Author: Jessica Warren

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Collaborative Art Project with The Center For Women & Gender Equity

šŸŸ The Starfish Story ā€“ A Community Art Experience

The Starfish Story is a participatory art installation created by artist Jessica Warren in collaboration with Sharon K. Sobotta, Director of the Center for Women & Gender Equity (CWGE), and students of Saint Maryā€™s College. Unveiled during the CWGEā€™s 25th anniversary Open House, the installation transforms the Center into an interactive canvas of creativity and purpose

The Starfish Story extends beyond a static pieceā€”itā€™s a dynamic conversation starter that continues to foster empowerment and connection. Positioned in a high-traffic space, it remains a focal point for education, reflection, and engagement for future CWGE programs.

Learn more visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwsm-KR2JdU

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Changes at Studio 23

Some 2025-2026 events are on hold due to lack of funds.

Sad News: The annual Summer Art Fair and Maker Market & annual Blacklight Art Show will not be happening this year.

Good News: Right now Studio 23 is focused on smaller, community based, DEI related events. Like our Art of the African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit hosted by Eric Murphy and the Alameda Filipino Music & Art Fest Hosted by Grey Starr And DEI related art projects like our collaborative art project with The Center for Women & Gender Equity at St. Mary’s College.

We post event updates about two weeks to a month before they happen. Stay tuned for future DEI related events and projects!

Studio 23 and ArtPush will also be working on raising funds for future events in 2027. Visit ArtPush.org if you would like to make a donation.

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No Kings Alameda Protest

WATERING HOLE

Studio 23 Gallery will be open during theĀ protestsĀ and giving out free water. 12pm-3pm Saturday June 14th. Stop by! Get important information below.

Asian American Artists Julia LaChica, Gerardo Chow & May Mi Lo are still on display. Featured artist below, Julia LaChica.

Encinal Ave & Oak St.  4 blocks west of City Hall. Behind “Revelation Cleaners”.

https://www.studio23gallery.com

IMPORTANT:
No Parking in the Cleaners Lot.
No Blocking Cleaners Drive-Thru.
No Bathroom.

Details:
Revelation Cleaners owns our parking lot.  No parking in the lot.  Do not block their Drive-thru.  Pedestrians can walk along the outsides of the Drive-Thru.  If requests are not met we will have to shut down. Do the best you can, we will help guide you to avoid the Drive-Thru.

jackwhite #ickythump #studio23gallery #wateringhole #saturdayjune14 #nokings #protest #2025 #12pmto3pm #gallery #aaipart #wateringhole

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AAIP CLOSING RECEPTION

Studio 23 hosts closing reception of the AAPI Celebration during East Bay Open Studios. Come by and check out the show!

Local Art by
Julia LaChica,
May Lo and
Gerardo Chow

Open Studios
Studio 23 Gallery, Resistance Press & Ryan LaLande Studios

RSVP DAY 1 SAT MAY 31, 1-4
https://www.facebook.com/events/1255034442936068/

RSVP DAY 2 SUN JUNE1, 1-4
https://www.facebook.com/events/1218544013327420/

Featured Artwork

Julia LaChica

Biography
Julia LaChica is a Japanese/Filipino multidisciplinary visual artist, designer, and educator based in Oakland, CA. Her practice encompasses storytelling through painting, printmaking, collage, and assemblage, exploring themes of identity and culture. In addition to her studio work, Julia leads printmaking workshops that foster creative expression and community building, using art as a powerful tool for dialogue, healing, and empowerment.

Artist Statement
My paintings and visual constructions reveal the multilayered ways personal memory, collective experience, and cultural history take on material form. In my work, I consciously create a sense of an intimate archive that reaches across time by integrating found objects, distressed elements, and aged materials. Through these processes, I aim to reveal how corrosion, rust, and wear accumulate on bodies and surfaces over time.

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East End Filipino Fest


Details and  Event Link

We are so excited to be able to bring you our East End Filipino Fest on May 3rd (the first week of AAPI Heritage Month) at Studio 23 & Resistance Press 510!! 

This will be an event highlighting Filipino excellence and acknowledging our achievements since being the 1st AAPI people to come to America in 1587. The event will feature Filipino Artists, Food vendors, and Musicians!!

May 3rd, 7pm, All Ages, Free!!

Vendors:

Malaya Botanicals

Ube Area Bakery

Coven of Stitches

Hello Murry

Macbox Desserts

Lavendulangel

Superhero Desserts

Unggoy Comic

Music by:

Versoul

Hunter Dane

Mabuhay Gardens

Pretty Frankenstein

Local Art by 

Julia LaChica: https://jlachica.art

May Lo: https://www.maymlo.com

and 

Gerardo Chow: https://www.instagram.com/gchowqart

Event photography by Jojet Ortega!

Eventbrite: East End Filipino Fest https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-end-filipino-fest-tickets-1310633262369?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Event Facebook:

https://facebook.com/events/s/east-end-filipino-fest/183369689081962

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2024 Black Light Art Show & LED Night Market – Sun Oct 27

Vendor, Outdoor Sculpture & Gallery Call For Art Application is open.

Get tickets at Evenbrite. Ticket holders get a glow-in-the-dark Studio 23 Sticker and Glow Necklace at the event!

Learn More…

– Sneak Peek in Normal Lighting: 2nd Friday, October 11th. 7-10PM RSVP FB / Meetup

-Halloween Black Light Art Show Main event: Sunday, October 27th 6pm-10pm RSVP FB / Meetup

-Closing Reception / Last Chance Friday, November 8th 7pm-9pm RSVP FB or Meetup

Get tickets at Evenbrite. Ticket holders get a glow-in-the-dark Studio 23 Sticker and Glow Necklace at the event!

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Coronavirus Updates w Studio 23 Gallery

Coronavirus Updates: We are keeping up with the CDC on all upcoming events. The CDC recommends social distancing to slow the spread of the virus. We will not be open on 2nd Friday. We will post updates frequently.

Please, if you are sick or think you might be getting sick, do not come out to the meetups. Check back frequently for updates. We will be following the advice of the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov) and the local public health officials (http://www.acphd.org).

We will be posting updates on upcoming events on our website and social media.