Lower 57th Avenue in East Oakland, Calif., is home to two long-time artists’ buildings where an open gallery event is set to take place December 3-4. The event will provide an opportunity to view works at both David Ruth’s Glass Sculpture Studios as well as the Macaroni Factory.

Located at 1122 and 1135 57th Avenue is David Ruth’s Glass Sculpture Studio. During the open gallery event Ruth and his associates will showcase glass sculpture, ceramics and photography, as well as a little painting.

Ruth is a long-time glass artist who has worked to create an array of cast glass creations, from sculptures to both public and private commissioned artwork around the world. One of his projects includes the Fairbanks International Airport where he created a stainless steel and cast glass wall designed to represent a contour map of a portion of the Yukon River at Tanana, Alaska, about 125 miles from Fairbanks.

Also part of the open studio event, the Macaroni Factory is located at 1250 57th Avenue and was originally founded by Peter Voulkos around 1965. Eight long-term artists will present their paintings, ceramics, collage and photography this weekend.

The galleries will be open to the public and will offer an opportunity for conversation about art. Refreshments will be provided as well as various pieces for sale.