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We want to start this newsletter today by acknowledging the election results, disheartening and distressing to many of us. In moments like this, It's difficult to know how to balance the day to day with the uncertainty and disappointment of the world we live in. Rebecca Solnit has several passages from Hope in the Dark that resonate with us.
"You can be heartbroken or furious or both at once; you can scream in your car or on a cliff; you can also get up tomorrow and water the flowerpots and call someone who's upset and check your equipment for going onward. A lot of us are going to come under direct attack, and a lot of us are going to resist by building solidarity and sanctuary. Gather up your resources, the metaphysical ones that are heart and soul and care, as well as the practical ones."
We talk a lot about resilience in Kala's 50th year of operation. We're channeling that resilience now. We're here for you and are leaning into our core values: creativity and transformation, equity, access and belonging, collaboration and interdependence, and integrity to create a creative community connected through art and exchange.
With love,
Ellen and Mayumi, Kala Co-Directors
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Possibly Puppets Handmade Theatre Company presents a rollicking visual adventure through a series of four interconnected vignettes. Prepare to be delighted by tabletop puppets, paper puppets, live human clowns, live music and exciting set designs!
The creation of Agents of Change: Lizards, Carrots, Noodles OH MY! is proudly supported by The Jim Henson Foundation, The City of Berkeley Civic Arts Grant, Intersection for the Arts and Kala Art Institute.
Dates/Showtimes:
Friday, November 8th at 6pm (doors opening at 5:30)
Saturday, November 9th at 2pm (doors at 1:30)
Saturday, November 9th at 6pm (doors at 5:30)
Please RSVP ahead of time – space is limited.
Kala Gallery & Community Classroom: 2990 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
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Join us for the panel discussion Beyond 1974 at Southern Exposure on Thursday, November 14 at 6 PM.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of many amazing organizations in the Bay Area, SoEx is putting together a panel discussion and reception! Exploring the keys to a healthy arts ecosystem, curator and poet Renny Pritikin leads a conversation about surviving and thriving in the art world for over 50 years. He is joined by Aay Preston Myint, artist and curator, and Mayumi Hamanaka, Co-Director at Kala along with Valerie Imus, Artistic and Co-Director of Southern Exposure, and Lisa Rybovich Crallé, artist and Founder of Personal Space in Vallejo.
The panel discussion will take place at Southern Exposure
3030 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Intro to Lumen Printing
2 Saturdays: November 16 & 23 (10am-2pm)
Instructor: Christine Huhn
Location: Heinz Printmaking Studio
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.
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Batik Dyeing: From Wax to Color
Saturday, November 23, (10am-2pm)
Instructor: Vyjayanthi (YJ) Malladi
San Pablo Community Classroom
This one-day, 5-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. Participants will be designing patterns, transferring the designs to fabric, applying wax, and hand painting the final piece to take home. 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.
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Animation for Everyone: Stop Motion GIFs
Saturday, December 7, (10am-2pm)
Instructor: Annie Wong
10:00AM — 2:00PM
Location: San Pablo Community Classroom
Dive into the creative world of stop motion animation with our beginner-friendly one-day workshop. This immersive class covers the basics of a free stop motion app, introduces basic animation principles, and encourages hands-on experimentation with paper, clay, and found objects to create fun, looping animations on your mobile phone. By the end of the class, participants will learn to export their creations as looping GIFs and video, ideal for messages to friends, email attachments, or social media posts. No experience necessary, all are welcome!
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Japanese Brush Painting & Wabi Sabi
Saturday/Sunday, December 14 & 15 (10am-4pm)
Instructor: Fumiyo Yoshikawa
Location: San Pablo Community Classroom
Embark on a journey of self-expression and connection with nature through calligraphy, Japanese brush painting (sumi-e) and the philosophy of wabi-sabi which embraces the ephemeral beauty of transience and imperfection. Join us in discovering moments of peace, joy in expressing your emotions, and the meditative stage that fosters a connection with the universe through your brush. No experience necessary, all are welcome!
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Accessibility – Please email classes@kala.org regarding any accessibility needs prior to enrolling so we can assess if we are able to accommodate you safely and efficiently. | |
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Help plan a shoreline park in Berkeley! The East Bay Regional Park District is enhancing the North Basin Strip, a large area on the waterfront south of the Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex at Gilman Street and north of University Avenue. Hear about plans, tour the site, and share your thoughts at a Community Meeting and Park Tour: North Basin Strip, Berkeley Shoreline. Sunday, Nov. 17, 10-12 pm. Meet at the parking lot south of the soccer fields. Map and details
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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 Kalaʻs new IG account, @kalagallery_berkeley, to see work from Kalaʻs gallery and art sales program
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