special events:
Featured Event
east bay open studios
december 6 -7 & 13 - 14 | 11 am - 5 pm
East Bay Open Studios is back for two weekends this December with over 180+ artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to visit artist studios, pop-ups, and galleries in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. Our Winter event is the perfect time to holiday shop for unique, hand-made gifts while supporting local artists and makers. See paintings, prints, ceramics, sculptures and more!
Events Calendar
Winter Preview: Collage and Connect
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Winter preview event with guided collage art activity, snacks, drinks and special event only offerings.
Location: 1600 Shattuck Ave #125, Berkeley CA 94709 - Enter on Cedar Street at the metal gate between Barney's Burgers and The Local Butcher Shop
ADA accessible, contact: Shannon Kelli at shannon@shannonkelli.com or 510-501-5743
Whimsical Portrait Demonstration
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 3:30PM
Ms Kiki will be demonstrating her whimsical painting technique live! Guests can request a portrait from a template selection, choosing the facial features of their choice. Each artwork will be signed and dated at the special event only. Custom portraits are also available — with a minimum $25 deposit — and will be completed after the event for pickup, mailing, or delivery.
Location: The Grand Gallery, 560 2nd St, Oakland, CA 94607
ADA accessible, contact Instagram @mskikiart/ message 707-247-5577
Livingston St. Studios Holiday Market
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 4:0O PM - 8:00 PM
We'll be capping off Day One of EBOS with a Holiday Market featuring 12 vendors alongside our 6 studio artists, with a ton of great work available at a variety of price points - painting, drawing, prints, collage, sculpture, fiber art, and functional ceramics. Come enjoy complimentary cocktails from Golden Rule, a lovely spread of snacks and refreshments, and good company with your arts community!
Location: Livingston St Studios, 2040 Livingston St., Oakland, CA 94606
Not ADA accessible, contact David Polka - dpolks85@gmail.com
Snow Drawings Artist Talk with Special Offers
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 1:0O PM - 2:00 PM
Have you ever wondered how these Snow Drawings come into existence? How are they made? Who makes them? And how does it all work? How do they become coherent patterns, and not just a hotch-potch of lines? It seems like magic, right? And why are some of them dark and others white? I will tell you the secret behind all of this. At this event I will also launch a fundraiser for a big project of a different kind (you'll find out). I will offer amazing Snow Drawings prints (ready to hang) at VERY reduced prices.
Location: 2727 Artist Co-op, 2727 California St, Berkeley
ADA accessible, contact Sonja Hinrichsen at sonja@sonja-hinrichsen.com
tea tasting at makers workspace
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 2:0O PM - 5:00 PM
Join the artists of Makers Workspace for a special tea tasting, hosted in collaboration with Teance.
Location: Makers Workspace, 1150 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
ADA accessible, contact Jo Tomsick - jobotfineart@gmail.com
REception @ Frank Bette Center
Saturday December 13, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open house reception with food and beverages.
Location: Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St., Alameda CA 94501
ADA accessible, contact: Margaret Fago at president@frankbettecenter.org
Whimsical Portrait Demonstration
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 3:30PM
Ms Kiki will be demonstrating her whimsical painting technique live! Guests can request a portrait from a template selection, choosing the facial features of their choice. Each artwork will be signed and dated at the special event only. Custom portraits are also available — with a minimum $25 deposit — and will be completed after the event for pickup, mailing, or delivery.
Location: The Grand Gallery, 560 2nd St, Oakland, CA 94607
ADA accessible, contact Instagram @mskikiart/ message 707-247-5577
Tarot Readings with Aya Safiya
Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14, 2025 | 1:0O PM - 5:00 PM
Aya Safiya will be offering Tarot readings by donation in conjunction with The Secret Tarot Temple art installation experience by Kirsten Bramstedt. #41 - 2nd weekend only
Location: 308 49th Street, Oakland #41
Two steps upon entry, contact Kirsten mzbramstedt@gmail.com