Mercury Twenty at 20

December 4, 2026 – January 2, 2027

Oakland Art Murmur / First Friday: December 4, 5–9 pm

Artists’ Reception: Saturday, December 12, 3 – 5 pm

Panel Discussion: Saturday, January 2, 2 – 4 pm

For twenty years, Mercury Twenty Gallery has been a vital part of Oakland’s arts community. Founded on Grand Avenue in 2006 and relocating to 25th Street in 2009, the gallery has sustained a thriving artist-run business with a commitment to artistic independence.

Mercury Twenty has built an extensive network of artists—21 current members and more than 60 alumni—who together have shaped Oakland’s creative landscape. Gallery members played a role in the early development of Oakland Art Murmur and helped establish the 25th Street arts district. Through two decades of artistic exploration and collaboration, Mercury Twenty is a vibrant and enduring presence in Oakland’s cultural life.

For this milestone exhibition, current members and participating alumni have been organized into small curatorial teams. Thoughtfully assembled, these groups bring together different artistic perspectives and practices, creating unexpected visual connections and engaging conversations between works.

Curated by gallery member Jill McLennan, the exhibition features a dynamic range of paintings, photography, sculpture, printmaking, quilts, mixed media, and installations that reflect the diversity and creative energy that has defined Mercury Twenty throughout its history.