New hours beginning August 1st, 2020

Thursday-Sunday 12-6pm

*Facecoverings are required in the gallery.
*Please be mindful and keep 6ft from other patrons
*Hand sanitizer is available in the gallery

Please check our calendar for installation closures

Toll Free: 1-844-ART-SHIP (1-844-278-7447)
Email: info@thecompoundgallery.com
1167 65th st. Oakland, CA 94608

You may park in our visitor parking lot behind the chain link fence next to our building at 1145 65th st. If you have trouble with stairs, we are accessible through a side door, please let us know your needs (email/call/or have someone let us know).

The COMPOUND Gallery & Studios was established in 2008 by two artists with a love for art. We were voted Best Art Hang Out 2012 and Best Art Complex 2015 by the East Bay Express! Located in the Golden Gate district of North Oakland, our two buildings boast nearly 12,000 square feet. Main Gallery-Features contemporary work in a variety of media. (located in our 2D building). The Admiral Dot Miniature Gallery-the smallest gallery in the West and is featured on Roadside America as a noteworthy attraction.

The Art Shoppe

While you are here, visit the Art Shoppe for a huge selection of Bay Area Art. We carry a variety of contemporary art including prints, sculpture, bronzes, and more.

The Forestry Files

Visit our Forestry File room and experience the hunt for Big Foot while you search through our old Forestry File cabinet filled with contemporary art – under $100! The tiny room is filled with sounds of the forest to complete the experience.

Visit the Hi-Fructose Micro Mega Store

Visit the Hi-Fructose MICRO Mega Store while you are here! Hi-Fructose Magazine has a brick and mortar shop located in our complex that features limited edition prints and artwork, recent and rare copies of Hi-Fructose magazine, and other arty surprises. You can even shop some of their selection online.

Art Collecting & Services

We do custom murals and installations and provide artwork for corporations, private collections, television shows, and movies. We also work with designers and architects. Please see our Services page for more information.

Our Studios

Our 2D building (1167 65th st.) studios offer: screen printing, etching, letterpress, and photography. Our 3D studios (1145 65th st.) offer: ceramic studio, metal shop, blacksmithing, wood shop, Art Lab with several 3D printers , vinyl/paper cutter, and laser cutter. For more information about our the Institute of Fabrefaction, please see our Studio page.

Compound Art TV

We have been broadcasting live stream commercial free art programs since 2012. Watch our live stream channel HERE!

Residency Programs

Our residency programs are halted due to lack of funding. We have a few residency programs such as the AGITPROP Printmaking Residency, the Interdisciplinary Residency Program and the Temporally Advanced Artist Residency for those 65+. If you are interested in supporting our residency programs, please consider donating to us (tax deductable) at Fractured Atlas.

Support Us!

The Compound Gallery is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of The Compound Gallery must be made payable to Fractured Atlas only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. DONATE NOW AT FRACTURED ATLAS!

Team Building Workshops

We love working with creative companies to create a fun interactive printmaking experience! See our Services page for more info on team building workshops.

3D Scanning and Printing

We provide 3D Scanning and Printing for the public. Visit our Services Page to make an appointment for scanning. Visit our 3D Printing Hub or email us to get something 3D Printed.