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COVID-19 Transitioning to Virtual Art Experiences

Many of the local galleries are transitioning their shows into virtual art experiences. Music, performance art, visual, film makers & writers are finding ways to connect you to your creative side right from the safety of your own home.

The 2nd Friday Art Walk website plans to show and support virtual artists right here. Every 2nd Friday we will implement some kid of virtual art event.

We will also be posting links to local virtual art events to help us get through these crazy times.

Thanks to all of you who are working so hard to connect creatively during the pandemic.

Know of an upcoming virtual event that is not listed here? Email details to [email protected]

Virtual 2nd Friday Art Walk http://fridayartwalk.com/virtual-art-walk/

Phoenix Online Artists Shop https://www.phoenixalameda.com/online-store

Studio 23 Gallery Virtual Art Shows http://studio23gallery.com/

Rhythmix Online Sketch Group https://www.rhythmix.org/online-classes/sip-n-sketch/

To Live & Write in Alameda https://www.facebook.com/groups/ToLiveAndWriteInAlameda

Monthly Sketch Challenges https://www.facebook.com/groups/alamedaartists

Alameda Porch Concerts Facebook Page

Alameda Artists Online Art Events https://www.meetup.com/Alameda-Artists

The God Given Talent: the Creative Life of Charles Curtis Blackwell
https://www.facebook.com/theGodGivenTalentMovie

BRUSH PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/brushpodcast

Want your virtual event listed? Send details to [email protected]

May 20, 2020
Live Streamed Virtual Art Walk on 2nd Friday

Coming Soon!

Live Streamed Virtual Art Walk on 2nd Friday, May 8th.

We would like local artists, studios and galleries to provide us with short videos to play during the live stream event.

To participate simply create a short (max 5 minute) video that is relating to art. This is strictly for local art related businesses and individual artists. Galleries, spoken word, musicians, painters, dancers, performers, etc.

Galleries are encouraged to take video of their current shows & artists. Individual artists can talk about their work, do a live demo or simply show their latest pieces.

Keep it simple. We are going to do a test run on May 1st. If you want to be included we will be posting information on the website on how to provide your videos. Stay tuned.

April 22, 2020
The 2nd Friday Art Walk Summer Shuttle Alameda/Jingletown Press Release

The Summer Shuttle is not currently running. Check back Summer of 2020!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22nd, 2019

The 2nd Friday Art Walk Shuttle Alameda/Jingletown

Come explore 2nd Friday Art Walk with a free shuttle.

Second Friday Art Walk is a monthly event that spotlights art, culture, and nightlife in Alameda. Galleries, shops, and bars stay open late every 2nd Friday and feature local art, live music, and 2nd Friday specials.

The City of Alameda, MV Transit and Sierra Nevada have partnered with SFAW to provide a free shuttle that loops from east to west Alameda with a stop in Jingletown.

The loop consists of 7 stops and takes about 40 minutes. The free shuttle takes riders to 2nd Friday hotspots around Alameda and Jingletown. Galleries, shops and bars stay open late every 2nd Friday and feature local art, spoken word, live music and/or 2nd Friday specials. Be on the lookout for specials from our sponsor Sierra Nevada.

To see the latest shuttle schedule and 2nd Friday event listings visit Fridayartwalk.com. The shuttle starts at Encinal Ave. & Oak Street and runs continuous loops from 6pm to 9:20pm.

The Route:
The shuttle begins on Encinal Ave and Oak Street for easy access to: Studio 23, 3Dot, The Red Door and The Local. The route then heads toward Webster Street on Encinal Ave. The second stop is located at Inkblot Gallery.

The shuttle continues to Webster Street. This stop offers easy access to Feathered Outlaw and The Pinball Museum. Walk across the street to drop in and have a cocktail at The Fireside Lounge displaying the art of various bay area artists.

Heading back towards Park Street on Lincoln Ave the shuttle stops by The Frank Bette Center. View the latest show and grab a quick drink at the Swell Bar, just a short walk away from The Bette.

Before crossing the Park Street Bridge check out Alameda Island Brewing Company. They hang a new art exhibit every 2 months.

Once over the bridge, the next stop is Jingletown, home to several talented east bay artists. Where you can visit Gray Loft Gallery and Jingletown Art Studios.

