Thank you for supporting Kala's Fund for the Future!

Kala has been supporting artists and engaging the community for half a century. In honor of Kala's 50th year of operation and to support Kala's core programs, equipment purchases for all spaces, and build out of the annex, we set out to raise $500,000 this year. 388 people have contributed to this special campaign.

Together we have raised almost $470,000, twice as much as a typical year. Thank you for your generosity, love, and encouragement! With $30,000 still to go, we're extending the campaign into our new fiscal year, which just started October 1st. We're so close to reaching the Fund for the Future goal.

Thank you for supporting Kala's mission and work today and for years to come!

Ways to support Kala

Roadwork - Upcoming Exhibition at Kala Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 24, 5-7pm

Kala Gallery is excited to present the exhibition Roadwork featuring new works by Cheryl Derricotte & Marcel Pardo Ariza, 2023-2024 Print Public, municipal artist-in-residence fellows.

2023-2024 Print Public supported two artists with concurrent 16-month artist residencies with Kala and with City of Berkeley’s Planning Department. Cheryl Derricotte worked with Katie Van Dyke and the Pilot Climate Equity Action Fund and Marcel Pardo Ariza was paired with Robert Rivera and the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan.

The title of the exhibition Roadwork, reflects the artists’ understanding that their work with the City of Berkeley was a starting point. We are on the road to climate justice. We are on the road to newly defined streetscapes that better support residents and businesses. We are on the road to a society that equitably values the leadership of artists and arts institutions.

There is Roadwork ahead.

Exhibition Dates: October 24, 2024 - February 14, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 24, 5-7pm

Residency Applications - Open Call through Oct 15th

Interested in a residency at Kala?

Artists-in-residence share space, equipment, techniques, and ideas and are a vital part of the Kala community: review application instructions and residency rates here to determine what option works best for you!

Applications are due October 15th at 9pm PST

Apply Here

Adult Art Classes - Highlights

Fall 2024 classes are here! Members receive 10% off. Join the Friends of Kala membership program here.

Letterpress Pressure Prints

Saturday & Sunday, Oct 12 & 13 (10am-4pm)

Instructor: Mary V. Marsh

Location: Heinz Printmaking Studio

Dive into the captivating world of letterpress pressure printing! In this hands-on session, participants will explore the unique techniques and creative possibilities of pressure printing, a versatile method within the realm of traditional letterpress. Learn the fundamentals, from understanding the principles of pressure to experimenting with various textures and substrates.

Participants will have the opportunity to design and produce their own stunning prints, learning effective composition and layering techniques along the way. No experience necessary, all are welcome!

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Drawing Now

Saturday & Sunday, Oct 26 & 27

(10-4pm)

Instructor: Theodora Varnay Jones

Location: San Pablo Community Classroom

Designed to push the boundaries of traditional mark making, Drawing Now will open advanced creative paths of process and materials while expanding the language of drawing. Work with a variety of conventional media and unconventional materials, such as Plexiglas, vellum, cold wax, and natural pigments, as you focus on experimentation and produce complex artworks. Explore various ways of seeing—both perceptual and conceptual—as you play with abstraction, work in a series and incorporate scale and layering techniques.

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Intro to Cyanotype Printing & Toning with Botanicals

4 Tuesdays: Oct 29 - Nov19 (6-9pm)

Instructor: Christine Huhn

Location: Heinz Printmaking Studio

In this class, students will be given a brief introduction to the cyanotype printing process using both negatives and found objects. Historically, cyanotypes were toned with both harmful chemicals and environmentally safe botanicals including teas and herbs. These materials alter the typically known blueprints and allow for a wider range of colors. Students will experiment with different botanicals, papers, and textiles to create unique imagery.

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Intro to Reductive Linocut

3 Saturdays: November 2, 9 & 16 (10am-4pm)

Instructor: Rich Fowler

Location: Heinz Printmaking Studio

This class is an introduction to relief printing with linoleum. Students will also learn how to make reduction prints using a technique to make multicolor prints from one linoleum block. Students will learn the step-by-step process that will take their initial design ideas to a small final edition of prints. Topics we’ll cover include linocut supplies, carving techniques, print registration and printing with an etching press. No prior printmaking experience is necessary.

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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.

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

Saturday, October 19

11am - 2pm

Join us for a community art workshop to celebrate and honor our loved ones and ancestors who have passed away and are no longer with us. 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. Create hojalata (tin art) embossed picture frames and nichos (miniature shadow boxes/scenes/shrines) to honor, celebrate, and share memories of your loved ones. Bring your own images, writings, or symbols to include in your creations to take home or add to the community altar (ofrenda) at Kala.

Art activities facilitated by Teaching Artist Natalie Palms and Kala staff. This community workshop is open to all ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free! Or suggested donation of $5-$10

Location: Kala Community Classrooms

2990 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702

Space limited so please register ahead of time.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions about the workshop.

RSVP Today!

More News... In Brief

Casemore Gallery partnered with Chicago, Illinois, gallery 062 to present Chicago, an exhibition of works from artists Sungho Bae, Efrat Hakimi, Thomas Kong, Ed Oh and Guanyu Xu. On view through November 9th.

Bedford Gallery - Call for submissions now open for Beyond Color: The Language of Black and White Learn More

Connect With Us!

- Join or renew your Friends of Kala membership and receive 10% off all art classes and workshops and more!

- This year marks fifty years of Kala supporting artists and engaging the community. We have exciting plans ahead! Donate today to Kala's Fund for the Future.

- Follow Kala?s new IG account, @kalagallery_berkeley, to see work from Kala?s gallery and art sales program