Events
Wandering Stars — Young Artists Portrait Show
An exhibit of portraits created by young artists including students from Skyline International HS and Madison Park Academy HS.
STEAM FAIR – A Free Family Day
Saturday, April 18th 11 AM – 2 PM A Hands-On Family Celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math ????⚙️???? Join us for a day of curiosity, creativity, and discovery at the Junior Center of Art and Science / East Bay Creative Lab! This hands-on community event invites children ages 5–13 and their families to…
Feathered Field Sketch
Saturday, April 11th from 10:30 AM – 12 PM Get to know your wild neighbors — the winged ones! In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the fascinating birds of Lake Merritt and Oakland, from elegant egrets to bold black cormorants and busy little songbirds. A local naturalist will introduce us to who’s who in our…
Opening Reception – What We Sow
Friday, Feb 13th from 6:30-8:30pm Opening reception of What We Sow—in collaboration with Lake Merritt’s very own Trash Falcons! One person’s trash isn’t just treasure—it’s a masterpiece. What We Sow invites viewers into a reimagined landscape composed of the forgotten remnants of Adams Point, Lakeside Park, and Lake Merritt. Through a lens of radical optimism, the Trash Falcons transform…
Karma Cinema at The New Parkway
We are very excited to be chosen as The New Parkway Theater’s Karma Cinema partner for the month of January! Every Wednesday in January, 20% of all movie ticket sales at the The New Parkway Theater (474 24th St, Oakland) will be donated to the Junior Center of Art and Science! Folks can chose the…
Mark(her) – Artist Talk with Gericault De La Rose
Friday, Jan 9th from 7-8pm In this artist talk, Gericault De la Rose delves into her ongoing CTRL + F series, a body of work that transforms the bureaucratic tools of identity into intimate, large-scale meditations on survival. Created during a moment when trans people in America cannot update the gender markers on their passports,…
Opening Reception: The Holy T
Friday, Nov 14th 6:30-8:30PM
OUSD Winter Artist Market 2025
Friday, December 5th 2025 11am – 2pm Oakland Unified School District Visual and Performing Arts and the Junior Center for Art and Science are proud to present the fourth annual OUSD Winter Artist Market! Featuring student work from Oakland’s Arts, Entertainment, and Design high school and middle school pathways. Youth will be selling their unique…
Name our Bearded Dragon Contest!
Sept 6-Oct 4, 2025 · 10am-4pm · FREE · ALL AGES
Celebrate Creek to Bay Day 2025 with us!
Sept 20, 2025 · 10am-12pm · FREE · ALL AGES
Made in the East Bay: Fueling the next generation of artists, makers, and scientists
Rediscover the Junior Center at Made in the East Bay, an evening celebrating creativity and curiosity. This one-night fundraiser supports the Junior Center for Art and Science mission to provide a place of belonging—where creativity flourishes and every young person has the opportunity to explore, create, and experiment. Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6-9 pm at…
Afrofuturism Fashion & Art Show Fundraiser
Support local artists and designers while enjoying a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates diversity and imagination. Begin the night with drinks & breathtaking views of Lake Merritt on the Junior Center’s twinkling decks. Shuffle into your seats fo a fashion procession inspired by the vibrant creativity of the Afrofuturism movement. Later shop the gallery for your…