Art scene · Oakland
Art in Oakland: galleries, artists and art to buy
The Oakland art scene at a glance, museums, galleries, festivals and artists, and everything you can do with L’Original: buy art, sell a piece, become an artist or fit out your spaces.
What are you looking for in Oakland?
What shapes the art scene in Oakland
A diverse, engaged scene around OMCA, muralism and Art Murmur's First Fridays.
Californian multidisciplinarity, muralism and monthly open-studio art walks.
Landmarks in Oakland
- Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)
Actors & exhibitions in Oakland
Galleries & artist-run centres
Festivals & recurring events
Ordering or buying art in Oakland
For Oakland (California, United States), you buy online: original works are shipped across the United States, carefully packed. Our two galleries, at 163 rue Saint-Paul Ouest (Old Montréal) and 4455 rue Saint-Denis (Plateau), welcome you if you visit Montréal.
Can't find the right piece? Commission a custom work (size, palette, subject) from our artists, or a mural for a wall in your home or workplace in Oakland.
Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
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Frequently asked questions about art in Oakland
How do I buy an original artwork in Oakland?
Order online: works are shipped across the United States, carefully packed, to Oakland (California, United States). Not sure of your style yet? With PickArt, you swipe 16 works and we match you with the artist and style made for you.
Where can I see art in Oakland?
Our guide lists 3 venues and events in Oakland, including Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), Pro Arts Gallery & COMMONS and Oakland Art Murmur. The full list is above on this page.
Can I sell my art or a piece I own from Oakland?
Yes. If you are an artist, you can apply: we represent artists from everywhere, and your work is sold in our Montréal galleries and online. If you own a piece, we evaluate it and resell it through our network, without auctions.
Written by
Dorian Verdier
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
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