Bears are Everything! In Art!
Join us on June 21. Tickets are only $5!
The show is adults-only and sober positive.
Come to an art show that celebrates whatever a bear is. Is it a gay or queer man, an animal, or is it just, everything?
We’d like to thank our sponsors for their support of local queer artists:
Steamworks: we hope you can attend their Bear event “Bears Baths and Beyond” nearby in Berkeley also from noon-7pm on June 21!
Makers Paradise
Trashypainting.com
Soflossysofly.com
With music by DJ DWRECK.
Tarot readings by JAXXsliding scale $5-15
The curators are Colin Hurley, Scott Hanning, and Benny Olivencia and the other artists involved are:
Embearassing Art
Laura Badal
Bearpad
Miguel Campos
Chasindoodles
Susan Cole
DWRECK
Julie Feferman
Tom Franco
Dayton Grant
Scott Hanning
Hunter Harvey
Colin Hurley
JAXX
Jovon
Mike Ma
Matthew McQueen
Sean Seamus McWhinny
Alexander Nowik
Benny Olivencia
Roland
Tracy Stephens
Rachel Ungerer
And more!
http://www.facebook.com/events/s/bears-are-everything-in-art
Chat KPJ.2
Psychoid Wisdom
Consciousness can be imagined as a spectrum of light. The sliver of visible light - our rainbow - is surrounded by light we cannot directly see, but is of vast importance to our existence. Cosmic rays, radio waves, heat and UV light “invisibly” impact our world and our very being.
The “unconscious” is analogous to that huge realm of radiation we cannot directly see. Below the red is the infrared of drives, emotions and genetics expressed through our bodies, moods and impulses. Above the blue is an ultraviolet caelum of celestial images: gods, icons, abstractions, and mythologies.
The liminal experiences of these red or blue end phenomena Jung calls “psychoid.” The Surrealists tapped these regions via dreams, visions or “automatic” writing, drawing or painting. Duchamp found his entry via objects that appeared to be devoid of content (Readymades).
This session of Chat KPJ will explore “Psychoid Wisdom,” - the imagery and thoughts that appear at the edges of our default reality. Similar to a seance but without the woo-woo, we will ask what gifts lie just off stage. We will act “as if” a magus is conjuring such phenomena for our benefit.
Please join us for the journey!
East Bay Open Studios - June 8, 2025
East Bay Open Studios (EBOS) is a multi-weekend event that invites the public to experience art where it happens—inside artist studios, galleries, cultural hubs, and unexpected spaces. Since its inception, EBOS has been a free, family-friendly, self-guided tour showcasing the diverse creative talent of the East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties).
More than a dozen artists under one roof at Gallery 2727!
East Bay Open Studios - June 7, 2025
East Bay Open Studios (EBOS) is a multi-weekend event that invites the public to experience art where it happens—inside artist studios, galleries, cultural hubs, and unexpected spaces. Since its inception, EBOS has been a free, family-friendly, self-guided tour showcasing the diverse creative talent of the East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties).
More than a dozen artists under one roof at Gallery 2727!
East Bay Open Studios - June 1, 2025
East Bay Open Studios (EBOS) is a multi-weekend event that invites the public to experience art where it happens—inside artist studios, galleries, cultural hubs, and unexpected spaces. Since its inception, EBOS has been a free, family-friendly, self-guided tour showcasing the diverse creative talent of the East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties).
More than a dozen artists under one roof at Gallery 2727!
East Bay Open Studios - May 31, 2025
East Bay Open Studios (EBOS) is a multi-weekend event that invites the public to experience art where it happens—inside artist studios, galleries, cultural hubs, and unexpected spaces. Since its inception, EBOS has been a free, family-friendly, self-guided tour showcasing the diverse creative talent of the East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties).
More than a dozen artists under one roof at Gallery 2727!
"Water" Exhibition Closing Reception
Join the 2727 Artists for an afternoon closing reception for their latest art exhibition “Water”.
Artists Talk will feature
Janet Brugos
Youngmi Angela Pak
Kelly Dunagan
LR Altman
Artful Stitches: Embroidery for Creativity & Mindfulness
Artful Stitches: Embroidery for Creativity & Mindfulness
Host: Nichole Talbott
Discover the art of drawing with thread in our beginner-friendly Artful Stitches workshop! Whether you're looking for a new creative outlet, a meditative practice, or a way to craft something truly unique, this class is for you.
