Public Market Emeryville is teaming up with Emery Arts to host a juried exhibition showcasing over 200 artworks from more than 140 artists who live or work in Emeryville. This family-friendly event celebrates the city’s creative spirit through painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, digital art, and music. Admission is free and open to the public.

Event Overview

📅 Dates:

• Opening night reception: Friday, October 3, 2025 | 6 pm – 9 pm
• Exhibition Open: Saturday, October 4, 2024 – Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 11 am – 6 pm

📍 Location: Former Urban Outfitters Space at Public Market Emeryville

🎉 Free admission + free parking

🎨 Hosted by Emeryville Celebration of the Arts, Inc.

🖼️ Sponsored by Emeryville Celebration of the Arts, Inc

EVENT INFO LINK

Event Program

Friday, October 3, 2025

• 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Opening Night Gala Reception
  • Meet the artists
  • Live music by DoRiaN Mode: Vintage Jazz & Blues
  • No-host bar benefiting Emeryville Youth Art Program

Saturday, October 4 – Sunday, October 26, 2025

• Exhibition Open to the Public
  • Over 200 artworks by 140+ local artists
  • Mediums: painting, sculpture, clay, textiles, photography, printmaking, woodworking, and digital art
  • Open Wed–Sun, 11 am – 6 pm

Sunday, October 5, 2025

• 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Sarah Kobrinsky Poetry Workshop
  • Limited to 30 participants (registration required)

Sunday, October 12, 2025

• 2:00 pm – Nancy Karp + Dancers
  • Premiere of a new site-specific performance
  • No reservations required

Sunday, October 26, 2025

• 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Ekphrastic Poetry Reading & Closing Celebration
  • Hosted by Emeryville Poet Laureate Sarah Kobrinsky
  • No reservations required

💛 Admission is free.

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