About

Personal Space is an artist-run gallery in Vallejo, CA, one of the country's most diverse and under-served cities. Founded in July 2023, our exhibitions and public programs present work by emerging, under-recognized, and mid-career artists with an eye toward poetic and experimental practice. Our programs center the work of historically-marginalized artists, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists, as well as artists with disabilities. Working within a collaborative and anti-capitalist model, Personal Space is committed to providing an equitably compensated platform for artists to share their work. Through the support of the California Arts Council, the Paradam Foundation, and a CALI Catalyst Award, artists keep 70% of sales.

Our New Works initiative commissions new projects by local writers and artists, and OuterSpace forges connections between Personal Space and offsite locations for performances, film screenings, readings, events and exhibitions. The gallery’s shop in the back room offers works on paper, artist books, zines, t-shirts, and small sculptures at affordable prices in an effort to make art accessible for all.

Founder & Director: Lisa Rybovich Crallé

Development Lead & Strategist: Leah Tumerman

Photography: Bessma Khalaf & Jessalyn Aaland

Design: Crystal Dawana

Personal Space is supported by the Paradam Foundation, the Center for Cultural Innovation, and The California Arts Council. We couldn’t exist without the help of our friends: Kim Frazar Blantz, Lemia Bodden, John Davis, Reniel del Rosario, Lisa Núñez-Hancock, Juno Lumetta, Athena Miller, Amy Owen, Clarke Selman, Emma Spertus, Nima Thapa, Chris Thorson, Lisza Toggler, Tesar and Claire, Kim West, and Nicholas Zefeldt. Special Thanks to Village for keeping the wine and music flowing, and much love to our Vallejo neighbors Re:Sound, The Arc-Solano, and Winslow House Project.

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New Growth (exterior “sign”) by Lena Gustafson, 2023. Personal Space logo designed by Kim West / ALTR Studio.

Visit

1505 Tennessee Street

Vallejo, CA 94590

Sundays 11-3 and by appointment*

*We do not have open hours when we are between shows. Please check exhibition dates.

Email us to visit during off-hours:

info@personalspace.space

Accessibility

We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all abilities. Personal Space is wheelchair accessible, located on the ground floor with ramped entry. To request accommodations, ask questions, or provide feedback, please contact us at info@personalspace.space

There is free street parking on Tennessee Street and in the surrounding neighborhood. Vallejo is not the easiest place to get to on transit, but there are some options. If you are coming to an opening, let us know in advance and we can arrange to pick you up at the Vallejo Ferry Building or the Vallejo Transit Center.

From San Francisco:

The ferry is the easiest and most glamorous way to get to Vallejo from SF. The trip across the bay takes approximately 50min, and snacks & drinks are available for purchase on board. Tickets range from $4.50-$11.25 each way. The Vallejo Ferry Building is 1.9mi away from Personal Space, and the easiest way to get from there to PS from the ferry building is by cab or Lyft (~6min). Vallejo City Cab (707) 643-3333

From the East Bay:

The easiest, fastest, and cheapest option from the east bay is to take Greyhound from the West Oakland BART station to the Vallejo Transit Center. Tickets are $8.99 each way and the trip takes about 35min depending on traffic. There is also a bus from the El Cerrito del Norte BART station.  Personal Space is 1.7mi from the Vallejo Transit Center. The easiest way to get to PS from the Vallejo Transit Center is by cab or Lyft (~6min). Vallejo City Cab (707) 643-3333

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