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 25th Street Collective A collective of local, sustainable businesses offering slow-food and slow-fashion artisanal items. 477 25th St. Tu-Sa 11a-11p; 1st Fr 6-10p Mapquest Map www.25thstreetcollective.com Branch Gallery Commercial art gallery located in Oakand's Uptown Entertainment District. Drawn from Bay Area Visual Arts Network's (BayVAN) premier artist registry, gallery features thoughtfully curated solo and group exhibitions showcasing a wide range of contemporary Bay Area art. 455 17th St., Ste. 302, 510-508-1764 Th-F 12-6p; Sa 12-4p; 1st F to 9p; by appointment Mapquest Map branch.bayvan.org/ Buzz Gallery Founding member of Art Murmur. This is the epicenter! Monthly exhibitions with first Friday art openings. 2316 Telegraph Ave., 510-465-4073 M-F 7:30a-9p; Sa-Su 9a-9p Cash only Mapquest Map www.mamabuzzcafe.com   Chandra Cerrito Contemporary Established in 2007 as a curatorial project space, CCC promotes exceptional regional and national artists through solo and group exhibitions. 480 23rd St., 415-577-7537 or 510-260-7494, F 2-6p, First F 2-9p, Sa 1-5p and by appointment Mapquest Map www.chandracerrito.com Clean Skateboarding & Gallery Conscious learning every athlete needs. Rotating exhibits in back gallery. 1432 Franklin St., 510-444-3418, M-Sa 11a-6p Mapquest Map www.cleanskatedboarding.com Collaborate Photography studio and art gallery that brings artists together and engages the community. 431 13th St., 510-451-1776 Tu-F 11a-5:30p Mapquest Map www.collaborateoakland.com Creative Growth Art Center World-famous art gallery and store featuring artists with disabilities. 355 - 24th St., 510-836-2340, M-F 11a-5:30p Mapquest Map www.creativegrowth.org ERA artbar and lounge A major new space for art, music and culture in Oakland's booming Uptown neighborhood. 19 Grand Ave., (at Broadway), 510-832-4400 W-Sa 4:30p-2a Mapquest Map www.oaklandera.com    First Love Gallery Information forthcoming from gallery. 2440 Telegraph Ave. Mapquest Map FM A public gallery with private working studio spaces for ten artists of various media. 483 25th St., N/A Sa 1-5p; first F 6-10p; by appointment. Mapquest Map www.fmoakland.com Front Gallery Showing contemporary artwork by artists at different career levels. Exhibitions span various disciplines and mediums in both traditional and unconventional formats. 35 Grand Ave., 510-444-1900 W, F, Sa 1-4p or by appointment Mapquest Map www.frontgalleryoakland.com Hatch Gallery Information forthcoming from gallery. 492 - 23rd St., 510-879-7382, Mapquest Map www.hatchgallery.org Johansson Projects An art gallery that functions as a curatorial laboratory, creating exhibitions that pair established and interantionally-recognized artists with up-and-coming locals. Innovate exhbitions in a fully immersive viewing environment. 2300 Telegraph Ave., 510-444-9140 Th-F 12-6p; Sa 11a-6p; first F 12-9p Mapquest Map wwww.johanssonprojects.com Joyce Gordon Gallery A forum for creative and cultural exchanges celebrating the unique creativity of one of the most culturally diverse cities. 406 - 14th St., 510-465-8928, Tu-F 11a-6p, Sa 1-4p Mapquest Map www.joycegordongallery.com Kuhl Frames + Art Fine art. 412 22nd St. 510-625-0123 M-F 10:30a-6p, Sa 11a-4p Mapquest Map www.kuhlframes.com Luka's Taproom & Lounge This hotspot has a full bar with 16 beers on tap and specialty cocktails that will tame your thirst. Rotating art in downtown’s hottest taproom. Restaurant features a menu inspired by the brasseries of France and Belgium 2221 Broadway, 510-451-4677, M-F 11:30-2a, Sa 5:30p-2a, Su 5:30p-12a Mapquest Map www.lukasoakland.com    Maniac Gallery A contemporary alternative gallery working with emerging artists from the Bay Area and Los Angeles, California. 387 17th Street, #204, F-Sa 1-5p, 1st F 7-10p, or by appointment Mapquest Map www.maniacgallery.com Manna Gallery Changing exhibitions of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by contemporary Oakland artists. 473 25th St., Ste. C, 510-282-2335 F-Sa 11a-6p and by appointment Mapquest Map www.mannagallery.com McGinty's Roadside Roadhouse A family place. Serving American food. 401 2nd St. 401 2nd St. 510-465-8032 7a-2a Mapquest Map Mercury 20 Gallery Founded in 2006, this contemporary art gallery operated by East Bay artists is commited to exhibiting art of diverse media and content. Exhibits rotate monthly with opening event every first Friday. 