Acci Gallery in Berkeley is a light filled space. It's our first visit, although it's been here for 65 years, housed in a brick building near the Gourmet Ghetto that feels like a throwback to an earlier Bay Area art scene. The gallery is a good place to find ceramics, jewelry, and canvases by local artists. I noticed a collection of precise woodblock prints featuring mushrooms and fungi, and a small collection of arresting portraits by local artist, Stephen Maffin, reminiscent of Italian frescoes but also unmistakably contemporary. I miss seeing genuinely authentic, quirky art venues like this around the Bay Area. read more

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Easily one of my favorite places in Berkeley. Lots of beautiful art and well arranged!

This is easily the best art gallery in the Bay Area. I have been shopping here for years and have always enjoyed the diversity of craft for sale here. read more

A must visit when you are in Berkeley! Very well curated and thought out. The staff here is nothing short of amazing! They were very accommodating to me when I needed to set my bag down, they allowed me to use the restroom, and they engaged in very thoughtful conversation about the art, and life in general. Once we decided on our purchase they quickly shipped it to us so we didn't have to lug it through the airport. The piece was extremely well packed and made it safely within 2 days. We will absolutely come back by here the next time we're the Bay area read more

Great selection of local art and a massive collection of artisan jewelry. Definitely worth a stop. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to browse! read more

Continue to absolutely adore this fabulous artists STORE TO BUY SUPERB HIGHLY CRAFTED ART PIECES AND HOMEWARES AND JEWLELRY!! Just went it the annual seconds sale yesterday and scored some awesome gifts for incredibly low prices. Thank you ACCI management and artists for such magnificent works of art to buy locally!! read more

Beautiful selection of creative artwork. If you need something for a special gift, this is your place to go.

A hidden gem in North Berkeley! A variety of hand made artisan pieces, from earrings to scarfs, mosaic stepping stones, glass blowing objects, fruit inlay glass trays, beautiful wood work from cutting boards to benches, paintings, handcrafted ceramic mugs, So many styles and fits a variety of budgets from a variety of local talented artists! It is both a shop and a gallery and a great overall experience! A great space to shop for yourself or as a gift, or pick up an easy gift certificate! Support not only a local business with friendly helpful staff but a cooperative model that is close to celebrating 60+ years in the neighborhood! read more

This is my last minute gift stop for a nice gift for a special friend. This is an artist cooperative gallery.

I'm one of the artists so I'm biased, but it's a pleasure to show in this gallery. The staff is very friendly and supportive, and they have a wide variety of fine and functional art. Go check them (us) out! read more

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I just bought a fun hand crafted glass fish ornament the is a perfect birthday gift for a friend. This is a wonderful gallery representing over 100 artists so you are bound to find something perfect. read more

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Love this gallery! Also a member. If you you are looking for unique handcrafted items made locally shop here. A Berkeley institution for 60+ years. Great place to buy jewelry,ceramics,fine art ,glass and more! read more

ACCI is a nicely appointed art gallery, artist coop, and store. I have wandered into this welcoming space in good times and bad, and have always left with a thought, a gift, or an indulgence that has made me smile. The ACCI space has a front room, a larger back one, and a small outdoor patio. They offer a wide variety of art including jewelry, pottery, glass, textiles, and wood. It's always fun to browse and is one place where you could get most of your holiday or special event shopping done in one campaign. And all that can be done with a certain handcrafted and personal flair and respect for your budget. Their seconds sales are also well worth the trip. read more

Was dragged into the gallery by the boyfriend who spotted the paper maiche dinosaurs in the window. Great selection of pottery and art continued for rooms inside the storefront, including a small backyard section. Bought a supercute, handmade clay dinosaur for $30 -- it makes noise when you shake it! Will totally come back here for thoughtful, unique presents for friends with taste. Thinking about who would like a family of four colorful, spotted hens that double as wind chimes/bells, or some nice handmade vases or bowls. Acci Gallery is a great place to start your pottery art collection -- perfect for the Berkeley organic aesthetic. read more

