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Kala Art Institute News - July 27, 2023
Arts and Entertainment
July 28, 2023
From: Kala Art InstituteAfter 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.
Participants explore a variety of visual art media, techniques, and concepts, and learn about diverse artists, artistic practices, and themes related to personal and community experiences. Our classes encourage young artists to connect, experiment, and dive deep into the creative process!
After School Studio - Tuesdays
Sept 5 - Dec 12, 2023, 2:45-5:30pm
(14 sessions)
Instructor: Natalie Palms & Joey Rose
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
After School Studio - Thursdays
Sep 7 - Dec 14, 2023, 2:45 - 5:30pm
(14 sessions)
Instructor: Natalie Palms & Joey Rose
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
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.
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.
Adult Class Highlights
Collagraph Printing: Sculpture, Texture & Composition
Saturday & Sunday, July 29 & 30, 10am-4pm
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
Intro to Cyanotype Printing & Toning with Botanicals
Tuesdays, Aug 2-23, 6-9pm
Instructor: Christine Huhn
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
Tuesdays, Aug 8 - Sept 5, 6-9pm
Instructor: Sylvia Hughes-Gonzales
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
Camp Kala 2023 - Week 6 Recap
Check out the highlights of our latest completed week of Camp Kala, Teen Comics Lab: Panels and Perspective (ages 11-17).
More News... In Brief
Kala's Gallery will be closed July 28 - Aug 1, 2023.
Still, The Meandering Path: Jim Melchert's Final Works, a memorial exhibition including new work, on view at G16 July 28 - Sept 8. Opening reception Friday, July 28th 6-9pm.
Kala Fellow, Paloa de la Calle's solo exhibition, In This House We Are All Buried Alive at SOMArts through Aug 27. RSVP for the opening reception Friday, July 28th 7:30-10pm.
The City of Berkeley is soliciting feedback on public art proposals for Aquatic Park. Learn more and take the survey here, deadline Aug 4.
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!