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artists-in-schools & community programKala’s multi-faceted Artists-in-Schools & Community Program is relevant and engaging, and brings together students, teachers, and families from the East Bay and beyond.The program builds strong connections with schools and community spaces where Kala’s teaching artists lead a series of visual art classes for K–12th grade youth throughout the year. Teaching artists conduct residencies that are tailored to meet the needs of each school and community space by working closely with teachers and staff to develop curricula and art activities that both challenge students and captivate non-standard learners. Many of our projects are interdisciplinary and connect art-making with other academic disciplines. Kala returns to the majority of its schools year after year. Over time, we’ve seen that arts education fosters self-esteem, boosts motivation, creates resilient students, and helps build strong school communities. We reach over 2,500 local children and youth every year.COLLABORATIVE“I like making art using various art materials, and working with friends to come up with new ideas together.”kala isARTIST RESIDENCIESEXHIBITIONSCLASSESStudio & Business Office 1060 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710Gallery & Classrooms 2990 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 facebook.com/KalaArtInstitute twitter.com/KalaInstitute instagram.com/KalaArtInstitutewww.kala.orgARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMSconnect with kala’s education teamGeneral inquiries: education@kala.org Youth, Family & School Programs: 510-841-7000 Ext. 203, youtharts@kala.orgAdult Classes: 510-841-7000 Ext. 202, classes@kala.orgKala gratefully acknowledges support from the following foundations, agencies, and corporations: California Arts Council, California Humanities, City of Emeryville, Clif Bar Family Foundation, Bill Graham Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation, Kala Board of Directors, The Larry Chaset Arts Education Fund, Mechanics Bank, Sharon Simpson/Simpson PSB Fund, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation/Leonard Hunter in memory of Julia Marshall, The Sato Foundation, Richard K. Robbins/Wareham Development, The Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation, and thanks to our many generous individual members and donors.If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a program, service or activity, or require documents in alternative formats, please contact Ellen Lake at 510-520-6438 voice, Dial 711 for CRS, or email at ellen@kala.org.Photos by Kala staff, unless otherwise noted.community & family programsCommunity members and families are invited to visit Kala and participate in hands-on workshops and activities that connect to Kala’s exhibitions on view and/or explore a variety of themes related to the community as we learn new art-making skills. Themes may include family, legacy, culture, belonging, traditions, and identity. group visits/toursWe welcome K–12th grade students, university/college students, and adult group visits to our Kala Gallery & Community Classroom. For School Groups: We offer guided tours for school and youth groups. Teaching artists lead students through a tour of a current exhibition, observing and discussing artworks, exploring themes, and developing critical thinking and visual literacy skills. Optional: After a gallery tour, participants can respond to their experience through guided art-making activities in the community classroom.For Adult Groups: We offer guided tours (for certain exhibitions) and self-guided tours for groups of adults or college students. Guided tours of our exhibitions and collections are designed in response to group needs.ASHBY AVE.KALA STUDIOS 1060 HEINZKALA GALLERY2990 SAN PABLO10thHWY. 80Kala Art Institute’s mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education.Kala is a place of creativity, discovery, and equitable engagement, celebrating diverse artists and art practices and building opportunities for inclusion and belonging.Photo by Lee Oscar GomezPhoto by James Ken Butler
After School Program: This program is geared for kids ages 6–11. Participants engage in skill-based instruction, hands-on structured projects, and open studio time to explore and experiment. Class activities include art-making, visits from guest artists, storytelling, gallery tours, games, and conversational and written reflections to help build an appreciation for art and the role of art(ists) in our community.Teen Studio Program: Participants ages 11–17 engage in skill-based art-making and hands-on projects using a variety of visual art media. From drawing the figure to painting the landscape to printmaking and comics, students learn and develop technical and conceptual skills that support young people’s creative interests and personal growth.Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts: This program offers children and youth a safe, fun, and creative experience during week-long camps in painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, digital photography, and more! Kala’s teaching team works closely with campers to explore and develop new art projects and artistic skills. adult art classesKala offers an array of workshops for adults. These programs connect communities of learners with the breadth of activity within the organization—distinguished teaching artists, exceptional equipment, and creative exchange. All Kala classes are taught by artists, are small in size, and utilize the equipment and space available in our facility. Classes are offered in a range of mediums, materials, and focuses, ranging from textiles to printmaking, photography, painting, and drawing. youth arts programsAt Kala, we nurture curiosity and creativity through the arts. Our Instructors are practicing artists who create a fun, responsive, and supportive studio environment for all young artists to share and celebrate art. In small classes, participants engage in skill-based artmaking activities and explore a variety of visual art media. Youth are introduced to diverse art-making practices, and local and contemporary artists of various intersections of identities, experiences, and backgrounds. Our young artists are encouraged to connect, experiment, and dive deep into the creative process. TRANSFORMATIVE“Kala has been a huge part of making my daughter feel like an artist and have her creativity nurtured.”kala isMULTIFACETED“If you can imagine it, you can create it at Kala.”kala isSPIRITED“It’s electric and the kids feel so proud to have their work in a real live gallery.”kala isPhoto by Lee Oscar GomezFor over 35 years, Kala’s arts education programs have been at the heart of our work. As a community-oriented organization, Kala Art Institute is passionate about offering quality arts education for all local children, youth, and adults. We offer Artists-in-Schools (AIS) programs, summer camps and on-site workshops for youth and families, and open registration art classes for adults. With a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we offer tuition assistance including scholarship and sliding scale fees for our programs, and subsidies for qualifying schools.Photo by Lee Oscar Gomez
After School Program: This program is geared for kids ages 6–11. Participants engage in skill-based instruction, hands-on structured projects, and open studio time to explore and experiment. Class activities include art-making, visits from guest artists, storytelling, gallery tours, games, and conversational and written reflections to help build an appreciation for art and the role of art(ists) in our community.Teen Studio Program: Participants ages 11–17 engage in skill-based art-making and hands-on projects using a variety of visual art media. From drawing the figure to painting the landscape to printmaking and comics, students learn and develop technical and conceptual skills that support young people’s creative interests and personal growth.Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts: This program offers children and youth a safe, fun, and creative experience during week-long camps in painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, digital photography, and more! Kala’s teaching team works closely with campers to explore and develop new art projects and artistic skills. adult art classesKala offers an array of workshops for adults. These programs connect communities of learners with the breadth of activity within the organization—distinguished teaching artists, exceptional equipment, and creative exchange. All Kala classes are taught by artists, are small in size, and utilize the equipment and space available in our facility. Classes are offered in a range of mediums, materials, and focuses, ranging from textiles to printmaking, photography, painting, and drawing. youth arts programsAt Kala, we nurture curiosity and creativity through the arts. Our Instructors are practicing artists who create a fun, responsive, and supportive studio environment for all young artists to share and celebrate art. In small classes, participants engage in skill-based artmaking activities and explore a variety of visual art media. Youth are introduced to diverse art-making practices, and local and contemporary artists of various intersections of identities, experiences, and backgrounds. Our young artists are encouraged to connect, experiment, and dive deep into the creative process. TRANSFORMATIVE“Kala has been a huge part of making my daughter feel like an artist and have her creativity nurtured.”kala isMULTIFACETED“If you can imagine it, you can create it at Kala.”kala isSPIRITED“It’s electric and the kids feel so proud to have their work in a real live gallery.”kala isPhoto by Lee Oscar GomezFor over 35 years, Kala’s arts education programs have been at the heart of our work. As a community-oriented organization, Kala Art Institute is passionate about offering quality arts education for all local children, youth, and adults. We offer Artists-in-Schools (AIS) programs, summer camps and on-site workshops for youth and families, and open registration art classes for adults. With a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we offer tuition assistance including scholarship and sliding scale fees for our programs, and subsidies for qualifying schools.Photo by Lee Oscar Gomez
