OMCA Blog: Oakland Says

  • A teacher and students look up and point at something out of frame
    February 15, 2019

    OMCA responds to OUSD Teacher Strike
    OMCA extends a warm invitation to families impacted by the OUSD teacher strike. From Wednesday through Friday, 11 am–5 pm, adults will pay regular admission, while children who attend Oakland Unified may visit for free during the strike.
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  • A statue of the Incredibles family with text that reads: Inspired by Eames: Bryn Imagire
    October 25, 2018

    Inspired by Eames: Bryn Imagire
    Bryn Imagire, shading art director and costume designer for The Incredibles 2 sits down with us to discuss how Charles and Ray Eames influenced her work on the film.
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  • Several cyanotype cards lie on the ground with different images on them
    September 26, 2018

    Q&A with Real Time & Space
    Local artists discuss how Around the Block helps them connect to their community.
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  • Photographer Brittsense poses facing the camera with her left hand under her chin
    June 26, 2018

    A Conversation with Brittsense
    28-year-old photographer Brittani Sensabaugh is much more than a documentarian: She is a multimedia force for change, sending a message of love and strength with her compelling images.
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  • Tommy Shepard and Kaitlyn McGraw of Alphabet Rockers dancing on stage at the Oakland Museum of California
    April 16, 2018

    Meet the Alphabet Rockers
    As a long-time Friday Nights @ OMCA favorite, Oakland’s Grammy-nominated Alphabet Rockers hold a special place in our heart. Kaitlin McGraw and Tommy Shepherd, Jr. of the Hip-Hop group have been performing their moving, uplifting music since 2008. Come check them out on Friday, April 20, during our Friday Nights @ OMCA Block Party at 5:30 pm! 
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