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 21 Grand A volunteer-run, interdisciplinary art space presenting a macrocosmic panoply of emerging and experimental artists. 416 - 25th St., 510-444-7263, Th 4-8p, F 4-6p, Sa-Su 1-6p Mapquest Map www.21grand.org 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 A contemporary fine art gallery featuring work by regional and national artists. 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 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    Farley's East Coffeehouse with panini sandwiches featuring monthly artists, Wi-Fi, magazines and a comfortable atmosphere. (Opening June 18). 33 Grand Ave., 510-835-7898 M-F 7a-7p; Sa-Su 8a-7p Mapquest Map www.farleyscoffee.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. 2300 Telegraph Ave., 510-444-9140 Th-Sa 12-6p and by appointment 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 Mercury 20 Gallery A fine arts gallery representing 20 Bay Area artists with monthly rotation of exhibitions. 25 Grand Ave., 510-701-4620, F 4-7p, First F 6-9p, Sa 12-3p and by appointment. 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 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 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 Stoneridge Gallery Shona stone sculptures and African wall art. 424 - 2nd St., 510-444-7466, Th-Sa 12-5p Mapquest Map www.stoneridgeart.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 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 gallery featuring handmade, one-of-a-kind garments. Founded by Cory Gunter Brown and Cassidy Hope Wright. 447 25th St., 510-922-8373 First F 7-10p; Sa 2-5p 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 The Red Door Gallery and Collective An artist's gallery collective with a strong community outreach component, displaying the work of disabled and disadvantaged who rarely get to show their work to the public. 416 26th St., (in the Warehouse) First F 6-10p; Sa-Su 12-4p; or by appointment. Mapquest Map www.reddoorgalleryandcollective.com 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 Opening May 2, 2010. Contemporary fine art gallery exhibiting distincitve works by emerging and mid-career regional and international artists and artisan jewelers. 471 25th St., 510-893-8800 Tu-Sa 11a-6p Mapquest Map www.vessel-gallery.com |
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