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ShotClock Studios, LLC is a versatile Oakland venue and art space at 95 Linden St Ste. 1. Praised for its gorgeous, spacious, rustic charm and easy access with ample parking, it also offers reliable tech for lighting and music. Reviewers describe it as a blank canvas for creativity, with warm, welcoming, community-oriented hosts Pat and Ariel making weddings, parties, baby showers, funeral repasts, and community events run smoothly.

Pro Arts Gallery & Commons in Oakland offers free access to contemporary and edgy art in a bright, welcoming space. The venue features ongoing exhibitions and solo shows by featured artists, plus interactive pieces and provocative works. It hosts events like LiqQuake, creating a lively scene with friendly staff and community-focused programming that showcases local art for free.

The Compound Gallery in Emeryville presents a dynamic space for local art, including galleries of paintings and printed work, plus flat files with print pieces for purchase. The venue also hosts classes and studio space, and features an art vending machine and a free art stand to help visitors take home original art. A diverse, engaging destination for art lovers.

East Bay Giclée is an Oakland-based print shop known for high-quality giclée prints with precise color. Located at 6050 Lowell St Unit 208, Oakland, CA 94608, it offers fast turnaround and fair pricing, with a 24/7 pickup option in the building. Customers praise responsive service, careful packaging, and reliable results for art, teaching projects, and events.

Part 2 Gallery on 1523b Webster Street in Oakland showcases vibrant art from Bay Area artists and international talents. Visitors praise friendly, welcoming staff and a warm, engaging space. A key part of the Oakland Art Scene, it’s a must-see destination for collectors seeking emerging talent and dynamic works.

Located at 921 Washington St, Oakland, The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment - (The MADE) offers a hands-on look at video game history. Visitors can play on original hardware—from NES and OG iMacs to Dreamcast, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U—on CRT TVs with many games preloaded. The space is wheelchair accessible, staffed by passionate team members, including Executive Director Mason. Easily reachable by BART (near 12th & Broadway) with a nearby food hall.