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Fire in Oakland: Remembering 1991 and Reframing Our Relationship to the Land March 31, 2026

Thirty-five years ago, on October 19, 1991, a devastating firestorm tore through the Oakland Hills, claiming 25 lives and injuring …

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Celebrating Women Artists: Stories, Practices, and Perspectives March 24, 2026

This Women’s History Month, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites visitors to explore the work of women artists whose …

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20 Years at OMCA—A Note from Lori Fogarty March 19, 2026

Dear Friends,  This month marks my 20th anniversary as the director of the Oakland Museum of California. I reflect on …

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Black Voices: Candice Wicks-Davis on Home, Healing, and the Labor of Reclamation February 19, 2026

As Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain moves into its final weeks of its run, we’re highlighting a conversation with an …

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Celebrating 25 Years of Lunar New Year at OMCA: Honoring Tradition, Renewal, and the Power of Fire February 12, 2026

For 25 years, the Oakland Museum of California’s Lunar New Year Celebration has been a space where culture lives, evolves, …

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Artist and Curator: In Conversation | Adrian Burrell February 11, 2026

Oakland Museum of California’s Artist and Curator: In Conversation video series features sit-down conversations between artists and curators that explore …

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