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EmeryArts

Emeryville, CA · Arts & Culture

When

October 3–25, 2026

Where

Public Market Emeryville, 5959 Shellmound St · Emeryville · CA

Cost

Not confirmed

Status

Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

A juried group exhibition of more than 200 works by upward of 140 Emeryville-based artists fills the Public Market for the month of October, now in its 40th year. The nonprofit Emeryville Celebration of the Arts opens the show with a public reception.

The history within reach

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  A juried group exhibition of more than 200 works by upward of 140 Emeryville-based artists fills the Public Market for the month of October, now in its 40th year.

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  Steve Jobs bought Lucasfilm's computer division for $5 million expecting to sell hardware.

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