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The East Bay still sells itself as a haven for artists—but these days, it’s a proving ground with a steep cover charge. The venues are alive. The crowds are there. The talent isn’t in short supply.

Money is.

For the class of 2026, building a creative life here means hustling harder, stretching thinner and gambling that the scene will give back what it takes. The question isn’t whether the East Bay can inspire artists—it’s whether it can still afford to keep them.

UC Berkeley senior Cooper Daeberick reports. Read more at the link in our IG stories, online at eastbayexpress.com or in print! 📰👀🎶🎨🎸

Photos courtesy of the artists:
1-2) @bellaveale
3-4) @elliot.kempf
5) Madison Rojas

#eastbaylove #eastbayartist #eastbaymusic #eastbayexpress #eastbay

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photo by me - charcoal drawing by bella

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got the most amazing opportunity to be a part of @profilepopups art show with incredible artists. Curated by the most talented amazing @bellaveale and @milkwithchunkss
I feel so blessed to have gotten the chance to work alongside @bellaveale to create this gathering of awesome humans making wondrous art
Many more shows to come! can’t wait to see all of you at the next one 📸😽💕

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@sza in our collab with @tourist.souvenirs 🤍 who wants a restock?

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@madisonbeer in our baby t collab with @tourist.souvenirs

who wants a restock?🌟

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the most talented friends in the universe

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