Pete Escovedo: The California Art Tour (Oakland Chapter)

Name: Pete Escovedo: The California Art Tour (Oakland Chapter)
Start: 2025-07-01T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-07-31T17:00:00-07:00
Location: The Grand Gallery Oakland

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Tue, 01 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 pm

The Grand Gallery Oakland

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Date & Location

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm (GMT-07:00)

The Grand Gallery Oakland

560 2nd Street, Oakland, United States

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Pete Escovedo: The California Art Tour (Oakland Chapter)

A traveling exhibition of Pete "Pops" Escovedo's paintings

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PETE ESCOVEDO: THE CALI ART TOUR*

a traveling exhibition of paintings by Pete Escovedo Kick off in Oakland

July 2025 at Studios Eleven and The Grand Gallery (Jack London area)

Curated and Managed by: Eric Murphy in connection with Zina and the Escovedo family

Exhibition Dates: July 1 - 31, 2025

Curated and Managed by: Eric Murphy

Opening Reception | Thursday, July 10th | 5- 8pm

Location: Studios 11 and The Grand Gallery

For more information, contact: Eric Murphy - ZXJpYyAhIGFpb2FrbGFuZCB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t

Pete "Pops" Escovedo's life is truly a story about passion, dedication, and success in the world of music.

Born in Pittsburg, CA, July 13th, 1935, he began both his visual art and musical journey while attending high school in Oakland, CA. At the age of sixteen, he began playing the saxophone and then discovered percussion which became his love of rhythm and his dream of playing Latin Jazz music.

His musical journey with his brothers, forming the Escovedo Band and later Azteca, showcased his diversity in playing. His time with Santana was a significant milestone, but it was his determination to create his own “Unique Sound” that led too "The Pete Escovedo Orchestra." This decision was pivotal in establishing him as a globally recognized musician. His achievements are numerous, just to name a few including prestigious accolades like the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Guitar Center Music Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Nomination for Mr E Album and The official Pete Escovedo day.

Pete "Pops" Escovedo and his daughter Sheila E. were presented with the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021

It might come as a pleasant surprise to many for his expression of his life on canvas. He has a vast collection of his own paintings dating back from 1951. Pete has also written an autobiography that tells his life story of being a musician, touring with the greatest musicians, having a family, and also his time in a foster home. These challenges and triumphs have been implemented in his music and paintings.

About Studios 11

Studios Eleven holds eleven individual and diverse artist studios, a gallery and a large communal space. Conveniently located near Jack London Square, with easy parking, Studios Eleven regularly participates in Oakland Art Murmur/ First Fridays, and has gallery shows featuring Studios 11 artists or guest artists. Original artwork and prints are available from each Studios 11 artist.

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Ticket type	Ticket price
Thurs July 10 th\| 6-9pm - Opening Reception	Free

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Pete Escovedo: The California Art Tour (Oakland Chapter)

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