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Kala Art Institute News - September 27,2023
Arts and Entertainment
September 29, 2023
From: Kala Art InstituteSupport Kala Today!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who have contributed so far to Kala's end of the fiscal year fundraising challenge. We are making great progress on our goal to raise $80,000 before Sept 30th. We have raised $71,000 in 5 weeks and we have $9,000 to raise in 3 days! Thanks for donating what you can to help Kala reach our goal and invest in artmaking and creative exchange. All contributions add up to make a big difference. You make our work possible as we support artists and engage the community through artist residencies, arts education, exhibitions and public programs. Thank you!
2023 Alameda County Arts Leadership Awards
We are excited to announce that Ellen Lake, Kala?s Executive Director/Co-Director is the recipient of a 2023 Alameda County Arts Leadership award!
Ellen shares this recognition with Kala?s Artistic Director/Co-Director Mayumi Hamanaka who would be receiving this award except that Mayumi does not live in Alameda County and is therefore ineligible. Ellen and Mayumi have worked together for 15+ years and with an incredible board, staff, advisory council, volunteers/interns/students, community of artists, supporters, community partners and more, they have accomplished much at Kala to support artists and engage the community. We look forward to what's ahead at Kala!
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 12, 6-8pm
Exhibition: October 12, 2023 - February 9, 2024
The artists’ book is a perfect form to experience the pleasures and politics of the handmade. Saturated ink spreading across a page. Layer upon layer. Looking that quickly opens up a range of senses. The Embodied Press features artist’s books and publications by queer and transgender artists, from graphic novels and collage-works to bold experiments with letterpress, screenprinting, video, performance, and risograph.
Performance + Artist Panel: Saturday, October 14, 2-5pm
Performance of Megan Adie’s HUSH & Curator Anthea Black in conversation with Lukaza Branfman Verissimo and Nadine Bariteau
ASL interpretation will be available for the event.
New Fall Teen Studio Programs
Thursdays, Oct 5-26, 4-5:30pm
(4 sessions)
nstructor: Gideon Egbuchulam
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
Acrylic Painting: Expressive Layers of Color
Fridays, Oct 6-Nov 3, 4-6pm
(4 sessions)
Instructor: Krista Wright
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
Drawing Exploration: Observation, Imagination, and Memory
Thursdays, Oct 5-26, 4-5:30pm
(4 sessions)
Instructor: Gideon Egbuchulam
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
10% Multi-child / Multi-session Discount / Payment Plan
Want your child to experience our after-school programs before registering? Teen Studio Trial Days available 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!
Kala Artist-In-Residence Application Due Oct 15th
Are you interested in becoming an Artist-In-Residence at Kala? Applications are due via Slideroom on October 15, 2023.
Kala's AIR program is a subsidized fee-based artist residency that provides access to Kala's printshop, digital lab, black and white darkroom, and project spaces as available. Resident artists have 24-hour access to the printmaking studio and digital lab, individual storage space including a flat file and cubby, and opportunities to participate in Kala exhibitions. AIR Alumni: you are welcome to come back and schedule a future residency by contacting [email protected] 1-2 months in advance, no application is needed! Shared Artist Housing is available for 4 artists per month residing outside of Northern California: two shared artist apartments, each unit is a 2-bedroom apartment, meaning you will be living with a roommate and sharing a kitchen, living room, and bathroom across the street from Kala.
Adult Class Highlights
Wednesdays, Oct 4-Nov 29, 6-9pm
Instructor: Tomoko Murakami
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
Sundays, Oct 8-Nov 12, 2-5pm
Location: Kala Community Classroom
Artechn?: Intro to Paint Workshop
Saturday, Oct 14, 10am-1pm
Instructor: Eva-Maria Spampinato
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
The Expressive Print: Intro to Letterpress
Saturdays, Oct 21 - Nov 4, 10am-3pm
Instructor: Mary V. Marsh
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
More News... In Brief
- Open Call: Richmond Art Center is now accepting registrations for Art Of The African Diaspora, deadline to register is October 2nd.
- The Jay De Feo Foundation is hiring an Operations and Administrative Manager, deadline for applications October 10th.
- Kim Anno, a Kala-affiliated artist, has an exhibition Animals? Reading Room at Anglim Trimble Gallery. On view through October 28th.
- Kala-affiliated artist, Cynthia Ona Innis, has work on view at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles exhibit, Excellence in Fibers VIII. Exhibition open thru January 7, 2024.
- Join us for the launch party for Dia Bondi's first book Ask Like an Auctioneer, October 27th, 6pm. Profits benefit Kala Art Institute. Get your tickets now!