Oakland Art Scene

The Experience:

It’s an Outdoor Boutique. It’s Handcrafted. It’s an Art Alfresco Experience!

Join the villagers and artists on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 from 10am – 5pm. Plan your day around this sidewalk art show and have lunch in Montclair. Montclair Village Art Walk enters its 49th year and celebrates art in the outdoors when more than 50 artists from the Bay Area and beyond will be displaying their handcrafted artwork along the sidewalks and against the scenic backdrop of Montclair Village and the Oakland Hills.

Connect with the artists and find a unique treasure for gifting or adding to your personal collection.

Paintings, sculptures, home & office décor, artisan bags and clothing, unique hand-crafted jewelry and more.  Presented by the Montclair Village Association, this free open air art gallery offers a chance to get to know the participating artists and learn the stories behind each piece they make.

Featured Artisans Includes:

Stephen Anderson of Spring Garden Cedar takes Western Red Cedar lumber and hand crafts it into unique outdoor furniture designs.

Megan Brown Ceramics namesake artist wheel throws and hand builds functional, modern ceramic tableware, home decor and jewelry using porcelain and stoneware.

Painter Jenna Hobbs’ artwork ranges from realistic to impressionistic to completely abstract. Jenna blends geometric abstraction with depiction in order to display an intersection between the two.

For a complete list of participating artists, click here.

Visit on Sunday and in addition to leaving with new art treasures, take home fresh produce and delectables from La Salle Avenue’s wonderful farmers’ market stalls from 9am-1pm.

The Art Walk takes place in the Montclair shopping district on Mountain Boulevard at LaSalle Avenue, off Highway 13, between Park Boulevard and Thornhill Drive.

Where:

Mountain Blvd @ La Salle Ave
Oakland

https://montclairvillage.com

The Experience:

It’s an outdoor shopping party!

 Put some fun into your Holiday Shopping! The 23rd Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll has it all! Thursday, December 11, 4-8pm. The great thing about Montclair Village is that you can park your car and walk everywhere to eat, drink, shop and enjoy conversations with your neighbors.

Carolers, musicians, dancers, crafts for kids, tasty libations, dining in the village, special sales and more will fill your evening! But don’t forget the amazing gift shopping. Holiday retail shopping offered by 40+ shops and local pop-up artisan vendors. You can check off everyone on your list.

Special Photos:

Professional Winter Wonderland photos with Santa taken by Leah Marie Studio for $35 at F&M Bank.

Giving Opportunities

• Oakland Fire Department Parade Rig “Random Acts Toy Drive”
• Additional donation bin at Montclair Toyhouse.
• Alameda County Food Bank booth to make a donation.

Kids Zone:

• Glow-in-the-dark with face painting by Natalie Musick.
• Storytime at Great Good Place for Books led by Montclair Oakland Public Library.
• Crafts hosted by St John’s Episcopal Church, Montclair Presbyterian Church, and Marissa Verson Harrison and Ilan Penson with Red Oak Realty.

Adult Zone:

• Hospitality Hut with a full bar serving festive libations and hot cocoa (a fundraiser for the district).
• Pelago, our go-to gift shop, will be serving wine.

PS And bring your shoes that need repairs. Montclair Shoe Repair is the best!

When:

Thursday, December 11, 4-8pm. It’s FREE for everybody!

Where:

Montclair Village – 2050 Mountain Blvd in OaklandOakland

https://montclairvillage.com

The Experience:

It’s an Outdoor Boutique. It’s Handcrafted. It’s an Art Alfresco Experience!

Join the villagers and artists on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 10am – 5pm. Plan your day around this sidewalk art show and have lunch in Montclair. More than 50 artists will fill the sidewalks with their wares displayed against the scenic backdrop of Montclair Village and the Oakland Hills.

Connect with the artists and find a unique treasure for gifting or adding to your personal collection.

Paintings, sculptures, home & office décor, artisan bags and clothing, unique hand-crafted jewelry and more.  Presented by the Montclair Village Association, this free open air art gallery offers a chance to get to know the participating artists and learn the stories behind each piece they make.

Additions:

Saturday ­Picnic on the Plaza is from 1-4pm. Grab some food from the local restaurants and enjoy Rustwood Revival performing from 12:30-3:30pm, Oakland Fire Department’s Random Acts Parade Rig for the kids, and free face painting by Lily’s Arte.

On Sunday you can take home fresh produce and delectables from La Salle’s farmer’s market from 9am-1pm.

The Art Walk takes place in the Montclair shopping district on Mountain Boulevard at LaSalle Avenue, off Highway 13, between Park Boulevard and Thornhill Drive.

Where:

Mountain Blvd @ La Salle Ave
Oakland

https://montclairvillage.com

The Experience:

It’s an outdoor shopping party this evening!

Put some fun into your Holiday Shopping! The 22nd Annual Montclair Village Holiday Stroll has it all! The great thing about Montclair Village is that you can park your car and walk everywhere to eat, drink, shop and enjoy conversations with your neighbors.

Carolers, musicians, dancers, photos with Santa, crafts for the kids, tasty libations, and more will fill your evening! But don’t forget the amazing gift shopping.

Vendor Lane will host 20+ artisans. And you can check off everyone on your list at stores like Ji | The Atelier, A Great Good Place for Books, Montclair Toyhouse, and Annie’s Hallmark.

Participating Montclair Village businesses will be offering specials, sips, and samples during the event! Pelago will be serving wine, 5 Spiced Kitchen will have tea and refreshments, Corner House Studio will host a handmade ornaments fundraiser. Holiday bites and treats can be found at Full Belly Bakery, Le Bon Bon, Perle and other amazing eateries.

PS And bring your shoes that need repairs. Montclair Shoe Repair is the best!

When:

Thursday, December 12, 4-8pm. It’s FREE for everybody!

Where:

Montclair Village – 2050 Mountain Blvd in OaklandOakland

https://montclairvillage.com