With your support we did it - we raised $80,604 in Aug/Sept. 112 people contributed to the end of the fiscal year campaign and together we reached our goal - thank you! These funds will help Kala to continue to support artists, engage the community, and invest in creative exchange.

New Adult Classes

Check out some of our new class offerings! We?ve been working hard to introduce fresh voices and experiences to our Adult Class line-up by adding new instructors

The Expressive Print: Intro to Letterpress with Mary V. Marsh

Saturdays, Oct 21 - Nov 4, 10am-3pm in the Kala Printmaking Studio

Through examples and ideas, we will talk about combining words and images to create an expressive print. Using a Vandercook proof press, we will learn to hand set lead and wood type, carve images with linoleum, and combine them into a small edition of a two-color letterpress print.

Linocut Printing: Pattern Design on Fabric & Clothing with Alyssa Aviles

Saturdays, Oct 28 - Nov 4, 10am-1pm in the Kala Printmaking Studio

Students will learn the process of designing and carving an image on to a piece of linoleum, and other methods of printing patterns on fabric. Students are encouraged to think experimentally with their printing surfaces and are invited to bring clothing to up-cycle with their designs or print on a large piece of fabric that can be used for a future project.

Screenprinting as Painting II with Leonard Reidelbach

Sundays, Nov 12 & 19, 10am-4pm in the Kala Printmaking Studio

Using the foundations from Screenprinting as Painting I, participants will develop their own two or three layer print with support from the instructor. There will be an emphasis on exploring strategies to make one-of-a-kind iterations across a collection of prints, including monoprinting, reductive printmaking, and advanced color mixing

All Adult Classes

Kala Artist-In-Residence Application Due Oct 15^th

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.

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Community Workshop: Day of the Dead / Día De Muertos: Honoring our Loved Ones

Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 11am-2pm

Location: Kala Gallery & Community Classroom

Join us for a Community Art Workshop to celebrate and honor our loved ones who have passed away and are no longer with us (ancestors, family, friends, celebrities, or even a beloved pet). We will provide a variety of materials and templates of Day of the Dead symbols and images that you can use to create meaningful and colorful creations. Art activities facilitated by Teaching Artist Natalie Palms and Kala staff. Open for ages 5+. Register via Eventbrite.

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Book Launch Party & Benefit - Ask Like An Auctioneer

Event Schedule for October 27th:

6:00 pm Check-in and Book Grab Bags and book signing

6:30 pm Drinks + Dinner Appetizers + Art

7:30 pm A Conversation with Dia hosted by Maria Ross

8:00ish Dance Party with Baby A

Join us for the launch party for Dia Bondi's first book Ask Like an Auctioneer, October 27th, 6-9pm in the Kala Gallery. It will be a night of art, food, ideas and a little bit of dancing - Get your tickets now!

Profits benefit Kala Art Institute- Kala's annual fundraiser was Dia's first auctioneering event and is where the idea for the book all started. Your donations via ticket sales will help keep Kala thriving in the East Bay. Bring a friend, dress up or dress down. Come out and enjoy art, food, wine and a discussion with Dia on the wild ideas inside Ask Like an Auctioneer then end the night with a dance party with Baby A!

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More News... In Brief

See Kala-affiliated artist, Nora Pauwels?, show Grids And Hot Plants at Eric Rose Art Services. Opening reception Saturday, Oct 7th, 3-5pm, work on view thu Nov 31st.

California Society of Printmakers open call for Mono Variations, deadline to apply Oct 25th.

Intersection for the Arts is hiring a Membership Assistant. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

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!