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People’s Kitchen Collective documentary shares a pilgrimage in “Radical Hospitality”

On a warm afternoon in May at Little Bobby Hutton Park in West Oakland, People’s Kitchen Collective premiered its documentary, Earth Seed: A People’s Journey of Radical Hospitality. The film and […]

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Creative Growth Shines at 50 Years-Old With a Vibrant Fashion Show 

Creative Growth Art Center celebrates its 50th anniversary with a vibrant outdoor fashion show at the Valdez Street Vibes Festival. Featuring unique wearable art by artists with disabilities, the event highlights the center's impact on the art world and disability culture.

Oakland First Fridays are Back

May's First Friday in Oakland showcased local talent with a bustling market, a runway fashion show, dance performances, interactive art, and a Latin-themed celebration.

A large mural with hummingbird and orange poppies while jazz musicians play
Murals in Oakland: Connecting Community, a Medium of Social Change

Public murals uplift fights for justice and push forward the movements of the present.

Image of Pomo Native American dancers at an outdoor event.
Indigenous Red Market in Oakland Brings Together Native American Art, Culture, Food
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“Oakanda” Tour Celebrates Marvel’s ‘Wakanda Forever’ with a Tour of Oakland’s Historic Black History Sites
An Asian American man with a shaved head and glasses waring teal sweater puts up a black and white art print on the wall
Oakland Asian Cultural Center Hosts Events for Mental Illness Awareness Week
New “Artist As First Responder” Residencies focus on social, climate justice, and healing
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Oakland Youth Artist Daria Belle Shares Her Artistic Process
a large shining brown and gold sculpture of a Black man next to petite African American woman who is smiling wearing a purple crocheted hat and flowing curly long grey hair
Q&A with Artist Dana King on Creating Huey P. Newton Statue

Interview with longtime journalist and sculptor Dana King.