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We are please to present the latest mural on our Oakland building, a collaboration between Matt Floriani and Three Thirty Three Arts. The mural is titled Living Decay, and Matt says "this mural was created for the sole purpose of bringing vibrancy and connection to the neighborhood, and to connect people through conversations via the arts. The mural depicts growth and decay as an endless process of life." …

A FREE event for the community!  Saturday, June 4 from noon - 5pm, @ FLAX Oakland, rear parking lot Hella Artsy presents “Create Day”, a day to come create with the community and challenge your imagination. Filled with a STEAM (Science , Technology , Engineering , Arts & Math) lineup of projects, this is an ALL age event and FREE to the public. There will be plenty of youth development activities guided by educators and peer leaders, community building exercises, and fun …

We found a treasure. Unmarked boxes that held copies of old magazines dating as far back as 1952, all issues of Art Material Trade News, an industry publication that was distributed to manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Fascinated, over a few nights and a few glasses of wine I went page-by-page through more than 100 magazines and discovered a lot of history, including these advertising gems. What is remarkable is how little the tools of the trade change over time. Trends come a …

We are pleased to present a pop-up show by Studios 11. A fixture in Oakland's Jack London area art scene for 15 years, Studios 11 artists include a wide range of contemporary styles. Come see the collection of original work and prints on display from June 3 - July 31. Featured Artists Denise Deleray Terry Furry Kristen Jensen Karen Kramer Denise Owen Cleo Villet Bill Weber All Works Are for Sale and immediate purchase for you to bring home. No need …

In recognition of Earth Day, we share this collection of art that has a common theme, the tree. Artists such as Monet, O’Keefe, Escher, Hokusai and others help us reflect upon the form, beauty and significance of the tree. Whether symbolized as the Tree of Life, as done so by Haring and Klimt, reflected in a puddle or assembled in abstract form, these artists interpret the tree with their own personal and spiritual values. Gustav Klimt, The Tree of Life Odilon Redon, Tree Against a Yellow B …