The Exhibitions program at EastSide is dedicated to collectively nurturing spaces that celebrate, uplift and showcase the art, culture and stories of Black, Indigenous, Xicanx, Asian and other third world communities in East Oakland and beyond.

Rooted in the belief that culture is a weapon in the ongoing struggles for liberation, Exhibitions at Eastside presents exhibitions and curatorial projects that highlight the deep histories and revolutionary culture of Third World Communities with the purpose of leveraging our cultural power to strengthen our ongoing collective movements for self-determination, autonomy and a world where our communities thrive.

2285 Gallery functions as a physical space for showcasing exhibitions and holding community gatherings. The gallery is located between the bookstore and cultural center, and works in conjunction with the space it holds on International Blvd. The Greg Morozumi Reading Room is located within 2285 Gallery. This community reading room is a physical space showcasing the cultural organizing work of Greg Morozumi. It functions as a reading room built on the idea of memory work and cultural solidarity work. Both the gallery and reading room are open to the public and provide a space for public programming to thrive and grow.