Come party with Creative Growth, the non-profit organization based in Oakland, California that advances the inclusion of artists with developmental disabilities, for its annual Holiday Studio Sale. The sale will go live online Friday, November 18th and back in person on Friday December 2nd after a two year hiatus brought on by the pandemic. This exciting event is the one time each year when Creative Growth opens its archive to the public, sharing and selling the gorgeous artwork created by the entire studio.
The building will be brimming with one-of-a-kind textiles, furniture, ceramics, rugs, woodwork, drawings, paintings, prints, and much more. The sale will also feature the newest merchandise including a freshly launched collaboration with Baggu as well as access to exclusive Creative Growth merchandise, such as new stickers, a John Martin ‘dad hat’, Josef Alef printed socks, pins and patches with artwork by Sherrie Aradanas, Mayra Gonzales, and Juan Aguilera.
“We work with over 140 talented artists so I recommend an array of gifts that showcase the range of practices we support,” says Nadia Ghani, Creative Growth Exhibitions and Gallery Manager. “We’re excited to unveil two curated holiday window display cases featuring highlights from the artists Jo Beal, Lateefa Noorzai, and John Martin. And for the poetry lover, the Creative Growth Dear Volcano chapbook has just been released and is sure to delight.”
Each purchase not only brings the unique art into homes but also gives back to Creative Growth and the artists who call the Oakland-based studio home. The annual event is a wonderful opportunity to join the community, meet the artists and staff, and discover memorable gifts while celebrating the holiday season and the power of art to transform lives.