Winter 2023 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180 Local Artists (Dec. 1-3)

Join us December 1, 2 + 3 for the East Bay Open Studios Winter Event! 

Check out art , discover unique gifts , come to events and have fun with 180 local artists who are opening their studios to the public.

Open Studios – December 2-3, 2023, 11a-5p – See all 180 Listings

Get ahead of holiday shopping. Many artists will be offering affordable and one-of-a-kind gifts to share with your family and friends. Cards, prints, jewelry, glassware and more!Bring your family and friends to this special event that allows us to glimpse into the creative worlds of East Bay‘s talented artists.

Explore participating artists and decide which studios you plan to visit by checking out our website where you’ll find a comprehensive list of artists and studio locations.

FRIDAY – December 1, 2023 Preview Events & Opening Receptions

JINGLETOWN, OAKLAND
Collectors Preview Party, 5PM – 8PM
Join us for a special preview and opportunity to visit the gallery, meet the artists, and pick up collectable art before the weekend of open studios. Gray Loft Gallery, 2889 Ford Street, Oakland

UPTOWN OAKLAND
Opening Receptions, 6PM – 8PM
Visit Eric Shea, Katherine Kenworth and Yari Ostavany at 478 25th Street
Visit Katherine Bacher, Micaela Marsden, Vivien Hart and Jessa Blades at 277 27th Street
Tiffany Conway on exhibition at Calabash, 2300 Valdez Street

UPTOWN OAKLAND
Opening Reception, 5PM – 8PM
Celebrate East Bay Open Studios exhibiting artists at Manna Gallery.
Sandra Wong Orloff, Gina Gaiser, Dan Weber.
473 25th Street, Oakland

SATURDAY – December 2, 2023 Special Events

JACK LONDON SQUARE, OAKLAND
Come For The Art, Stay For The Tree Lighting and Laser Show! 11AM – 5PM
Visit multiple artists at Studios 11 in Jack London Square, and stay for the spectacular tree lighting event to be held from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. two blocks away on the Plaza near Plank.

Check off your gift list with unique and one-of-a-kind gifts by local artists and then watch the lighting of a 55-foot Shasta Fir tree facilitated by Santa Claus himself, a laser light show set to festive holiday music, Santa, Frosty, a Christmas Teddy Bear and a Peppermint Princess strolling through the center and live musical performances.

560 2nd Avenue Oakland (Enter through Narrative)

OAKLAND
Live Drawing + Reception 11AM – 5PM
LIve drawing and painting, gallery installation featuring work from The Loom artists and EBOS guest artists; Fernanda Martinez, Melissa Bolger, Sen Mendez, Bushra Gill.

2040 Livingston Street, Oakland

BERKELEY
Paintings For Hope – An Art Sale Fundraiser 11AM – 5PM
A selection of paintings by Carol Jenkins will be discounted and all proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.

1098 Sierra Street, Berkeley

ALAMEDA
Holiday Reception 3PM – 5PM
Join artists C. Alexandra Odabachian and Norman Moore for a reception for their exhibitions alongside other artists from the Frank Bette Center for the Arts.

1601 Paru Street, Alameda

BERKELEY
Live Mosaic Demonstrations 11AM – 5PM
Live demonstrations of glass mosaic making, hot mulled cider and a range of snackies!

Makers Workspace, 1150 6th St, Berkeley

SUNDAY – December 3, 2023 Special Events

UPTOWN OAKLAND
Button Making and Refreshments 2PM – 4PM
Join participating artists in a fun, free activity. Great for families!

Sandra Wong Orloff, Gina Gaiser, Dan Weber.

This space is accessible

473 25th Street, Oakland

Questions? Contact one of the artists

OAKLAND
Live Drawing + Reception 11AM – 5PM
LIve drawing and painting, gallery installation featuring work from The Loom artists and EBOS guest artists; Fernanda Martinez, Melissa Bolger, Sen Mendez, Bushra Gill.

This space is wheelchair accessible

Questions? fernanda@latintaart.com

2040 Livingston Street, Oakland

BERKELEY
Paintings For Hope – An Art Sale Fundraiser 11AM – 5PM
A selection of paintings by Carol Jenkins will be discounted and all proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.

This space is not wheelchair accessible

Questions? carol_jenkins@sbcglobal.net

1098 Sierra Street, Berkeley

BERKELEY
Live Mosaic Demonstrations 11AM – 5PM
Live demonstrations of glass mosaic making, hot mulled cider and a range of snackies!

This space is accessible

Questions? info@makersworkspace.com

Makers Workspace, 1150 6th St, Berkeley