks remaining of this beautiful exhibit! Please join us for the 2nd Friday Art Walk Artist Reception Friday, May 9, 6:00 to 9:00 pm It's still SPRING, and what better time to revel in the season than with the current exhibit at Gray Loft Gallery: Flora and Form a group show that celebrates all things botanical March 29 – May 17, 2014 Artists’ reception: 2nd Friday Art Walk reception: May 9, 6 – 9 pm Gallery hours of the last two Saturdays: May 10 and 17, 1:00 to 5:00 pm or by appointment There are only two more weeks remaining of this beautiful exhibit Flora and Form, which includes art that celebrates all things botanical.  Artists in the exhibit explore the nature of plants, flora and fauna in a variety of media, including sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, watercolor and mixed media.  Flowers, trees, and a diversity of plant life are depicted in a variety of interpretations, and show a range of emotion, artistic sensibility and consciousness of the natural world. Steven Andresen Jennifer Bain Betty Jo Costanzo Peter DeLucchi Seth Dickerman Jan Erion Emily Farish Lorrie Fink Shelley Gardner Sonia Gill Susan Goldsmith Katie Hawkinson Phillip Hua  Laura Kiernan Carrie Lederer Ellen Little Danila Rumold Michelle Smith-Lewis  Styrous® Anne Subercaseaux Lisa Toby Jan Watten John W. Wood Karyn Yandow June Yokell Jon Zax GRAY LOFT GALLERY 2889 Ford Street, 3rd floor, Oakland, CA 94601 Gallery Hours: Saturday, May 10 and 17, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Sundays by appointment  510-499-3445

a sampling of some of the art in the show... Conduit                                                                                         Harvest Series 2014 Danila Rumold                                                                               Shelley Gardner Zinna by Katie Hawkinson Mostly Indigenous John Wood La Nature IV Anne Subercaseaux Manzanita Peter DeLucchi Craceus Riparia Jon Zax Briones Coral Lorrie Fink Paradise Jennifer Bain Yarrow Michelle Smith Lewis Cherry Blossoms Jan Watten Backyard #136 Ellen Little Tingle Tangle Susan Goldsmith December 26 Lisa Toby Goodman                                                          Snow Willow                                                          Betty Jo Costanzo Lilies on Black Styrous On The River June Yokell Letting My Hair Down Sonia Gill Waiting for A Return Phillip Hua Botanical #2 Karyn Yandow   BFA Bouquet Jan Erion Katie Hawkinson Join us and other Oakland/Alameda Estuary Art Galleries for the monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk! OPEN STUDIOS 2014 in conjunction with Pro Arts East Bay Open Studios Gray Loft Gallery will be participating in the Pro Arts Open Studios event  June 7 - and 14 - 15 11:00 to 6:00 The gallery will be filled with sculpture, photography, painting, jewelry, furniture, and wall sculpture. Visit us in Jingletown for this annual event of art and creativity. Participating Artists: Steven Andresen Phil Dow Tim Englert Olga Evanusa-Rowland Shelley Gardner Doreen Meister Laurie Rothman Jenny Sampson Check out our Facebook page for photos of Slow Art Day, the April 11th reception, as well as installation shots! "Like" us to receive news of the gallery! About the Gray Loft Gallery... Founded in 2012, the gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown and noted by Kenneth Baker, SF Chronicle, 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 believe that Art is a wonderful vehicle for communication, community building and inspiration.  We want to encourage the appreciation and interest in the arts by presenting work in a non-exclusive, welcoming, professional and fun environment.  We hope to cultivate the belief that art is for everyone, and that art belongs in our community at large, not just in traditional gallery and museum environments. The Gallery is a unique venue located on the 3rd floor of one of Oakland’s oldest artists’ work/live warehouses in the historic artist district Jingletown. GRAY LOFT GALLERY 2889 Ford Street, third floor Oakland, CA 94601 510-499-3445 Visit our website for more information and our blog for photos of past events and directions. Contact us if you have questions, or would like more information about the gallery, our shows or to make an appoinment to visit the gallery. ACCEPTING PROPOSALS The Gray Loft Gallery is available for events and curated shows. Please contact us if you have a show in mind that you would like to hold in our space.  If you are interested in our prospectus, please email us for information about having your show in our gallery in 2014. Gray Loft Gallery affiliations: Oakland Art Murmur Jingletown Arts and Business Association Thank you for your support of Oakland artists and galleries!     Thank you to our sponsor Bay Area Custom Prints For The Art Of The Print www.bacprints.com www.bacprints.blog.com Yelp Facebook 510.437.9175   Check out our blog for photos of current and past events. Check our our revised website, and "like" us on Facebook to receive updates! Thank you for your support of the arts in Oakland! Facebook Website Email Tumblr