This wonderful cooperative gallery shows only local artists. Nina and I stopped in here this afternoon after lunch at Bistro Liaison and a trip to the bead shop. Walking around I noticed work by Kimi Masui, who's part of the Berkeley Potters Guild plus work by another couple of potters who used to be part of that group. In addition to ceramics, there are jewelry, greeting cards, art glass and quilts. Prices range from affordable to expensive. Quality is excellent. I've been shopping here since I lived behind the Shattuck Co-op (now Andronico's) in the mid 60s, when it was on my walk to campus. It first opened in 1957 and is the oldest artist cooperative west of the Mississippi. It had been several years since I'd last stopped in and I was again amazed at the high quality and diversity of its offerings. Interestingly, after decades of shopping here I had never been to the back patio and seen the sculptures. Thanks to Eric B. for pointing them out. There's a grand metal pelican that wants to come live in my yard. I can tell. Though it's not for sale, I particularly liked the red glass inlaid in an irregular line in the cement floor of the back room. It glittered in the afternoon's sunshine. The ACCI Gallery is a great place to shop for gifts for others or indulgences for oneself. read more

I got a beautiful vase from here as a wedding gift and decided to check out their merchandise over the weekend. Lots of beautiful items - jewelry, ornately carved candles (amazing!), and lots of other unique nick nacks. A bit pricey, for sure (a knit scarf will run you $125, for instance). A pair of metal-smithed earrings cost around $135! Still, if you're ready to splurge for one-of-a-kind items, this is the place for you! I'd definitely recommend the seconds sale (there was one this weekend, in March), and everything was very affordable. Clay pots and plates were in the $10-15 range, for instance. I bought a pair of earrings for about $15! Over all, I'd say that I probably wouldn't buy items at the regular price, but the seconds sale was decent! read more

I heard about ACCI when I moved back to the Bay Area in 1999. An artist friend told me it's his favorite place to shop because you get Christmas shopping done in one afternoon and show up with affordable, unique, hand-crafted gifts for everyone. I've been in several times myself -- mostly to admire the artisan jewelry. I found a silver smith there who made rings that looked like little cities on your hands -- they were so beautiful -- fierce and delicate at the same time. I forgot the artists name, but if I were to need it, I could just go and ask a friendly ACCI staffer. They have card catalogs of all their artists. I give it a 5 star review for lots of reasons -- but the fact that it's one of a kind is really cool. read more

Another B-day coming up for the lovely and brilliant Mrs. D, another late start for myself in the shopping and another save by the ACCI Gallery. This time I was able to find work by a new jewelry artist that I think Mrs. D will really like. Always a little risk when selecting a piece that is out of the norm, but with ACCI gallery there is always a gift receipt. I actually mentioned that I had yelped them in the past and they immediately remembered my review and they smiled just a little bit bigger. read more

This is the place to enter whenever you pass by, soak in the current exhibits, and if something strikes your fancy, go ahead. There's a wide variety of art here, and it changes as they highlight different ones at different times. I bought a beautiful quilt here, enriching my decor with new material (everything else on my walls is framed and behind glass, so the quilt adds warmth even to the sounds). This is a coop of artists, so it's less about the personality of a gallery owner, or how Marketing-savvy that owner is, than the variety. If you are concerned about pricing and bargain hunting, I'd say go ahead and hunt, but recognize that this store needs to be there to represent those artists to us wanderers. Also consider: who wants to be hunted? Their building (I suppose it is historic) is also beautiful. read more

ACCI is a large gallery with a wide variety of artwork. They also have a little outdoor patio in the back. They currently have their Spring Seconds Sale through Sunday which is a good time to shop for deals. I bought a pair of earrings by Janie Rose during their last Seconds Sale in August for $12 and during this sale I picked up a pair of one-of-a-kind, pearl earrings by Brenda Soi for $16. I also discovered Kimi Masui's beautiful Japanese-inspired tea pots through this artist co-op. read more

A perfect place to pick up a unique gift for someone or for yourself! There is jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, etc. etc. I love walking through here and seeing the local artists' works. Every time I go back here to visit my dear CAL I stop in and hunt out a cool dish for my mom. However, I often find myself debating between 5+ dishes bc there is so many beautiful things here. Definitely check this place out and treat yourself to one of a kind art! read more

ACK! I need a gift! But I'm in such great haste; of course it's for that special person, with the artist's taste. I know, I'll check the gallery! They always have nice things! Hand-made textiles, hand-blown glass; unique cuffs and rings; Sculptures, some fantastic and some achingly lifelike; paintings, prints and watercolor, ink and linotype; pottery that shows off lovely glazes and techniques. Many are quite pricey, but some are within reach! read more

I peak in here every once in a while for a dose of creativity. I love the idea of supporting local artists, and it's great that they have a venue to display their work! read more

ACCI is a very interesting art gallery. It was bigger than I expected but had some impressive pottery, paintings, jewelery, statues, and other pieces of art. The staff was friendly but generally left me alone which was perfectly fine. The art was a tad bit more expensive than I liked but I am a broke college kid after all. Overall, ACCI was very nice and would try to go there again if I'm in the area. read more

Superb works of art. Support your local talent. Great friendly staff. You will not be disappointed. Well worth the trip.