$80
What to Expect:
Explore embroidery as a form of artistic expression
Master classic hand embroidery techniques—no experience needed!
Create an original design with personalized guidance
Enjoy the calming, meditative benefits of stitching
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Café de la Vida: Viennese Gluten-free Community Café
Café de la Vida: Viennese Gluten-free Community Café
Host: Babsi’s Viennese Treats
"Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, 'You owe me.' Look what happens with a love like that. It lights up the whole sky." Hafez
We welcome you to a community café to unwind, relax, play, and delight in yummies and fellowship! Enjoy a cozy afternoon/evening café atmosphere similar to an Austrian coffeehouse, with a variety of organic gluten-free Austrian treats and vegan hot chocolate. Soup and savories provided.
Your host (Babsi’s Viennese Treats) is a local cottage food baker near 2727 California. We love spoiling community with our organic, gluten-free low- and no-sugar treats derived from traditional Austrian recipes (http://www.babsisviennesetreats.com; Instagram: babsistreats).
Babsi (Barbara Widhalm, Ph.D.) is also a local college educator who loves to host listening circles and creative co-explorations.
2– 7 p.m. GLUTEN-FREE BUFFET (INCL. SAVORIES) & CAFÉ (VEGAN HOT CHOCOLATE)
GAMES AVAILABLE
OPTIONAL CREATIVE/REFLECTIVE ACTIVITIES: TENDING TO LIFE; REACHING OUT WITH CURIOSITY AND GENEROSITY DURING DIVISIVE TIMES
PATIO SEATING OUTDOORS WEATHER PERMITTING
Suggested donation: $15 – $35, plus extra for take-home treats. Free entry to view the art exhibition.
Please RSVP ahead of time, if possible, so we can plan ahead: babsistreats@gmail.com. Venmo pre-payments appreciated at @emergingtogether.
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Masks & Microbes: a mask-making workshop inspired by the human microbiome
Masks & Microbes: a mask-making workshop inspired by the human microbiome
Host: LindenJL
Join textile artist LindenJL in exploring the micro-organisms living in and on our bodies through art. How can we better understand these tiny creatures that live with us? Get on their level by designing your own mask inspired by them. The workshop will lead participants through mask-making with recycled materials while learning about common human microflora and their functions. $30 suggested donation
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Groupmuse Piano Concert with Ian Scarfe
Groupmuse Piano Concert with Ian Scarfe
Enjoy an evening with the talented and charismatic Pianist Ian Scarfe. This event bring together music lovers and art enthusiasts with the backdrop of the 2727 Artist Co-op's latest exhibition, "Water". Light refreshments available. $25 suggested donation.
Please join us after the music for some refreshments and enjoy the 2727 Artist Co-op's latest exhibition. "Water" celebrates the mutable nature of water as an idea and a medium. Water is changeable as the seasons and as our emotions, providing a symbol for transformation and change, nourishment, emotion, and the divine. Still waters run deep, yet in creative work, “being in the flow” is a moment of connection and transcendent making, evoking the sense of nature allowed to move abundantly unimpeded.
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Artful Stitches: Embroidery for Creativity & Mindfulness
Artful Stitches: Embroidery for Creativity & Mindfulness
Host: Nichole Talbott
Discover the art of drawing with thread in our beginner-friendly Artful Stitches workshop! Whether you're looking for a new creative outlet, a meditative practice, or a way to craft something truly unique, this class is for you.
$80
What to Expect:
Explore embroidery as a form of artistic expression
Master classic hand embroidery techniques—no experience needed!
Create an original design with personalized guidance
Enjoy the calming, meditative benefits of stitching
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
The Secret Life of Fog
The Secret Life of Fog
Host: Alicia Torregrosa
Mother's Day Science Special: What is fog? Come learn about renowned climate scientist Alicia Torregrosa’s journey to define measure, map, and observe the environmental impact of our ethereal bay area coastal marine layer.
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Afternoon-Evening Bands
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Reef-Building: 2 Workshops - Workshop 2
Reef-Building: 2 Workshops - Workshop 2
Host: Francesca Borgatta
Using recycled materials, participants will collaborate to construct a coral reef for the 2727 exhibit "Water". Learn how to use techniques of joining, wiring, gluing, painting, sewing, paper mache to represent the fantastic flora and fauna found in this delicate biosphere. Materials provided, or bring your own. Suggested materials- textiles, rope, ribbon, party favors, broken toys, artificial flowers, natural elements, plastic scrap, cardboard. Adults and children welcome.
