Showing posts with label Oakland. Show all posts
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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

10th Anniversary LOVE SHOW opens February 12 at Gray Loft Gallery

Join us in Jingletown on Saturday, February 12!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
You are invited to the
Opening Reception of our 10th Anniversary Exhibit

 
THE  LOVE  SHOW

Opening Reception:  Saturday, February 12, 3:00 - 7:00 pm
Show dates:  February 12 – March 19, 2022


 
The 10th Anniversary Love Show celebrates the work of Bay Area artists who have been connected to the gallery the last 10 years. The exhibit will feature photography, paintings hand-blown glass and sculpture that explore the universal language of love. This is a visual dialogue about love in many interpretations - from literal depictions to metaphors.  Some of the pieces are purely about the love of art, and many were created specifically for the show.  The gallery will also have handmade jewelry on display and artesian chocolates made exclusively for the show.
 
FEATURED ARTISTS
Isaac Amala, Steven Andresen, Francis Baker, Suzy Barnard, Ruth Boerefyn, Betty Jo Costanzo, Peter Dreyfuss, Shelley Gardner, Dari Gordon & Bruce Pizzichillo, Sarah Grew, Leslie Frierman Grunditz, Katie Hawkinson, Josie Iselin, Andrew Johnstone, Sherry Karver, Kate Kosmos, Jennifer LaPierre, Mary Ann Leff, Dulama LeGrande, Carol Lefkowitz, Javier Manrique, Lynn McGeever, Dorie Meister, Charles Moulton, Julia Nelson-Gal, Ginny Parsons, David Peniston, Jude Pittman, Johanna Poethig, Anne Rabe, Fernando Reyes, Jenny Sampson, Ron Saunders, Simone Simon, Styrous, Cuong Ta, Michael Teresko, Susan Tuttle, Tom White, Stephanie Williamson, John Wood, June Yokell
 
We hope you will join us  in our 10th anniversary celebration!

Masks are required and guests will be limited in the gallery.
Please check out our Instagram for installation photos and highlights of this exhibit.
 
 
 
 
 Watching, from the corpus series, 2022
 by Julia Nelson-Gal
 
 

 
 Humming With Longing
Mixed media on paper
John Wood
 
 
 
 
 Vestido Rojo
Archival pigment print on Japanese kozo paper
Javier Manrique
 
     
 
 
 
     
 
 Top left to right: Andrew Johnston, Jan Watten
Lower left to right: Josie Iselin, Betty Jo Costanzo
 
 
 

 
Eye Candy
painting by Suzy Barnard

 
 
 
ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY
 
Gray Loft Gallery has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 9.5 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
 
 

 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hours:  Saturdays during exhibits: 1:00 - 5:00 and by appointment during the week.
Please email us to make an appointment.
Masks are required in the gallery.
 
 
 Our mailing address is:
Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, third floor
Oakland, CA 94601
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Open Studios This Weekend!




Join us this weekend in Jingletown!


OPEN STUDIOS


We are reopening!

East Bay Open Studios
Six artists will be participating in our soft gallery opening.

June 5 + 6    11 - 6 pm
 
Jennifer LaPierre - painting
Susan Hillyard - photography
Dorie Meister - hand wrought jewelry
Jenny Sampson - photography
Susan Tuttle - jewelry and photography
Jan Watten - photography



We are so excited to open our doors again! 
The gallery looks great with a beautiful selection of painting, photography and jewelry.

Jingletown has a number of studios open  - join us for an art filled weekend in our special neighborhood.  
Check out
EBOS for artist listings and maps.

Put your mask on and visit us!
We've missed you!



tintype photo by Jenny Sampson




mixed media by Jennifer LaPierre




hand wrought jewelry by Dorie Meister




photo by Susan Hillyard




jewelry by Susan Tuttl




photograph by Jan Watten






ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY
 
Gray Loft Gallery - voted "Best Art Gallery"  two years in a row - 2016  & 2017 - in the Oakland Magazine Readers' Choice Award - has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 7 years. The gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown, and noted by 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




    


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














Friday, January 19, 2018

Gray Loft Gallery ~ Seeing Red opening in February




Seeing Red

a photography exhibition juried by Ann M. Jastrab 
will be opening next month at the Gray Loft Gallery 



Show dates: 
February 3 - March 9, 2018
 
Opening Reception  
 Saturday, February 3, 4:00 - 6:30 pm

2nd Friday Reception

February 9, 6 - 9 pm 

2nd Friday Closing Reception

March 9, 6 - 9 pm  

 


ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY
 
Gray Loft Gallery - voted "Best Art Gallery"  two years in a row - 2016  & 2017 - in the Oakland Magazine Readers' Choice Award - has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 5 years. The gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown, and noted by 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



2889 Ford Street, #32
Oakland, CA 94601
     
       
        











Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Gray Loft Gallery ~ Beyond Landscapes opening

Join us for our 2nd Friday reception!




