Dreams of the Champions (on Champion Street Oakland)

with much work from Kristi with painting by the Champion Street Folks-and lots of them. Props to Ramon for the highlighting and letters, Emmanuel for the pose and painting expertise and Lady N...of course Rene for the use of her garage, Eric for his ladder and push, and Kristen for her input and direction

Art and Music in the Gardens at Lake Merritt

There were over 40 visual artists who came out to the Festivities at the Gardens at Lake Merritt. Musicians, Poets, and Gardeners came together to celebrate and the rain did not deter the event.

Shown are artists Dan Fontes (known for his many murals throughout Oakland including the Girrafics under the 580 freeeway) and Kristi Holohan painted shaped butterflies to be displayed in the Garden's Park.

Youth Artists Liliana Herrera and Naima Yi produced butterflies for the event as well.