Archived Events - 2009

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Friday, January 2, 6 p.m.

Holiday Gallery Store closes

Saturday, January 3, 1-5 p.m.

Drop-in Digital Photography Service in the Gallery

Wednesday, January 7

PROJECT: Bianca Kolonusz-Partee exhibition opens

Bianca Kolonusz-Partee’s installation of colorful, energetic collages examines industrial landscapes in relation to the more complex and larger natural world.

Thursday, January 8, 6:30 p.m.

Workshop: Sharing Space

A workshop for artists looking for studio space or have space to share for the East Bay Open Studios event in June. Make connections with other artists and explore strategies for participating in this annual event. Participation is Free.

Thursday, January 15, 6:30 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009

Committee Meeting

NIAD at 25 exhibition closes

Friday, January 16, 6 p.m.

Deadline: Oakland Cultural Funding Program for Individual Artist and Organization Project Applications   

Tuesday, January 20, 9:15 CANCELLED

Tuesday, January 20, 9:15pm
A benefit for Pro Arts Gallery at The Parkway Theatre

The Parkway Theatre will be presenting a screening of The Big Lebowski as part of their benefit for Pro Arts. Part of the proceeds will go towards Pro Arts’ Exhibitions and Programming. The Parkway Theatre is located at 1834 Park Blvd., Oakland, CA 94606. www.parkway-speakeasy.com

Admission: $7

Friday, January 23, 6 p.m.

Juried Annual 2009

Registration Deadline

Friday, January 30, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present The California Honeydrops. Playfully crossing genres from roots and blues to R&B and soul. Their sound is tied together by their unique instrumentation, soulfoul vocal harmonies, and a funky, good-time New Orleans style. Digging deep into the traditions of American music, the California Honeydrops bring to the stage an unmatched level of muscianship and authenticity. Ripping through classic material as well as their own original songs, The California Honeydrops will get any crowd on its feet, dancing and singing along. Tickets are available at the door and www.bayareabach.org

Friday, February 6, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Fridays Oakland Art Night

PROJECT: Bianca Kolonusz-Partee Artist Reception

Saturday, February 7, 1 - 5 p.m. CANCELLED

Drop-in Digital Photography Service in the Gallery

Thursday, February 12, 6:30 p.m.

Workshop: East Bay Open Studios 101

This is an introduction for first-time East Bay Open Studios participants and those seeking a refresher course. Topics include preview exhibition, directory of East Bay Arts, online gallery, prepping your studio and more. Free.

Tuesday, February 17

Juried Annual 2009 exhibition opens

The critically acclaimed Juried Annual is an exhibition of member artists that consistently showcases the best new work in the region. Original works are juried by digital submissions by Ali Subotnik, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles.

Thursday, February 19, 6:30 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009

Committee Meeting

Friday, February 20, 6 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009

Registration Deadline

Saturday, February 21, 6 p.m.

PROJECT: Bianca Kolonusz-Partee exhibition closes

Workshop: Relax With Tax

Pro Arts and California Lawyers for the Arts present a workshop on the subject of taxes for artists. Fees: Fee: $30 Pro Arts & CLA Members; $40 Nonmembers Call 415/775- 7200 x 111 for reservations.

Thursday, February 26, 6 - 8 p.m.

Juried Annual 2009 Artists' Reception

PROJECT: April Banks exhibition opens

Friday, February 27, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present The Bernal Hill Players. A new local chamber ensemble conceived by faculty members of the San Francisco Community Music Center which consists of flute, clarinet, viola, mezzo-soprano, and piano. The upcoming program features works by Mozart, Saint-Saens, Holmboe, Villa-Lobos, and Malcolm Arnold. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m.

Workshop: Market Your Studio For Success

This workshop is a special opportunity to learn how to make East Bay Open Studios a personal success. Meet other participating artists who have used available resources to effectively promote their work. Topics include promotion, publicity, studio preparation and more.

Friday, March 6, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Fridays Oakland Art Night

Friday, March 6, 6 -11 p.m.

The Factory Party

Music * Art * Film

Amoeba Music, de Young Museum, and East Bay Express present The Factory Party...Resurrected. Step into the world of Andy Warhol and his original 1960s New York City Factory. The East Bay Express has teamed up with Amoeba Music and the de Young Museum to turn an Emeryville warehouse upside down for a night of live art, film making, musical performances, and theatrical art forms. The location is at 1343 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608.

Admission: Free
Food and Beverage Sampling: $10 or $5 with valid student ID. Proceeds benefit Pro Arts.

Saturday, March 14, 1 p.m.

Juried Annual 2009 Artists' Talk

Tuesday, March 17, 9:15 p.m.

A Benefit for Pro Arts Gallery at the Parkway Theatre

The Parkway Theatre will be presenting a screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inch as part of their benefit for Pro Arts. Part of the proceeds will go towards Pro Arts’ Exhibitions and Programming. The Parkway Theatre is located at 1834 Park Blvd., Oakland, CA 94606. www.parkway-speakeasy.com

Admission: $7

Wednesday, March 18

Quarterly at Latham Square: Debra Bibel exhibition closes

Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009

Committee Meeting

Sunday, March 22, 6:30 p.m.

Juried Annual 2009 exhibition closes

Monday, March 23

Quarterly at Latham Square exhibition opens

Wednesday, March 25

Exhibition Rental: Health Through Art exhibition opens

Friday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present ESCALAY - Middle Eastern Jazz. Escalay ("waterwheel") melds classical Arabic music and jazz in the tradition of John Coltrane in search of musical transcendence or "tarab". Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Friday, April 3, 6 - 9 p.m.

