Gray Loft Gallery - HOME Photo Show Closing and thanks


Closing reception: HOME photography show

We celebrated the end of the fantastic photo show HOME on Friday, March 8th with a great turn out of photo lovers and art enthusiasts.  The show, selected by Ann Jastrab, gallery director, Rayko Photo Center, was one of the best we have had in the gallery.  The range of images and media  created diverse interpretations by the 30 photographers in the show, including literal as well as symbolic and personal depictions of home and a sense of place.

Special thanks to the photographers in the show:
Trent Davis Bailey
Amanda Boe
Michelle Anna Boire
Rebecca Calandri
PJ Calihan
Mima Cataldo
Marna G. Clarke
Benjamin Coopersmith
Amber Crabbe
Ricardo Esway
Lynn Gustafson
Najib Joe Hakim
Jessica Hayes
Clint Imboden
Judi Iranyi 
Kevin B. Jones
Drew Klausner
Julia Nelson-Gal
Charlotte Niel
Sarah Newman
Eben Ostby
Alana Perino
Kristen Faith Perkins
Nicole Perroni
Susan Scott
Yon Sim
Ryan Chard Smith
Styrous®
Susan Tuttle
Manami Yamamoto

Happy 2nd Birthday to us!



As we enter our third year, we are delighted that Gray Loft Gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown, and noted by Kenneth Baker, SF Chronicle, in his Visual Arts Don’t Miss Column as “…A space gaining prominence in the Bay Area…”  

The mission of the gallery is to provide exhibition opportunities for artists in a setting that is an alternative to the traditional gallery model. We hope to inspire, engage and celebrate artists in our community and beyond.  We acknowledge the achievements of emerging, mid-career and established artists – with an emphasis on those who live and work in the Bay Area, in a non-traditional art space.

We believe that Art is a vehicle for communication, community building and inspiration.  We want to encourage the appreciation and interest in the arts by presenting work in a non-exclusive, welcoming, professional and fun environment.  We hope to cultivate the belief that art is for everyone, and that art belongs in our community at large, not just in traditional gallery and museum environments.

The Gallery is a unique venue located on the 3rd floor of one of Oakland’s oldest artists’ work/live warehouses in the historic artist district Jingletown.

Visit us soon and see the upcoming show “Flora and Form”!



Parting shots from the opening reception and closing of HOME....

Juror Ann Jastrab (5th from left) with some of the artists in the show. 





 


 


























The gallery crew:
Special thanks to (left to right)
 Mariah Carle, security
Styrous, blogger and photographer extraordinaire
Laura Kiernan, hospitality and intern

Thank you all so much for your help, support and assistance with the gallery!!

Gallery founder Jan Watten with Mariah Carle and Laura Kiernan.


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GRAY LOFT GALLERY
2889 Ford Street, #32 Oakland, CA 94601  

510-499-3445  
 
 contact Gray Loft Gallery

Gray Loft Gallery ~ "A Sense of Place" Wine Tasting



Join us for a wine tasting and a chance to see this exhibit before it closes on Friday, March 14... 
HOME
a photography exhibit selected by
Ann Jastrab, gallery director, Rayko Photo Center, San Francisco

We are thrilled that Ryan Smith, photographer in the show,
wine enthusiast and buyer at Paul Marcus Wines will be
conducting a tasting on wines he has selected based on the theme of "A Sense of Place"
on Saturday, March 8 from 2:00 to 4:00.

If you can't make it to the last Saturday of this exhibit, please join us for the closing reception during Jingletown's
2nd Friday Art Walk: March 14, 6 – 9 pm

The gallery will be open Saturday, March 8  from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
or by appointment

This group show consists of images that represent HOME in a variety of interpretations by the 30 photographers in the exhibit,
including literal, as well as symbolic, personal depictions of home and a sense of place.

Photographers in the show:
Trent Davis Bailey
Amanda Boe
Michelle Anna Boire
Rebecca Calandri
PJ Calihan
Mima Cataldo
Marna G. Clarke
Benjamin Coopersmith
Amber Crabbe
Ricardo Esway
Lynn Gustafson
Najib Joe Hakim
Jessica Hayes
Clint Imboden
Judi Iranyi
Kevin B. Jones
Drew Klausner
Julia Nelson-Gal
Charlotte Niel
Sarah Newman
Eben Ostby
Alana Perino
Kristen Faith Perkins
Nicole Perroni
Susan Scott
Yon Sim
Ryan Chard Smith
Styrous®
Susan Tuttle
Manami Yamamoto
GRAY LOFT GALLERY
2889 Ford Street, 3rd floor, Oakland, CA 94601

Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Sundays by appointment 
510-499-3445
Rachel C. 33rd Street, Oakland
by Ryan Smith
Loper Home                                                       Southwest
by Alana Perino                                                  by Amber Crabbe
Down the Hall
by Benjamin Coopersmith
Rosa's Stove                                                     1229
by Kristen Perkins                                              by Eben Ostby
 
Slab City by Julia Nelson-Gal



UPCOMING EVENTS AND
EXHIBIT SCHEDULE


Gray Loft Gallery
satalite exhibit at Urban Legend Cellars

"Foliage"
recent Botanical Photographs by
Karyn Yandow
February 7 to March 16


Join us for the monthly Oakland Art Murmur reception,
Friday, March 7, 6:00 - 9:00 pm!
Photography by Karyn Yandow:
Using nature as metaphor to explore human spirituality and connectedness, Karyn weaves a common thread throughout her work that reflects upon the poignant meditative beauty of spirituality, loss, fragility and hope that reaches beyond the eyes and into the soul.
Urban Legend Cellars
621 4th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
ulcellars.com
501.545.4356

Winery Hours: Friday to Sunday
1:00 to 6:00 pm

"Flora and Form"
at Gray Loft Gallery

A group show celebrating all things botanical
March 29 - May 17, 2014
2nd Friday Reception, April 11 6:00 to 9:00 pm

We will be participating in Slow Art Day again on Saturday, April 12.
If you would like to participate at the Gray Loft Gallery,
please sign up on their website.
Bring a bagged lunch, we will provide dessert. Artists will be present to talk informally about their work in the "Flora and Form" exhibit.
Slow Art Day at the Gray Loft Gallery, 2013

Open Studios 2014
in conjunction with Pro Arts East Bay Open Studios
Gray Loft Gallery will be particpating in the Pro Arts Open Studios event, which takes place the first two weekends in June.


About the Gray Loft Gallery...

It's our 2nd birthday! Founded in 2012, the gallery has been referred to as a hidden gem in Jingletown and noted by Kenneth Baker, SF Chronicle, in his Visual Arts Don’t Miss Column as “…a space gaining prominence in the Bay Area…” The mission of the gallery is to provide exhibition opportunities for artists in a setting that is an alternative to the traditional gallery model. We hope to inspire, engage and celebrate artists in our community and beyond.  We acknowledge the achievements of emerging, mid-career and established artists – with an emphasis on those who live and work in the Bay Area, in a non-traditional art space.

We believe that ART is a wonderful vehicle for communication, community building and inspiration.  We want to encourage the appreciation and interest in the arts by presenting work in a non-exclusive, welcoming, professional and fun environment.  We hope to cultivate the belief that art is for everyone, and that art belongs in our community at large, not just in traditional gallery and museum environments.

The Gallery is a unique venue located on the 3rd floor of one of Oakland’s oldest artists’ work/live warehouses in the historic artist district Jingletown.

GRAY LOFT GALLERY
2889 Ford Street, third floor
Oakland, CA 94601

510-499-3445

Visit our website for more information and our blog for photos of past events and directions.

Contact us if you have questions, or would like more information about the gallery, our shows or to make an appoinment to visit the gallery.

ACCEPTING PROPOSALS
The Gray Loft Gallery
 is available for events and curated shows. Please contact us if you have a show in mind that you would like to hold in our space.  If you are interested in our prospectus, please email us for information about having your show in our gallery in 2014.



Gray Loft Gallery affiliations:
Oakland Art Murmur
Jingletown Arts and Business Association

Thank you for your support of Oakland artists and galleries!  


 
Thank you to our sponsor
Bay Area Custom Prints
For The Art Of The Print

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A special thank you to Ryan Smith and Paul Marcus Wines for their generous support of the gallery!



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Gray Loft Gallery
2889 Ford Street, #32 Oakland, CA 94601  
510-499-3445  
 
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GLG ~ Short Stories: Artist's Talks





all photos by Styrous®



Sherry & Jerry Karver



Jan Watten & Karyn Yandow


Amy Sollins


Amy Sollins


Julia Nelson-Gal


Jan Watten


Karyn Yandow


Maria Foley


Maria Foley


Sherry Karver


Julia Nelson-Gal


Julia Nelson-Gal


Julia Nelson-Gal


Deborah O'Grady


Susan Scott


Amy Sollins


Amy Sollins


Amy Sollins


Amy Sollins




Sherry Karver


da gang

all photos by Styrous®


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Location/directions



Gray Loft Gallery

2889 Ford Street, #32

Oakland, CA 94601

510-499-3445  
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