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Kala Art Institute News - December 6, 2023
Clubs and Organizations
December 9, 2023
From: Kala Art InstituteThank You + Fund for the Future
Thank you for your generosity and contributions on Giving Tuesday and into December launching Kala's Fund for the Future and supporting Kala's mission and work. 42 people have donated so far and the first $10,000 match was met - thank you! We are off to a great start.
This year marks an important milestone for Kala - 50 years of supporting artists and engaging the community. Thank you for being part of this journey and rich history. We have big plans ahead and together we can realize these dreams.
Kala's goal is to raise $250,000 to build out a new 600 sq. ft. multi-use space in our building and purchase new art-making equipment for all our programs. We need to raise an additional $250,000 to support core programs - artist residencies, arts education, our work in the schools, and free year-round exhibitions and public programs open and accessible to all. Let's do this!
Thank you for giving generously and helping us celebrate Kala’s resilience, resourcefulness, and bright future!
Kala @ SFMOMA Small Press Book Bazaar
Date & Time: Thursday, Dec 7, 1-8pm
Location: SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, San Francisco
Cost: This event takes place on the First Thursday when museum admission is free to Bay Area residents.
We hope to see you tomorrow at our booth at the SFMOMA Small Press Book Bazaar, 1-8 pm!
This holiday season, support the Bay Area creative community by shopping this special pop-up sale featuring local presses, zine publishers, artists, and more! From artist books and zines to posters, T-shirts, and mixtapes, you’re sure to find something unique for everyone on your list — including yourself!
Participating artists include: Lindsay Buchman, Paola de la Calle, Cheryl Derricotte, Melanie Dorson, Beth Fein, Cecilia Hamlin, Corrine Hatt, Whitney Humphreys, Susanne Huth, Sharon Jue, Soad Kader, Sasha Kelley, Baharak Khaleghi, Joanna Kidd, Kathya Landeros, Kacie Lees, Jane Marchant, Mary V. Marsh, Graham McDougal, Jessica Mehta, Paula Menchen, Nasim Moghadam, Katie Murken, Karen Olsen-Dunn, Kari Orvik, Jessica Phrogus, Shantré Pinkney, Carrie Ann Plank, Helia Pouyanfar, Manuel Ruelas, Courtney Sennish, Mary Shisler, Siana Smith, Patrick Sumner, Seiko Tachibana, Josh Winkler, Michelle Wilson, Lena Wolff, Wei Han Yang, and Zimo Zhao.
Headlands' Bay Area Fellowship Info Session @ Kala
Date & Time: Thursday, Dec 14, 6pm
Location: Kala Gallery
Cost: Attendance free but RSVP required
Join us Thursday, Dec 14th at 6pm for an information session on Headlands' Bay Area Fellowship!
During the information session, Headlands staff will talk through the Fellowship award, the application process, and selection criteria, and will answer questions about the program and process. If you already have questions in mind, feel free to email them to [email protected].
Teen Studio Programs
Friday, Dec 8, 4-6pm;
Saturday, Jan 13, 1-3pm
Join us for 1 or 2 sessions!
Instructor: Elaine Ponce
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
Tuition: $10
We will look through the gallery of queer expression that has come together in The Embodied Press: queer abstraction and the artists’ book for inspiration to create zines that push the boundaries of what a book is.
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-March20, 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!
10% multi-session / sibling discount and tuition assistance are available.
After School Studio Programs
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!
10% multi-session / sibling discount and tuition assistance are available.
Adult Class Highlights
Sundays, 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!
Wednesdays, Jan 10-Feb 28, 6-9pm
Instructor: Tomoko Murakami
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
This introductory, 8-week course will provide an intensive experience with printmaking. Students will have the chance to learn and work in relief printing, intaglio, monotype, collagraph and more! All levels welcome.
Saturdays, Jan 13-27, 10am-4pm
Instructor: Rich Fowler
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
An introduction to relief printing with linoleum. Topics covered include linocut supplies, carving techniques, print registration and printing with an etching press. Students will learn the step-by-step process to take their initial design ideas to a small edition of prints. No prior experience necessary!
Tuesdays, Feb 6-March 5, 6-9pm
Instructor: Eva-Maria Spampinato
Location: Kala Community Classroom
In this introductory drawing class, participants will learn about observational drawing and practice drawing techniques, all while learning the history of botanical drawings (or drawings of plant matter).
More News... In Brief:
- East Bay Print Sale at Max's Garage Press, Dec 8-10, 10am-4pm
- Nick's Cove in Tomales Bay is accepting applications for their Artist in Residence program, applications due Dec 15th for residencies in Jan, Feb and March 2024.
- Catch San Francisco Center for the Book's show, Paper Is People: Decolonizing Global Paper Cultures before it closes on Dec 22nd.
- Open call for Gravitational Lensing: Feminist Film Dialogues now open. Deadline Jan 7, 2024.
- Join or renew your Friends of Kala membership and receive 10% off all art classes and workshops and more!