Underpainting Collective Art Gallery Fundraiser

We’re excited to invite you to the Underpainting Collective’s Art Auction and Fundraiser, featuring beautiful artwork by our students and local art community! Join us for an art-filled evening to help us raise funds and have a successful start to our first year as a collective.

Join us as we celebrate and preserve a cherished Oakland artistic legacy! 

After 55 years of teaching classical realism, David Hardy has retired at age 95, entrusting his vision to the Underpainting Collective—a dedicated group of students and collaborators committed to carrying forward this vital tradition. Now facing a pivotal transition, we invite you to help secure the future of this invaluable community resource.

This special evening will bring together past, present, and future generations of the atelier to honor David's legacy and support the future of classical realism in Oakland. Enjoy local food and refreshments while browsing prints, zines, buttons, and other items for sale. The highlight of the evening will be an auction featuring original artwork from collective members and community artists.

Thank you for being part of our journey!

With gratitude,
Underpainting Collective