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Oakland Art Murmur First Friday

  • FM Oakland 483 25th Street Oakland, CA. 94612 United States (map)
Lynne Meade Perpetual Motion Orb with clear glaze at Oakland Art Murmur

Lynne Meade Perpetual Motion Orb with clear glaze at Oakland Art Murmur

OAKLAND ART MURMUR FIRST FRIDAY

Every Friday from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Every month – rain or shine! On the first Friday of every month, Oakland Art Murmur hosts an evening art walk featuring arts and mixed-use venues collectively open to the public. More than 40 galleries open their doors, debuting artist shows in what has been called “the new-old Brooklyn”. Art Murmur spans the neighborhoods from Uptown, Downtown, Lake Merritt, Jack London, Old Oakland, North Oakland, West Oakland and Jingletown. Check out the Oakland Art Murmur digital map to customize your experience.

Lynne Meade gives wheel thrown pottery demo at Oakland Art Murmur

Lynne Meade Ceramics has a studio at FM Oakland and gives a live demo of wheel thrown pottery during Oakland Art Murmur First Friday. The pots made during the evening will be finished and available for purchase at next month’s event.

Come see the live demo and buy Lynne's first quality ceramics and a feature section of seconds and teaching demos in person at FM Oakland during the Art Murmur First Friday of every month. Walk through the studio and chat with Lynne about her process and inspiration.

First Friday Oakland is an experience in itself...

FM Oakland is a group of professional Bay Area artists who run their studios in the ever thriving Oakland Arts District. They open their doors monthly during the Art Murmur for open studios and a feature show in their gallery space.

Open every First Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturdays 1:00pm-5:00pm.


Parking Suggestions:

When visiting FM in Oakland’s downtown arts district, know that street parking is limited. We suggest the following.

  • Public Parking at YMCA Garage - covered garage option

  • 24th Street and Webster, at 2353 Webster

  • 6AM – 10PM

  • Monday through Friday

  • $7 early bird parking if you get there before 9AM (‘til 6PM)

  • Daily parking is $1 for every 30 minutes

  • Daily Maximum $10

  • Accepts credit cards MC and Visa


Earlier Event: July 26
Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) ARTSFair
Later Event: August 31
ART IN THE PEARL 2019