Archived Events - 2007

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Friday, February 1, 6-8 PM

Artists' reception for Juried Annual 2007 and PROJECT: Tim Armstrong

Thursday, February 15, 7 pm

Youth Speaks Preliminary Bout of the Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam

The event will include an open-mic poetry slam with dj music for youth under 21. General Admission is $6, youth under 20 years of age and seniors 65 and over are $4. Tickets are available at the door.

Friday, February 23, 7:30 PM

Last Friday Bach Concert SERIES

Bay Area Classical Harmonies and Pro Arts present GEFILTE FISH, a collection of Jewish folk music, performed by Soprano, Heather Klein. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Saturday, February 24, 1 pm

Preview the Juried Annual 2007 exhibition and hear artists speak directly about their work.

Thursday, March 1, 7 pm

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.

Friday, March 2, 6pm

Deadline: EBOS Registration and artist listing in The Directory of East Bay Arts

Saturday, March 3, 1-5 pm

Workshop: Relax with Tax

Presented by California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) in conjunction with Pro Arts, Relax with Tax focuses on the essentials of income tax for individual artists and small arts businesses. Topics include: record-keeping, form 1040, Schedule C and self-employment schedule, deductions, hobby losses, home offices and more. The workshop will be held Saturday, March 3 at 1 pm and includes the tax workbook The Art of Deduction at no additional cost. Enrollment is $30 for Pro Arts and CLA members and $40 for non-members. Call 415.775.7200 ext. 107 for reservations.

Saturday, March 3

Off-site Exhibition:

The Quarterly at Latham Square featuring Raymond Haywood closes at Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland

Sunday, March 4

PROJECT: Tim Armstrong exhibition closes

Sunday, March 11

Juried Annual 2007 exhibition closes

Friday, March 16

David Gentry: Conserved Constructs exhibition opens

Friday, March 16

InSite: Quarterly at Latham Square
Work by Lenore McDonald

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Wednesday, March 20

City of Walls, City of People exhibition opens

Thursday, March 22, 7 pm

Workshop: Marketing Your Studio for Success

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

Friday, March 23, 6 PM

Deadline: Youth Fellows Nominations

Pro Arts is pleased to announce the Youth Fellows Initiative, a new program that provides mentorship, recognition and exhibition opportunities for young people in Oakland and the East Bay. In March, Pro Arts will award ten Youth Fellowships. The award includes: East Bay Open Studios registration, eligibility for the Juried Annual and New Visions exhibitions, an extended entry in The Directory of East Bay Arts, procurement of EBOS event space, mentorship with Pro Arts' Artists and more.

Friday, March 30, 7:30 PM

Last Friday BACH CONCERT SERIES

Bay Area Classical Harmonies and Pro Arts present a piano and flute duo performing modern music. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 6-8 PM

Artists' Reception for David Gentry: Conserved Constructs and City of Walls, City of People

Tuesday, April 10

Off-site Exhibition opens: Top of the Map

Artwork by West Contra Costa county artists featured in the Pro Arts' East Bay Open Studios, through June 15, 2007 at the Richmond Art Center, Community Gallery located at: 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond.

Friday, April 13, 7 pm

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.

Sunday, April 22

City of Walls, City of People exhibition closes

Sunday, April 22

David Gentry: Conserved Constructs exhibition closes

Friday, April 27, 7:30 PM

Last Friday BACH CONCERT SERIES

Bay Area Classical Harmonies and Pro Arts present Mozart and Brahm's Quintet. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Friday-Sunday April 27-29, 12-6 PM

EBOS Artist Installation

Friday, April 27, 2007

InSite: EBOS at OAK
Works by Michael Cutlip, Sally Landis, Bart Trickel, John Vias

The Port of Oakland and Pro Arts present works by regional artists participating in East Bay Open Studios (EBOS). EBOS at OAK provides immediate access to the largest art event in the region, highlighting a major cultural asset-the region's working artists and provides a map of the thriving art scene in Oakland and beyond. The exhibition is on view daily at Oakland International Airport, Terminal 1. Exhibit through August 17, 2007 Extended

Friday, May 3, 12 pm

East Bay Open Studios Preview Exhibition opens

Saturday, May 5, 1-6 pm

Meet & Greet Receptions

Learn about artist networking opportunities in your neighborhood. Neighborhood meeting times to be announced. Please call Pro Arts for more information.

