Gray Loft Gallery is delighted to present a satellite exhibition of the Richmond Art Center’s Art of the African Diaspora - which is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area. It was created in 1989 as a salon for African American artists known as Colors of Black, organized by artist and professor Marie Johnson Calloway.

Curated by Jan Watten, founder of Gray Loft Gallery, this exhibition features 18 artists selected from the Richmond Art Center’s AOTAD roster, all of whom live and work in the Bay Area. Organized by Gray Loft Gallery, the exhibition will be on view at The Orchard / Galleries on 25.

Featured Artists:
Cynthia Brannvall, Stephen Bruce, Kim Champion, Cairo Citosx, Kelvin Curry, Anna W. Edwards, Jimi Evins, Eva Facey, Kin Folkz, Chuck Harlins, Raymond L. Haywood, Alexis Joseph,  Gathoni Kamau-Devers, Ashlie Kego , Eric Murphy, Arthur Norcome, Malcolm Ryder, Xan Walker

Exhibit Details:
On view: February 28 – May 2, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 28, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
First Fridays on 25th Street: March 6 and May 1, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, May 2, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: The Orchard / Galleries on 25, 489 – 25th Street, Oakland, CA
Gallery Hours:  Saturdays, 12:00 to 5:00 pm, and Fridays by appointment

Please check out the Gray Loft Gallery Instagram page for more about the opening and installation photos.
Please also follow The Orchard on their Instagram page.