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East Bay Open Studios 2026 (Dec 5-13)

Saturday, December 5, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free all day
All Over East Bay |

Event Details

Oakland Art Murmur, Artwork by Jean Sanchirico

East Bay Open Studios returns for two free weekends with over 200 artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to wander into local studios, galleries, and community hubs in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. Come curious — meet the creative minds behind the work, experience art where it’s made, and leave inspired.

Just in time for the holidays, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to shop locally and find one-of-a-kind gifts directly from the artists who make them. Not sure where to start? Explore our Emerging Artists, Community Hubs, or find your favorite artwork using our Artist Directory!

️ Open Studios: Dec 5-6 and 12-13; 11am–5pm daily
  Art in your neighborhoods across the East Bay
 Get your free ticket: Eventbrite

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

  1. Visit eastbayopenstudios.com
  2. Browse artist profiles or use the interactive maps (Weekend 1 + Weekend 2)
  3. Don’t know where to start? Check out our Emerging Artists, Community Hubs, and Special Events.
  4. Choose your route and hit the studios! Open 11am–5pm each day

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*
*Free all day
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Holiday Shopping, In Person, Other

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