Free Utopian Projects

Free Utopian Projects
2809 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602

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Join us for our monthly Plant Sale Fundraisers every Second Sunday.

You will find a scintillating selection of succulents for your home or garden.

Pick up a few for yourself and friends.

Free Utopian Projects is an evolving series of socially interactive installations created by Oakland California artist Jocelyn Meggait. Each project concentrates on the economy, the environment and building community by offering art and objects for free. In exchange patrons are asked to consider the possibilities of a Utopian free economy that bypasses monetary exchange. Consider the abundance of things, the ecological and economic impact of sustainable art practices. Consider the definition of art and the role and responsibilities of galleries/gallerists and artists in the community. Consider the value of objects, the value of art, art materials, stuff - the value of memories, sentiment and stories - and the value of sharing.

Free Utopian Projects' permanent home is

Free Oakland UP

2809 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland CA 94602

Open Thursday to Sunday 12-4

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Please click here to donate to the Generosity.com funding campaign for rent, insurance and utilities.

Thank you!!

A HUGE Thank you to everyone who is sharing Free Oakland UP on their blogs, websites, and social media!!

Carolyn Jones wrote a great article in Oakland Magazine.

Apartment Therapy shared Free Oakland UP on their design blog.

SF Girl by Bay shared on her Facebook Page!

Oakland Local wrote an article on Oakland Thrift Shops!

KTVU's Rachel and Evan created a video and write-up on Free Oakland UP! Click here to see the video, Click here to read the write-up.

Sarah Burke wrote a great article in the East Bay Express.

And Claire Bresnehan wrote a great article for the Mills College Campanil.

Thank you to the merchants who offered space for pop-up galleries and artists who particpated in the November and December First Friday Free Art Walks.

Click here for event info on FB.

New Videos on YouTube! Thanks to Jake Thomason, the Winter Artist in Residence, for creating these informative and fun videos! What is Free Oakland UP?

Free Oakland UP

(home of Free Utopian Projects)

A multi-purpose art space offering art and objects for free:

Free Art Gallery: offers monthly solo or group exhibitions featuring experimental, interactive projects focused on alternative economies, cultivating socially activated art, sustainability and building community through art and active participation.
Free Gift/Thrift Shop: filled with select vintage to new giftables, collectibles and household items looking for a new home. Yes, everything is free.
Artist Residencies: encouraging artistic reuse.

This permanent Free Utopian Project is made possible through the generous donations of patrons like you, either of art and objects or financial gifts.

Accepting donations of giftables, garden items, vintage and antique items, small furniture, art and craft supplies, and sundry items. Please no clothing, broken appliances, or large furniture.

Free Utopian Projects
2809 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602