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August 8, 2026 at SLATE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY in Oakland, CA
5510 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
SLATE Contemporary Gallery presents “Gestural Expressions”, an exhibition which brings together five accomplished women artists working in gestural abstraction: Maria Burtis, Amy Donaldson, Nicole Mueller, Karen Silve, and Joanne Fox. This exhibition not only revisits the legacy of Abstract Expressionism, but also reimagines its future through the work of five artists whose voices continue to broaden and enrich the field.
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 8, 4–6pm
Join us with three of the exhibiting artists for an evening celebrating the show, featuring specialty drinks from Rue de Rêve (@ruedereveaperitifs), a local women-owned apéritif producer.
Artist Walkthrough: Saturday, July 25, 4–5pm
Explore the exhibition with artist Nicole Mueller for an intimate look into her process and perspective.
Gestural Expressions is on view at SLATE from July 15–August 29, 2026.
Date:
August 8, 2026
Time:
12:00 AM
12:00 AM
Event type:
Art and Culture
SLATE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY is a small contemporary art space in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood, on the main College Avenue strip near shops and restaurants. The gallery has a clean, straightforward layout, with one primary exhibition area that is easy to take in during a short visit. Lighting is focused on the work, and there is usually a single show installed at a time, so visitors can move through without feeling crowded or rushed. more...
