The Oakland Public Education Fund (The Ed Fund) is proud to present the second annual Oakland Grown: Student Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California.
This family-friendly event will showcase live performances and visual arts by talented Oakland public school students and a headline concert featuring Oakland Rising, a collective of top emerging artists from Oakland. Plus, every ticket includes full museum admission for the day. Building on a sold-out inaugural event, this year’s festival promises to be an even bigger community celebration.
Proceeds support Ed Fund programs that inspire, engage, and elevate learning for students across all Oakland public schools.
“Oakland Grown is more than an art and music festival—it’s a stage for our students to shine,” said Ali Medina, Chief Executive Officer of the Ed Fund. “When the community shows up for our young artists, it sends a powerful message that their creativity matters and their voices need to be heard.”
Oakland Rising is dedicated to sharing the stage, honoring the city’s legendary cultural legacy, and bringing light to this world through their undeniable talent and uplifting spirit. The trio performing at Oakland Grown includes three musicians ages 15-25: August Lee Stevens, B DeVeaux, and Naima Nascimento, who recently made their Kennedy Center debut.
The group was developed in partnership with the music education program Follow the Music, started by a group of Bay Area music and cultural leaders who believe in the transformational power of music.
“We are so excited for a hometown show.” Oakland Rising shared. “Oakland really shaped how we show up in the world, artistically and personally. The community has poured so much into us, and we want to do the same.”
“We are thrilled to host Oakland Rising. As homegrown artists, they are an inspiration for our talented students—showing them what’s possible when they pursue their passion,” Medina said.
What: Oakland Grown: Student Arts & Music Festival, presented by the Oakland Public Education Fund
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Cost: $20 until Sept. 1
$25 after Sept. 1
$60 family (2 adults, 3 students)
$100 VIP (includes lunch)
About Oakland Rising
Oakland Rising is a collective of top emerging artists from Oakland dedicated to sharing the stage, honoring the city’s legendary cultural legacy and bringing light to this world through its uplifting spirit. Launched less than a year ago, the collective has supported Rhiannon Giddens at the Mountain Winery, performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Vallejo’s Juneteenth celebration — and on July 18 they made their Kennedy Center debut.
The group was developed in partnership with music education program Follow the Music, started by a group of Bay Area music and cultural leaders who believe in the transformational power of music. The trio performing at Oakland Grown includes three artists/multi-instrumentalists who headline their own shows:
August Lee Stevens: Called “a star on the rise” by KQED, August Lee Stevens has supported artists ranging from ’24 Tiny Desk winner Philharmonik to Motown legend Smokey Robinson. She has sold out shows at SFJAZZ, and just released this new video live from the Bayview Opera House.
B DeVeaux: Recently featured in KQED, B DeVeaux’ debut album Chrysalis comes out in mid-August of this year. They have headlined the Breakroom at SJ Jazz and numerous venues around the Bay Area, and in 2026 they will make their SFJAZZ debut. They also perform in CO-LLAB Choir with hip hop artist LaRussell.
Naima Nascimento: At age 15, Naima is the youngest in the group, but don’t let that fool you. In her young career, Naima has performed at Bottlerock, supported Valerie June, and she also performs in rising bluegrass band Salty Sally, which has played festivals and venues throughout California.
