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Calendar Year 2011


Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6PM

Artists' Talk: Juried Annual 2011

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Friday, December 24- January 3, 2011

Gallery Closed for Holiday


January 14, 2011

Exhibition Closes: Juried Annual 2011

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January 27, 6:30 PM

Workshop: Sharing Space and Artist Networks

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Friday, February 4, 6 - 8 PM

Artist Reception for 2 x 2 Solos: Weston Teruya

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Friday, February 4, 6 - 8 PM

Artist Reception for 2 x 2 Solos: Chris Fraser

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February 10, 6:30 PM

Workshop: East Bay Oakland Studios 101

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Saturday, February 12

Relax with Tax

California Lawyers for the Arts Workshop

Contact info@proartsgallery.org for more info


February 18, 2011

Exhibition Closes: Project: Nancy Chan

December 24 - February 18, 2011

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February 25, 2011

Exhibition Closes: 2 x 2 Solos: Chris Fraser

January 25 - February 25, 2011

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February 25, 2011

Exhibition Closes: 2 x 2 Solos: Weston Teruya

January 25 - February 25, 2011

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March 8, 2011

Exhibition closes: Daniel Healey at Latham Square

December 11, 2010 - March 8, 2011

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March 8, 6:30 PM

Workshop: Market Your Studio for Success

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Thursday, March 10, 6 - 8 PM

Artist Reception for 2 x 2 Solos: Michelle Blade

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Thursday, March 10, 6 - 8 PM

Artist Reception for 2 x 2 Solos: Taro Hattori

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March 23, 2011

Exhibition Opens: Byron Spicer at Latham Square

March 23 - June 21, 2011

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Friday, April 1, 6 - 8 PM

Artist Talk & Catalog Release Party for 2 x 2 Solos

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April 8, 2011

Exhibition Closes: 2 x 2 Solos: Michelle Blade

March 8 - April 8, 2011

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April 8, 2011

Exhibition Closes: 2 x 2 Solos: Taro Hattori

March 8 - April 8, 2011

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Calendar Year 2010


Friday, January 8, 7 p.m.

Second Fridays-Youth Speaks

Pro Arts and Youth Speaks present a fun open-mic with poetry and dj music for youth under 21. The event is free to the public.


Tuesday, January 12, 6:30 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios Workshop: Sharing Space

A workshop for artists looking for studio space or have space to share during EBOS. Pro Arts host this gathering to make connections between artists.


Thursday, January 14, 6 p.m.

Juried Annual 2010 Artists' Talk


Friday, January 29, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies returns. Tickets| $18 General | $15 Seniors | $12 Students & Pro Arts Members. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBACH.org.


Friday, February 5, 6 - 9 p.m.

2 x 2 Solos - Artists' Reception

First Fridays Oakland Art¬¨’ÄÝNight


Saturday, February 6, 1 - 5 p.m.

Workshop: Relax With Tax

Pro Arts and California Lawyers for the Arts present a workshop on the subject of taxes for artists. Fees: Fee: $30 Pro Arts & CLA Members; $40 Nonmembers Call (415) 775-7200 x107 for reservations. Speaker: Thomas Andres, CPA, JD


Thursday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios Workshop: EBOS 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 & more.


Friday, February 12, 7 p.m.

Second Fridays-Youth Speaks

Pro Arts and Youth Speaks present a fun open-mic with poetry and dj music for youth under 21. The event is free to the public.


Saturday, February 20

East Bay Open Studios Registration Deadline

Late Registration fees apply


Saturday, February 20, 2 - 3p.m.

Pro Arts and Pacific Institute Present: Water Impacts of Climate Change in the Bay Area.

An informative presentation by Pacific Institute research analyst Lucy Allen. Topics include flooding, drought, and the links between water use, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

This event is in support of 2 x 2 Solos: Nadim Sabella, curated by Lucy Kalyani Lin.


Friday, February 26, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies concert. Tickets| $18 General | $15 Seniors | $12 Students & Pro Arts Members. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBACH.org.


Thursday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios Workshop: Market Your Studio for Success

This is a special opportunity to learn how to make EBOS a personal success. Meet other participating artists who have successfully promoted themselves and their neighboring artists. Topics include: Event promotion, studio preparation, publicity and more.


Friday, March 5, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Fridays Oakland Art¬¨’ÄÝNight


Friday, March 12, 7 p.m.