Gray Loft Gallery ~ 2nd Friday Art Walk Artist Reception

Please join us for the 2nd Friday Art Walk Artist Reception Friday, April 11, 6:00 to 9:00 pm It's SPRING and what better time to revel in the season than with the current exhibit at Gray Loft Gallery: Flora  and Form a group show that celebrates all things botanical March 29 – May 17, 2014 Artists’ opening reception: 2nd Friday Art Walk, April 11, 6 – 9 pm 2nd Friday Art Walk reception: May 9, 6 – 9 pm Saturday hours: 1:00 to 5:00 pm or by appointment Gray Loft Gallery is very pleased to present Flora and Form, celebrating all things botanical.  Artists in the exhibit explore the nature of plants, flora and fauna in a variety of media, including sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, watercolor and mixed media.  Flowers, trees, and a diversity of plant life are depicted in a variety of interpretations, and show a range of emotion, artistic sensibility and consciousness of the natural world. Steven Andresen Jennifer Bain Betty Jo Costanzo Peter DeLucchi Seth Dickerman Jan Erion Emily Farish Lorrie Fink Shelley Gardner Sonia Gill Susan Goldsmith Katie Hawkinson Phillip Hua  Laura Kiernan Carrie Lederer Ellen Little Danila Rumold Michelle Smith-Lewis  Styrous® Anne Subercaseaux Lisa Toby Jan Watten John W. Wood Karyn Yandow June Yokell Jon Zax GRAY LOFT GALLERY 2889 Ford Street, 3rd floor, Oakland, CA 94601 Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Sundays by appointment  510-499-3445

Gray Loft Gallery is delighted to be joining forces with PopUp Gallery in Alameda to celebrate Spring! Both galleries are participating in the Estuary 2nd Friday Art Walk this Friday, April 11 from 6:00 to 9:00. PopUp Gallery is located at 1517 Park Street in Alameda.

a sampling of some of the art in the show... Zinna by Katie Hawkinson Mostly Indigenous John Wood Portal Carrie Lederer Thistle Gold Green Lorrie Fink Paradise Jennifer Bain Yarrow Michelle Smith Lewis Magnolia Jan Watten Backyard #136 Ellen Little Tingle Tangle Susan Goldsmith December 12 Lisa Toby Goodman Lilies on Black Styrous On The River June Yokell Letting My Hair Down Sonia Gill Waiting for A Return Phillip Hua Botanical #2 Karyn Yandow   Mexican Lily Peter DeLucchi                                                          Snow Willow                                                          Betty Jo Costanzo We are delighted to be participating in Slow Art Day again this year. Join us on Saturday, April 12! We still have a few spaces left, so sign up! Art viewing: 11:00 to 12:30 Lunch and informal discussion: 12:30 to 1:30 About Slow Art Day: One day each year – April 12 in 2014 – 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. If you would like to participate at the Gray Loft Gallery to contemplate the Flora and Form Exhibit, please sign up on the Slow Art Day website and choose our gallery in Oakland. Bring a bagged lunch, we will provide dessert. Artists will be present to talk informally about their work in the "Flora and Form" exhibit. Slow Art Day at the Gray Loft Gallery, 2013 Open Studios 2014 in conjunction with Pro Arts East Bay Open Studios Gray Loft Gallery will be particpating in the Pro Arts Open Studios event, which takes place the first two weekends in June. About the Gray Loft Gallery... Founded in 2012, the gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown and noted by Kenneth Baker, SF Chronicle, 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 believe that Art is a wonderful vehicle for communication, community building and inspiration.  We want to encourage the appreciation and interest in the arts by presenting work in a non-exclusive, welcoming, professional and fun environment.  We hope to cultivate the belief that art is for everyone, and that art belongs in our community at large, not just in traditional gallery and museum environments. The Gallery is a unique venue located on the 3rd floor of one of Oakland’s oldest artists’ work/live warehouses in the historic artist district Jingletown. GRAY LOFT GALLERY 2889 Ford Street, third floor Oakland, CA 94601 510-499-3445 Visit our website for more information and our blog for photos of past events and directions. Contact us if you have questions, or would like more information about the gallery, our shows or to make an appoinment to visit the gallery. ACCEPTING PROPOSALS The Gray Loft Gallery is available for events and curated shows. Please contact us if you have a show in mind that you would like to hold in our space.  If you are interested in our prospectus, please email us for information about having your show in our gallery in 2014. Gray Loft Gallery affiliations: Oakland Art Murmur Jingletown Arts and Business Association Thank you for your support of Oakland artists and galleries!     Thank you to our sponsor Bay Area Custom Prints For The Art Of The Print www.bacprints.com www.bacprints.blog.com Yelp Facebook 510.437.9175   Check out our blog for photos of current and past events. Check our our revised website, and "like" us on Facebook to receive updates! Thank you for your support of the arts in Oakland! Facebook Website Email Tumblr Copyright © 2014 Gray Loft Gallery, All rights reserved.