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Kala Art Institute Newsletter - November 21, 2023
Clubs and Organizations
November 24, 2023
From: Kala Art InstituteGratitude + Fund for the Future
November is a time to reflect on gratitude, celebrate with family and friends, and give thanks - and in that spirit we want to share our appreciation for each of you for being a part of Kala! November is also when we begin our end of the year fundraising, inviting each of you to support Kala's mission and work.
As Kala’s 50th anniversary approaches, we’re calling on you and Kala’s creative community to come together to celebrate this special occasion and help Kala raise $500,000 in honor of our 50th year! These vital funds will support Kala’s artist residencies, arts education, exhibitions and public programs, as well as provide a new resource for capacity building, renovating art-making space including a new 600 square foot space in Kala's building, and purchasing new equipment. To do this, we’re launching Kala’s Fund for the Future.
All donations are welcome and appreciated as we continue to cultivate creativity, ignite potential, and connect communities. Thank you for your generosity!
Kala Gallery Holiday Schedule
Kala Gallery will be closed for the holiday: Wed, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 27
We will reopen Tues, Nov 28 with our regular gallery hours, 12-5pm.
After School Studio Spring 2024 Registration Open
Sign up today for our Spring 2024 After School Programs! We have Tuesday and Thursday sessions available. Both sessions offer fun and interactive art-making experiences designed for young artists in 1st-5th grades.
Monthly themes and project activities incorporate drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media art inspired by the art of local and contemporary artists of various intersections of identities, cultural experiences, and backgrounds. In addition to hands-on art-making, class activities may include visits from guest artists, storytelling, gallery tours, games, movement, and conversational and written reflections to help build an appreciation for art and the role of art(ists) in our community.
After School Studio (Tuesdays)
Tuesdays, Jan 9-May 21, 2:45-5:30pm
No classes April 1-5 (Spring Break)
Instructors: Natalie Palms & Joey Rose
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
After School Studio (Thursdays)
Thursdays, Jan 11-May 23, 2:45-5:30pm
No classes April 1-5 (Spring Break)
Instructor: Jennifer Mazzucco
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
Not sure if you?d like to register yet? Sign up for a Trial Day/Drop-In session now!
After School Trial Days (Spring)
Tuesdays, Jan 9-May 21, 2:45-5:30pm
Thursdays, Jan 11-May 23, 2:45-5:30pm
No classes April 1-5 (Spring Break)
We want your child to experience our after-school programs so your family can decide if it is the best fit for them. 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.
10% multi-session / sibling discount and tuition assistance are available.
Teen Studio Winter 2024 Registration Open
Sign up today for our Winter 2024 Teen Studio Programs! We have a Drawing session on Tuesdays and Studio session on Wednesdays available. Both sessions provide skill-based art-making and activities designed for young artists in 6th-12th grades.
Tuesdays, Jan 16-March 12, 4-5:30pm
Instructor: Ali Vaughan
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
During this 9-week winter session, the class will focus on contemporary methods and techniques in drawing.
All levels are welcome! Differentiated instruction is provided to meet each student’s interests, needs, and strengths.
Teen Studio After School (Winter)
Wednesdays, Jan 17-March 20, 4:30-6:30pm
Instructor: Yael Levy
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
During this winter session, teens will continue to explore different modes of expression and creative processes while improving technical, representational, and conceptual skills in a supportive studio environment. All levels welcome!
Not sure if you?d like to register yet? Sign up for a Trial Day/Drop-In session now!
Teen Studio Trial Days (Winter)
Tuesdays, Jan 16-March 12, 4-5:30pm
Wednesdays, Jan 17-March 20, 4:30-6:30pm
We want your child to experience our program so your family can decide if it is the best fit for them. We schedule Trial Days on a space-available basis. If you then sign up for the program, Kala will prorate the total tuition for the time remaining in the program.
10% multi-session / sibling discount and tuition assistance are available.
Adult Classes Highlights
Spring registration for Adult Classes coming soon!
Saturday, Dec 2, 10am-1pm
Instructor: Liz Schiff
Location: Kala Community Classroom
With simple tools and simple shapes you can make your own holiday cards. You will "carve" a foam plate, apply block ink and transfer to a card. Results are immediate and you will be able to create several cards in class. All levels welcome!
Saturdays, Dec 10-17, 10am-3pm
Instructor: Beth Davila Waldman
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
Work with your own photographic images and mixed media to create layered works. Participants will be introduced to various adhesives and sealants to work with, as well as papers and as the gel photo transfer methods as a method for your work. All levels welcome!
More News... In Brief
- California Society of Printmakers Artist and Student Membership portfolio review application now open, deadline Dec 1st.
- Save the Date! Come see Kala?s booth at SFMOMA?s Small Press Book Bazaar, Thursday, Dec 7th, 1-8pm. Support the Kala creative community by shopping at this special one day pop-up event.
- Root Division?s December exhibition, RD Makes opens Dec 9th, 4-8pm, coinciding with their Holiday Pop-Up event Misfit Maker.