Exhibition Rental: Health Through Art Artist Reception

Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009

Committee Meeting

Friday, April 17, 6 p.m.

Exhibition Rental: Health Through Art exhibition closes

Sunday, April 19, 5 p.m.

PROJECT: April Banks exhibition closes

Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Workshop: Installation and Securing Artwork

Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present an evening of Korean classical music celebrating the folk influence on contemporary Korean composers trained in western musical traditions brought to you by Andrew Chung, BACH's founder and director. Dont miss this opportunity to hear music that is rarely performed. Tickets are available at the door and www.bayareabach.org.

Friday, May 1, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Fridays Oakland Art Night

Quarterly at Latham Square exhibition closes

Tuesday, May 5, 12 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009 Preview Exhibition

exhibition opens

Saturday, May 9, 12 - 6 p.m.

Artist Networking Day: East Bay Open Studios

Meet and Greet

Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009

Committee Meeting

Friday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present some of your favorite opera arias, duets and trios featuring some of the Bay Area’s top vocalists and soloists from BACH’s Ensemble. Enjoy a relaxed evening of opera in the cozy Pro Arts Gallery! Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Thursday, June 4, 6 - 10 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009 Gala & Reception

Friday, June 5, 6 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009 Art Bus Tour

Saturday & Sunday, June 6 - 7, 11 - 6 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009 Weekend I

Saturday & Sunday, June 13 - 14, 11 - 6 p.m.

East Bay Open Studios 2009 Weekend II

Preview Exhibition closes

Tuesday, June 23

Bay Area Currents 2009 opens

Thursday, June 25, 5 - 8 pm

Bay Area Currents 2009 Artists' Reception

Thursday, July 16, 6 pm

Bay Area Currents 2009 Artists' Talk

Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m.

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies presents The Kymata Band. The tradition continues- the Kymata Band returns for the third time for another spectacular evening of Greek music. Kymata is lead by George Mylordos on Bouzouki, with Kosta Papamichael on vocals, guitar and dumbec and Katerina Clambaneva on vocals. Tickets are available at the door and www.bayareabach.org.

Thrusday, July 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Pro Arts Members' Forum

Join us for a discussion on Pro Arts programs and artist services.

• See the new gallery space
• Hear about new membership benefits
• Share your ideas for the future 
• Network with other Artists
  

All members and supporters are invited to attend.

Friday, July 24

Bay Area Currents 2009 exhibition closes

Friday, July 31, 7:30 pm

Last Friday BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present Guitar Duel - An evening of Classical Guitar with Jard and Fred! Two established Bay Area musicians, Jard Davis and Fred Boette show off their chops in a varied program ranging from Bach to Villa Lobos. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Friday, August 7, 7 - 9 pm

2009 Enamelist Society Juried Exhibitions

Reception and Awards Presentation

Friday, August 28, 7:30 pm

Last Friday BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present Palm Wine Boys. Acoustic folk, and west African palm wine music come together to make up the mellow rhythmic sound of the Palm Wine Boys. With their intertwining guitars, simple catchy rhythms, and harmonizing voices, this group brings the audience something to sit back and enjoy while letting their feet tap on the floor. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Tuesday, September 8

10,000 Steps: A Profile of Four Squares

Exhibition Opens

Thursday, September 17, 6 - 8 pm

10,000 Steps: A Profile of Four Squares

Artists Reception

Friday, September 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm

10,000 Steps: A Profile of Four Squares

Tai Chi Class

All-levels class taught at the gallery by Lincoln Rec Center's Mr. Wong. Free Admission.

Saturday, September 19, 11:30 am - 1 pm

10,000 Steps: A Profile of Four Squares

Oakland's Historic Town Square

Oakland Heritage Alliance guided walking tour. Meet at the corner of 9th & Jackson Street. Fee: $15. Note: This is an off-site activity.

Friday, September 25, 7:30 pm - CANCELLED

Last Friday BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present the last Friday concert series. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Friday, October 2, 6 - 9 pm

First Friday Oakland Art Night

Friday, October 30, 7:30 pm

Last Fridays BACH Concert Series

Pro Arts and Bay Area Classical Harmonies present Winds & Strings, A Night of Chamber Music. Tickets for the event are available at the door and through www.bayareabach.org.

Tuesday, November 3

Box Art Preview Exhibition Opens

Thursday, November 5

Workshop: Actors Fund

Saturday, November 7, 6 - 9 pm

Box Art Benefit Auction and 35th Anniversary Party

Thursday, November 19, 6:30 pm

Workshop: Grant Writing for Individual Artists

Positioning Yourself in a Crowded Environment. Presented by Center for Cultural Innovation

Tuesday, November 24

Juried Annual 2010 - Exhibition Opens

Tuesday, December 3, 6 - 8 pm

Juried Annual 2010 - Artists' Reception

Thursday and Friday, December 10 - 11, 5 - 10 pm

Holiday Buy Night

Oakland's Holiday Shopping Mall-ternative. Inside Jack London Market, 55 Harrison at Water Street

Friday, December 25 - Monday, January 4

Gallery closed for Holidays. Regular gallery hours resume Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Thursday, December 31, 6 p.m.East Bay Open Studios Early Bird Registration Deadline.