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Tony Klaas Memorial Art Show: Murals + Surreal Art (Oakland)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
The Grand Gallery Oakland | 560 2nd St. Oakland

Event Details

Donna C Davis

Join us
January 17th
1-5pm

Tony Klaas Memorial

Show runs through Jan 30th
The Grand Gallery
560 2nd St., Oakland

Wed-Thurs 12pm to 5pm
Friday – 11am to 7pm
Sunday 11am – 5pm

See the captivating work of artist/muralist Tony Klaas. From his early murals in North Beach with artist Bill Weber to encounters with iconic figures in Barcelona’s Plaza Real Klaas’s colorful journey unfolded on canvas.

Klaas studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland before venturing to Barcelona in 1972 where he dove into surrealism. It was here that Klaas meet both Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso exploring this art form with the masters.

Psychedelics played a significant role in the creation of many of Klass’s work allowing him to zero in on color and shapes. He also identified with Van Gogh as both struggled with their ability to harness the realities of life. As a testament that art saves lives, Klaas explained that revisiting his issues through art helped him to find solutions.

Tony Klaas passed away in 2025.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, In Person
Venue: The Grand Gallery Oakland
Address: 560 2nd St. Oakland

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