First Friday Oakland Art Walk
August 7, 2026 5:00 pm
First Friday Oakland Art Walk at Manna Gallery
On Friday, August 7, Manna Gallery opens its doors from 5 to 8 pm for an evening in Oakland’s Uptown Arts District. If you like art walks with a neighborhood feel, this is an easy one to add to your route.
The gallery is showing Everything Must Go, a juried group show led by juror Lisa Solomon. The artist list is deep, with work by Norman Aragones, Malachi Arthur, Jordan Benton, Dana DeKalb, Eden Evans, Corrine Hatt, Sarah Klein, Faridah Laffan, Heath Massey, Renetta Sitoy, Hannah Claire Somerville, Martin Webb, Jia Wilson, Alexander Yoshikawa, and many more Bay Area artists.
The theme centers on release, transition, and renewal. That gives the show a lot of room to breathe. Expect different voices, different materials, and different ways of thinking about what we keep, what we let go of, and what comes next.
Manna Gallery has a calm, welcoming feel, which makes it a good stop during a busy First Friday night. You can spend a few quiet minutes with the work, talk with other art lovers, and still be right in the middle of the Uptown art scene.
The gallery is at 473 25th St in Oakland. The exhibit runs through August 8, with a closing event and awards on Saturday from 3 to 5 pm. For details, visit the event page.
Join Manna Gallery for Oakland’s celebrated First Friday Art Walk and experience Everything Must Go as part of the city’s vibrant arts scene. Explore the exhibition during extended evening hours, connect with fellow art lovers, and discover the diverse perspectives of Bay Area artists responding to themes of release, transition, and renewal. Whether you’re revisiting the show or seeing it for the first time, First Friday offers a lively opportunity to engage with the artwork and the creative energy of Oakland’s Uptown Arts District.
Everything Must Go Juried Group Show
Juror: Lisa Solomon
Artists: Norman Aragones, Malachi Arthur, Jordan Benton, Laurie Caird, Madelyn Covey, Dana DeKalb, Eden Evans, Elizabeth Evans, Shelley Gardner, Elena Godina, Monica Guillory, Corrine Hatt, Rachel Katz, Kathryn Kenworth, Sarah Klein, Suzy Kopf, Faridah Laffan, Jenifer Lake, Patricia Liverman, Heath Massey, Colin McAllister, Erin McCluskey Wheeler, Manuel Rodriguez, John Rogers, Tammi Salas, John Sheridan, Maureen Shields, Renetta Sitoy, Jamie Smith, Hannah Claire Somerville, Jennifer Sturgill, Michelle Sweeney-Fillmore, Sarah Travis Buck, Yana Verba, Amy Vidra, Bill Ward, Martin Webb, Jia Wilson, and Alexander Yoshikawa
July 11 – August 8, 2026
First Friday Oakland Art Walk: August 7, 5-8 pm
Closing Event / Exhibition Awards: Saturday, August 8, 3-5 pm
Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 12-5 pm, First Fridays, 5-8 pm & by appt
Manna Gallery, established in 2010, is an art space in Oakland’s Uptown Arts District dedicated to showcasing the work of local and regional artists. As a long-time partner and venue of Oakland Art Murmur—a 501(c)(3) organization that connects Bay Area artists and collectors through free public programs, exhibitions, and events—Manna fosters a vibrant and supportive community for artists and art lovers alike. Through diverse and engaging exhibitions, the gallery celebrates Oakland’s dynamic visual arts scene and seeks to inspire and enrich the community.
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