December 8, 2024

OAKLAND

REFRESHMENTS! ARTIST TALK! FUNDRAISER!

11AM – 12PM

Artist Scott Holloway is presenting “The freedom of painting with Parkinson’s Disease” and will be hosting coffee and donuts and sharing insights into their practice. 50% of all proceeds from the days sales to benefit Dance For Parkinson’s Disease.

Questions? [email protected]

Accessible

446 37th St, Oakland, CA 94609, follow signs to the back.

OAKLAND

DJ SET, 11AM – 5PM

Enjoy a set by DJ Bald D while you connect with eleven individual and diverse artists in Studios 11. Original artwork and prints are available from each Studios 11 artist. 

This event is wheelchair accessible

560 2nd Street, Jack London Square, Oakland

BERKELEY

ARTIST TALK AND REFRESHMENTS, 11AM – 5PM

Join artist Kit Van Buskirk in their studio, learn more about their inspirations and process. Enjoy complementary wine, cheese, charcuterie and dessert.

This event is NOT wheelchair accessible

2600 Ashby Ave, Studio 2, Berkeley.(@Hillegass in Elmwood)

OAKLAND

TAROT READINGS, NOON – 5PM

Aya Safiya will be doing tarot readings by donation. In conjunction with the “Fool’s Journey through The Crimson Tarot” installation by mixed media collage artist Kirsten Bramstedt (Location #37 in the printed guide) in the Secret Tarot Temple art installation.

Questions? email [email protected]

This event is NOT wheelchair accessible

308 49th Street, Oakland

OAKLAND

LIVE MUSIC at Norton Factory Studios

1PM – 2PM AND 3PM – 4PM

Listen to Barb Raboy playing solo jazz from 1- 2 and Jim Gido on experimental upright bass from 3-4 while you visit 14 artist studios at the Norton Factory!

Questions? email [email protected]

This event is wheelchair accessible

3904 E 10th St, Oakland, CA

OAKLAND

GUIDED TOURS OF ACE MAKERSPACE

1PM – 2PM AND 3PM – 4PM

Take a guided tour through all 6 rooms at Ace! See our woodshop, laser, 3D printers, and more. Learn about Ace’s community, mission, and all about what it means to be a member of Ace Makerspace. Your tour guide can answer questions and provide help signing up for membership.

Questions? email [email protected]

This event is NOT wheelchair accessible

6050 Lowell St. Ste 206, Oakland, CA 94608

(Past) December 6

OAKLAND

PREVIEW AND ART PARTY, 5PM – 7PM

Come party with Grand Gallery and Studios 11 Artists on Friday, Dec 6th at The Grand Gallery and Studios 11

Live music from The Dave Brownell Band, nibbles and drinks, and the visual pleasure to be found in lots of new art: Studios 11 artists, and the 30 local artists featured in the beautiful new Grand Gallery up front!

Supporting local artists and creatives this holiday season is one of the best ways to find an original gift for friends and love ones. Items include books, clothing, prints, original art and more. There’s something unique and affordable for every pocket size!

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This event is wheelchair accessible

560 2nd Street, Jack London Square, Oakland

OAKLAND

FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION, 4PM – 7PM

Please join Marsha Balian & Katie McCann at their First Friday reception for Open Studios!

This event is NOT wheelchair accessible

5495 Kales Avenue, Oakland CA 94618

Questions? [email protected] or cell:408-215-8205

(Past) December 7, 2024

OAKLAND

DJ SET, 11AM – 5PM

Enjoy a set by DJ Bald D while you connect with eleven individual and diverse artists in Studios 11. Original artwork and prints are available from each Studios 11 artist. 

This event is wheelchair accessible

560 2nd Street, Jack London Square, Oakland

BERKELEY

ARTIST TALK AND REFRESHMENTS, 11AM – 5PM

Join artist Kit Van Buskirk in their studio, learn more about their inspirations and process. Enjoy compementary wine, cheese, charcuterie and dessert.

This event is NOT wheelchair accessible

2600 Ashby Ave, Studio 2, Berkeley.(@Hillegass in Elmwood)

OAKLAND

TAROT READINGS, NOON – 5PM

Aya Safiya will be doing tarot readings by donation. In conjunction with the “Fool’s Journey through The Crimson Tarot” installation by mixed media collage artist Kirsten Bramstedt (Location #37 in the printed guide) in the Secret Tarot Temple art installation.

Questions? email [email protected]

This event is NOT wheelchair accessible

308 49th Street, Oakland

OAKLAND

WOOL FELTING DEMO, 12PM – 2:30PM

Join us in the Ace Makerspace textiles studio for a wool felting demo. Learn how Ace member Pixie crafts adorable cacti and critters using wool roving and felting needles.

Questions? email [email protected]

This event is NOT wheelchair accessible

6050 Lowell St. Ste 206, Oakland, CA 94608

OAKLAND

LIVE MUSIC at Norton Factory Studios

12PM – 2PM AND 3PM – 4PM

Listen to Six String Mixtape from 12 – 2 and the Barb Raboy Jazz Sextet from 3-4 while you visit 14 artist studios at the Norton Factory!

Questions? email [email protected]

This event is wheelchair accessible

3904 E 10th St, Oakland, CA

OAKLAND

GUIDED TOURS OF ACE MAKERSPACE

1PM – 2PM AND 3PM-4PM

Take a guided tour through all 6 rooms at Ace! See our woodshop, laser, 3D printers, and more. Learn about Ace’s community, mission, and all about what it means to be a member of Ace Makerspace. Your tour guide can answer questions and provide help signing up for membership.

Questions? email [email protected]

This event is NOT wheelchair accessible

6050 Lowell St. Ste 206, Oakland, CA 94608

BERKELEY

HOLIDAY FACE PAINTING, 3PM – 5PM

Artist Christine Rossi doesn’t ONLY paint on flat surfaces, she professionally face paints for events as well! She is offering simple Holiday designs for face and hands at the studio!

This event is wheelchair accessible

The Sawtooth Building Studio 31 2457 Dwight Way Berkeley

Questions? [email protected]

Artists! Submit Your Special Event

Have something special happening at your studio during East Bay Open Studios? Let us know and we will add it to this page. Appropriate events include; receptions, demonstrations, art classes, live music and performance, refreshments, etc.