Heading back over the Park Street Bridge towards the island, is the last stop on the loop. Not to be missed, this stop has easy access to galleries including Curated, Autobody Fine Art, Phoenix (on Lincoln across from the library) and The Space on Santa Clara Ave.

Media Contacts:
Wesley Warren
Jessica Warren
415.580.2309
[email protected]
2nd Friday Art Walk in conjunction with ARTPUSH https://artpush.org

Home Page

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2ndFridayArt/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fridayartwalk/
Twitter https://twitter.com/friartwalk

Official Sponsor
Sierra Nevada
The Schedule:

Encinal Ave (Main Hub Start and Stop)
6:00, 6:40, 7:20, 8:00, 8:40, 9:20** Last Stop
2309 Encinal – Studio 23 /3Dot /Red Door, Lucky 13, The Local

Central Ave
6:05, 6:45, 7:25, 8:05, 8:45
933 Central Ave – Inkblot Gallery

Webster St.
6:09, 6:49, 7:29, 8:09, 8:49
1502 Webster St. – Feathered Outlaw, Fireside, Pinball Museum

Lincoln Ave
6:15, 6:55, 7:35, 8:15, 8:55
1577 Lincoln – Frank Bette, Swell Bar

Park Street
6:20, 7:00, 7:40, 8:20, 9:00
1700 Park – Alameda Island Brewing

Derby & Ford (Oakland)
6:25, 7:05, 7:45, 8:25, 9:05
3001 Chapman – Jingletown Art Studios, Gray Loft

Park Street
6:30, 7:10, 7:50, 8:30, 9:10
1523 Park – Curated, Autobody Fine Art, Phoenix, The Space

Street parking after 6pm is free. A free parking garage is located at 1416 Oak St, Alameda, CA 94501.

Transpiration by MV Transit
Alameda Loop Shuttle

July 25, 2019
July Art Shuttle Schedule

Updated July 18th, 2019

Encinal Ave (Main Hub Start and Stop)
6:00,6:40,7:20,8:00, 8:40, 9:20** Last Stop
2309 Encinal – Studio 23 /3 Dot /Red Door, Lucky 13, The Local

Central Ave
6:05,6:45,7:25,8:05,8:45
933 Central Ave – Inkblot Gallery

Webster St.
6:09,6:49,7:29,8:09,8:49
1502 Webster St. – Feathered Outlaw, Fireside, Pinball Museum

Lincoln Ave
6:15,6:55,7:35,8:15,8:55
1577 Lincoln – Frank Bette, Swell Bar

Park Street
6:20,7:00,7:40,8:20,9:00
1700 Park – Alameda Island Brewing

Jingletown (Oakland)
6:25,7:05,7:45,8:25,9:05
3001 Chapman – Jingletown Art Studios, Gray Loft

Park Street
6:30,7:10,7:50,8:30,9:10
1523 Park – Curated, Autobody, Phoenix, The Space, Parking Garage

July 10, 2019
2nd Friday Art Walk Shuttle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2019

Sierra Nevada sponsors the 2nd Friday Shuttle. Alameda Loop Shuttle will be taking “2nd Friday Art Walk participants” around the island and Jingletown Art Studios. The loop consists of 7 stops and takes about 30 minutes.

The shuttle begins on Encinal Ave and Oak Street for easy access to: Studio 23, 3 Dot, The Red Door and The Local. The route then heads toward Webster Street on Encinal Ave. The second stop is located at Ink Blot Gallery.

The shuttle continues to Webster Street this stop offers easy access to Feathered Outlaw and The Pinball Museum. Walk across the street to drop in and have a cocktail at The Fireside Lounge displaying the art of several local bay area artists.

Heading back towards Park Street on Lincoln Ave the shuttle stops by The Frank Bette Center. View the latest show and grab a quick drink at the Swell Bar just a short walk away from The Bette.

Coming up to the next stop there are several places to check out before heading over the Park Street Bridge to Jingletown. The Alameda Island Brewing Company hangs a new art exhibit every 2 months.

Once over the bridge the next stop will be Jingletown, home to several talented east bay artists. A quick walk from Jingletown Art Studios is the Grayloft Gallery.

