The Crocker-Kingsley Exhibition was first juried in 1940, a tradition that continues to the present day. Over the past 80 years, this prestigious show has included many premier names in American and California art, including Robert Arneson, Elmer Bischoff, Fred Dalkey, David Gilhooly, Ralph Goings, Gregory Kondos, Roland Petersen, Mel Ramos, Ruth Rippon, and Wayne Thiebaud. Works selected by this year’s juror will be on display in all 4 galleries at Blue Line Arts.

The juror for the 2025 Crocker Kingsley competition is Grace Kook-Anderson, The Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Curator of Northwest Art at the Portland Art Museum.

Exhibition Dates: January 11th to February 22nd

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 18th from 5-7pm

2nd Reception: Saturday, February 15th from 5-7pm

https://www.bluelinearts.org/crocker-kingsley-2025

Come Jingle Jangle at a winter celebration of small works held during the annual Jingletown Winter Art Walk on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 + 8, 12:00 – 5:00 pm at Gray Loft Gallery.

Evening Art Soiree: Saturday, Dec. 7, 5:30 – 7:30
Artist Reception: Saturday, December 14, 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Curated by Jan Watten

Gray Loft Gallery presents their third Exquisite Little Things, a captivating group show featuring small works by 30 talented Bay Area artists. This special exhibit will showcase a variety of mediums, including photography, sculpture, watercolor, painting, hand blown glass and jewelry.

Participating Artists:
Jennifer Bain, Marsha Balian, Suzy Barnard, Johann Bitancor, Ruth Boerefyn, Maria Budner, Jenn Doyle Crane, Judith Foosaner, Ake Grunditz, Leslie Frierman Grunditz, Vivien Hart, Katie Hawkinson, Irene Imfeld, Lisa Levine, Michael Lynch, Sue Matthews, Daniel McGarrah, Jill McLennan, Dorie Meister, Melina Meza, Julia Nelson-Gal, Art Norcome, Ginny Parsons, Jude Pittman, Malcolm Ryder, Jenny Sampson, Simone Simon, Alex Starfield, Meredith Tromble, Susan Tuttle, Jan Watten, Christine Watten, Sharon Wickham, Stephanie Williamson, June

Will our grandkids be kayaking to school? Will we work with the underwater world to improve conditions and rebuild wetlands? Or are we on track to have rising seas cover most of Alameda?

With photos, beeswax, wood and resin, ten artists present their take on Rising Seas. From crowded freeways to healthy seaweed, this exhibit displays a range of perspectives on how climate change will affect our island.

Opening Reception
K Gallery: Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 2:00-5:00PM
Rising Seas is curated by Ginny Parsons featuring artists: Christo Braun, Jenn Doyle Crane, Ed Holmes. Josie Iselin, Pons Maar, Ginny Parsons, Maurice Ramirez, Charlie Sullivan, Deb Sullivan, and Jan Watten

*with special performances in the Rhythmix Courtyard: 3:30PM & 4:30PM
Where do we draw the line?  
Choreography by KT Nelson and dancers
Soundscape by Tina Blaine (bean) with voices from the local community

Rising Seas Exhibit Dates
Gallery Hours: Saturdays – June 29, July 6, July 27, and August 10 | 1:00 – 3:00PM
Closing Reception: Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 2:00-5:00PM