Friday, May 11, 7:30 PM

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, May 18, 6-8 PM

Off-site Exhibition Artists' Reception opens
Top of the Map

At Richmond Art Center, Community Art Gallery
2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond

Friday, May 25, 7:30 PM

Last Friday BACH CONCERT SERIES

Bay Area Classical Harmonies and Pro Arts present Highlights from the Opera. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Thursday, May 31, 6-8 pm

Preview Gala

Please join us for an exclusive preview of the East Bay Open Studios exhibition in a formal and festive evening to celebrate East Bay arts. The event will include live music and champagne. Tickets are $20 for artists and $55 for general and are available at the door and through Pro Arts.

Thursday, May 31, 8-10 pm

EBOS Artists' Reception

Celebrate East Bay Open Studios and local artists with friends and family.

Friday, June 1, 6pm

Brake for Art Tour: Art Bus Preview

Join us for an exclusive preview of select artist studios featured in Pro Arts' East Bay Open Studios. Meet artists and enjoy a private sneak peek while enjoying wine and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $75 and are available through Pro Arts.

Saturday & Sunday, June 2-3, 11 am - 6 pm

East Bay Open Studios

Friday, June 8, 7 pm

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, June 9

InSite: Oakland Dance Festival Opens
Work by Susan Matthews.

Off-site Exhibition opens at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts at 1428 Alice Street, Oakland.
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Sunday, June 10

EBOS Preview Exhibition closes

Tuesday, June 12

Holiday Artisan Faire application available to artists

Friday, June 22

Summer Solos: Yvette Molina, Chelsea Pegram and Amanda Williams

Exhibition opens with an artists' reception, 6-8 pm.
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Tuesday, June 26

InSite: Oakland Dance Festival Closes
Work by Susan Matthews.

Off-site Exhibition closes at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts at 1428 Alice Street, Oakland.
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Thursday, June 28, 7-8:30 pm

Workshop: The Business of Art

With Andrew K. Jacobson, Bay Oak Law. Presented by California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) in conjunction with Pro Arts, this workshop will discuss the legal and business concerns relevant to visual artists who are setting up or restructuring their businesses, such as formation, structure, marketing and insurance, as well as the top liability concerns for visual artists. Workshop fee is $10 for Pro Arts and CLA members and $20 for the public.

Friday, June 29, 7:30 pm

Last Fridays - BACH Concert Series - Some Enchanted Evening

An evening of song, musicals, and opera sung by the members of Bay Area Classic Harmonies. This evening will include art songs by Franz Schubert, Some Enchanged Evening from South Pacific, and numerous opera arias by composers such as Mozart, Verdi and Puccini. For more info, see BayAreaBach.org.

Thursday, July 12, 6-7 pm

Artists' Talk - Summer Solos: Yvette Molina, Chelsea Pegram and Amanda Williams

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Saturday, July 21

Exhibition Closes - Summer Solos: Yvette Molina, Chelsea Pegram and Amanda Williams

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Saturday, July 21

New Visions exhibition pre-registration deadline - 6 pm.

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Wednesday, July 25, 12-7 pm

New Visions exhibition - same day registration and drop-off.

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Friday, July 27, 7:30 pm

Last Fridays - BACH Concert Series - Druid Sisters Tea Trio

This recital will feature a chamber ensemble of Druid Sisters who will be performing some favorites with a reduced instrumentation, in addition to introducing some new compositions. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBach.org.

Tuesday, July 31

Off-site Exhibition Closes: The Quarterly at Latham Square

The Quarterly at Latham Square featuring work by Lenore McDonald closes at Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.
More info...

Wednesday, August 1

Exhibition Opens: New Visions and PROJECT: Jennifer D. Anderson

More info: PROJECT and New Visions

Thursday, August 2, 6-8 pm

Artists' Reception: New Visions and PROJECT: Jennifer D. Anderson

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Friday, August 3

Off-site Exhibition Opens: The Quarterly at Latham Square

The Quarterly at Latham Square featuring work by Diane Abt opens at Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.
More info...

Saturday, August 11, 1-3 pm

Artists' Talk: New Visions exhibition

More info...

Sunday, August 17, 2007

InSite: EBOS at OAK Closes Extended
Works by Michael Cutlip, Sally Landis, Bart Trickel, John Vias

The Port of Oakland and Pro Arts present works by regional artists participating in East Bay Open Studios (EBOS). EBOS at OAK provides immediate access to the largest art event in the region, highlighting a major cultural asset-the region's working artists and provides a map of the thriving art scene in Oakland and beyond. The exhibition is on view daily at Oakland International Airport, Terminal 1.

