FIRST THURSDAYS ON GRAND
This month’s edition of the First Thursdays art walk falls on May 1st. Hours are 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Alchemy Bottle Shop launches its second-floor gallery on May 1st with a show of oils by Ashley Garcia from a series entitled “Renewal: Exploring and Renewing Connections to My Heritage”. Hours are 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Grand Opening artist reception to follow on May 10th.
Studio Grand’s show entitled “Random Parts: Paint Plethora” continues through May 24th. The First Thursdays art festivities coincide with the 510 Journal Launch Party co-sponsored by Studio Grand and 510 Journal – a new Oakland-based literacy program. Highlight of the evening will be readings by four of Oakland’s Youth Poet Laureates. Hours are 6:00 – 8:30.
Newfangles show of artwork by Juliet Evans continues through the month of April. Juliet is also organizing the Indoor Block Party scheduled for May 18th.
Panorama Framing will be hosting a reception for a new show entitled Color and Place featuring the artwork of Judy Levit, Jane Norling and Lorrie Fink. Refreshments will be served.
Jaujou Studio will be showcasing abstract oils by Tori Berghoff. Show is called “Hey, Bud!” A 15% discount on store merchandise is offered from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. during First Thursdays.
Kingman’s Lucky Lounge now has a curator – the Bird’s Jive Room Art Collective. They will be hosting an artist’s reception for artist, Samuel Renaissance on Friday, May 9th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Samuel’s artwork will also be on display at the First Thursdays event during which beer, wine and well drinks will be half price.
Urban Furniture has a special show through May 29th timed to coincide with Mother’s Day entitled “The Power of Motherhood”. The show is curated by Valerie Medina. Artist reception with refreshments will be held during the First Thursdays event.
Better Homes and Gardens Realty has hosted a number of First Thursdays events – mostly coordinated by me. Lately, I’ve had so many irons in the fire, I haven’t been able to take this on. If you’re interested, send an email to info@splashpad.org.
Additional information is available on the First Thursdays on Grand website. Photos from last month’s First Thursdays event are posted in the gallery below. More still are available on my Flickr page.