West End Arts District

West End Arts District We create vibrant art experiences in West Alameda that bring together local and regional audiences. More info: https://linktr.ee/westendartsdistrict

Upcoming: Blues, Brews & BBQ on Sunday, September 21 (12pm-6pm) in Washington Park, Alameda.

This Thursday at Ocean Hoptimism: Chef Laurence Jossel of Nopa and joins for a deep dive into the messy, fascinating re...
05/27/2026

This Thursday at Ocean Hoptimism: Chef Laurence Jossel of Nopa and joins for a deep dive into the messy, fascinating reality of sustainable seafood — and he’s bringing a taste with him. 🌊🍽️🍺

Attendees will get to try a signature Nopa Fish bite: McFarland Springs trout with pickled beet hummus, horseradish crème fraîche, and crispy potato latke. Proof that thoughtful sourcing and incredible flavor belong on the same plate.

Also and the will be onsite with tables, resources, and conversations about sustainable food systems, local seafood, and how restaurants and consumers can help support healthier ocean habitats.

A very good foodie night by the Bay.

oceanhoptimism.org/save-the-date

Hope to see you there! 🌊🍺
Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch Street
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05/16/2026

The Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition's final weekend is here. You don't want to miss this showcase of the world's best marine photography, making its U.S. premiere in Alameda Point. Take a journey along coastlines and under the sea for a rare look at the life and ecosystems shaping our planet—and our future.

Open Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 6pm.
Tickets / Info: WestEndArtsDistrict.org

Video by Ocean Photographer of the Year award winner, Scott Portelli – wildlife, nature, aerial, and underwater photographer and filmmaker based in Esperance, Western Australia. Ocean Photographer of the Year is presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, hosted by West End Arts Distrct, and printed by Bay Photo Lab

We are just hours away from the final special event taking place at Ocean Photographer of the Year! Don't miss "An Eveni...
05/15/2026

We are just hours away from the final special event taking place at Ocean Photographer of the Year! Don't miss "An Evening with Josie Iselin" starting at 5:30pm in Alameda Point! The queen of kelp, Josie Iselin, is hot off the back of an intense book tour! Josie will enthrall you with stories of the beauty and significance of seaweed. Expect a fine concoction of artistry, science, and entertainment!

Tickets: WestEndArtsDistrict.org
(Includes admission in the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition)

Don't miss the final weekend of Ocean Photographer of the Year! See the U.S. premiere of the world's best marine photogr...
05/14/2026

Don't miss the final weekend of Ocean Photographer of the Year! See the U.S. premiere of the world's best marine photography on exhibit Saturday & Sunday (10am-6pm) in Alameda Point.

Tickets: WestEndArtsDistrict.org

Ocean Photographer of the Year is presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain • Hosted by West End Arts District • Printed by Bay Photo Lab

05/13/2026

It's the final weekend of Ocean Photographer of the Year. Don't miss the U.S. Premiere exhibition in Alameda Point. The world's best marine photography is on display until Sunday, May 17.

Get tickets: WestEndArtsDistrict.org

Video clips by (in order) Brooke Pyke, Aaron Sanders, Alex Dawson, Andrew Sullivan, Daan Verhoeven.

Ocean Photographer of the Year is presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain • Hosted by West End Arts District • Printed by Bay Photo Lab

Treat the mothers in your life to the world's best marine photography on display today in Alameda Point from 10am-6pm! M...
05/10/2026

Treat the mothers in your life to the world's best marine photography on display today in Alameda Point from 10am-6pm! Making its U.S. premiere, Ocean Photographer of the Year showcases 115 photos from the annual international competition held by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, plus a gallery of local photography curated by Gray Loft Gallery and Bay Area Photographers Collective, hands-on exhibits and more! Only 1 more weekend after today, so don't miss out!

Get tickets/info: WestEndArtsDistrict.org

Photos by: (in order) Yury Ivanov, Jialing Cai, Brooke Pyke, Romain Barats
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05/08/2026

We zoom out today to recognize our international friends who helped bring Ocean Photographer of the Year to our small–but mighty–island community for its U.S. Premiere exhibition. We extended a hand across the ocean to create a partnership with Oceanographic Magazine (a British company) and Blancpain (Swiss watchmakers) who curate this annual search for the best marine photography in the world.

It's not amazing art for art's sake. "It's a reminder of why our oceans matter so deeply," as Eleanor Kiloh, British Consulate General San Francisco, so eloquently put it. In fact, we'll just drop their video here so you can see what this event represents to them...

Meanwhile, get your tickets today! The exhibition closes May 17. Reserve your spot: WestEndArtsDistrict.org

Videographer: Kyle Chesser
UK in USA

Thank you to our print partners: Bay Photo Lab

POV: You realized the world’s most incredible underwater photography is currently in Alameda Point⁠The Ocean Photographe...
05/08/2026

POV: You realized the world’s most incredible underwater photography is currently in Alameda Point
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The Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition is OPEN for two more weekends making its United States debut in a historic WWII Hangar.⁠
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We’ve taken 116 world-class images, narrowed down from over 15,000 global entries. From the tiniest nudibranchs to massive, sweeping seascapes, this is the ocean as you’ve never seen it before.⁠
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It’s immersive, it’s beautiful, and it’s a powerful reminder of why we need to protect our blue planet. 🌍💙⁠
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📅 Saturdays & Sundays until May 17
📍 Alameda Point by the Sea Plane Lagoon
🎟️ Get tickets: WestEndArtsDistrict.org
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Tap the link in our bio to grab your tickets and dive in. ⚓⁠
Bonus: Check out our special events on Thursdays & Fridays!
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05/07/2026

See the moment Joaquin Fregoni captured his "Whale Eye" photo. See it on display now at the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition along with 115 of the world's greatest marine photos. Plus, a gallery of local photography and special events.

Alameda Point through May 17 • Limited time only!
Tickets: WestEndArtsDistrict.org

Ocean Photographer of the Year is presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, hosted by West End Arts District, and printed by Bay Photo Lab

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Alameda, CA
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