Oakland’s Piedmont Avenue business community has joined together to launch a new tradition: the Piedmont Avenue Art Walk. This event will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m.
The next Art Walk is August 18. Here is just a sampling of what you will see.
will hold a trunk show and will feature artist Ken Shelf who creates whimsical, lush micro-paradises with his succulent terrariums and Emily Coker whose handmade journals use repurposed wood and vinyl records for covers.
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will present "Abigail", a line of designer clothes for women. Their art walk starts at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m.
will welcome local artist Christy Smith who re-purposes items and incorporates time-honored artifacts to achieve an overall vintage look in her creations.
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Come down to Piedmont Avenue to see these and other artists and meet the neighbors.
Admission is free and parking is plentiful and free throughout the area after 6 p.m.
Print the map (on the right) or pick one up at participating businesses.
Collect a stamp from ten participating businesses and be eligible to win raffle prizes — including gift certificates and fun merchandise!
This originally appeared on the Rare Bird website.
