Great venue for events! We have a beautiful setting for a Luau Party of 60 people. It has…read morefacilities to make it a homey feel.

2023/019 This Art…read moreGallery Center is located in the historic Mission San Jose area of Fremont,California. It's homely simplicity structure creates a treasured showcase for Bay Area artists and traveling exhibits. Artwork of Dotti Cichon, a photographer, artist, as well as being a world traveler, will have an upcoming Virtual Exhibit this year 2023 on January 12 - March 18 and an In-Person/Gallery Exhibition on January 19 - March 18

I've driven by this yellow Victorian at the corner of Lincoln and Paru many times but did not…read morerealize this was an Arts Center that is a non-profit volunteer operated place for meetings, readings, showings and other creative doings. My friend's art exhibit brought me to the Center for the first time. As you enter, the Main Gallery is in front and the Signature Gallery, where my friend's Between Earth and Sky Exhibit was held is in the back. His 27 paintings are of recent landscapes, spanning the vast canyons and rock formations of the Southwest to the rugged cliffs and vibrant waters of the Pacific coast. It was great seeing the Exhibit and happy that there is a community art center for local artists to display their works of art.

Wonderful place to see, do and buy art! The classes are…read morereasonably priced. The instructors are very knowledgeable . And the Center organize a incredible Plein Air Paint Out every summer

Great place to find affordable, quality art for your home. Wonderful group of accomplished artists…read morein a lovely space. It's located in Jack London Square at the back of another terrific gallery, The Grand Gallery Oakland.

Studios Eleven should definitely be on your gallery viewing list any time of year. There are…read moreamazing artists working here. Many produce exquisite small works that you can also afford. The vibe is great and everyone is very friendly no matter if you walk in on a Wed or a weekend. It is behind a very cool vintage store too, making the trip even more fun.

A linchpin in the arts and culture community in Palo Alto…read more Tons of workshops, lectures and practicum courses for all ages, and a wonderful extensive summer program for children. Year-round exhibits, artist showcases, along with community events. Extremely well run by efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable staff!

I have taken several water color classes from Robin Scholl. She is wonderful, very supportive and…read moreinformative. I have learned a lot. Nice studio space for the class.

I have read of the controversy of the complaining artist (see below) who I do not know. I was…read moreunable to attend the event. No artist worth their salt would publically humiliate a curator, director or gallery owner. Privately is not any better and is not recommended. This kind of action says something important about the discretionary skills (or lack thereof) of the artist. Often there are small errors that occur even at the best planned events. Over reacting ("show nerves"), causing a scene, disturbing the event with histronics, trying to remove a work from a show during an event -- these are all major misjudgements on the part of an artist. Professional artists are wise in giving the venue a chance to remedy whatever errors/misunderstandings may have occurred. Be task oriented not vengeful. Public accusations, combined with character assassination, are large errors that can destroy the artist's career on a permanent level. There aren't all that many directors, curators, gallery managers and gallery owners in the USA. They all can and many do communicate with each other. "Difficult" means no other venue will want to show a complaining artist, especially when small errors are blown out of proportion. I respectfully recommend that this disgruntled artist reconsider and avoid the consequence of such poor judgement. Perhaps even deleting this mistake for your own sake. Good luck.

This art studio is an absolute gem and a blessing to the local art scene. Jess and Wes go above and…read morebeyond to create a special place right here in town with art shows, classes, fairs, fundraisers, and performances of ALL kinds (seriously, music, spoken word, live body painting, fire spinning... you name it!) Working with them is always a delight. They are super responsive, supportive, and are always there if I need anything before, during, and after an event. I wish them many many years of success and happiness here in our little island town.

Just attended Hayward Arts Council artist reception at Hayward City Hall Rotunda. Incredible…read moreentertainment by youth choir, poetry and the ART! Many of the artists were there to meet them. This is a valuable part of the community.

This free gallery brought to you by the Hayward Arts Council, has some amazing local artists!!!…read moreAbout every 2 months a new show is presented. Currently, they are showing an Open Event, where artists choose up to 6 of their own works ranging in various media. The next upcoming show is the 'Art of the Blues' running from June to July. It will be a nice blend into the Hayward, Russel City Blues and Jazz Festival!!! Come and check out some amazing work, and perhaps catch a drink at Buffalo Bills, Bijou, or grab a meal at the neighboring Sushi Buffet! Downtown Hayward is adding a great splash of culture with its amazing local art!!! Check out what is new at the gallery: http://haywardarts.org/pages/cinema.html

Frame 1a is an excellent new art gallery in Alameda, dedicated to the art of photography. Their…read moreformat is to have themed shows that last for about a month. I believe they're currently on their sixth show. I've enjoyed all six, which have varied widely. While the artists are all local, themes have ranged widely. Mostly only open on Saturdays, if you pick a Saturday every five or six weeks apart to go visit, you'll be doing yourself a favor. Small place and the two owners are happy to welcome visitors in a very chill environment.

Besides good eats, this gallery also represents perhaps the newest and best spot in town to…read moreinitiate an artsy orgy. It's an old Park street side loft turned sweet pad/bad ass art space. The entrance is a little inconspicuous (the graffittied grand stairwell entry is located between Park Street Antiques and Lee Auto Shop), but once inside, it does not take long to realize that these owners are the pimpest thing to hit the island since Percy Crosby. There is an invisible superhighway going on in here. I saw a couple people get side swiped with jutting hips and get fingers stuck in eyes due to art-inspired over zealous body language, as people not in cars flew around the room in what seemed to be a full fledged race to complete the most laps from the front to the back. The race, however, did not help the band set up before our mass exodus. Oh yeah, and I gotto say, maybe I can barely hold my own in a conversation about, aw shit, I don't know, Picasso, but still, we gotto get these two buck chuck dripping hipster clowns outta here and bring on the big swingers. I mean, at least take a minute to lint roll the pet dander off of your stinky pee stained skirt before you leave the house. Let's wear turtlenecks and practice our critical gazes, Alameda. Get in the game. Take one for the team. Brush your hair. Oh, will we be coming back here? Fuck yes. This place is a new hotbed for bay area booty. I will definitely be back.

As far as galleries go, this is the real deal. It is a beautiful gallery filled with many talented…read moreartists. Even with the upscale vibe it has going on, you are bound to see an eclectic group of people of all sorts in a very welcoming enviorment. Several of my favorite artists have studios here and the shows are always phenomenal. Jamie Banes who does these amazing light sculptures resides here as well as another talented local artist Chris Rummell. The owner, Silvie Lukacova, is also a very talented artist. So there is always something really great to see here. They often show work from all over the world and have solo exhibits. This is a landmark in Alameda and is one of the best galleries not only here, but just period.