ThursDates at OMCA with Photography Workshop & Scavenger Hunt with Black Film Guild

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ThursDates at OMCA | Photography Workshop and Scavenger Hunt with Black Film Guild, Game Night, Music set from DJ Mark DiVita, and Gallery Chats

Adults 18+

Step right into a relaxed ThursDates night the place creativity, dialog, and neighborhood unfold all through the Museum. Settle in for a novel in-gallery pictures workshop led by director, photographer, and editor Walter Wallace, Executive Director of the Black Film Guild. Designed for photographers of all ranges, the expertise blends hands-on instruction* with guided exploration of OMCA’s pictures assortment—led by Gallery Chats Facilitator Avril Angevine—earlier than closing with a playful picture scavenger hunt that invitations collaboration and contemporary perspective.

As the night time unfolds, take pleasure in desk video games, cocktails, and bites curated by Town Fare, whereas DJ Mark DiVita offers a clean, soulful soundtrack that retains the ambiance heat and unrushed.

In addition, each ThursDates at OMCA gives a wealthy gallery expertise with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike conventional excursions, these conversations invite you to ask questions, share views, and interact with OMCA facilitators who mix content material experience with lived expertise. Gallery Chats happen in all of our galleries—together with our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Join us for a night made for studying, creating, lingering, and connecting.

*While a restricted variety of cameras will probably be obtainable, guests are inspired to convey their favourite photographic gadgets. iPhone digicam instruction may even be offered.

Program Schedule: 

5–8 pm Table Top Games | Town Fare

5:30–6:40 pm Black Film Guild Photography Demonstration + Gallery Chat | Gallery of California Art

5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries

5:30–7:30 pm Music Set with DJ Mark DiVita | Town Fare

7:10–7:45 pm Black Film Guild Photography Scavenger Hunt + Wrap-up | Gallery of California Art

 

About ThursDates 

Every Thursday, January by means of March, step into OMCA’s heat after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mixture of intimate performances, reside determine drawing classes, recreation nights, and extra—designed only for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and seize a lightweight chunk in Town Fare by Michele McQueen, all to a soundtrack of native Oakland artists and DJs.

Whether you’re exploring the Museum with a date, catching up with pals, or are coming solo and seeking to meet somebody new, you’ll discover connection, inspiration, and inventive surprises, week after week.