Artist-in-Residence Application due Oct 15th/ Print Public Application due Nov 18th

The deadline is approaching to apply to become an artist-in-residence. Start your application Oct 15th before 11:59pm PST and you have until Oct 17th to hit submit.

More exciting news - we have launched a new call for artists for Print Public's municipal artist-in-residence program in collaboration with the City of Berkeley. We're looking for Bay Area artists to work as cultural strategists within the City of Berkeley's Planning Department. In addition to working at the City of Berkeley, selected artists will receive $9,000 (and an additional $1,000 for materials) and a 16-month residency at Kala with 24/7 access to our printmaking studio, digital lab, and other facilities. Learn more and spread the word. Deadline to apply is Nov 18th.

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Welcome to New Fellows Rayelle Gardner and Anna Scherbyna

We're extending a warm welcome to Rayelle Janell Gardner, 2022-23 Fellow and Anna Scherbyna, CEC Artslink Fellow. Rayelle is in residence at Kala for next three months and Anna will be at Kala through November 16th. Rayelle is a black queer image-based artist from NY. More about Rayelle's practice will be featured in the announcement of all of incoming2022-23 Fellows coming soon. Anna is a multi-disciplinary artist and cultural activist from Ukraine whose art practice draws on the current socio-political situation and examines the political potential of media such as installation and video, drawing and painting. CEC Artslink establishes a mutually beneficial exchange of ideas and expertise between artists, arts organizations and the local community and we're so honored to be a partnering organization.

We're hiring!

We're looking for someone special to join Kala's creative team. Do you have experience with marketing and fundraising? We'd love to hear from you. This full-time position will work with Kala’s staff to foster, fund, and promote creative and welcoming artist and community programs. Applications are being reviewed through Nov 9th. Learn more and apply today.

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Upcoming Commons Archive Events - HEAR HERE Community Billboard Truck

The HEAR HERE mobile community billboard truck is a vehicle for empowerment and understanding, designed to gather stories, share memories, and encourage neighborhood interaction. With a large digital display screen, a sound system, and an eye-catching analogue display board, the Hear Here truck is visiting your North Oakland neighborhood!

The Hear Here truck will be at Temescal Library on Saturday, Oct 15 and at the Marketplace with Storefront Records on Saturday, Oct 29. More event info on Commons Archive website!

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Community Workshop & Teen Studio Program

Teen Studio: In Focus - Studio Photography

Saturdays, Oct 29 - Nov 12,

1pm - 4pm

In this three-part class, participants will be introduced to the fascinating history and multifaceted applications of studio photography.

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Adult Class Highlights

Screenprinting as Painting II

Saturday & Sunday, Oct 29 & 30,

11am - 5pm

Instructor: Leonard Reidelbach

Location: Kala Printmaking Studio

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Here and There: Reinterpreting the Mundane Through Drawing & Painting

Mondays, Nov 7 - 28,

6pm - 9pm

Instructor: Kevin Valor

Location: Kala Community Classroom

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White Line Relief Printmaking

Tuesdays, Nov 8 - Dec 6,

6pm - 8pm

Instructor: Gary Comoglio

Location: Kala Printmaking Studio

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More News... In Brief

Kala's Artists' Annual opens Oct 20, 2022 thru Jan 13, 2023. Join us for the opening reception Thursday, Oct 20, 6-8pm.

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!