Join us in Jingletown for Open Studios next weekend!

Please join us next weekend!

Join us for 
Open Studios in Jingletown
In conjunction with East Bay Open Studios
June 1 + 2, 8 + 9, 11 – 5 pm

 
You are invited to join us June 1 + 2 and 8 + 9 for the Summer East Bay Open Studios Event! Check out art, meet the artists 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.
This event is free and open to the public.
 
Many artists will be offering affordable and one-of-a-kind pieces. Photography, cards, paintings, prints, jewelry, glassware and more!  Bring your family and friends to this special event that allows you to glimpse into the creative worlds of many talented artists in our special pocket artist community.

Don't miss an opportunity to win an original piece of art in the Jingletown raffle!
Participating artists will have raffle cards in their studios.

Not only will we have great art throughout our neighborhood, you can get a slice of Gabba Gabba Pizza and taste award winning wine offered by Jingletown's own Drawbridge Cellars while listening to the cool tunes of Stephen Dreyfuss and Company in the parking lot of Ford Street Studios
Saturday, June 1, noon to 5:00: Gabba Gabba Pizza and Drawbridge Cellars
Saturday, June 1, 2:00 - 4:30: music by Stephen Dreyfuss and company
Sunday, June 2, noon to 5:00: Gabba Gabba Pizza

Featured below are the participating artists - all within a three-block walk in our unique neighborhood. Be sure to check out the murals along the way!

3035 Chapman Street #6
Sarah Merola – ceramic sculpture
 
Ford Street Studios
2934 Ford Street
Peter Dreyfuss, Studio 35 – painting/sculpture
Lisa Levine, Studio 2 – photography/digital art
Fernando Reyes, Studio 26 – painting/printmaking
Vida Pavesich, Studio 24 – photography
Dobee Snowber, Studio 2 – mixed media/painting
 
Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, third floor
Jose Johann Bitancor – painting/mixed media
Paul Feinberg – painting
Shelley Gardner – sculpture
Vivien Hart – kiln-formed glass
Dorie Meister – hand wrought jewelry
Kitty Muntzel – mixed media
Malcolm Ryder – photography
Susan Tuttle – jewelry/mixed media
Jan Watten – photography
 
Jingletown Art Studios and Gallery
3001 Chapman Street
Anna W. Edwards – painting
Patricia Guthrie – mixed media
Karol Hilker – painting
Jill McLennan – painting/printmaking
Halloran Parry – fine art/illustration
 
417 Peterson Street
Dan McGarrah – photo-based art
 
And more!

Please visit our new Instagram page for highlights of many of the participating artists and our newly redesigned website for more information about Jingletown artists.
You can also check out all the open studio listings on the East Bay Open Studios website.
 

Don't miss this special event in Jingletown!
Thank you for supporting local artists!

  

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  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

Open Studios This Weekend!

Join us this weekend in Jingletown!

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

Gray Loft Gallery ~ Jingletown Winter Art Walk/Open Studios

Join us this weekend in Jingletown!

Join us for the last weekend of Beyond Landscapes We will be open both Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 - 6:00 as part of the annual Jingletown Winter Art Walk/Open Studios. Beyond Landscapes is 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. We will also have hand made jewelry by Dorie Meister and Susan Tuttle. Participating artists:  Åke 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 Jingletown Winter Art Walk: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 & 3, 11:00 – 6:00 pm Closing Reception: 2nd Friday, December 8, 6 – 9 pm Be inspired! Stop by the gallery to find a special gift of art for the holidays. Examples of some of the pieces in the show:   Indian Rock painting by Shelley Hoyt     painting by Stacy Rosevear     Folded Infinity photo by Steven Raskin   Dreaming photo by Stephanie Williamson    Taos Trees painting by Paul Feinberg   October Trees in Maraposa painting by Steven Andresen   View from Steven's Deck painting by June Yokell   Feeling the Redwoods painting by Javier Manrique There are many small works in the exhibit. Perfect for inspired gift giving! Please check out Facebook and Instagram pages for photos of the gallery and events. UPCOMING  EXHIBITS and EVENTS! THIS WEEKEND!!! 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. Start your tour at Gray Loft Gallery and then check out our neighborhood! Seeing Red This juried photo show is 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. Click here for the prospectus.  Entries due by December 27. 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 DIRECTIONS

Our mailing address is:
Gray Loft Gallery

2889 Ford Street, third floor

Oakand, CA 94601