upcoming EXHIBITION
Artwork by William Tyler
the stories we tell
february 13, 2026 - april 25, 2026
The Stories We Tell features seven Creative Growth artists who translate their lived and imagined experiences into vivid visual narratives. Spanning painting, drawing and collaborative short films, this mixed-media presentation celebrates storytelling as a force that can spark humor and inspire new paradigms. The exhibition features artists currently practicing at Creative Growth: Kristian Cheek, Meyshe Shapiro-Nygren, John Martin, William Tyler, Larry Randolph, and George Wilson. Together, these artists all have a form of storytelling within their individual practices that takes the viewer into worlds both imagined and real.
MEMBER PREVIEW: Friday, February 13th, 5-6 PM
PUBLIC OPENING: Friday, February 13th, 6-8 PM
DESCRIPTIVE & TACTILE TOUR: More info to come. This tour is primarily for Blind and low vision visitors. Contact Emma (emma@creativegrowth.org) for questions or to RSVP.
📍 Location: Creative Growth Art Center, 355 24th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612
current EXHIBITION
HOLIDAY SHOW
DECEMBER 5, 2025 - JANUARY 24, 2026
Once a year, our studio becomes a gift-giver’s paradise: the Creative Growth Holiday Show. This beloved exhibition and sale features work by over 140 artists, in every medium and at every price point. There are thousands of artworks to see! Meet the artists, find one-of-a-kind pieces, and join the community that makes this historic event a Bay Area favorite.
MEMBER PREVIEW: Friday, December 5th, 5-6 PM
PUBLIC OPENING: Friday, December 5th, 6-8 PM
THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES: December 6th, 10 AM-4 PM
DESCRIPTIVE & TACTILE TOUR: January 10th, 2026 2-3 PM.
This tour is primarily for Blind and low vision visitors. Contact Emma (emma@creativegrowth.org) for questions or to RSVP.
📍 Location: Creative Growth Art Center, 355 24th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612
SPOTLIGHT EXTERNAL EXHIBITION
Artwork by Rickie Algarva
Creative Growth participating in open invitational art fair
Open Invitational's first three-day art fair in downtown San Francisco focuses on the work of artists with disabilities, is happening during SF Art Week. Spanning across 14,000 square feet of curated exhibitor space, the Creativity Explored x Open Invitational Art Fair invites locals and visitors to experience affordable, transformative art and inspiring public programs spotlighting progressive studios and their artists’ economic empowerment. Centered in SoMA and the East Cut, the fair will bring fresh energy and creative commerce to San Francisco.
JANUARY 22-25TH, 2026
📍 Location: 215 Fremont Street, Ground Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
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