Cultural Programming and Exhibitions
This vibrant initiative celebrates and showcases cultural diversity across the Bay Area region. Through curated exhibitions, immersive programs, and dynamic events, EVOAK provides a platform for local artists, cultural innovators, and community leaders to share their work with broader audiences. By fostering creativity, collaboration, and culturally resonant storytelling, these programs enrich the cultural fabric of Oakland and its surrounding areas. With a commitment to advancing equity in the arts, our Cultural Programming and Exhibitions initiative transforms the Bay Area into a thriving hub of diverse artistic expression and community engagement.
Impact areas
EVOAK!: Reclaiming Our Worth
EVOAK!: Reclaiming Our Worth is a transformative Wallace Foundation-funded research and implementation initiative leveraging the unique cultural assets and resources of East Oakland’s Black community to promote comprehensive creative community development, belonging, and cultural preservation. The project seeks to create transformative outcomes for East Oakland and serve as a model for similar communities nationwide by centering community voices and institutional resources.
Mission 980: Re-imagining a more equitable West Oakland
Community building, governance, policy & research
980 Freeway Block Party
ArtistSpeak.org
I’m Finna’ Vote! is a non-partisan voter education forum feature an intergenerational group of Oakland residents discussing their priority issues and sharing their thoughts on the initiatives that impact Oakland
Black Women’s Art Collective
Second Saturday
Art of Wellness
Black Cultural Zone Sisterhood Circle
Erica and Alice
Ready to make a difference?
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Together, we can empower our community, enrich our cultural heritage, and create lasting positive change. Thank you for your support and commitment to the arts!
For any inquiries, please contact us at info@evoak.org
or call 510-333-9175
The Mothership:
3718 MacArthur Blvd, East Oakland, CA 94619
EVOAK!, a 510(C)3 nonprofit corporation
EIN# 01-0730431