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Kala Art Institute News - August 4, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

August 7, 2023

From: Kala Art Institute

Teen Studio Fall Registration Open!

Join Kala’s Teen Studio art program for skill-based art-making, hands-on projects, and activities during the academic school year. Designed for young artists in 6th-12th grades.
    
Teen Studio: Drawing for Teens

Tuesdays, Sept 12-Nov 14, 4-5:30pm
(10 sessions)
Instructor: Ali Vaughan
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom

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Teen Studio After School

Wednesdays, Sept 13-Dec 6, 4-6:30pm
(12 sessions)
Instructor: Yael Levy
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom

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After School Fall Registration Open!

Join Kala’s After School Program today! Our fun and interactive art-making experiences are designed for young artists in 1st-5th grades.

Program extended - now 15 sessions!
    
After School Studio - Tuesdays

Sept 5-Dec 19, 2:45-5:30pm
(15 sessions)
Instructor: Kala Teaching Artists
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom

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After School Studio - Thursdays

Sep 7-Dec 21, 2:45-5:30pm
(15 sessions)
Instructor: Kala Teaching Artists
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom

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After School Trial Days

Want your child to experience our after-school programs before registering? We schedule Trial Days on a space-available basis. If you sign up for a class, Kala will prorate the total tuition for the remaining time in our school year!

After School Studio Trial Days
Grades 1-5

Tuesdays, Sept 5-Dec 19
Thursdays, Sept 7-Dec 21
Instructor: Kala Teaching Artists
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom

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Teen Studio Trial Days
Grades 6-12

Tuesdays, Sept 12-Nov 14
Wednesdays, Sept 13-Dec7
Instructor: Kala Teaching Artists
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom

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10% multi-session / sibling discount and tuition assistance available!

Call for Teaching Artists

Kala's Education Team is looking for teaching artists who have experience teaching visual art to diverse youth and family populations and want to work in a community setting. Check out the job description for this casual, non-exempt position for more details. Positions open until filled, no calls please.

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Kala is Hiring!

Kala has two positions currently open - Art Sales & Collections Manager and Communications & Development Manager. Positions are 30-36 hours a week (4 days week), $27-$29/hr and include health, dental, vision, paid time off and other benefits. We’re seeking candidates aligned with Kala’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as we build creative opportunities for artists and the community. Check out the job descriptions and please apply or help spread the word. Applications are due August 15th and we'll start interviews in September.

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Adult Class Highlights

Mixed Media Dry Point Etching

Saturdays, Aug 13-20, 10am-1pm
Instructor: Kelsey Jones
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio

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Oil Painting 101: Traditional Meets Modern

Tuesdays, Aug 15-Sept 19, 6-9pm
Instructor: Heather Yeo
Location: Kala Community Classroom

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Intro to Monotype Printing: 3 Colors, 3 Shapes, 3 Layers

Sunday, Aug 20, 10am-2pm
Instructor: Liz Schiff
Location: Kala Community Classroom

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Printing on Handmade Paper

Saturday & Sunday, Aug 26 & 27, 10am-12:30pm
Instructor: Whitney Humphreys
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio

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All Adult Classes

Camp Kala 2023 - Week 7 Recap

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Check out the highlights of our latest completed week of Camp Kala, Silkscreen: A Painterly Approach (ages 11-17) and Fabric Fun and Colorful Creations! (ages 6-11).

More News... In Brief

 - Join Rupy C. Tut and Maya Salameh in conversation about creating art in diaspora at the de Young, Aug 5, 11am-12:15pm.

 - Opening reception for Morphologies, a group exhibition at Your Mood Gallery on Aug 5, 6-8pm. Performance installation, A Proper Monkey by Kala affiliated artist, Alice Wu at 6pm.

 - Kala Fellow, Trina Michelle Robinson's video work Revival on view in the Media Room at Catharine Clark Gallery now through Sept 23.

 - Become a part of the dynamic and creative Kala community by joining Friends of Kala Membership program today. Support Kala and receive all sorts of benefits!