No fee.
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Groupmuse concert with Sujatha Maheshwari and Miraaj
Groupmuse concert with Sujatha Maheshwari and Miraaj
Host: LindenJL
Please note the change in program Join us for an immersive experience of flute music interwoven with dance & stillness. Sujatha is a flutist who will be playing music of JS Bach, Debussy, & improvisations based on Hindustani ragas. Miraaj is a flow movement artist who will be interweaving stillness & dance into the music.
This event brings together music lovers and art enthusiasts with the backdrop of the 2727 Artist Co-op's latest exhibition, "Water". Light refreshments available. $25 suggested donation. This event bring together music lovers and art enthusiasts with the backdrop of the 2727 Artist Co-op's latest exhibition, "Water". Light refreshments available. $25 suggested donation.
RSVP here: http://grpm.us/yyi0ia
DM if you'd like to help out by DJing, making cocktails, hosting the craft table, etc...
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Explore the Magic of Gelli Printing!
Explore the Magic of Gelli Printing!
Host: Nichole Talbott
Join us for "Exploring Gelli Prints," a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll dive into the endless creative possibilities of gelli plate printmaking! No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and get ready for a fun, hands-on session.
$85
What to Expect:
Learn simple yet dynamic printmaking techniques
Experiment with layering textures, colors, and stencils
Walk away with a collection of unique prints—perfect for cards, journaling, or standalone works of art
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Strange Organs Fundraiser Party
Strange Organs Fundraiser Party
Host: LindenJL and Puja Tolton
Join co-producers LindenJL and Puja Tolton for an evening of reverie as they raise funds for their upcoming July production: Strange Organs. The fundraiser party is free and open to all, and even if you can't donate, your interest is appreciated!
RSVP on Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/p1LXCAaEd64D52M0D9Gt
“Strange Organs” is an experimental marriage of interactive installation and performance art embedded with biological and anthropological research. Even more, “strange ORgans” is about building community amidst changing realities and intangible futures. Let's kick that off with a festive gathering that all are welcome to join.
Yes there will be music, yes a dance floor, and of course tasty treats and drinks! Plus make a microbe inspired mask at our crafting table to commune with the microflora we all host. This is a potluck style event, so more food, drinks, and other contributions are welcome. There may be a few more surprise additions to follow
Support the production by making an (optional) contribution when RSVPing.
DM if you'd like to help out by DJing, making cocktails, hosting the craft table, etc...
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
Reef-Building: 2 Workshops - Workshop 1
Reef-Building: 2 Workshops - Workshop 1
Host: Francesca Borgatta
Using recycled materials, participants will collaborate to construct a coral reef for the 2727 exhibit "Water". Learn how to use techniques of joining, wiring, gluing, painting, sewing, paper mache to represent the fantastic flora and fauna found in this delicate biosphere. Materials provided, or bring your own. Suggested materials- textiles, rope, ribbon, party favors, broken toys, artificial flowers, natural elements, plastic scrap, cardboard. Adults and children welcome.
No fee.
Location:
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
On display: “Water” Exhibition (May 2 - 25, 2025)
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
"Water" Exhibition Opening
“Water” Exhibition Opening Reception
A 2727 Artist Co-op Exhibition | May 2 - 25, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2, 6-8 pm
Featuring live music by Sean Yarbrough
Gallery 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8 pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5 pm
"Water" is an exhibition that celebrates the mutable nature of water as an idea and a medium. Water is changeable as the seasons and as our emotions, providing a symbol for transformation and change, nourishment, emotion, and the divine. Still waters run deep, yet in creative work, “being in the flow” is a moment of connection and transcendent making, evoking the sense of nature allowed to move abundantly unimpeded. The artists of Gallery 2727 will exhibit works that show these myriad qualities, prismatic and vivid as any lights upon water.
Throughout the exhibition period, the 2727 Artist Co-op is proud to present a series of workshops, concerts, artist talks, and community events to showcase and celebrate their work. In co-op member Francesca Borgatta’s workshops, guests of all ages will be invited to create portions of a collaborative coral reef sculpture for display in the exhibition.
Flyer design: Carla Golder; art image: Shoshanna Marks
"Water" group exhibition
A 2727 Artist Co-op Exhibition
May 2 - May 25
Opening Reception Friday, May 2, 6-8pm
GALLERY 2727
2727 California St., Berkeley, CA
Gallery Hours: Fri, 4-8pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5pm
