The Compound Gallery & Studios

Why would anyone give an art gallery anything less than five stars? The people who work here are lovely, and the art is inspired and inspiring. Come for quirky collections of multimedia art, paintings, sculptures, drawings, and zines. There's also a fun store where you can buy all sorts of fun art and "Hi Fructose" magazines. They are open on Sundays and offer tours if you sign up in advance. Worth the trip to this part of Oakland.

A small but mighty gallery! Great mixed of multi media arts in a really cool layout. Had a great conversation with the owner and bought some awesome screen prints. The owner gave me the back story of the artist as well. Don't sleep on this gem!

Its clear enough that Art is a "seed" for our future. Supporting the arts is way to help society find itself and at very least it helps all of us become better people. There should be a place for people to express their ideas and make their ideas a catalyst to the human essence.When I go to the Compound Gallery, its as if I am able to see the light, as if a silent dictation of visual and tactile merge into one. Support the arts, and seed our future.

This wonderfully compact gallery is tucked off the main drag (San Pablo Ave.) in No. Oakland. The current exhibit features the very engaging work of David Fullarton whose art is up until June 9th--closing evening includes a chat with the artist. Aside from the main exhibit are works of other artists both on display and on sale. Beyond the gallery rooms would appear to be artists' work areas that one can peek into through an open door way from the exhibition area.This is a fantastic place to visit, if one is tooling about the East Bay.

Wonderful place and welcoming. Always new artists and works to see, workshops and events. A hidden gem in the Oakland-emeryville border.

I wanted to go here for the Plaid Friday open reception but couldn't make it. The following day I made it here and was glad I had made the effort. If you're looking for a unique gift or something to spice up your home collection this is a fantastic spot. Not only that but you're also supporting your local artists and craftsman. Some of the merchandise includes: mallets(!), women's wear, ceramics, paintings, tree ornaments, terrariums, etc. Prices range from $7-300. Even the artwork in the artist gallery is affordable.If you really like their stuff you can sign up for their art in a box program. $30 or $50 a month and you'll receive a new piece of art. Not bad if you have the money. They had free popcorn in a machine but it was all eaten up. I believe if you buy more than $50 you get a spin on their raffle board.Although I missed out on the reception I still found some great gifts. These things are flying like hot cakes.

They are far more concerned with making money than about giving artists a space to create work or contributing to the community. They are totally phony and the prices aren't inclusive to artists at all. 0/5 stars

This gallery is unlike any other gallery. It's a cross between an indie art gallery & artist studio spaces. The parties are often bizarre!! Like this Fri there's an apple/orange eating contest. In the past chickens have run around the gallery wearing pants. There's also an experimental art music series. disclaimer: I show my work here. In terms of artist-gallery relationships, they're my soulmate! I'm in love with this place.

Just stumbled into this place today and I feel like I have found a beautiful space of creativity that I will come back to again and again. The people running the gallery and creating work there were very engaging and great to talk to. They were having an open studios and an exhibit on printing. The work they had for sale was very fairly priced and it would be a great place to find some art for decorating your home or apt. I would've bought a print but the one I wanted was already sold :( next time...Looking forward to their next opening this Saturday.

We love this place and always look forward to our next visit. The people working there are always kind and welcoming, the art is superb -- and there is a great variety of it, and it's an excellent place to buy gifts for others or oneself. Not to mention... Art In A Box is great! We decided to subscribe, and we are so happy with our pieces, which come in lovely wrapped boxes each month.