This is a beautiful art gallery and store. Find handmade jewelry for fairly inexpensive prices and great works of art by emerging and well known artists. read more

We've acquired various jewelry, pottery and art here. It's always fun to browse.

Stunning pieces of art that show GREAT quality and care by the artist. Jewelry, pottery, quilts are some of the styles you'll see here but best of all...the outdoor garden art. Very unique pieces that you will not see elsewhere! read more

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Really nice gallery. Was looking for a necklace for my wife and there were too many good ones to choose from. Ended up buying two.

I grew up in north Berkeley & Kensington but did not discover this Coop Gallery until I moved away. Whenever I'm back in town I try to visit this wonderful place. Great variety of artists and their creations. This is top quality local art. The building, the art and the staff are all welcoming. Definitely a must on any art lovers list of places to visit in the east bay. read more

Beautiful spacious art gallery that's been around for ages. Looks like it's been spruced up in the past year or two. This is the place I go when I'm looking for a special gift. The ceramics and glass work is spectacular. I've found some beautiful scarves, as well as small paintings and sculptural pieces that are unique. I always enjoy looking at the handmade jewelry. Lots of different styles and price points. Local treasure! read more

This is a wonderful, cooperative gallery that has been around for 50 years. The artists are all juried in and the spectrum of available media is truly impressive. I would like to also correct a misstatement about the gallery made by another reviewer - the retail prices on all art are set by the artist, not the gallery and they are not "marked up" beyond that - the same work in the artist's studios are supposed to be priced ( and are to the extent I have seen) the same as the gallery's price. I am honored to show my work at this great showplace since I have such respect for many of my peers also represented there. There is a great spectrum of prices as well, in all media, from the very reasonable to the works of art that are priced very fairly given their materials and the skill and vision of the artists. read more

I've been going to ACCI for over 25 years - a good portion of its 50 year history. I first discovered this wonderful cooperative when I was a student and i bought my first piece of art here - a handmade paper piece that I still have and enjoy. The gallery has a wide range of artists it represents and the quality of the work has increased significantly over the past years under the able guidance and exceptional eye of Lisah Horner. She has brought an entirely new level to the gallery. I have been a regular patron for a long time and I am always surprised and delighted by the range of new work. There are wonderful ceramics, jewelry, paintings, prints, and multiple other mediums at fair prices and often more affordable than most other galleries. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful artists whose opinions I value as well. I do attend the wonderful seconds sales which happen twice each year and I completely disagree with the reviewer who suggested one wait for these and get the same merchandise for 1/2. Not all artists participate in these sales and, while there are always a variety of great things worth buying (this is one of my favorite gift locations overall), there is so much more that is never represented here - don't miss the entire gallery offerings! Here's to 50 more years! read more

Great birthday gift ideas.The works of Julia Kirilova bring tons of positive energy in every house.

I finally stumbled into this gem of gallery though I have lived in North Berkeley for over a year. Passing by the beautiful window displays all these months, I just assumed the prices were high, but I was wrong. I found some lovely and reasonably-priced hand made christmas ornaments. Walking around the gallery I did not feel pressured to buy anything nor did I feel "out of place" as a younger, economically challenged person. The gallery is full of light and good art with quite a variety of styles and artist.s represented. Definitely a great place to shop local and support local artists. read more

I have been going to this gallery for years - the fine art is consistently interesting (highest quality in the Bay Area) and the crafts just as good. I couldn't recommend it more enthusiastically. RC read more

This place is THE place for a multitude of reasons. First of all, it's a cooperative that is owned and run by the members- so you are directly supporting the creative efforts of the artists. Secondly, because the gallery represents so many artists, the selection is very broad, very amusing and very well selected. You'll find everything from the fanciful to fine art- little gifts to large creations- simple to sublime. It's a well-lit and comfortable place to take your time trying to brouse all that's there. Sign up for the mailing list to be kept informed of the seconds sale and the (mostly) monthly new shows. Opening nights are great fun with new art, wine and goodies to eat. The crowd at the openings is worth the price of admission (free) ! read more