This is my first time here. I decided to walk around and found this gallery. Now, I like Art and…read moreI immediately saw a pencil drawing of Jim Morrisson from The Doors. Wooooo, that piqued my interest and decided to scroll through the rest of the stack. This artist had The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia. All great work. The small ones were $40.00 while the large ones were $100 already matted. I was so tempted to buy one, but then I had to remember how in the heck can I carry that on the train without it getting bent. I decided not to buy right away and just browse, admire the ART in this gallery. There is a cool photography exhibit of Oakland from the 1960's. Nothing has changed, it showed protestors with signs wanting equal rights, pay, and protection. The same issues that are going on today. The photographer is Howard Harawitz and it's worth checking out. Next I turned the corner and saw some surreal art of Humpty Dumpty by Brian Clarke/Les Toil. Then turn to my right and there's this bright, vibrant Art from Pete Escobedo. Now if you don't know who he is, then you're living under a rock. Not only he is an Oakland, Bay area native, he's also one of best Latin Percussionist of all time and the father of Sheila E. His art is just as colorful as his Timbale playing. Next on the wall is Art representing San Franciso, Oakland landmarks such as The Grand, Castro, and The Fox theaters. Wow, she's pricey on canvas, but they're really good. The one with Golden Gate bridge on Canvas and framed is selling for $3500. See attached pictures for her wall section and prices. Walk a little further and I see more colorful ART and it's very familiar to me, like I've this artwork on some Album covers for some rockbands. The artist name is Stanley Mouse and under his name is a poster for a rock festival and the Pegasus used on one of Steve Miller's album covers. Keep on Rockin' me Baby. Wow this is some cool stuff if you have a Vinyl room. I kept walking and saw this wall sculputue/wall art made of wire. That artis name is Diane Komater. This probably took a long time and looks harder to make than the average person thinks. All it is, is a wire. Yah, but it's unique. Go on Diane with your creative self. :) I did find something I could take and it's postcards of Oakland's Grafitti called Oaktown Be Mine by Malcolm Ryder. I dont know about you, but I'm not scared by grafitti art, I actually like it and can appreciate the time and thought that goes into some of these pieces. Whoever these night time creative elfs are, I appreciate yah. That's it for Oakland Art appreciation day at the Grand Gallery. Next time you're at Yoshi's or the World Market stop by and pay a visit. See you some more on Yelp 2026

This place is cute. I actually wanted to buy a painting until I turned the corner and saw an entire…read morewall of AI generated slop. For those who don't know, AI generated images exist because the machines that render them steal actual artists' work. They also use an extraordinary amount of power and water which drains our resources and makes our utilities more expensive. It's trash and it doesn't belong next to human art work. I can't believe the other artists displaying there accept this.

This was a beautiful gallery, set in a lovely neighborhood in San Francisco. The artwork was so…read morenicely presented and very well executed by the artists on this dual show.

I absolutely love this place. Quality original artwork at affordable prices. I've bought several…read morepieces here over the years. Great place to see / purchase local artwork.

I have had several items framed here over the years, most recently a Disney cel. Both of the owners…read morehave knowledgeably helped me in selecting mat colors and appropriate frames. Their craftsmanship is excellent, and their fees are reasonable. It a pleasant shop to go into; both of the owners are so pleasant.

Went to several places for a frame. All of the other places were overpriced or were cheap…read morematerials. In which, i walked in here by accident, thinking it was an paint store. There were so many amazing paintings. The owners paint beautiful. And I left with an awesome frame for my certificate. Rating Service: 5 Price: 4 Ambiance: 4.5 Food: n/a Overall: 4.5 Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a customized frame for any occasion.

I love coming here and feel that the owner has created a sweet, little spot for community members…read moreto gather around their love of art. She has a unique group of artists that she shows and sometimes they teach classes. This is especially fun. The openings are an absolute blast and you never know what's going to happen - at one opening a couple of guys played a piano while other gallery patrons sang songs, at another opening someone brought out a guitar. This last show had a DJ, a fellow artist. I feel that people are free to show their artistic passions. Some shows are solo exhibits and others are group exhibits. Yadira sometimes teaches classes, hold workshops for sound healing, has artists teach classes and it's fun. She works with a great team and I'm so glad to feel like a part of the community that she's created. I look forward to seeing what's to come.

I've been in the Fruitvale/Dimond area for over 2 years now and have become a regular of this…read moregallery. I've seen some Incredible art shows, artists and musicians here, there's always a good crowd and plenty of community love. Don't miss the painting and art workshops they're fun, and I always learn something new.

Oh boy... where do I even start?…read more I had a mirror I picked up a couple of years ago--great quality, originally from a dresser--however it didn't speak to my space and ultimately, I was on the verge of parting ways with it. Unexpectedly, I thought up a project to salvage the mirror while adding character to my space and needed to remove the mirror from its frame. This felt risky to do on my own. After searching for frame shops, I came across Eco Framing and gave them a call. Eric answered and immediately said he'd be happy to help. They treated my project with care, removed the frame from the mirror for me and wrapped it safely so I could take it home to continue the next steps. I was welcomed back when it was ready to be framed again. The turnaround was quick--just a couple of days--and I was thrilled with the final result. This team truly helped bring my vision to life. Highly recommend

Optimal customer service experience. Employees are knowledgeable and most helpful in lending their…read moreframing expertise. Very pleased with the finished product which was completed in less than than originally expected.

