Norton Factory Open Studios 2016
June 11-12, 2016 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Preview Reception
Saturday, June 12th | 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Please Join us at Norton Factory Studios for our
2015 Winter Open Studios
Saturday, December 5th 2-5pm
-followed by-
“Making a Meal of It”
A group exhibition featuring NFS Artists
Opening Reception 5-8pm
Music-Drinks-Food Truck
Hope to see you there!
3094 E. 10th St
Oakland, CA 94601
205 square-foot semi-private studio available for immediate lease – $440.00 per month.
Studio has plentiful natural light and access to a shared kitchenette, common seating areas, a utility sink, and roll-up door. Rent includes utilities, high-speed wifi, and off-street parking. Please note that spaces are not live/work and cannot accommodate welding…
Read More Comments Off on Available Studios at NFS – Apply Now to Join Our Creative Community!NFS is thrilled to welcome 4 new artists to our community:
Owen Schuh in Studio 4b
Linda Yao in Studio 8c
Meghan Jean in Studio 12
Truong Tran in Studio 17
Welcome to All!
Date: Saturday, August 29th
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Workshop Fee: $140
Location: Norton Factory Studios
Register Online
Attend this affordable alla prima intensive to learn and explore new ways of drawing and observing the live model.
Elizabeth Zanzinger has spent years training in academic realism and wants to share some of the exciting painting concepts she has…
Read More Comments Off on 1-Day Alla Prima Portrait Painting Workshop with Elizabeth ZanzingerLaurie Close’s work investigates notions of depth and space on the painted surface. There is a dependency on opposing positions finding the right balance, a struggle between order and chaos. Hard edges and flat space is met with atmospheric illusion. By challenging the visual structure tension is created. Uncertainty is…
Read More Comments Off on 2015 East Bay Open Studios Artist: Laurie CloseMikey Kelly received his Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2003. He lived in New York for six years where he worked as a fabricator for various artists and created retail displays for Urban Outfitters, Barney’s and Bergdorf Goodman and interiors for The Ace and Standard…
Read More Comments Off on East Bay Open Studios Artist: Mikey KellyFrank Ramsay fascinated by the intricacies of Chinese joinery and enjoy working on projects that show the beauty of real wood while at the same time incorporating shapes that are pleasing to the eye.
Most of his furniture works are one-of-a-kind pieces whose designs are influenced by traditional Chinese and Japanese work. He…
Read More Comments Off on 2015 East Bay Open Studios Guest Artist: Frank RamsaySean Kim’s paintings are a record of impulses that reflect the continually evolving moment. Each canvas displays an act of faith and committment to particular feelings as they arise, either through images, memories, or gestures, and that are slowly built up in layers over a period of time. Like diary…
Read More Comments Off on 2015 Open Studios Guest Artist: Sean KimWe are hiring a Studio and Classroom Manager! No calls, please. Send cover letter and resume to Walter@nortonfactorystudios.com.
Norton Factory Studio Manager Position Description
Responsibilities
The Studio Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of Norton Factory Studios as well as long-term planning to establish Norton Factory as the premier fine artist…
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