Heading back over the Park Street Bridge towards the island, we will make our last stop in the loop. You won’t want to miss this stop with access to galleries including Curated, Autobody, Phoenix (on Lincoln across from the library) and The Space on Santa Clara.

Official Sponsor
Sierra Nevada

Transpiration by
Alameda Loop Shuttle

Media Contacts:
Wesley Warren
Jessica Warren
415.580.2309
[email protected]
2nd Friday Art Walk in conjunction with ARTPUSH https://artpush.org

http://fridayartwalk.com/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/2ndFridayArt/Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/fridayartwalk/

Twitter
https://twitter.com/friartwalk

July 10, 2019
Seeking Sponsorship for 2019

The city of Alameda Public Art Fund has awarded a grant of $5000 to the Island Alliance of the Arts IAA 501(c)(3) to promote the Second Friday Art Walk. In order to make the most out of this grant, we need to supplement it with corporate sponsorship.

We currently have two media sponsors: East Bay Express and Digifli. Between these two organizations, we are launching a media campaign for 2019 worth well over $25,000. This includes multiple print runs in the East Bay Express and Alameda Magazine. Thousands of printed postcards, posters, and outdoor banners. There is also a massive social media and website campaign that will show thousands of impressions.

This is a great way for local businesses to support the local arts and the local business community. Our goal is to make a lively second Friday event that benefits all of Alameda and businesses on both the East and Westside of the island.

We are looking for corporate sponsors to help support the art walk. All donations are tax-deductible to the IAA 510(c)(3). It will also put your company logo in front of several thousand east bay citizens and thousands of bay area businesses.

Corporate sponsor packages are offered in the following formats. If you would like to propose another type of partnership, please feel free to contact us.

Monthly Sponsorship Packages

Premier Level Sponsor: $500/month
Your Company Logo prominently on all marketing materials and promotions. Distribution of your company promotions at all event locations. Links on our website and all social media properties and promotions. Logo on banners. A large portion of postcard back for your message. Full page ad in the Summer Art Walk Guide.

Gold Sponsor: $250/month
Your Company Logo on all marketing materials and promotions. Distribution of your company promotions at key event locations. Links on our website and all social media properties and promotions. A portion of postcard back for your message. Half Page ad in the Summer Art Walk Guide.

Silver Sponsor: $100/month
Your Company Logo on most marketing materials and promotions. Distribution of your company promotions at some event locations. Links on our website and all social media properties and promotions. Quarter Page ad in the Summer Art Walk Guide.

Supporter: $50/month
Listed and linked on our sponsor website page. Special thanks and listed on social media. Listing in the Summer Art Walk Guide.

March 25, 2019
IAA launches plans for 2nd Friday 2019-2020

The city of Alameda has awarded IAA a grant to take on 2nd Fridays.

Over the next few months IAA will be working on several marketing and promotion strategies to strengthen the unification of 2nd Friday and encourage more patrons to get out to your business during The 2nd Friday Artwalk.

This grant will benefit all of Alameda and every business that wants to join 2nd Friday is welcome.

Get on board now and be ready for some exciting changes to come! Find out more about how to particpate!
http://fridayartwalk.com/2nd-friday-business/

February 18, 2019
Ready for the Alameda Summer Art Fair and Maker Market?

2018 Alameda Summer Art Fair & Maker Market

Free Outdoor Art Festival Sunday July 1st 2018 10AM-7PM

2309 Encinal Ave, corner of Oak St.

Come see over 65 local Alameda and Bay Area artists at this free Outdoor Art Festival in Alameda. Mingle with local emerging and established artists creating unique artwork during the fair! See live painting, sketching, sculpting and illustration, live music, poetry and performance art.

With everything from comic book art to clothing and jewelry, to metal sculpture, there is something for everyone. Come support the local artists that make the Bay Area such a dynamic and creative place to live.

Find out how to participate as a vendor or performer.

April 30, 2018
Find Your Way in Downtown Alameda for the 2nd Friday Art Walk
Find Your Way in Downtown Alameda for the 2nd Friday Art Walk
https://parkstreetbusiness.wordpress.com/2016/08/09/downtown-alameda-2nd-friday-art-walk/

August 9, 2016 — Downtown Alameda Business Assn.
When is a Friday night better than any other Friday night in Downtown Alameda? When it’s a 2nd Friday Art Walk! (By the way, this month’s 2nd Friday is just a few days away.)

