Thelma Harris Art Gallery

Thelma Harris Art Gallery At the Thelma Harris Art Gallery, we focus on showcasing art from African-American artists from the early twentieth century to contemporary times.

An evening of community, conversation, and purpose.Join us April 2nd in support of Kevin Jenkins’s he continues the work...
04/02/2026

An evening of community, conversation, and purpose.
Join us April 2nd in support of Kevin Jenkins’s he continues the work of moving Oakland forward.
Thelma Harris Art Gallery is proud to present a curated selection of artwork in the silent auction — supporting both the campaign and the cultural fabric of our community.
Fluid510
1544 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612

5:30-7:30pm

Such a beautiful moment visiting the Bouquet to Art exhibition at the de Young Museum. The floral designers create arran...
03/04/2026

Such a beautiful moment visiting the Bouquet to Art exhibition at the de Young Museum. The floral designers create arrangements inspired by works in the museum’s collection, and this vibrant bouquet felt like a perfect match for the luminous landscape by Richard Mayhew. His work captures the feeling and spirit of the landscape in such a powerful way. If you’re in San Francisco, this exhibition is definitely worth seeing!
And if you’ve ever thought about adding a Richard Mayhew to your collection, feel free to send us a DM - we’d be very happy to help make that happen.

Happy Birthday to my cosmic twin!
03/02/2026

Happy Birthday to my cosmic twin!

Collecting is one way history is preserved. Margaret Burroughs (1915-2010) was not only an artist, but a cultural archit...
02/05/2026

Collecting is one way history is preserved. Margaret Burroughs (1915-2010) was not only an artist, but a cultural architect—shaping how Black History would be seen, taught, and remembered.
“Mother With Two Daughters,” 1983
Watercolor

Featured in “Art, Memory & Migration”

Gordon Parks “American Gothic,” 1942This photograph confronts the contradiction between American ideals and lived realit...
01/21/2026

Gordon Parks “American Gothic,” 1942
This photograph confronts the contradiction between American ideals and lived reality. Park reimagines Grant Wood’s iconic paining through the lens of segregation, dignity, and quiet resistance—placing a Black woman at the center of the American story. A work that remains as urgent today as when it was originally captured.

“Everything We Needed Was Here”, 2025A quiet portrait of black fatherhood and the beauty found in ordinary moments. In t...
01/17/2026

“Everything We Needed Was Here”, 2025
A quiet portrait of black fatherhood and the beauty found in ordinary moments. In this painting, Oshun Williams reflects on intimacy and routine. Small moments that shape memories and carry love forward. On view for a limited time at Thelma Harris Art Gallery.

“Cotton Line”, 2005 Charly PalmerPalmer’s work engages history through layered narratives—bringing together memory, labo...
01/17/2026

“Cotton Line”, 2005
Charly Palmer
Palmer’s work engages history through layered narratives—bringing together memory, labor and the lived experience of Black life across time. A work that invites reflection on histories that continue to shape the present

Art connects us — to stories, to history, to one another. These two works by Calvin Coleman are available and seeking t...
12/18/2025

Art connects us — to stories, to history, to one another. These two works by Calvin Coleman are available and seeking their next home. Currently on view in Family Ties: Art, Memory & Migration. A special addition to your own collection — or a gift to be shared with another art lover. “Still Rising”, 2016 mixed media on canvas, 38.5” x 38.5” (framed). “Precious,” 2016 mixed media on canvas 38” x 26” (framed).

“Everything We Needed Was Here”, 2025. A quiet moment of care, memory, and belonging. Oshun Williams captures the intim...
12/13/2025

“Everything We Needed Was Here”, 2025. A quiet moment of care, memory, and belonging. Oshun Williams captures the intimacy of family life — where love, nourishment, and legacy are shared across generations. In this season of gathering and reflection, the work serves as a gentle reminder of what truly sustains us. “Everything We Needed Was Here”, 2025 by Oshun Williams. Mixed media on canvas 36” x 36” On view now in Family Ties: Art, Memory& Migration

Oshun Williams, “Standing on Tomorrow”, 2025 A reflection on hope, childhood, and what l...
12/10/2025

Oshun Williams, “Standing on Tomorrow”, 2025 A reflection on hope, childhood, and what lies ahead. Now on view at Thelma Harris Art Gallery as part of Family Ties: Art, Memory & Migration. This holiday season, consider the gift of art - for yourself or someone on your list.

A mother’s strength. A child’s trust. A garden full of memories.This new work by Oshun Williams beautifully anchors Fami...
11/28/2025

A mother’s strength. A child’s trust. A garden full of memories.
This new work by Oshun Williams beautifully anchors Family Ties: Art, Memory & Migration, an exhibition dedicated to the legacies we carry and the stories that carry us.
Join us in celebrating the artists who honor our collective roots.

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5940 College Avenue
Oakland, CA
94618

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Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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