Second Fridays-Youth Speaks

Pro Arts and Youth Speaks present a fun open-mic with poetry and dj music for youth under 21. The event is free to the public.


Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. CANCELLED

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies concert. Tickets| $18 General | $15 Seniors | $12 Students & Pro Arts Members. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBACH.org.


Tuesday, March 30, 6:30 p.m.

Strategy & Info Meeting at Pro Arts for April 1 Arts Action at Council

Learn about public comment at Council, sign-up for a speaker card, review talking points, and get your message to Council! Meeting at Pro Arts, 150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza at Oakland Art Gallery


Friday, April 2, 6 - 9 p.m.

2 x 2 Solos - Artists' Reception

First Fridays Oakland Art Night


Wednesday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.

The Pacific Center, Connecting the LGBT Community - Networking Event


Friday, April 9, 7 p.m.

Second Fridays-Youth Speaks

Pro Arts and Youth Speaks present a fun open-mic with poetry and dj music for youth under 21. The event is free to the public.


Thursday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios Workshop: Installation and Securing Artwork at Pro Arts

150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
An introduction to installation, hanging artwork, and security for public exhibition.


Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1, 11 - 6 pm

East Bay Open Studios Artist Installation at Pro Arts

150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Artists with studio locations in Alameda, Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, & Newark (Map # 189 - 453, 455, 457)


Friday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies concert. Tickets| $18 General | $15 Seniors | $12 Students & Pro Arts Members. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBACH.org.


Friday, May 7, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Fridays Oakland Art Night


Friday, May 7, 11 - 5 pm

East Bay Open Studios Artist Installation at Richmond Art Center

2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
Artists with studio locations in Crockette, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Point Richmond, Richmond, Kensington, & El Cerrito (Map # 1 - 32)


Saturday, May 8, 11 - 5 pm

East Bay Open Studios Artist Installation at Berkeley Art Center

1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley
Artists with studio locations in Albany, Berkeley, & Emeryville (Map # 33 - 188, 454, 456, 458 - 460)


Saturday, May 8, 1 - 3 p.m.

Artist Networking at Pro Arts

150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Meet and greet your Open Studios neighbors. Open to all registered artists.


Friday, May 14, 7 p.m.

Second Fridays-Youth Speaks

Pro Arts and Youth Speaks present a fun open-mic with poetry and dj music for youth under 21. The event is free to the public.


Saturday, May 15, 3 - 5 p.m.

Artist Networking at Berkeley Art Center

1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley
Meet and greet your Open Studios neighbors. Open to all registered artists.


Saturday, May 15, 5 - 7 p.m.

Artists' Reception at Berkeley Art Center

1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley


Saturday, May 22, 1 - 3 p.m.

Artist Networking at Richmond Art Center

2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
Meet and greet your Open Studios neighbors. Open to all registered artists.


Saturday, May 22, 3 - 5 p.m.

Artists' Reception at Richmond Art Center

2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond


Friday, May 28, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies concert. Tickets| $18 General | $15 Seniors | $12 Students & Pro Arts Members. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBACH.org.


Thursday, June 3, 6 - 8 p.m.

Preview Gala

Tickets: Artists - $30, General - $55, Sponsor - $100
Exclusive VIP reception for the East Bay Open Studios Exhibition. A formal and festive evening with music, entertainment, great food, and amazing art followed by a free reception for friends and family.


Thursday, June 3, 8 - 10 p.m.

Artists’ Reception

150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland


Friday, June 4, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Fridays Oakland Art¬¨’ÄÝNight


Saturday - Sunday, June 5 & 6, 11 - 6 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios Weekend I


Friday, June 11, 7 p.m.

Second Fridays-Youth Speaks

Pro Arts and Youth Speaks present a fun open-mic with poetry and dj music for youth under 21. The event is free to the public.


Saturday - Sunday, June 12 &13, 11 - 6 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios Weekend II


Tuesday thru Friday, June 15 - 18, 11 - 6 pm & Saturday, June 19, 11 - 4 pm

East Bay Open Studios Artist De-Installation at Pro Arts

150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Artists with studio locations in Alameda, Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, and Newark (Map # 189 - 453, 455, 457)


Wednesday and Thursday, June 16 & 17, 12 - 5 pm

East Bay Open Studios Artist De-Installation at Berkeley Art Center

1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley
Artists with studio locations in Albany, Berkeley, and Emeryville (Map # 33 - 188, 454, 456, 458 - 460)


Friday, June 18, 11 - 5 pm

East Bay Open Studios Artist De-Installation at Richmond Art Center

2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
Artists with studio locations in Crockette, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Point Richmond, Richmond, Kensington, & El Cerrito (Map # 1 - 32)


Friday, June 25, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies concert. Tickets| $18 General | $15 Seniors | $12 Students & Pro Arts Members. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBACH.org.