475 25th St., 510-701-4620, Th-Sa 12-6p, 1st F 6-9p Mapquest Map www.mercurytwenty.com MUA Edgy art and sublime dining featuring Modern American cuisine. 2442 Webster St., 510-238-1100 M-Th & Su 4:30p-12a; F & Sa 4:30p-2a Mapquest Map www.muaoakland.com NoneSuch Space Created to present high-quality Arts programming and educational outreach to develop community audiences for the Arts in Oakland. Nonprofit event space. 2865 Broadway, 2nd Fl, 510-625-1600 W-Sa 1-6p, 1st F 6-10p Mapquest Map www.paragon-media.org/nonesuchspace Oakopolis Creativity Center An artist-run gallery that promotes, honors and enhances the use of the creative spirit to encourage positive growth and creative intermingling on a personal, community and global level. 447 25th St., First F 7-10p; Sa 2-5p Mapquest Map www.oakopolis.org PHOTO Gallery showing fine art photography by local and emerging artists. 473 25th St. Th-Sa 12-6p Mapquest Map www.photogalleryoakland.com Pro Arts Gallery Features local and regional artists. 199 Kahn's Alley, 510-763-4361, W-Sa 12-6p, Su 12-5p Mapquest Map www.proartsgallery.org Randevu Cafe Jazz band every Friday and DJ every Saturday. 2430 Broadway 510-893-1411 6p-12a Mapquest Map www.caferandevu.com Res Ipsa Information forthcoming from gallery. 455 17th St., Ste. 301 Mapquest Map Rock, Paper, Scissors Collective A community space for artists to display their works, crafters to sell their wares and local bands to sell their music. Craft classes. 492 23rd Street, 510-238-9171, Tu-Su 11a-7p Cash only Mapquest Map www.rpscollective.com Sobo Ramen Ramen - Japanese noodle house. 388 9th St. #186 510-832-7626 11a-2:30p & 5-9p daily Mapquest Map www.soboramen.com Swarm Studios + Gallery Contemporary art gallery and non-residential work space for artists. 560 - 2nd St., 510-839-ARTS, Tu-Su 11a-5p Mapquest Map www.swarmstudios.net Telegraph Beer garden with house-made sausage. 2318 Telegraph Ave., 510-444-8353 Tu-F 11a-10p; Sa-Su 10a-10p Mapquest Map www.telegraphoakland.com The Crucible A nonprofit arts education center that fosters a collaboration of arts, industry and community. 1260 - 7th St., 510-444-0919, Daily 10a-6p Mapquest Map www.thecrucible.org The Layover Art & music lounge. All items/art are for sale. Organic cocktails, live music, free WiFi. 1517 Franklin St., 510-834-1517 M-F 4p-2a; Sa-Su 6p-2a Mapquest Map www.oaklandlayover.com The Moon A slow fashion boutique and design gallery featuring handmade, one-of-a-kind garments. 447 25th St., 510-922-8373 First F 6-10p; Sa 2-5p; by appointment. Mapquest Map www.themoon-oakland.com The RAW Art Gallery Exhibiting local Bay Area artists. Sponsored by the Uptown Apartments. Telegraph Avenue at 20th Street, 510-452-8276 First F 6-9p, June 18 5-8p Mapquest Map www.theuptown.net Uptown ArtPark The city’s first major outdoor sculpture park funded through a NEA grant to display rotating exhibitions of existing large-scale sculptural works and newly-commissioned public art from Bay area artists. 19th St. & Telegraph Ave. 24/7 Mapquest Map http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CityAdministration/d/EconomicDevelopment/s/PublicArt/index.htm UrbanSpace Gallery Exhibition, sales and leasing of modern and contemporary American & European fine art. 811 Washington St., 510-452-5253 ext. 208 M-Th 2-5p and by appointment Mapquest Map www.urbanspaceco.com Vessel Gallery An unique, two-story 5000 sq. ft. exhibition space, the gallery exhibits a range of emerging and mid-career, local and international artists. Programming includes a fine selection of painting, sculpture, installation art and artisan jewelry. Event rental space, including an urban rooftop garden, is available. 471 25th St., 510-893-8800 Tu-Sa 11a-6p Mapquest Map www.vessel-gallery.com Warehouse416 Warehouse 416 is a space where artists and small businesses grow their talents and their businesses. It has work spaces, office spaces, and an indoor courtyard gallery. During First Fridays, the gallery features a DJ and full bar. 416 26th St., (510) 922-1653 Sa 1-5p; First F 6-10p Mapquest Map www.warehouse416.com |
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