Arnes Panorama - photo by Eben Ostby


Join us for our 2nd Friday Jingletown reception for 
Beyond Landscapes
Friday, November 10, 6:00 - 9:00 pm


Gray Loft Gallery presents Beyond Landscapes, a group show of landscape inspired art that includes abstract, traditional, and non-traditional works in a variety of media, including photography, painting, drawing and watercolor.  There are many smaller works in the exhibit to provide opportunities for holiday offerings.


Participating artists:
 Ã…ke Grunditz  ⎜  Barbara Nussel   ⎜  Betty Jo Costanzo   ⎜  Chad Herrera
Christine Watten  ⎜  Donna Fenstermaker   ⎜  Eben Ostby
   Ed Summerfield  ⎜  Francine Hsu Davis   ⎜  Gale Antokal
Ginny Parsons  ⎜  Gordon Pagnello   ⎜  Jamey Brzezinski   ⎜  Jan Erion
Javier Manirque   ⎜  JM Golding   ⎜  Joni-Marie Theodorsen 
  ⎜  June Yokell
Karyn Yandow  ⎜   Larry Davidson   ⎜   Lin Fischer   ⎜  Lisa Marie Rigby
   Lorrie Fink  ⎜  Lynn McGeever
  ⎜  Noga Wizansky   ⎜   Paul Feinberg
  Renee Doty   ⎜  Shelley Hoyt   ⎜  Stacy Rosevear   ⎜  Stephanie Williamson
Steven Andresen  ⎜  Steven Raskin   ⎜  Styrous   ⎜  Susan Scott   ⎜  Tim Hill



Artists’ opening reception: 
2nd Friday, November 10, 6 – 9 pm

Oakland Plaid Weekend:  

Saturday, November 25, 11:00 – 6:00 pm

Jingletown Winter Art Walk: 

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 & 3, 11:00 – 6:00 pm

Closing Reception:  

2nd Friday, December 8, 6 – 9 pm

Gallery Hours:  

Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Sundays by appointment


 


Examples of some of the pieces in the show:



























 
Red Sky
painting by Javier Manrique
























Earth, Water, Fire, Air
painting by 
Jamey Brzezinski




















 
Morning Path
photo by Susan Scott






















 
Dreaming of Lamar Valley
painting by Lorrie Fink
 













 
Mountain Illusion
photo by Steven Raskin



 
Ocean Shores FOG #6 + #7
painting by Betty Jo Costanzo
 



















 
What Winter Fog Engulfs
painting by Lisa Marie Rigby


Please check out Facebook and Instagram pages
for photos of the gallery and events.

UPCOMING  EXHIBITS and EVENTS!

Oakland Grown's PLAID FRIDAY WEEKEND
Love Oakland? Put your money where your heart is!
Shop Oakland this holiday season!
Gray Loft Gallery will be open for Plaid Weekend on  

Saturday, November 25, 11:00 - 6:00
In addition to the many wonderful gems in the Beyond Landscapes show, we will have hand crafted jewelry on display.
Shop local! Support local art and and artists!

Citywide happenings can be found 
here.

12th Annual Jingletown Winter Open Studios/Art Walk
December 2 and 3, 11:00 to 6:00 pm

Come to Jingletown to meet local artists, see their studios and visit our wonderful neighborhood.  This is a great opportunity to support local artists, to shop for unique items for friends and family - or yourself!
25+ artists will be participating in our annual event.
Mark your calendar!

Seeing Red
This juried photo show will be based on the color RED.  
What does the color red mean to you? It is a primary color at one extreme end of the visible spectrum and can represent many different things to different people.  Is it a state of extreme passion, anger, excitement or arousal?  Does it signify happiness and good luck?  Is it a Valentine heart or does it refer to leftist Communism? 
Show us what this color means to you.
Email us for the prospectus.  Entries due by December 20.
January 20 - March 9, 2018


Art of Resistance
March 24 - May 11, 2018
A group show that is in response to our current political climate.  
Curated by Jan Watten under the direction and support of Dr. Peter Selz and Professor Celeste Conner.
Do you make political art?  Please email  images (up to 4) to us for consideration.



ABOUT  GRAY  LOFT  GALLERY
 
Gray Loft Gallery - voted "Best Art Gallery"  two years in a row - 2016  & 2017 - in the Oakland Magazine Readers' Choice Award - has promoted the rich art culture of Jingletown and the greater Bay Area for 5 years. The gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown, and noted by 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
is a proud member of the Oakland Art Murmur, Jingletown Arts and Business Association and Oakland Grown.
Hours: Saturdays 1:00 - 5:00 and by appointment


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Our mailing address is:

Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, third floor
Oakland, CA 94601