Studio 23 Gallery | Art And Design | East Bay | Blacklight Art Show

Did you know we paint murals? Check out some of our recent wall murals .

Coronavirus Update:
We are slowly beginning to open back up!
Check out virtual and IRL events below!
Classes are still on hold temporarily but will come back soon!

Studio 23 shines the spotlight on select east bay artists. This is an ongoing event through April & May. Mask up and visit Flax in Oakland at your leisure. Visit Flaxart.com for directions and hours. RSVP to the ongoing event.

UPDATE: Exciting news! We will be hosting an official Closing Reception! Saturday May 29th 3-5pm.
This is the first event Studio 23 has put on in over a year and we really want to see you all there!
Details: The closing will be held outdoors. Guests can walk in to view the show. For your safety, Flax keeps a headcount of how many are allowed in at a time. Until everyone is vaccinated we do require that masks stay on. No food will be served, wine & beer are available, donations appreciated.

** RSVP to the Closing Reception! **

Zoë Boston
Yolanda Cotton Turner
Sara Edge
Jessica Warren
Victor Mavedzenge
Dave Sylvester
Wesely E Warren
Cheryl Harawitz
Howard Harawitz
Dylan Mertz

Visit http://fridayartwalk.com/virtual-art-walk/

Meet the artists
https://artquarter.com/pub/eastbay2020book

Learn more about the book
https://artpush.org/artbookpresale/

Artists, get your work listed on our new art shop, Artquarter!

Browse, shop or sell at: https://artquarter.com/

Live Stream Virtual Art Talk on 2nd Friday August 14th, 7:30PM with Host Victor Mavedzenge.

Topic: Learn more about the upcoming de Young Exhibit and meet a few of the artists who have been accepted.

http://fridayartwalk.com/virtual-art-walk/
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/298518121582403

Guests:
Yolanda Cotton-Turner
Zoë Boston
Learn more about the artist’s here: http://fridayartwalk.com/virtual-art-walk/

Join us August 14th for the 2nd Friday Virtual 2nd Friday Art Walk!

Drawing 101 Ongoing Workshops
Classes are currently on hold

https://www.studio23gallery.com/basic-principles-of-classical-drawing/

Drawing 101 Ongoing Workshops.
Learn More

*Try a sample lesson before you commit.
https://www.studio23gallery.com/drawing-101-sample-class/

ARCHIVES…

Figure Drawing Temporarily canceled until further notice.

Thank you Yolanda Cotton-Turner for hosting figure drawing over 2019. Check out what Yolanda is up to at Blank Page Studios.

Sorry for any inconvenience. We will be back soon!

“Transference”

Visual and performance artist Victor will be performing and showing his final show next 2nd Friday, April 12th at Studio 23 in his show Transference. RSVP

Join us at 8:00PM to get a 2nd chance to see this intimate and moving performance. Each show changes slightly so you won’t see the same thing twice. Victor is lead to communicate with his audience by an inner intuitive guide along with energy he picks up from the crowd around him.

A mix of humor and poetry are woven together with intimate stories from his past delivered as if you are sitting around a table with family and friends, speaking frankly with little to no inhibition.

Stories about his father, his family, brief meaningful and random encounters with strangers fuel the heart of the message. His country Zimbabwe, politics, time spent in London and his art are just a few of the abstract concepts prompting the heart-felt connection given to his audience.

I liken it to imagining what it would have been like to be in the presence of Van Gogh, Dali, Picasso or one of the greats clearly articulating the pain, joy, angst and passions that they live with and are able to transfer into creating their work.

‘Transference’ is a unique experience in Alameda that you won’t want to miss.

More about Victor https://mavedzenge.com/

ARCHIVES…

“Transference”

Visual and performance artist Victor will be performing and showing his final show next 2nd Friday, April 12th at Studio 23 in his show Transference. RSVP

Join us at 8:00PM to get a 2nd chance to see this intimate and moving performance. Each show changes slightly so you won’t see the same thing twice. Victor is lead to communicate with his audience by an inner intuitive guide along with energy he picks up from the crowd around him.

A mix of humor and poetry are woven together with intimate stories from his past delivered as if you are sitting around a table with family and friends, speaking frankly with little to no inhibition.

Stories about his father, his family, brief meaningful and random encounters with strangers fuel the heart of the message. His country Zimbabwe, politics, time spent in London and his art are just a few of the abstract concepts prompting the heart-felt connection given to his audience.

I liken it to imagining what it would have been like to be in the presence of Van Gogh, Dali, Picasso or one of the greats clearly articulating the pain, joy, angst and passions that they live with and are able to transfer into creating their work.

‘Transference’ is a unique experience in Alameda that you won’t want to miss.

More about Victor https://mavedzenge.com/

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About


Studio 23 acts as a studio and workshop during the day for artists and owners, Jessica and Wesley E. Warren.  Once a month the Studio is open to the public and will feature work by local bay area artists.

“Ideally, we want Studio 23 to provide a place for artists to conspire and inspire each other, as well as finding innovative ways to give back to the community. We offer workshops as well as creative events designed to nurture and promote local talent.”

– Jessica Warren
Artists and Co-Founder of Alameda Artist Group and Studio 23.

Mission

The gallery’s mission is to support local artists; those that are already established and emerging artists new on the scene.  The gallery will focus on unique, contemporary, experimental, and modern visual art as well as classic techniques with a fresh perspective.

We also provide excellent design and promotion services.

Artists Group

The Alameda Artists Group, a Bay Area artist collective with over 1500 members, regularly meet at Studio 23 for workshops and sketch groups. (http://www.AlamedaArtists.com). Most of the work on display will consist of work created by members of Alameda Artists Group.

Many artists in the collective paint with traditional medium such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor, but we also have artists that paint with coffee, house paint, spray paint and other non-traditional medium.

You may have seen the giant metal robot sculpture installation “Friendly Lord Zondar”, by artist Wesley Warren,  now at “The Local Coffee Shop”. He was created with recycled metal and mechanical parts sourced from local scrap yards and urban ore.

Location

Studio 23 is hidden behind the old Alameda Lock and Glass building at 2309 B Encinal Ave. Just off Park St., between Oak and Alameda Ave. Right around the corner from Lucky 13. 

Regular gallery hours are second Fridays between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM and for special events.

Studio 23 was founded in the summer of 2013.

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Drawing 101 Sample Class

Sample Class for Drawing 101 course.Russian Academical School. Sample Lesson Schedule. October 12th: RSVPOctober 26th: RSVPNovember 4th: RSVPNovember 23rd: RSVP Introduction 30 min: “Why do I need this class? What will I learn?“ Practice 60 min: “Review of Drawing Techniques“ Supplies Needed:Paper for drawing: size A3-A4Pencils: b, b2, b4Eraser Limited space, one on one attention …

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Contact

Contact and Directions

We are only open to the public on Second Friday evenings 7-9Pm and for special events!

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2309 B Encinal Ave. Alameda CA 94501  Google Maps

Email is the best way to reach us, or via Facebook messenger.

Location: Located on the corner of Oak Street and Encinal Ave. Across from the high school tennis courts, in the parking lot behind Revelation Cleaners and the old Lock and Glass building.  One block from Lucky 13.  1.5 Miles from downtown Oakland and Fruitvale station.

Parking: No lot parking. Street Parking only, street parking is free after 6PM and all day Sunday. There is a parking garage 2 blocks away on Oak St. between Central and Santa Clara (free after 5PM and all day Sunday)

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