Friday, August 24

Off-site Exhibition Opens: Water Street
Work by Jenny E Balisle and Antonio Vigil

Port of Oakland's Public Art Program at 530 Water Street.

More info...

Saturday, August 25

Holiday Artisan Faire Deadline Extended

Friday, August 31, 7:30 pm

Last Fridays - BACH Concert Series - Enchante String Quartet

For more information about Enchante String Quartet, visit their website. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBach.org.

Saturday - Monday, September 1-3

Art & Soul Oakland Festival

Music, Art, Food, Fun! Pro Arts will be there. For more information, see www.artandsouloakland.com

Sunday, September 16

Exhibition Closes: New Visions

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Sunday, September 23

Exhibition Closes: PROJECT: Jennifer D. Anderson

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Friday, September 28, 7:30 pm

Last Fridays - BACH Concert Series - Liebeslied

Liebeslied by Robert Schumann will be performed by the director of Bay Area Classical Harmonies Andrew Chung, bass-baritone. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBach.org.

Friday, July 27, 7:30 pm

Last Fridays - BACH Concert Series - Druid Sisters Tea Trio

This recital will feature a chamber ensemble of Druid Sisters who will be performing some favorites with a reduced instrumentation, in addition to introducing some new compositions. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBach.org.

Tuesday, July 31

Off-site Exhibition Closes: The Quarterly at Latham Square

The Quarterly at Latham Square featuring work by Lenore McDonald closes at Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.
More info...

Wednesday, August 1

Exhibition Opens: New Visions and PROJECT: Jennifer D. Anderson

More info: PROJECT and New Visions

Thursday, August 2, 6-8 pm

Artists' Reception: New Visions and PROJECT: Jennifer D. Anderson

More info...

Friday, August 3

Off-site Exhibition Opens: The Quarterly at Latham Square

The Quarterly at Latham Square featuring work by Diane Abt opens at Latham Square, 1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.
More info...

Saturday, August 11, 1-3 pm

Artists' Talk: New Visions exhibition

More info...

Friday, August 17

Off-site Exhibition Closes: Port of Oakland's Public Art Program Extended

EBOS at OAK - Exhibition of work by Michael Cutlip, Sally Landis, Bart Trickel, and John Vias closes at Oakland International Airport, Terminal 1.

Friday, August 24

Off-site Exhibition Opens: Water Street

Work by Jenny E Balisle and Antonio Vigil

Port of Oakland's Public Art Program at 530 Water Street.

More info...

Saturday, August 25

Holiday Artisan Faire Deadline Extended

Friday, August 31, 7:30 pm

Last Fridays - BACH Concert Series - Enchante String Quartet

For more information about Enchante String Quartet, visit their website. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBach.org.

Saturday - Monday, September 1-3

Art & Soul Oakland Festival

Music, Art, Food, Fun! Pro Arts will be there. For more information, see www.artandsouloakland.com

Sunday, September 16

Exhibition Closes: New Visions

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Sunday, September 23

Exhibition Closes: PROJECT: Jennifer D. Anderson

More info...

Friday, September 28, 7:30 pm

Last Fridays - BACH Concert Series - Liebeslied

Liebeslied by Robert Schumann will be performed by the director of Bay Area Classical Harmonies Andrew Chung, bass-baritone. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBach.org.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Youth Fellowship Nomination Deadline Fall 2007 (Late entries accepted space permitting) Extended

Pro Arts is pleased to announce the Youth Fellowship Initiative, a new program that provides mentorship, recognition and exhibition opportunities for young people in Oakland and the East Bay. Pro Arts aims to provide exhibition opportunities to 100 young artists as part of East Bay Open Studios and The Directory of East Bay Arts. In its start-up Pro Arts will award ten Youth Fellowships (18 & under).

More info...

Friday, October 5, 4-7 pm

Off-site Artists' Reception: Water Street

Work by Jenny E Balisle and Antonio Vigil

Port of Oakland's Public Art Program at 530 Water Street.

More info...

