In the Gallery Now : On Rose
Our current show is On Rose, Looking Glass Photo’s inaugural photo contest. These photographs celebrate our community’s creativity and the many ways a single theme can be seen and interpreted.
Thank you to every photographer who shared their work, and to our judges, Becky Jaffe, Sarah Deragon, and Brandon Ruffin, for the care they brought to selecting the photographs gathered here.
You’re invited: On Rose Opening Reception
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Abrams Claghorn Gallery
1251 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA
Join us to see the photographs in person, celebrate the honorees, and spend an evening with people who share a love of photography. Bring a friend. We’d love to see you there.
Halloween in the Gallery
This year, Trick-or-Treating will take place on Solano Avenue on Oct.30 from 3-5pm. At Abrams Claghorn, we will be open for face painting from noon-2 pm. Our photographer will arrive at 2pm when the candy magically appears.
We will be transforming the gallery with several Halloween sets. Come in to take selfies, or join us 3-5pm on Friday October 30 and have your Halloween falmily photos done by a professional photographer. Donations to the gallery for this service will be gratefully accepted!
Come early for Face Painting from noon-2pm
Photobooths with a professional portrait photographer 3-5pm
The backdrops and Halloween display will be up thru Sunday November 1st so you can come in and take selfies all weekend!
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Support the Gallery with a Donation or Purchase!
These are tough economic times for all of us. The Gallery&Shop is facing a particularly difficult moment. In the long run, the only way for the gallery to survive is with your support. This does not necessarily mean donations. I would prefer that you shop here when coming to see an exhibit, thus benefitting the gallery and one or more of our vendors. If you don't want more things, then, yes, please, even a small contribution helps fund art exhibits and other programming that make this place a beautiful part of the community.
Please help us get thru this slow period by coming by today to shop, Or, make a donation (small or large), or purchase a membership. or a gift card.
Thank you in advance for your contribution,
Robert Abrams
Sunday Figure Salon
SUNDAYS | 5-8PM
New Format: Purchase 3 Week Course and get each class at $45. Classes purchased individually will now be $50each to cover our costs. Discounts available for current students
Join us Sundays for a figure drawing class, open to all skill levels.
We will have charcoals and paper available, as well as drawing boards.
You can bring your preferred drawing/painting materials if you like.
Please register in advance.
Figure Drawing Fridays
Fridays 6-9pm
A Weekly Open Figure Drawing Session
The gallery will provide chairs and tables. Easels on request. Bring your own paper, pencils, pens, etc.
Snacks and water will be served.
Please register in advance.
Abrams Claghorn Gallery believes that everyone has a unique story to tell through creative expression. In the Shop, we present items made by a diverse group of over 70 SF Bay Area local makers.
The Gallery features local artists in museum style exhibitions that change monthly. The themed shows give the artists platforms to present artwork as close to their vision as possible, unfettered by the contraints of marketabliity.
Abrams Claghorn Gallery & Shop does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, and immigration status.