Collaborate

Some of you have heard me refer to Collaborate as an "accidental gallery." I thought I was making a space that included a gallery, but it turns out it is a gallery that includes some space.

While I loved having the gallery, I am an artist first. And this gallery wants a lot more attention than I can give it. I've decided to pursue my fine artwork full time, so I'm looking for people who would like to take over the gallery. The rent is very reasonable, and space could easily be shared to cover it. We are now established and reviewed and getting more well known. The art community, the city of Oakland and the neighborhood are all happy that we're here, and all interested in helping to promote and support the gallery. (Contact me if you would like to discuss taking over the gallery, or joining a group who is interested. This is an unbelievably good opportunity to continue the gallery, or just have a well-lit place to paint, have a photography studio, etc. The rent is only $1500/mo. and includes a 900 sq. feet first floor, including a mini kitchen and a bathroom, with upstairs mezzanine and office space, as well as a full basement. The first floor has a photography studio set up.)

I want to thank everyone who was involved with the success of this brief venture, including Gallery Directors Nicole Hills and Susan Rippberger, artist Chuck Light and Steve DiCiucci for assistance with everything and photographer Diana Jean on PR. We would also like to thank art writer DeWitt Cheng and Alfonso Cosio and Monique Delauney of Art Enthusiast (formerly Oakland Art Beat) for their support and reviews. Big thanks to all of the artists, who are already too numerous to name, and of course the art buyers and visitors who sustained the gallery.

Come visit the current show "Timescapes" before it closes on January 25. See DeWitt Cheng's review in the East Bay Express here:

http://www.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/the-decisive-moment/Content?oid=3076377

Collaborate is on 431 13th Street between Broadway and Franklin, steps from the 12th Street BART.

Tel 510-451-1776 - Cell 510-502-6771

www.collaborateoakland.com



Thank you!

Barbara Kyne


PS: You will always be able to reach me by cell and at my web address [email protected], www.barbarakyne.com


Barbara Kyne
Collaborate
Photography Studio and Art Gallery
431 13th Street
Oakland, CA 94612

Tel 510-451-1776
Cell 510-502-6771
[email protected]
www.collaborateoakland.com

index Collaborate, a photography studio and art gallery committed to artists, collaboration and community.

Come see the Monsters show before it closes. We're open today. Pick up a Christmas gift for someone special.

MONSTERS MONSTERS Exhibit at Collaborate Gallery in Downtown Oakland.

We're open today from 11-5:30. Check out Monsters before it closes and pick up a great Christmas gift while you're at it.

Sneak Preview of the Timescapes show at Collaborate Gallery in Downtown Oakland, opening reception Friday December 2, 6-9 PM

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Collaborate A Photography Studio and Art Gallery

First snapshot of Collaborate since the windows were put in.

Mayor Jean Quan declares October 7th PopLyfe day in Oakland. Kehlani wows the audience.

War Follies Reception with Susan Griffin, Mark Brecke, Joan Miura and Colleen Ringrose (shown also at work).

Call for submissions: Monsters! Join monster hunter Alex Pardee, monster maker Stacey Ransom and photographer Jason Mitchell of Purebred at Collaborate for this very special exhibit. http://collaborateoakland.com/Monsters-Submission.html

Just a reminder, as part of Collaborate's War Follies exhibit, we're screening Mark Brecke's award-winning "They Turned our Dessert Into Fire" this Friday night, Sept. 9, with a reception starting at 6PM. Mark will also show images and talk about the other wars that he has documented. Followed by a Q&A. See more at Collaborate www.collaborateoakland.com/Current-Exhibition.html

Current-Exhibition Collaborate presents War Follies, an art exhibition about war and terror and the possibility for transformation. Curated by Barbara Kyne, August, 2011