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    June Steingart Gallery

    "Laney Gallery"

    Laney Art Gallery
    The June Steingart Gallery, (aka Laney Gallery), is a beautiful, light-filled space located on the Laney College Campus in Oakland, California. Founded in 1998, our mission is to exhibit work by emerging and mid-career artists from the Bay Area and beyond; and to give students opportunities to learn about curating, gallery management, and exhibiting in a professional setting. We present two exhibitions each fall and spring semesters including a Juried Student exhibition sponsored by the Peralta Foundation’s Hongisto Fine Art Scholarship, artist talks, and other special events. 
     
    The gallery’s namesake, June Steingart was one of the first women instructors in Laney’s art department, from 1966 until her passing in 1991 at age 71. She was considered, by many, to be “the soul of the Laney Art Department,” and was recognized as Laney College teacher of the year in 1989. 
     
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    Norma Hongisto Fine Art Scholarship

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    We want to give special thanks to the Norma Hongisto Fine Art Scholarship at the Peralta Colleges Foundation for their generous contribution of prizes for our juried student exhibition.

    Scholarship Information

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    Norma Hongisto had a lifelong passion for art, starting as a young child growing up in Spencer, Iowa.  Her great ambition was to study art at the University of Iowa, a dream she later fulfilled.  The University of Iowa chose several of her paintings for a traveling art show to attract students to its art program. The art show was exhibited in high schools throughout Iowa.  In 1949, she graduated with a BA in Art from the University of Iowa.  She then traveled to Europe (Italy, Spain) to experience European culture and art.  Upon return, she worked at the NYU bookstore in New York and later she worked in Texas.  In 1957, Norma moved to California to continue to pursue her interest in art.  She attended San Francisco State College (now San Francisco State University) and worked towards a credential to teach art in California high schools. 
     

    Norma paused her artwork and education to marry her husband Don and parent her three children.  As her children reached school-age, her interest in art was revitalized.  Starting in the 1970s, she took art classes at the Berkeley Adult School, Merritt College, College of Alameda, Laney College, Berkeley Senior Center, and Feather River College.  She loved the Laney College art program, where she studied under the well-respected June Steingart.  Norma continued her artwork well into her mid-80s (circa 2010).  She loved acrylics, oil, pastel, and watercolor painting and making ceramic bird houses and planters.

    Norma was proud of her art pieces and filled both the house and garden of her long-term home in Berkeley, California with her work.

    It is with sincere generosity that the Norma Hongisto Scholarship fund was created in order to support future Art students at Laney college in their careers and studio practices.  Awards will be presented annually to selected students as part of the annual juried student exhibition. 

    If you wish to donate to support this scholarship fund, please click the link below and select “Norma Hongisto Fine Art Scholarship” for your donation.  Thank you for supporting our students and community in the Laney Department!

     

    Contact Us

    Gallery Manager
    Susanna Stromberg
    sstromberg@peralta.edu

    Gallery Hours
    Monday - Wednesday | 11:00 – 5:00 pm
    Thursday | 11:00am – 2:00pm
    Friday | 11:00am – 5:00pm

    Closed during all college holidays.

    Location
    Tower Building – Lobby

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    National Juried Exhibition

    June Steingart Art Gallery at Laney College is now accepting submissions for our Stoked – Wood Fired Ceramics – National Juried Exhibition. This exhibition will be juried by artists and educator Scott Parady, Director of Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology Project and Ceramic Faculty at California State University, Sacramento.  Any woodfired ceramic works, functional or sculptural, are eligible. This exhibition aims to highlight the creative community and collective efforts inherent in the wood firing process. Stoked plays on the process of firing a wood kiln, but also the excitement of working in community and creating collaboratively. This exhibition is open to artists 18 years of age or older.    

    Current & Recent Exhibitions

    CLAY PAPER WOOD

    Clay Paper Wood

    Graphic Design by Ian Erlich

    CLAY PAPER WOOD features the works of more than 20 advanced students in the Ceramics, Printmaking, and Wood Technology classes at Laney College. Many of the works are for sale. 
     
    On view: February 18 - March 26, 2025
    Reception: Wednesday, March 5, 4:00 - 6:00  pm 
    Gallery hours: Monday - Wednesday & Friday, 11:00 - 5:00 pm; Thursday, 11:00 - 3:00 pm
     
    Special thanks to Ceramics instructor and Art Department Chair, MC Bassett; Printmaking instructor and Full-time Art Faculty, Alex Echeverria, and Wood Technology instructor and Department Chair, Myron Franklin. Poster design by Ian Erlich @poopoopupp 
     
    Artists/craftspeople:
    Clay
    Dave Bernard
    Elsa Flohr-Trash - @elsa_trash
    Jo Ko - @joko_ohno
    Cheri Mims - @ixia_sf
    Susanna Stromberg - www.circa1973.com
     
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    Peter Baczek - @peterbaczek19
    Julie Bongers
    Sam Freeman - @album_art.jpg
    Ellen Kiser - ellenkiser.com
    Andrew Kjera - @d_u_n_c_e_s_k_u_l_l
    Michelle Petherick - @thisspaceforcorrespondence
    Angela Roberts - @superangelaartmart
    Pete A. Villaseñor - @PeteAVillasenor
     
    Wood
    Adam Klinger
    Chris Bacina
    Ron Choy
    Cynthia Correia - cynthiacorreia.com
    Anthony Davi - @_a_davi_
    Sheridan Fox - sheridanfox.com
    Ruth Charlotte Kneass - @chiofchi
    Hur-Ali Rizvi - @huralir
    Cathleen Schulte
    Lia Sutton - @suttonlia
     

    Reach For The Moon
    Tyrell Collins & Tara Daly

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    The Laney Gallery is pleased to announce: 
    Reach For the Moon featuring works by nationally exhibited California artists Tyrell Collins and Tara Daly  including drawings, tapestries, paintings, and ceramics.
     
