Thank you for Your Support!

A big, heartfelt thank you to everyone for supporting Kala and helping to make Art KALA 2025 such a memorable celebration! We loved sharing Kala’s 51st anniversary with all of you. Thank you for your incredible generosity! We’re thrilled to announce that, together, we raised over $233,000 and counting to support Kala’s programs and mission. If you missed the big event, fund-a-need is still open, limited edition Kala studio aprons are available for $80, and we have works to purchase at the opening bid here. This event is a collective production and thank you for working with us to bring this event to life. We are truly grateful for the joy, energy, and support throughout the auction!

Live and silent auction winnings can be picked up at the Kala gallery Tuesday-Friday, 12-5pm, Saturday, 12-pm through May 9th.

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Exhibition: Feeling Language

May 17, 2025 — August 9, 2025

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 17, 12-4pm

Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, May 17, 12-4pm! Kala Gallery is excited to co-present the exhibition Feeling Language curated by Kate Laster and Julio Rodriguez with NIAD Art Center, featuring new works by over 30 artists, the majority from NIAD Art Center with additional artists from Hospitality House’s Community Arts Program, Creative Growth, and Creativity Explored. Feeling Language examines comfort and power in text, writing, reading, sharing and communications.

At the opening reception on May 17, there will be a community workshop, SONG NEST: collaborative visual songwriting with Abby Gregg at 1 pm.

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Our week-long camps for children/youth ages 6-11 & 11-17 offer a safe, fun, and creative experience in printmaking, painting and drawing, sculpture, digital photography, and more.

Listen to what what past campers and their families are saying:

• "Kala art camp for kids is GREAT!
• "It was beautiful to watch. I'm so thankful (on my daughter's behalf) that she had this opportunity - it far exceeded our expectations!"
• "The staff were quite talented and able to guide the kids in doing some really complex projects -- the campers were very proud of their work."
• "My incoming 1st-grade daughter just finished a week of Camp Kala, and it was fantastic. She loved it, and came home each day excited to return the next morning."
• "The instructors enabled the kids to explore with materials and styles; provided input, guidance, and support, and helped the kids start thinking about their own interests and characters as artists."

10% multi-session / sibling discount. Sliding scale/tuition assistance available.

All Camp Kala Sessions

Teach with Us!

Open positions with Camp Kala

• Lead Teaching Artist - Screenprinting
• Camp Kala Teaching Assistant

To apply, please review the full job descriptions on our website and submit the required application materials to [email protected].

We are also accepting applications for Summer Interns with Camp Kala find out more here.

Kala's New Class Season opens May 5th

Kala's July - December class season will open for registration on May 5th.

With the addition of Kala's Sculpture Lab that opened in March, we're excited to offer new workshops alongside returning favorites, from hand-building ceramics to machine sewing/textiles and more! Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Upcoming Adult Class Highlights

Batki Dyeing Workshop

Saturday, May 10th, 10am - 2pm

Instructor: Vyjayanthi (YJ) Malladi

San Pablo Community Classroom

Register Today!

This one-day, 4-hour introductory workshop will cover the A to Z of Batik – a method of hand painting fabric using wax as a resist – in just a few hours. This workshop is perfect for artists and enthusiasts who want to understand the nuances of an ancient craft and apply it to various cloth-based pieces of their choice. All levels welcome.

Special Topics in Intaglio: Aquatint

Sunday, June 1 - 8, 10am - 4pm

Instructor: Megan Broughton

Heinz Printmaking Studio

Register Today!

Aquatint is an intaglio etching technique that creates distinct fields of tone within an image. Students will learn how to step etch their work during this weekend intensive, creating an aquatinted image with 2-3 shades of tone.

Intro to Lumen Printing

2 Saturdays, June 7& 14 (10am -2pm)

Instructor: Christine Huhn

Heinz Printmaking Studio

Register Today!

In this class, students will be given an introduction to the camera-less photographic process, lumen printing. Create unique imagery in the photographic darkroom using silver gelatin (black and white) paper, found objects and light. Students will be able to experiment with different light sources and photographic papers. Students may also bring negatives to class to experiment with if they have them.

Intro to Paper Art: Creating Paper Food

Saturday, June 7 (10am - 4 pm)

Instructor: Reina Takahashi

San Pablo Community Classroom

Register Today!

Learn paper art techniques while making paper food! In this workshop, you’ll learn basic paper sculpture techniques and approaches to the art form. Through live demos and practice time, we’ll cover methods for cutting, curving, creasing, and gluing paper. This workshop is open to all levels.

All Adult Classes

Accessibility – Please email [email protected] regarding any accessibility needs prior to enrolling so we can assess if we are able to accommodate you safely and efficiently.

Friends of Kala Members receive 10% off classes and workshops. Learn more here. 

Scholarship tiers are available for all classes. Learn more about scholarships and assistance.

More News... In Brief

-  Afton Love, "100 Bowls, Boundless," Municipal Bonds Gallery, May 3-Jun 28 ARTIST RECEPTION | Saturday, May 3, 5-7pm

-  Graphic Arts Workshop - Spring Print Sale May 5, 11-5

-  From May 8 - May 14, 2025, members of Legacy Print Council will be in residence at Kala. Monday, May 12 from 3 - 5 pm at Kala Studio (1060 Heinz Ave) meet artists from the LPC and check out their works in progress. 

-  MFA Artists’ Talk, Hear from the 2025 graduates of UC Berkeley’s Master of Fine Arts program, Friday, May 16, 5:30 PM at BAMPFA

Connect With Us!

• Join or renew your Friends of Kala membership and receive 10% off all art classes and workshops and more!
• Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Kala's annual fund to support Kala's mission and work! 
• Follow Kala?s new IG account, @kalagallery_berkeley, to see work from Kala?s gallery and art sales program.