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Oakland Partnership

On June 26, 2008 arts leaders convened at the Oakland Museum of California to hear a presentation on a proposed campaign to market Oakland as a regional multicultural arts destination. Local artists were featured on the program, including spoken word artist Ise Lyfe, African Queens Youth Performance Ensemble, Asian Youth Services Committee lion dancers, and youth marimba and jazz ensembles from the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music. Paintings and mixed media works from the Pro Arts youth academy, Joyce Gordon Gallery and local artist Rita Sklar were also displayed. Click here to view the presentation.

Great Wall of Oakland

Monthly series showcases the work of regional and international media artists as well as classic film and video selections, screened on a giant 100x100 foot outdoor wall. Sponsored by Metrovation in partnership with Signature Properties and the City of Oakland’s Public Art Program.

When: First Friday of every month, beginning half an hour after sunset.

Where: West Grand Avenue between Broadway and Valley in downtown Oakland (back wall of the 2201 Broadway building, above the parking lot behind Luka’s Taproom & Lounge)

Admission: FREE

Questions or ideas for future screenings? Contact the City’s Public Art Coordinator, Steven Huss, at shuss@oaklandnet.com.