Showing posts with label Purple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Purple. Show all posts

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Beyond The Frame ~ A Celebration of Large-Scale Art





It's our 13th Anniversary!
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 15 for a glass of bubbly as we celebrate this milestone.  We are incredibly grateful for the artists, art lovers and friends who have supported us over the years - you have made this journey possible!  Thank you for being part of our story!  

We will be open from 1:00 - 5:00.   We hope you will stop by to check out our incredible current exhibit and enjoy an afternoon in Jingletown!  This show is not to be missed!


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

Show Updates and Events
We are thrilled with this current review of the show written by the brilliant Malcolm Ryder!

Check out this 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! 
 
 



















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PURPLE
April 12 - May 10
Reception: Saturday, April 12
 
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!




photo by Eben Ostby







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.











Friday, September 6, 2024

September Gallery Events




Minoo Hamzavi Presents
TRIPTYCH - a solo performance

Saturday September 7, 5:00 -7:00 pm
Performance starts at
5:30 pm


Featuring:
The America That I Love
 Furious Fuchsias
I Choose Freedom


Minoo Hamzavi holds a BFA in Textile Arts from the California College of Arts & Crafts and an MA in Sculptural Performance from  San Francisco State University. She has performed and choreographed productions since 1980.  These performances are her "love letters to my fellow human beings."

Suggested donation: $5 - $10






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We were thrilled with our last exhibit Among The Trees, which was referred to as a "Sophisticated Forest" in a review by Agustin Maes.

If you missed the show  - but are interested in learning more about it, please check out these two  wonderful show reviews:  A Sophisticated Forest by Agustin Maes
I Love My Tree; My Tree Loves Me by Malcolm Ryder

Follow us on  
Instagram for updates and examples of the the work in the show.

If you discover a piece that you are interested in, please contact us for more information.





Upcoming Events



The New College Circle
The Life-long Impact of a Creative Education

September 21 – November 10, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept. 21, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

An exhibition of archival materials, costume design, film, drawing, landscape design, music, installation, sculpture, performance, and photography, celebrating fifty years of creative achievement launched by an experimental education at New College of California in San Francisco.

Featured Artists: Carola Anderson, David B. Doty, Michael Patrick Lynch, Elaine McKeen, Henry S. Rosenthal, Dale Soules, Meredith Tromble and Jan Watten.

Curated by Meredith Tromble 

Read more about the show in the press release.
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 7, 8 and 14
Small works show held during the annual Jingletown Winter Art Walk.  
Stay tuned for more 
information




 
 
 
 photo by JM Golding
 
 
 
 
PURPLE

Our next juried photo show theme is purple!
Juried by Ann Jastrab, Executive Director of the Center for Photographic Art and Jan Watten

Stay tuned for more information about this exhibit that will take place in early 2025.
 
 
 
 
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 and
Jingletown Arts and Business Association

Gallery Hours:  
The gallery will be closed until September 21.