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Opening Reception - "In The Night Kitchen" & "Lavender Scented Palms

We at pt.2 would like to thank everyone who made it out this past Saturday for the opening receptions of both “In The Night Kitchen” curated by Pablo de Pinho and “Lavender Scented Palms”. We also want to thank all of the artists that participated in the exhibition. See more after the jump.

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Press Release - "Lavender Scented Palms"

pt.2 is pleased to Lavender Scented Palms a group exhibition by Chaz Bear, Jan Gatewood, Maria Paz, Marco Pariani, Soumya Netrabile. The gallery is located at 1523 b Webster St. and is just blocks away from both 12th & 19th st Bart Stations. Opening receptions at pt.2: are always free and open to the public. To receive a preview of the exhibition please contact info@part2gallery.com. Learn more after the jump.

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Press Release - Juxtapoz Clubhouse Miami

pt.2 is excited to be returning to Downtown Miami this December to take part in Juxtapoz’s annual Clubhouse with collaborator Mana Contemporary. pt.2 will to be showing works by Ben Quinn, Brett Flanigan, Cannon Dill, Delphine Hennelly, Jean Nagai, Jordy Kerwick, Kellen Chasuk, Kelly Ording, Kenichi Hoshine, Kyle Lypka & Tyler Cross, Lena Gustafson, Muzae Sesay, Sam Spano, and Yetunde Olagbaju. Learn more after the jump.

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Press Release - "Provisions" by Liz Hernández & Ryan Whelan

Part 2 Gallery is proud to present Provisions, an exhibition of paintings from Oakland-based artists Liz Hernández and Ryan Whelan. The show is a meditation on the transformative experience of food, and the married duo examines the disruptive power of providing for those you love, to slow down a busy life and make a meal. Integral to that examination are the places that give us provisions. Learn more after the jump.

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Studio Visit / Interview with Liz Hernandez and Ryan Whelan

A few weeks back we visited the studio of Oakland based artists Liz Hernandez and Ryan Whelan as they prepare a new series of paintings for "Provisions" opening this November at Part 2 Gallery.  We spent time talking about how they impact each others process, where the title of the exhibition stems from and outside inspirations for their new body of works. Learn more after the jump.

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Opening Reception - "I'm Listening" and "Mirrors"

We would like to thank everyone that made it out for the opening receptions of both “I’m Listening” an exhibition of new paintings by Aaron Elvis Jupin & Molly Bounds, and “Mirrors” an exhibition of sculptures by Meryl Pataky, Kyle Lypka and Tyler Cross.

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Press Release - "I'm Listening" by Aaron Jupin and Molly Bounds

Pt. 2 Gallery is proud to present I’m Listening, a dual exhibit of paintings from Aaron Elvis Jupin and Molly Bounds. The show features both artists’ unique styles of figurative painting, and each artists’ interpretation of self in an increasingly confusing human experience.

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Press Release - "Mirrors" by Meryl Pataky, Kyle Lypka and Tyler Cross

Pt. 2 Gallery is excited to announce Mirrors, an exhibition that pairs the ceramic works of Tyler Cross and Kyle Lypka, with neon glasswork by Meryl Pataky. The two bodies of work contemplate different topics, Cross and Lypka exploring continuous growth within their relationship, while Pataky’s body of work traverses the timeless human compulsion to create. Read more after the jump.

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Opening Reception - "Interference" a Group Exhibition

We want to extend a big thank you to our Bay Area community for joining us for the opening reception of Interference a group exhibition featuring the works of Brett Flanigan, Heather Day, Megan Reed, Rich Jacobs, and Zio Ziegler. Interference is currently on view through September 7th with pt.2: in Downtown Oakland Thursday to Saturday, 11-6pm. Learn more after the jump!

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Opening Reception - "Calico Sunset" A Group Exhibition

A huge thank you to everyone that made it out this past weekend for the opening reception of Calico Sunset a group exhibition featuring the works of Ben Quinn, Brett Amory, Caleb Hahne, Emma Webster, Erik Bender, Kenichi Hoshine, Maja Ruznic, Paige Valentine, and Sam Spano. To learn more about available works from Calico Sunset please contact info@part2gallery.com. 

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Press Release - "Calico Sunset"

Part 2 Gallery is proud to present Calico Sunset, a group exhibition opening July 14th at 12pm in Downtown Oakland. Calico Sunset will feature to works of local artists Ben Quinn, Brett Amory, Erik Bender, Paige Valentine and Sam Spano, alongside Caleb Hahne, Emma Webster, Kenichi Hoshine, and Maja Ruznic. Learn more after the jump.

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Studio Visit Interview: Sarah Thibault

As we approach the final day of "Coffee For Eight" we wanted to share a studio visit interview from a few weeks back with San Francisco based artist Sarah Thibault. Be sure to learn more about Sarah in the studio visit interview with Gallery Curator / Director Brock Brake after the jump!

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Studio Visit Interview: Sam Spano

A few weeks back we visited the studio of Oakland based artist Sam Spano as he prepares a new series of works for "Calico Sunset" opening Saturday, July 14th at 12pm with us at Part 2 Gallery.  We spent time digging through old drawings, talking about process, and outside inspirations for his new works. Be sure to learn more about Sam and his process in the studio visit interview with Gallery Curator / Director Brock Brake after the jump!

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Opening Reception - "Coffee For Eight"

We want to thank everyone who made it out this past Saturday for the opening reception of "Coffee For Eight" a group exhibition now on view at pt.2: features the works of Cannon Dill, Hilary Pecis, Hiroya Kurata, Jordan Kerwick, Kellen Chasuk, Maryam Yousif, Nick Makanna, and Sarah Thibault.  We also want to thank the eight artists involved in making such a unique and beautiful exhibition. Learn more after the jump.

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Press Release - "Coffee For Eight"

Part 2 Gallery is proud to present Coffee For Eight, a group exhibition opening June 9th at 12pm in Downtown Oakland. Coffee For Eight will feature to works of local artists Cannon Dill, Kellen Chasuk, Maryam Yousif, Nick Makanna and Sarah Thibault, alongside Los Angeles’ Hilary Pecis Australia’s Jordan Kerwick, and New York-based Hiroya Kurata. Learn more after the jump!

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