Friday, July 2, 6 - 9 p.m. CANCELLED

First Friday Oakland Art Night


Saturday, July 3 CLOSED

Closed for Independence Day


Friday and Saturday, July 9 & 10 CLOSED

Gallery Closed


Tuesday, July 20

Bay Area Currents 2010 opens to the public

Selections by Jens Hoffmann, Director of Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts


Tuesday, July 27, 6 - 9 p.m.

Zero1 Flash Mob Workshop

Presented by zero1 Art Technology Network in collaboration with Pro Arts
Learn how to make an inflatable sculpture, work on choreography and make a Youtube video in preparation for an upcoming Flash Mob in Oakland-- an organized moment of celebration and the future of art...

Space limited to 20 participants. Free Admission.

Email info@proartsgallery.org or call Vicky, 510.763.4361 to reserve your space!


Thursday, July 29, 6 - 8 pm

Bay Area Currents 2010 Artists' Reception


Friday, July 30, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Arrangements of J.S. Bach's Organ Pieces arranged by David Cheng for String Quartet.

Bay Area Classical Harmonies concert. Tickets| $18 General | $15 Seniors | $12 Students & Pro Arts Members. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBACH.org.


Tuesday, August 3, 6:30 p.m.

Pro Arts Artists' Forum

Join us for a discussion on Pro Arts programs and artist services.

  • Hear about new membership benefits
  • Share your ideas for the future 
  • Network with other Artists
  • Be the first to pick up your Box Art material

All members and supporters are invited to attend.


Friday, August 6, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Friday Oakland Art Night


Thursday, August 26, 6:30 p.m.

Bay Area Currents 2010 Artists' Talk


Friday, August 27, 7:30 p.m. -- CANCELLED--

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Bay Area Classical Harmonies concert. Tickets| $18 General | $15 Seniors | $12 Students & Pro Arts Members. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBACH.org.


Tuesday, August 31, 6 p.m.

Planning Meeting: East Bay Open Studios

Lend your voice and ideas for shaping EBOS 2011. Meet in the gallery for an informal planning session to ensure a smooth event next spring.


Friday, September 3, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Friday Oakland Art Night


Tuesday, September 14

Concept + Craft Exhibition Opens

2010 Selection, Exhibition Call for Curatorial Proposals
Curated by Danielle Fox and Alice Lehrer
Through October 23, 2010

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Thursday, September 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

Concept + Craft Artists' Reception
FREE | Open to the Public.

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Friday, September 10, 7 p.m.

Second Friday Youth Speaks

Pro Arts and Youth Speaks present a fun open-mic with poetry and dj music for youth under 21. The event is free to the public.


Saturday, October 16, 1pm

Concept + Craft Film Screening & Discussion
FREE | Open to the Public.

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Thursday, October 7, 6 - 8 PM

Oakland Mayoral Candidate Forum on Community & Cultural Development

City Hall, Hearing Room 1, 1 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Oakland CA 94612

Co-sponsored by Pro Arts, the Oakland Cultural Trust, League of Women Voters, Youth Uprising, and East Bay Housing Organizations.

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Saturday, November 6, 6 - 9 pm

Box Art Benefit Auction
Live & Silent Auction

FREE | Open to the Public

Box Art 2010 features original works made from recycled materials distributed by Pro Arts in partnership with The Reuse People (TRP) and Habitat for Humanity. This annual fundraiser inspires fun, new work created in community with other artists working with the same materials.

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November 23 - January 14, 2011

Juried Annual 2011: Selections by Paola Santoscoy

Exhibition Opens

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Thursday - Friday, November 25 -26

Gallery Closed for Holiday


Friday, December 3

Juried Annual 2011

Artists' Reception

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Wednesday, December 8, 7-8:30 PM

Workshop: Artist/Gallery Contracts

Presented by California Lawyers for the Arts and Pro Arts for artists, dealers, and gallery owners who want to better understand the legal relationships between artists and galleries. Speaker: M.J. Bogatin, J.D.
Entry Fee: $20 General Public | $10 CLA members / Pro Arts Members
Register online at www.calawyersforthearts.org