Lovely gallery showing Contemporary, local art. Very friendly and approachable owner.read more

Always a great show on exhibit at Gray Loft; paintings, photos, sculpture, ceramics. Highly…read morerecommended

I was a member for a little over two years. I learned screen printing there and I'm genuinely…read moregrateful for that. There's a lot to like about Compound and I'm bummed that I got such a sour taste in my mouth right at the end. Pros: - Fantastic equipment covering a huge range of making and printing. REALLY nice setup for screen printing. Bummer that you can only do water based but it makes sense overall from a mess and fumes standpoint. - Open at all hours - which is nice - Matt and Lena are friendly and welcoming when you join and were generally friendly to be around Cons: - At $250 a month, I paid over $6,000 total even though times/eras would naturally happen and I'd not use it for 2-3 months. This really stings. Month after month it just felt like too much for what it actually was. - Often times, you end up having to wait a long time to get certified to use certain things. Was frustrating that something as simple as the conveyor drier needed a $50 course + waiting for many months when it could be taught in 5 min. - Communication is fairly slow on support tickets. When I was leaving I couldn't locate my flat pack storage area as I hadn't used it but wanted to make sure it was clear since my friend had missed clearing hers out entirely. The owners didn't know where it was either - Almost always empty. Great for working but not great for meeting people or feeling like part of a community. When I occasionally would talk to people , they would often say 'so odd that this place is always empty.' - The message board is pretty much only used for griping about cleanup vs. anything very inspirational or community oriented. Sour taste right at the end for me: I accidentally left a new thing of emulsion in the screen printing fridge. I emailed them, waited 5 days, then followed up, then waited another 5 days, messaged on Instagram, then biked over in person. I saw Lena in the gallery, tried to wave her down, and she ignored me and walked the other way. I asked the front desk if I could speak with her and was told she was busy, leave a note. I left a note. Never heard back. I eventually just ordered another one and moved on. It's not about the $30. That's obviously trivial. But it's just frickin harsh. I spent a lot of money at that place over two years, cleaned up, and was friendly and can't even get a basic response? I wasn't badgering them... I sent one email, waited, and followed up at a normal cadence. Even a 'sorry, we had to clean out the fridge!' Anything. The fridge was packed to the brim with old emulsion that no one bothered to clean up, if anything it would help to free up some space. My friend had a similar experience, she accidentally left something behind (I think in her flatpack area as well) and instead of a simple heads up email... they charged her extra months. She had to fight/plead to get that removed. How you treat people when they are suddenly no longer paying you $250 a month says a lot... The equipment is genuinely great and if you're going to use it constantly, I'd still say its worth it. It's a gem of a spot in many ways! But if not, I'd look into more focused + more affordable spaces elsewhere like ace makerspace or a slew of others that have popped up. And whatever you do, don't leave anything behind !

The Compound Gallery is a (hidden?) gem of the Bay Area. It's *free* to enter/browse and there are…read morepieces here ranging from affordable to pricier. 1) I enjoyed David Fullarton's collection, "Everything's Getting Worse and I'm Not Helping," as well as browsing local artisans' pieces. The curation of this gallery feels cohesive. The pieces here are rich with meaning -- great conversation starters, so it's definitely an excellent place to bring a friend or two. 2) I wish I caught the name of the owner/director I met there yesterday -- he was so warm and a great host! It was my first time, and he took the time to briefly show me around the different areas of the gallery whilst entertaining my questions about the history of the gallery/its artists. He also shared upcoming events and exhibitions (artist talks, for instance), inviting me to stay connected! 3) Parking here is pretty great (I was at the gallery on the weekend). There's also a small park across the street -- great place to hang out and debrief after enjoying The Compound. I highly recommend The Compound Gallery -- I know I'll be back soon.

I've never had anything framed before and I got some great keepsakes that I wanted framed. Greg is…read moregreat! His consults are great. Greg is also really transparent with timelines, but he also has a good perspective on how your art or items will look best, and how they can be maintained based on the framing. The end result is truly fantastic. You won't get this level of quality and care at any old store. Very well priced, and definitely recommend for all of your framing needs!

Gregg Bridges is a gift to the Bay Area community. He has been my "go-to" framer for many years…read more Always listening , more than fair, with a keen eye for top shelf framing. We discuss; I listen and leave the process in his hands. He is the -consummate professional. Makes the right choices in composition, color coordination, and adds those "extra touches" that push the final project over the top. Very importantly Gregg is deeply rooted in the Bay Area community and you can see his work at major exhibitions, office buildings, and community institutions. I recommend him to anybody and everybody looking for high quality framing. We need to support businesses owned by African Americans in our community. The walls of my home are lined with images from Point of View Custom Framing. More than 5 stars !!!!!!