2nd Fridays are a monthly celebration of the arts and worth the experience. Whether your interest is in paintings, photographs, printmaking, sculpture, or mixed media, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while in Downtown Alameda on a 2nd Friday. Best of all, 2nd Friday Art Walks are totally free and guests can go from venue to venue at your own pace.

Local galleries and businesses throughout Downtown Alameda work hard to make 2nd Fridays an exciting and relaxing evening for the community. Studios throughout the district take the time to open their creative havens to the public. Artists make huge efforts to show fresh, new, and exciting works.

You’ll want to visit multiple galleries on 2nd Fridays to view amazing visual art alongside performance art, live music, DJ’s, and/or film screenings. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists and to learn about their creative process.

Most venues serve wine and light snacks; some provide live music or other entertainment. Local restaurants, shops, and coffee houses in Downtown Alameda also participate in 2nd Fridays by featuring changing art exhibits, special guest appearances, or creative dining experiences.

The 2nd Friday Art Walk is held every second Friday of the month. Activities are typically scheduled from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, but times may vary slightly at some locations. Be sure to check the event website for locations and schedules: http://fridayartwalk.com

You can also find official art walk maps at a number of Downtown Alameda businesses.

Artists Supporting Community, Local Business, and Local Art
Studio 23 is a small independent art studio and community gallery space located just off Park Street. You’ll find it on the corner of Encinal and Oak, behind the old Lock & Glass building. The gallery is run by Wesley and Jessica Warren (aka Wes and Jess), two artists who have been creating art together for over 20 years.

Opening an art studio and starting the art group Alameda Artists in 2013 has led to several reoccurring group art shows happening in conjunction with 2nd Fridays: February’s “Eat Your Heart Out”, June’s Alameda Summer Art Fair, and October’s Black Light Art Show.

This September, prompted by Vintiq’s Steve Gray Digilio, they will be promoting “Art For Animals” where a portion of proceeds from the 2nd Friday art walk will go to Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS).

The monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk was first initiated in 2009 under the name Estuary Art Attack but the event took place sporadically over the years. To continue on the path formed by the original organizers, Wes and Jess have been working hard for the last three years to keep 2nd Fridays going every month.

“All our extra time and money has gone into 2nd Friday shows and art events,” explains Jessica. “We love art, Alameda, and artists so there is no other way we’d rather spend our time.”

Several galleries in the area have now joined forces to make this happen, including The Alley, Vintiq, Redux, 3 Dot Art Gallery, Autobody, Starbaby Studios, Tiger’s Blood Social Club, Twirl, and Julie’s Tea & Coffee.

“We feel blessed and excited to be a part of such a great town,” says Jessica. “There are just so many amazing people here!”

Join the 2nd Friday Art Walk!

The 2nd Friday Art Walk is held every second Friday of the month, rain or shine. Being a part of 2nd Fridays is easy! Any local business in Alameda or Jingletown can participate.

How to participate:
1. Hang the 2nd Friday sign up in your establishment, preferably your storefront window.
2. Be open 2nd Fridays between 6-9pm. Times may slightly vary.
It’s really that easy!

Other ways to get involved
- Create a 2nd Friday Special. (Example: Buy one ice cream get two or 10% off drinks.)
- Create a unique 2nd Friday appetizer or cocktail,… 2nd Fri Mai Tai, 2nd Fri-tinis!
Get on the map
To be included on the website map you must do the following:
- Register at http://fridayartwalk.com to add your location.
- Agree to be open from 6-9PM on 2nd Fridays. (To appear on the online calendar you must enter events!)
To be on the printed maps
New maps are continually printed throughout the year. There is a small fee to be included on the printed map – this helps pay for the printing and marketing costs. You can find maps at various locations in Alameda and Jingletown.

For more information, email Wes and Jess at art at alamedaartists dot com (Sound it out)

Article Source:

Find Your Way in Downtown Alameda for the 2nd Friday Art Walk
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December 9, 2016