Innovators
Transforming the Landscape of Black America
Friday, Feb. 1st – Saturday, Feb. 23rd
Come out to the 3rd annual Warehouse 416 Black History Month Exhibit and experience the legacy of Oakland Art. Warehouse416 is proud to be the only Oakland Art Murmur gallery to annually host a Black History Month Show. This years show, Innovators is a special treat, focusing on an incredible group of artists, spanning four generations, who are continually breaking new ground in their work. Come experience the pioneers and emerging talent of your local art community with us!
the THEME…. Black folks who were/are game changers, trailblazers, pioneers, chief rockers of the vangaurd and by definition just by breathing were the avant-garde….in a word…
Innovators
ARTISTS
James Gayles
Aswad Aarif
Sage Amewa
Lawrence Buford
Melanin Buford
Keena Romano
Eesuu Orundide
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, Feb. 1st 6-10pm
In conjunction with Oakland Art Murmur
GALLERY HOURS
Every Saturday, 1-5pm
or by appointment gallery@warehouse416.com
FIRST FRIDAY DJ
DJ fflood
SATURDAY EVENTS
Artist Talk & Brunch with James Gayles, Eesuu Orundide & Aswad Aarif
Saturday, February 9th, 2-5pm
Longtime members of Oakland’s art scene, James Gayles, Eesuu Orundide, and Aswad Aarif have inspired a generation of Black artists, James with his watercolors and Eesuu and Aswad with their strong graphic style. Come hear these amazing individuals discuss their artistic process, and share their ruminations on how the Oakland art scene has evolved over the years.
Pacificohigh Zine Release
Saturday, February 16th 1-5pm
Check out the longawaited zine release of Pacificohigh #2 from Deadeyes, featuring three years of incredible street art, installations, murals and gallery work
Black Futurist Spoken Word/Broun Fellinis
& Closing Reception of Innovators
Saturday, February 23rd 5-9pm
Join D.Scott for an improvisational collaboration of spoken word artists, vocalist, and live painting, featuring the music of the Broun Fellinis
CURATED BY Melanin
PRODUCED BY Scrivani Productions…follow your art
WAREHOUSE 416 • 416 26TH ST OAKLAND • WWW.WAREHOUSE416.COM
