Exhibitions

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  • Black Power exhibition inside OMCA with a large black fist on the front wall, the words BLACK POWER on the left wall, and Black Panther 10 point program on the right wall
    Black Power
    Ongoing

    Uncover the history of the Black Power movements in California with a compelling addition to the Gallery of California History.

  • Black and white image of two children with tags on their coats
    Dorothea Lange: Photography as Activism
    Ongoing

    Experience the iconic life and work of Dorothea Lange, world-renowned documentary photographer, with an expanded section in the Gallery of California Art dedicated to her works.

  • Portraits of African American men interviewed in video art installation Question Bridge
    Question Bridge: Black Males
    Ongoing

    Immerse yourself in intimate videos—woven together and arranged to simulate face-to-face conversations between participants—among a diverse group of 160 Black men across the United States.

  • Black and white photograph of Hung Liu standing in front of a piece of her artwork.
    Remembering Artist Hung Liu
    October 1, 2021–October 31, 2022

    Join OMCA as we honor the life and legacy of beloved artist, Oakland resident, and friend Hung Liu. Drawing from our collection, this new installation features four of Liu’s works in our Gallery of California Art. 

Upcoming Exhibitions

  • Edith Heath applies a handle to a mug using clay.

    Edith Heath: A Life in Clay
    January 29, 2022–October 30, 2023

    Trailblazer. Rebel. Revolutionary. Discover the story of Edith Heath, founder and designer of Heath Ceramics.

  • Drawn image of a woman with a flower in her hair

    Hella Feminist: An Exhibition
    June 11, 2022–January 8, 2023

    Hella Feminist: An Exhibition takes on the complex topic of feminism.

Past Exhibitions

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