The owner of this custom framing shop purchased the storefront from a framing company that had been in business for over 70 years. Rodolfo Olortegui considers himself an artist by trade. When his customers bring in their work, he helps them to realize their art works' potential through mattes and frames. Rodolfo oversees two apprentices and does all of the framing himself.
A community arts center, Expression Gallery shows a rotating list of local artists, has a schedule of engaging classes and hosts a variety of arts-centered events. The public is welcome to browse and participate in events like book and poetry readings, craft shows and film reviews. The calendar of events is posted on the website.
Paulson Press was founded by Pamela Paulson and Renne Bott; it provides intaglio prints. The company works with artists by providing them a studio for their work.
Located on Walnut Street near Live Oak Park is the impressive building that houses the Berkeley Art Center, which hosts a variety of visual art exhibitions and related programs for the general public. Designed by Robert Radcliff Architects in 1967, the Berkeley Art Center was built by the Rotary Club as a gift to the city, and adopted its private, non-profit status in the late 1970s. In addition, the Berkeley Art Center hosts a bi-annual fundraiser and art auction featuring the work of nearly 75 local artists.
Lars Lucker has been serving the Berkeley community since the 1980s. His shop is good place to go for all of your custom-framing needs, including advice on choosing the right color, size and materials to showcase your art work. Lucker has a soft spot for artists. His customers are predominately referred through word of mouth.
The Acci Gallery is a local co-op of artists. Roots in the community for this local venue date back to 1959. Member artists showcase their work – from pottery to painting – inside a beautiful brick building owned by the co-op. The co-op now has a paid staff after years of volunteer efforts by the contributing artists.
D King Gallery has been specializing in rock poster sales since 1971. Merchandise includes psychedelic concert posters, postcards and handbills, modern rock posters and archival mylar sleeves. The Gallery also specializes in sports cards and other sports related memorabilia. D King Gallery is owned by Dennis King, an internationally recognized expert and authority on vintage rock concert posters.
The Kala Art Gallery holds eight or more exhibitions each year for upcoming and established artists. It showcases all types of artistic media, including paintings, sculpture, video and print. It also runs the Kala Board Prize Exhibition, a special competition which selects proposals for new and experimental works each year. In addition, the Kala Art Gallery provides curatorial services for business and special interest groups on a case-by-case basis.
Stoll Custom Framing is a independently owned and operated framing shop. Services include shadowboxes, custom art framing, framing of flat screen TVs and custom framed mirrors. The store also carries a range of traditional and contemporary frames and mattes to choose from.
Traywick Contemporary is an art gallery and the home of owner Katrina Traywick. The gallery is centered in a large rectangular room with auxiliary spaces radiating out to the sides. The space is a converted Masonic Temple and showcases work by a wide variety of artists on a rotating basis.
Kala Art Institute offers traditional art classes as well as residency programs and fellowships that allow artists with fewer resources to continue to develop their art. It also hosts an artists-in-schools program where public school students throughout Alameda County get to work with artists at the institute in a variety of disciplines.
Susan Brooks uses hundred-year-old tools to create original, handmade rings, brooches, pendants and earrings in gold and silver. She is also a figurative painter. Stop by her studio on a Thursday afternoon or check out her work online.
