Dear Art + Soul Oakland Community:
Over the years, Art + Soul Oakland has drawn hundreds of thousands to Oakland to delight in a treasured annual tradition spanning generations, backgrounds, and corners of our beloved city. The world-class festival awakened a sleepy downtown and positioned Oakland as a regional destination for art & culture by showcasing its vast artistry steeped in nationally-acclaimed and emerging local talent.
After 21 years of bringing Oakland and the Bay Area together in the heart of our city, it is time to reinvent and explore new directions for our small nonprofit. We are pursuing opportunities for presenting exciting new events like the free summer concert series we produced on behalf of Love our Lake at Lake Merritt this past summer, and Joy to The Town, a festive new citywide holiday celebration produced last month of behalf of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce in support of local businesses.
To each and every one of the cherished members of our Art & Soul community - we thank you for your steadfast support over the years, and invite you to bring your wonderful energy to these new events presented by Art & Soul Oakland/Heart of the Town Events.
Looking ahead: please check back for updates as we chart a new course for Art & Soul Oakland!
“One of the Top 7 Bay Area Music Festivals to Get Your Groove On”
“Best Music Festival”
“Highlighted as a Must-See in Oakland’s Ranking as 15th Coolest City in America to Visit”
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Art & Soul 2022 brought the crowds! Thank you all for your support!