Posts Tagged ‘American Steel Studios’
Eric Maundu greens up Oakland at Kijani Grows
Out of a small section of warehouse space in West Oakland, Eric Maundu is growing a big dream. He wants to make it possible for almost anyone to grow food in an economical, energy efficient and water saving manner.
Read MoreOakland looks for solutions to curb illegal dumping
In the past year, the amount of illegally dumped junk has shot up by 34 percent, according to the Oakland Public Works Agency, which logged almost 18,000 incidents in 2012. San Francisco, which has twice the population of Oakland, had just 22,000 incidents.
Read MoreCommunity Photo of the Week: “Ecstasy” at American Steel
Oakland North is continuing with our feature. Every week, we will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by David Bayless.
Read MoreAt American Steel Studios, artists showcase Diamonds in the Rough
In one of many formerly abandoned warehouses in post-industrial West Oakland, a community of artists has taken over. American Steel Studios sits on a six-acre spread with two conjoined buildings. The group, led by artist Karen Cusolito, has transformed the space from a relic of the 19th Century to a symbol of postmodernity, in which technologists, artists and entrepreneurs share skills and ideas.
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