Artist Talk for AOTAD '26 at The Grand Gallery and Studios 11

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Studios Eleven | Oakland, CA

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Join us Saturday, February 7th 2-5pm for the Opening Reception at The Grand Gallery and Studios 11 for The Art of the African Diaspora satellite exhibit.
To rsvp visit: https://AOTAD26atTGGandS11.eventbrite.com
The Grand Gallery Artists: Cynthia Brannvall, Ora Clay, Joanne Johnson, Paradise, Louise Schin, Yolanda Patton
Exhibition Dates: February 4 - Feburary 28, 2026
Studios 11 artists - Artists: He11en Clark, JIBCA, Keanna Dollar-Dickerson, Pat Patterson, Eric Murphy, Pat Patterson, Xioneda Ruiz
Exhibition Dates: February 4 - March 29, 2026
Curated by: Eric Murphy
Opening Reception | Saturday, February 1st | 12-4pm
Closing Reception | TBA
For reception information and updates, visit: https://AOTAD26atTGGandS11.eventbrite.com
Address: 560 2nd Street, Oakland, Ca. 94607 (Enter through The Grand Gallery - Studios 11 is in back)
For more information, contact curator: Eric Murphy - [email protected]
In its 29th year, Art of the African Diaspora continues to express and celebrate the creative achievements of artists of African descent. Over 150 artists showcase their work at Richmond Art Center, as well as in open studios and satellite exhibitions at different venues around the Bay Area.
https://www.aotad.org/
Studios Eleven holds eleven individual and diverse artist studios, a gallery and a large communal space. Conveniently located near Jack London Square, with easy parking, Studios Eleven regularly participates in Oakland Art Murmur/ First Fridays, and has gallery shows featuring Studios 11 artists or guest artists. Original artwork and prints are available from each Studios 11 artist.
https://www.studios11oakland.com/artists
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Studios Eleven, 582 2nd St, Oakland, CA 94607-3543, United States

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