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Archived Events - 2008


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Friday, January 4, 5 - 9 pm

Oakland's First Fridays Art Night
Extended gallery hours until 9 pm


Saturday, January 5, 1 - 5 pm

Digital Photography Service in the Gallery


Tuesday, January 8

Artist Notification for Juried Annual 2008


Friday, January 11

Expanded Holiday Store closes

After January 11, the Gallery Store returns to its regular size.


Saturday, January 12, 12 - 2 pm

Artists' Talk - Radical Graphics of Taller Tupac Amaru


Sunday, January 13

Exhibition closes - The Radical Graphics of Taller Tupac Amaru


Tuesday, January 22

Exhibition Opens - Juried Annual 2008

Featuring selections by Laura Hoptman, Senior Curator, New Museum, New York


Thursday, January 24, 7 pm

Workshop - Pro Arts and The Foundation Center present:
Grant Seeking for Individuals in the Arts

Come to this informational workshop to learn about how to apply for grants as an individual artist. Topics covered include fiscal sponsorship, budget writing, and an identification of available grants in the Bay Area.


Friday, January 25, 7:30 pm

Last Friday BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies presents Keyboard Dances from the 1600s, with Eugene Petrushansky on Harpsicord. Tickets for the event are $18 general, $15 seniors and $12 students and ProArts members, and are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.


Friday, February 1, 5-9 pm

Oakland's First Fridays Art Night

Extended gallery hours.


Saturday, February 2, 1-5 pm

Digital Photography Service

Drop-in photography service in the gallery.


Saturday, February 9, 1-5 pm

Workshop: Relax with Tax

Pro Arts and California Lawyers for the Arts present a workshop on the subject of taxes for artists. Fees: $30 Pro Arts & CLA members; $40 nonmembers. Call (415) 775-7200 x107 for reservations.


Saturday, February 16, 1 pm

Artists' Talk: Juried Annual 2008

Join selected artists in a conversation about their work.


Wednesday, February 20 (EXTENDED!)

Directory of East Bay Open Studios + Open Studios Registration Deadline

Registration for the Directory and Open Studios is open to all regional artists. Artist information and online registration are available here.


Thursday, February 21

12th Annual Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam Preliminary

The event will include an open-mic poetry slam with DJ music for youth under 21. Free.


Thursday, February 28

Workshop: East Bay Open Studios 101

An introduction for first-time EBOS participants and those wanting a refresher course. Topics include preview exhibition, directory of East Bay Arts, online gallery, prepping your studio and more. Free.


Friday, February 29, 7:30 pm

Last Friday BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies presents An Evening with Saul Kaye, an internationally touring rock and funk musician, reminiscent of early Dave Matthews and John Mayer, with a heavy groove influence. This evening will be a celebration for the release of his new live DVD. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.


Wednesday, March 5

Youth Fellows Application Deadline

Application and details are available here.


Friday, March 7, 5-9 pm

Oakland's First Fridays Art Night

Extended gallery hours.
PROJECT: Matthew Hopson Walker closes


Sunday, March 9

Juried Annual 2008 closes


Tuesday, March 18

Jingletown Juncion opens


Thursday, March 20, 6-8 pm

Artists' Reception: Jingletown Junction


Thursday, March 27, 7 pm

Workshop: EBOS - Marketing Your Studio for Success

This workshop is a special opportunity to learn how to make East Bay Open Studios a personal success. Meet other participating artists who have used available resources to effectively promote their work. Topics include promotion, publicity, studio preparation and more.


Friday, March 28, 7:30 pm

Last Friday BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies presents David Rogers: Guitar and Lute. Recently called “a prominent guitarist” by the New York Times, David Rogers maintains an active solo and ensemble performance career as a classical guitarist and performer on early plucked strings. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.


Friday, April 4, 5-9 pm

Oakland's First Fridays Art Night

Extended gallery hours.


Saturday, April 5, 1 pm

Artists' Talk: Jingletown Junction

Join selected artists in a conversation about their work.


Monday, April 14

Off-site Exhibition: The Quarterly at Latham Square Closes - Selections from The Art of Living Black: Anna Edwards and Constance Tyrell

Exhibition closes at 1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland


Saturday, April 19

Off-site Exhibition: The Quarterly at Latham Square Opens - Diane Jones

Exhibition opens at 1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland


Friday, April 25

Jingletown Junction Exhibition Closes


Friday, April 25, 7:30 pm

Last Friday BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies Present Donne di Mezzi Quartet, featuring two mezzo sopranos, Kathryn Miller and Celeste Winant; Rebekah Ahrendt on viola da gamba; and Esther Criscuola de Laix on keyboard. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.


Friday-Sunday, May 2-4, noon-6 pm

Artist Installation: East Bay Open Studios 2008 Preview Exhibition

Participating artists are welcomed for the annual DIY installation.


Tuesday, May 6

East Bay Open Studios 2008 Preview Exhibition Opens


Saturday, May 10, noon-6 pm

Artist Networking Day: East Bay Open Studios

Participating artists are invited to meet other artists in their cities and neighborhoods. Schedule by geographic area is available online.


Friday, May 30, 7:30 pm

Last Friday BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies presents The Kymata Band, specializing in Greek folk and traditional music, a fixture in the Bay Area Greek community (www.kymataband.com). Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.


Thursday June 5, 6-8pm

East Bay Open Studios Preview Gala

Enjoy a formal and festive evening with live music and champagne, followed by a free reception for friends and family.

Advance tickets for the Gala available, $55 General, $20 Artist.



Thursday June 5, 8-10pm

East Bay Open Studios Artists Reception

Celebrate East Bay Open Studios and East Bay arts with friends and family! Admission is FREE!



Friday, June 6, 6pm

Brake for Art Tour: Art Bus Preview Tour

A tour featuring studios selected from this year's participants. Meet artists and enjoy private previews of their studios, see works in progress, and enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres, and conversation with fellow patrons of the arts. Tour departs from Pro Arts Gallery. Advance tickets available, $75 per person. Proceeds from this event benefit the Youth Fellows Initiative.



June 7 & 8, 11 am - 6 pm

EBOS Weekend 1


June 14 & 15, 11 am - 6 pm

EBOS Weekend 2


June 15, 5 pm

EBOS Preview Exhibition closes to the public


June 17 - 21, 12 - 6 pm

Artist Deinstallation: EBOS Preview Exhibition

Artists must present photo ID to retrieve work. Your work will not be released to anyone other than yourself unless prior arrangements have been made. Late fees of $10/evening apply after June 21. Works left after July 8 will be disposed of by Pro Arts.


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