Galleries in East Bay

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ACCI Gallery (Berkeley)

This gallery displays a wide range of work by member artists, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography, textiles, sculpture, paintings and other fine art. They attract first class member artists, with fresh, unusual, distinctive work of the highest quality.

Bedford Gallery (Walnut Creek)

The gallery has 3,500 square feet of space to exhibit the work of historic, modern, and contemporary artists. The gallery organizes and presents five to six exhibitions each year as well as offering lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and many other kinds of public programs.

Civic Arts Education (Walnut Creek)

They exhibit paintings, glass and photography.

CSU Hayward Art Gallery (Hayward)

They have a large variety of art exhibits.

Frank Bette Center for the Arts (Alameda)

The Showcase Gallery challenges artists to think outside the box and stay productive with their Thematic Exhibits. The Signature Salon hosts solo exhibits by respected artists, as well as special exhibits to stretch your minds and open your hearts. The exhibiting artists are from all over the Bay Area. Every month they change all of the galleries. They celebrate the new exhibits with their now famous First Friday Gala Openings.

Fremont Art Association (Fremont)

They have a gallery that offers monthly guest artist demonstrations and featured artist exhibits.

Green Shutter Gallery (Hayward)

The gallery houses fine paintings, jewelry, greeting cards, ceramics and more.

Harrington Gallery (Pleasanton)

This 2,000 square foot gallery hosts regional and national artists who specialize in painting, sculpture, installations, and conceptual art. Gallery receptions are open to the public  and light refreshments are served.

Lobot Gallery (Oakland)
LoBot Gallery is a 10,000 sqft contemporary arts space founded in 2003 to host emerging artists alongside established artists within visual art exhibitions, music, dance and performance events, video and film screenings, as well as to provide a space for the incubation, production and implementation of ideas and cultural events. Call for gallery hours.
Nova Gallery of Fine Art (Fremont)
This group of about 20 artists includes oil paintings, and works of bronze, crystal glass and ivory.
Olive Hyde Art Gallery (Fremont)

The Olive Hyde Art Gallery offers the community seven gallery exhibits per year introducing an array of traditional and contemporary art.

PhotoCentral Gallery (Hayward)
PhotoCentral was founded in 1983 by Geir and Kate Jordahl. For the past twenty three years, PhotoCentral has developed into a community program for traditional and digital photographers to grow, explore and enjoy the company of other photographers.
Richmond Art Center (Richmond)

The Richmond Art Center is a Bay Area cultural institution that showcases both emerging and established artists. Historically, this has included Richard Diebenkorn, Jasper Johns, Jay Defeo, Wanxin Zhang, and Hung Lui - many of whom launched their careers at the Art Center. Four galleries and a sculpture courtyard host 14 to 16 exhibitions a year that celebrate Bay Area and California artists.

Rock Paper Scissors (Oakland)

The Rock Paper Scissors Collective is a volunteer run organization that fosters creativity and collaboration in order to strengthen local communities and encourage sustainable practices and alternative models. They promote the sharing of ideas, skills, and resources through the celebration of art, craft, education, and performance.

San Leandro Art Gallery (San Leandro)

The art gallery is home to the works of local artists.

Sun Gallery (Hayward)
The gallery houses one permanent collection that includes a wide range of media: sculpture, painting, ceramics, glass, photography, and jewelry, that reflects established and emergent Northern California artists. There are also moving exhibits on display.