Exhibitions
OACC offers changing and permanent exhibits that are free to the public. Our exhibits range from traditional to contemporary Pan-Asian art and culture. Schools are welcome for guided tours and self guided tours.
For more information, please contact Herna Cruz-Louie, Herna(at)oacc.cc.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Oakland Chinatown Memory Map
This interactive exhibition is a snapshot of the Oakland Chinatown community stories and memories gathered to date for the project. Featuring in this exhibit was the Memory Map, which allowed visitors to read and share their memories about specific places on an aerial photography.
Nancy Hom: A Woman's Perspective
February 8, 2012 - April 29, 2012
An exhibition of artist Nancy Hom's collection of women, children and mothers in honor of International Women's Day.
Exhibit Opening Reception:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
6:00pm-8:30pm
Free to the public!
More Exhibitions
Chinese Drawing and Painting
Works by the young students of S.Y. Liu's Chinese drawing class are showcased as an ongoing exhibit that changes every season. Mr. Liu's class is held every Saturday at the OACC.
San Pablo Chinatown Online Exhibit
An online exhibit showcasing the research on the original location of Oakland Chinatown on San Pablo Avenue dating back to the 1880's. This research was conducted by Anna Naruta, UC Berkeley Scholar in 2005. In a 2005 San Francisco Chronicle article, Naruta describes "Racism against the Chinese was part of the economic and social struggle that went on in a rapidly expanding America at the end of the 19th century." >>CLICK HERE TO VIEW