06.04.08
Posted in Downtown, Old Oakland, Events, OaklandArts, HarriOak at 12:25 pm by OaklandGoods
June’s First Friday is the beginning of a weekend of open studios for Pro Arts members. In their honor, uptown’s Industrielle gallery opening features five Oakland artists. In Old Oakland, Mignonne also has local artists Friday night, and this weekend kicks off new Sunday hours.
Saturday and Sunday there will be studios open all over town. More than 400 artists will participate througout the East Bay. Check out more information here. Friend of OaklandGoods Jemal Diamond will have his work on display in HarriOak. See the flier below for details.
Open studios continue next weekend.
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03.19.08
Posted in Events, OaklandArts at 1:33 pm by OaklandGoods
Okay, third Friday’s not a thing. But Oakland artist Jemal Diamond is using this friday to showcase his tiny ink on canvas abstracts in advance of a big show up in Sac’to. Stop by his studio to have a look around and have a glass of wine. If you miss this, he’ll be open again for the East Bay Open Studios later in the spring.
The part that’s the most fun: Diamond invites art lovers to help him title his pieces, so tell him what you see in all those squiggly lines.
march 21, 8-11 p.m.
jemal diamond’s studio
3012 harrison st.
www.thejemalshow.com
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01.23.08
Posted in The Temescal, OaklandArts at 6:49 pm by OaklandGoods
It’s a sign. It means you’ve reached the Rowan Morrison Gallery and artist’s bookstore. Owners and Oakland artists Pete and Narangkar Glover feature six shows a year. They also sell a variety of cool imported books, sketch books, ‘zines, illustrated items, and other art-related reading material both in the gallery and online. Their awesome blog chronicles cool art book finds.
The current show features artist Misty Avila Ovalles, and the next show goes up February 6. This month’s First Friday will feature a closing reception for Ovalles.
rowan morrison
330 40th st.
510.384.5344
www.rowanmorrison.com
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01.15.08
Posted in DoGooder, OaklandGoods, The Temescal, OaklandArts at 2:09 pm by OaklandGoods
When I lived in Berkeley, I used to ride my bike to the East Bay Center for Creative Reuse almost weekly, so it’s a little embarassing that I’m just getting around to posting about it now. The depot relocated last May to the Temescal, occupying a corner right near the Lanesplitter. It took a while for them to get their signage up, but it’s now very findable.
A heaven for teachers, artists, crafty folks, and anyone who enjoys sorting through cast-off stuff for gems, the depot has bins full of art supplies, furnishings, jewelry, and loads of old junk from the U.C. I was intrigued by the boxes of magazine microfilm from the university library (see above) and by a bin of hockey pucks (see below). What will you find?
In addition to shopping, you can donate your stuff (in good condition) for a tax deduction. It’s best to call ahead to get your donation pre-approved. For hours and the list of acceptable items, check the Web site. And since the depot is a non-profit, you can also donate your time.
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east bay depot for creative reuse
4695 telegraph ave
510.547.6470
www.east-bay-depot.org
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