Creative Growth's 50th Anniversary Holiday Show: A Festive Celebration of Art and Community

 

CREATIVE GROWTh’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY SHOW

Save the date for a key cultural event! Creative Growth’s Annual Holiday Show is back. Join us for opening weekend on Friday, December 6th, from 5-8pm and Saturday, December 7th, from 10am-4pm. Shop unique art, ceramics, woodwork, accessories, and more!

Opening Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, December 6th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Creative Growth Art Center, 355 24th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612

Artwork L to R: Susan Janow, George Wilson, Gregg Nakanishi, Lisa Lipton

Held at the Creative Growth Art Center, this beloved tradition transforms the space into a vibrant, one-of-a-kind marketplace where holiday shoppers can discover unique gifts created by our talented artists. From ceramics and textiles to paintings and sculptures, the show features an incredible selection of hand-crafted works that are perfect for holiday gifting—or for adding something special to your own collection.

This event is much more than a holiday market. It's a celebration of the creativity and talent of artists with disabilities, many of whom have spent months preparing for this moment. Every purchase made at the Holiday Show directly supports Creative Growth’s mission to empower artists with disabilities, allowing them to continue their artistic journeys.

Expect a lively, inclusive atmosphere that’s fun for all ages. The night will be filled with live music, food, and the opportunity to connect with the artists behind the work. With lines often stretching around the block, this event has become a highlight of the Bay Area’s holiday season.

So come for the art, stay for the festive vibes, and leave with something truly unique—all while supporting a meaningful cause. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you at Creative Growth!

Join us in spreading the holiday cheer and making a difference through art!


Join Creative Growth at the SF Art Book Fair - July 18th-21st →

The San Francisco Art Book Fair returns to Minnesota Street for its seventh year with a new exhibit space that centers on inventive and accessibility-focused publishers.

Launched in 2016 by Colpa Press, Minnesota Street Project and Park Life, the fair showcases creative printed materials from independent publishers, artists and collectors worldwide. After hosting more than 80,000 visitors in two Minnesota Street venues last year, SFABF expands this year into a third space on 25th Street, where it plans to spotlight 45 exhibitors devoted to accessible and innovative bookmaking and publishing.

Creative Growth at Outsider Paris 2023

 

Outsider Paris is a mini-art brut fair which takes place OFF PARIS + by Art Basel

 

Monday, October 16th to Sunday, October 22nd, 2023

The Outsider Paris presentation will unite three French galleries and two American galleries, among which is Creative Growth Art Center. This presentation will prominently showcase the works of Creative Growth artists, including Dwight Mackintosh, Dan Miller, and Donald Mitchell, all of whom are part of the Bruno Decharme donation to the Pompidou Center. Additionally, the event will introduce exciting new artists from the studio.

Graphic promotional flyer featuring neon green circles with text reading “Outsider Paris” along with details surrounding the exhibition


For inquiries please contact: gallery@creativegrowth.org


OMCA Presents Vibrations of Awesomeness: Films & Fashion

September 17 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for Vibrations of Awesomeness: Films & Fashion. This playful, colorful, and lively pair of events celebrating films and fashion created by the superstar artists of our wildly popular current exhibition, Into the Brightness. Films showcasing vibrant textiles and wearable art from artists featured in the exhibition kick off the afternoon. Next up will be a live exhibition of fashions modeled by more than two dozen artists from these studios in an informal, salon-style presentation with music and fun! This program is part of OMCA’s Spotlight Sundays series that presents innovative and engaging programs the third Sunday of each month.

MEMBER TICKETS

GENERAL TICKETS

PROGRAM:

1–2 pm – Film screenings, James Moore Theater (ticket required)

2:15–3:30 pm – Artists model their own fashion, OMCA Garden (free admission)

Accessibility

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible, welcoming, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations, like American Sign Language (ASL), Cantonese, Spanish or another language interpreter, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event.