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So Bitter/So Sweet, oil on canvas by Susannah Eloyse. Now showing in "New Visions: Introductions '02" at Pro Arts. Art Throb This week's art events Oakland Portraits An opening reception for "Oakland Portraits: Then and Now, 1852-2002," an exhibition of Oakland artists celebrating the city's 150th anniversary. Thurs/18, 5-8 pm. Crafts & Cultural Arts Gallery, 1515 Clay, Oakl. 637.0395. Artists' Talk Listen to the artists from the "New Visions: Introductions: 02," exhibition speak about their work. This event is free and open to the public. Sat/20, 1 pm. Pro Arts, 461 Ninth St. Oakl. 763.4361. First Anniversary Group Show An opening reception for Ardency Gallery's "First Anniversary: Group Show." Bay area artists of all disciplines and traditions will be featured. Sat/20, 5-8 pm. Ardency Gallery, 709 Broadway, Oakl. 836.0831. Shit-Hot Lucky Tackle, a new gallery space in Oakland hosts and opening reception as it celebrates its inaugural exhibition, "Shit-Hot," a survey of bi-coastal artists exhibiting conceptual and experimental works. Sat/20, 6:30-9:30 pm. Lucky Tackle, 6608 San Pablo Ave. Oakl. 484.4373. Dan Fontes In partnership with the Tuesday Night Art Series at the Oakland Art Gallery, the Artship Foundation presents an artist talk by muralist, Dan Fontes. Tues/23, 7 pm. Oakland Art Gallery, 155 Kahn's Alley (15th and Broadway), Oakl. 268.4978. [ East Bay | Metroactive | Archives ]