Oakland Gnomes - Oakland

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gnome and toadstool
photo CC-A from Our Oakland

The Oakland Gnomes are anonymously-painted gnomes on pieces of wood tacked to the bottom of utility poles throughout the City. There are over 2,300 gnomes painted on utility poles throughout Oakland. ²In early 2013, the gnomes received a significant amount of press after being featured in the San Francisco Chronicle. ³A few days after the SF Chronicle article appeared, The Associated Press (AP) picked up the story and identified the artist. ⁴

Although there was some question as to whether the gnomes would be allowed to remain on the utility poles, on 1/28/13, after intervention from City Council, PG&E agreed to let the gnomes remain on the utility poles. ²

Adams Point Gnome, 2013Adams Point gnome courtesy of greenkozi Adams Point gnome courtesy of greenkozi kilt-wearing gnome
photo CC-A from Our Oaklandphoto by greenkozisecret indoor location gnome by gk