    On view: Nov 4 – Dec 11
    Gallery reception: Nov 20, 4 – 6 pm

    The Peralta Colleges District-Wide Faculty Invitational

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    Cynthia Horn, Apocalypse Garden, 2024

    The show features work by an immensely talented group of teaching artists from the art department faculties of Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College and Merrit College. Art works include paintings, prints and ceramics. 
     
    Exhibiting artists include:
    J.Braman (BCC), Mary Catherine Bassett (LC), Drew Burgess (CoA), Alex Echevarria (LC), Cynthia Horn (CoA), Carolyn Martin (BCC), Barbara Obata (MC), Erik Parra (BCC), Fan Lee Warren (LC), Minoosh Zomorodinia (LC); and introducing two new faculty Barbara Obata (MC) and Logan Wood (MC).
     
    On view: September 4 – October 15, 2024
    Gallery reception: September 18, 4-6

    Past Exhibitions

    The First Annual Juried STUDENT SHOW

    Penny Flood, The Passenger, 2023

    Penny Flood, The Passenger, 2023

    On View: May 1st – 23rd, 2024
    Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 8th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

    We received more than 250 submissions and are proud to exhibit the works of the following artists:

    ● Anandamayi Arnold – @lynxandtelescope
    ● Anastasia Sofos – @anastasiasimages
    ● Ash Kiel – @volkanic.ash
    ● Betsy Haley – @betsylife
    ● Callan Porter-Romero – @hands4yomama
    ● Carol Fields
    ● Chai Rawithiwakul – @chaideestudio
    ● Chanel London – @hellaartsy
    ● Cheri Mims – @ixia_sf
    ● Dionisia Ruiz
    ● Donald Edward Diggs
    ● Eliza Strack – @spectralescent
    ● Evonn Balcziunas – @Levitation.institute
    ● Flavia Krasilchik – @ceramicista
    ● Gina Sarti – www.geenuh.com
    ● Heidi Meyers
    ● Ian Erlich – @poopoopupp
    ● Jo Ko – @joko_ohno
    ● Josh Stokes – @vale.510
    ● Juana Juan-Nicolas – @liza_nicolas02
    ● Keyaisha Garth
    ● Lucy Rudolph – @lucyrudolph30
    ● Mary Goglio
    ● Michele Petherick – @thisspaceforcorrespondence
    ● Mona Al-Abadi – @mojoclaystudio
    ● Penny Flood – @pennyfloodart (flyer image: The Passenger, 2023, block print)
    ● Peter Baczek – @peterbaczek19
    ● Rafael Sanhueza – @rafasanleniz
    ● Raha Mirabdal
    ● Ruth Charlotte Kneass – @chiofchi
    ● Isaac Sanders-Bryannt – @Isaac_J_Sanders_Photography
    ● Siow Fang Tan
    ● Veronica Leon – @Ms.VeronicaLeon
    ● Wilson Erb – @inkyandthepaint

    QUESTIONS: Email Susanna Stromberg, laneyartgallery@gmail.com

    HANDS-ON

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    The ART & CRAFT of Carpentry, Fabrication Lab & Wood Technology at Laney College

    Curated by Myron Franklin & Rosendo Del Toro – Wood Technology Instructors
    This show runs from March 18th – April 18th with a reception on April 10th from 4:00pm – 6:oopm.
    Closing reception and special presentation by Japanese Joinery instructor Jay van Arsdale, April 17 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm.

    Spring 2024 Art Department Faculty Show

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    Photo Credit: Instagram @isaac_j_sanders_photography

    The June Steingart Gallery at Laney College will be showcasing a dynamic collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and photography created by our esteemed faculty. Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our vibrant artistic community.

    The exhibition will be on view from February 7 to March 7, with a public reception scheduled for February 14 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

    Featured Artists

    Fredericko Alavarado, Mary Catherine “MC” Bassett, Liesa Lietzke, Sharon Siskin, Martha “Mo” Storm, Fan Lee Warren, and Minoosh Zomorodinia, along with our newest faculty members, Ashley Cornwall, Alex Echevarria, Emily Gui, Brandon Lipe, and Susanna Stromberg.

    More information about the artists can be found here:

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    A major in ceramics provides the necessary technical knowledge, skills, and aesthetic judgment to students transferring to four-year institutions or professional art schools. The major can lead to a career in industrial design, artist, or as a technician. 

     

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    Digital Fabrication Technology - Art - Certificate of Achievement

    This certificate was created to help students develop professional skills in computer and software driven fabrication. This program takes a multi-material approach to fabricating all kinds of parts, installations, and sculptures.

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    Foundations of Art - Certificate of Proficiency

    A foundational studio arts certificate focusing on 2D and 3D visual arts practice.  Courses in Painting, Drawing and Ceramics are included to complete the certificate.  

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    Studio Arts - AA-T Degree

    This Degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Studio Arts or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. 

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