Friday, October 5, 6-9 pm

Extended Gallery Hours: Oakland Art Night
Shuttle from Pro Arts 5-10 pm

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Friday, October 5, 2007

Artist Confirmation: Box Art Benefit Auction 2007

Artist Confirmation Deadline for participation in the annual art auction. (Late entries accepted space permitting) Artwork Drop-off: Friday - Tuesday, November 2-6, 2007

Thursday, October 18, 7-10 pm

Taste for Art

Pro Arts is pleased to announce Taste for Art: A Benefit for Pro Arts Gallery and the Alameda County Community Food Bank hosted by the East Bay Express. The event will take place at Pro Arts and Swarm Galleries. Tickets | $10 at the door , or $5 with food donation. Support two vital community organizations, Pro Arts and the Alameda County Community Food Bank, while indulging your senses at the East Bay Express' second annual Taste for Art!

Thursday, October 25, 7-8:30 pm

Workshop: Artist Contracts and Consignment Agreements

Presented by California Lawyers for the Arts this workshop is a must for exhibiting artists and those who want to become exhibiting artists. Speaker M.J. Bogatin, an expert on artists' rights, will explain consignment isues, liabilities, insurance, sales and copyright. Space is limited, so sign-up early! Call CLA for reservations: 415/775-7200 x111 Pro Arts or CLA Members: $10 Non-Members: $20

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Friday, October 26, 7:30 pm

Last Fridays - BACH Concert Series -

Tickets| $15 General | $12 Seniors | $10 Students & Pro Arts Members. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through BayAreaBach.org.

Friday - Tuesday, November 2-6, 2007

Artwork Drop-off: Box Art Benefit Auction 2007

Late entries accepted space permitting.

Saturday, November 17, 2007, 6-9 pm

Box Art Benefit Auction 2007

This annual art auction features works by member and guest artists, and a variety of arts and entertainment experiences. Experiences may include studio tours, customized artwork commissions, private demonstrations, and other experiences aimed toward artists and art enthusiasts. The theme of this years auction is "Paper" which includes traditional works on paper, such as etching, drawing, and photography to more unusual and experimental connections to the theme such as paper sculpture.

The success of this fundraiser depends on your participation. Be a Sponsor. Ask a friend to Sponsor a contributing artist. Invite friends and family to the Auction. Buy Artwork!

Friday - Sunday, November 23- 25, 12- 6 pm

2nd Annual Holiday Artisan Faire
Free Admission

Beautiful prints, hip jewelry and handbags, fused glassware, functional ceramics and mosaic work, and other clever crafts by local artists will be on hand throughout Pro Arts' large exhibition space. Learn about each piece, and how the were designed and crafted directly from the artist! Take home a special story and a unique gift or two for the holidays!

In conjunction with the Holiday Artisan Faire, Pro Arts has enlarged The Gallery Store for a limited time to include many gift-worthy pieces. Stop by the gallery store between November 20 and January 6, 2007 to marvel at all the wonderful artworks in the store and on the gallery walls! Don't miss this opportunity to support your local artists by purchasing art. Be Pro Arts!

Friday, November 23

Offsite Exhibition Closes
Water Street: Work by Jenny E. Balisle and Antonio Vigil

Friday, November 30

Exhibition Opens - Radical Graphics of Taller Tupac Amaru

Taller Tupac Amaru is an Oakland-based printmaking studio dedicated to supporting community-based political posters. This exhibition features selections from the groups archive of limited edition silkscreen posters promoting a variety of events and causes.

Saturday, December 1, 1 - 5 pm

Digital Photography Service in the Gallery

In order to assist artists who need digital images of their work, either for submission to the Juried Annual exhibition or for the East Bay Open Studios directory, Pro Arts is offering a photography service in the gallery on the first Saturday of December, January, and February.

Monday, December 3

Offsite Exhibition Closes - EBOS at OAK
With Work by Michael Cutlip, Sally Landis, Bart Trickel, and John Vias

The Port of Oakland and Pro Arts present works by regional artists participating in 2007 s East Bay Open Studios (EBOS). The exhibition, which closes December 3, is on view daily at Oakland International Airport, Terminal 1.

Tuesday, December 4

Offsite Exhibition Closes - Quarterly at Latham Square, Featuring the work of Diane Abt

Friday, December 7, 6 - 9 pm

Artists' Reception - Radical Graphics of Taller Tupac Amaru

The artists' reception for Radical Graphics of Taller Tupac Amaru coincides with Oakland's First Fridays Art Night.

Wednesday, December 12, 6 pm

Deadline - Registration for Juried Annual 2008

Pro Arts' annual juried exhibition is based on digital submissions. Pro Arts has invited Curator Laura Hoptman, of the New Museum in New York, to serve as jury works submitted by member artists. Deadline for submission is December 12. Prospectus available here.

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