After School Program: This program is geared for kids ages 6–11. Participants engage in skill-based instruction, hands-on structured projects, and open studio time to explore and experiment. Class activities include art-making, visits from guest artists, storytelling, gallery tours, games, and conversational and written reflections to help build an appreciation for art and the role of art(ists) in our community.Teen Studio Program: Participants ages 11–17 engage in skill-based art-making and hands-on projects using a variety of visual art media. From drawing the figure to painting the landscape to printmaking and comics, students learn and develop technical and conceptual skills that support young people’s creative interests and personal growth.Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts: This program offers children and youth a safe, fun, and creative experience during week-long camps in painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, digital photography, and more! Kala’s teaching team works closely with campers to explore and develop new art projects and artistic skills. adult art classesKala offers an array of workshops for adults. These programs connect communities of learners with the breadth of activity within the organization—distinguished teaching artists, exceptional equipment, and creative exchange. All Kala classes are taught by artists, are small in size, and utilize the equipment and space available in our facility. Classes are offered in a range of mediums, materials, and focuses, ranging from textiles to printmaking, photography, painting, and drawing. youth arts programsAt Kala, we nurture curiosity and creativity through the arts. Our Instructors are practicing artists who create a fun, responsive, and supportive studio environment for all young artists to share and celebrate art. In small classes, participants engage in skill-based artmaking activities and explore a variety of visual art media. Youth are introduced to diverse art-making practices, and local and contemporary artists of various intersections of identities, experiences, and backgrounds. Our young artists are encouraged to connect, experiment, and dive deep into the creative process. TRANSFORMATIVE“Kala has been a huge part of making my daughter feel like an artist and have her creativity nurtured.”kala isMULTIFACETED“If you can imagine it, you can create it at Kala.”kala isSPIRITED“It’s electric and the kids feel so proud to have their work in a real live gallery.”kala isPhoto by Lee Oscar GomezFor over 35 years, Kala’s arts education programs have been at the heart of our work. As a community-oriented organization, Kala Art Institute is passionate about offering quality arts education for all local children, youth, and adults. We offer Artists-in-Schools (AIS) programs, summer camps and on-site workshops for youth and families, and open registration art classes for adults. With a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we offer tuition assistance including scholarship and sliding scale fees for our programs, and subsidies for qualifying schools.Photo by Lee Oscar Gomez
artists-in-schools & community programKala’s multi-faceted Artists-in-Schools & Community Program is relevant and engaging, and brings together students, teachers, and families from the East Bay and beyond.The program builds strong connections with schools and community spaces where Kala’s teaching artists lead a series of visual art classes for K–12th grade youth throughout the year. Teaching artists conduct residencies that are tailored to meet the needs of each school and community space by working closely with teachers and staff to develop curricula and art activities that both challenge students and captivate non-standard learners. Many of our projects are interdisciplinary and connect art-making with other academic disciplines. Kala returns to the majority of its schools year after year. Over time, we’ve seen that arts education fosters self-esteem, boosts motivation, creates resilient students, and helps build strong school communities. We reach over 2,500 local children and youth every year.COLLABORATIVE“I like making art using various art materials, and working with friends to come up with new ideas together.”kala isARTIST RESIDENCIESEXHIBITIONSCLASSESStudio & Business Office 1060 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710Gallery & Classrooms 2990 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 facebook.com/KalaArtInstitute twitter.com/KalaInstitute instagram.com/KalaArtInstitutewww.kala.orgARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMSconnect with kala’s education teamGeneral inquiries: education@kala.org Youth, Family & School Programs: 510-841-7000 Ext. 203, youtharts@kala.orgAdult Classes: 510-841-7000 Ext. 202, classes@kala.orgKala gratefully acknowledges support from the following foundations, agencies, and corporations: California Arts Council, California Humanities, City of Emeryville, Clif Bar Family Foundation, Bill Graham Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation, Kala Board of Directors, The Larry Chaset Arts Education Fund, Mechanics Bank, Sharon Simpson/Simpson PSB Fund, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation/Leonard Hunter in memory of Julia Marshall, The Sato Foundation, Richard K. Robbins/Wareham Development, The Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation, and thanks to our many generous individual members and donors.If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a program, service or activity, or require documents in alternative formats, please contact Ellen Lake at 510-520-6438 voice, Dial 711 for CRS, or email at ellen@kala.org.Photos by Kala staff, unless otherwise noted.community & family programsCommunity members and families are invited to visit Kala and participate in hands-on workshops and activities that connect to Kala’s exhibitions on view and/or explore a variety of themes related to the community as we learn new art-making skills. Themes may include family, legacy, culture, belonging, traditions, and identity. group visits/toursWe welcome K–12th grade students, university/college students, and adult group visits to our Kala Gallery & Community Classroom. For School Groups: We offer guided tours for school and youth groups. Teaching artists lead students through a tour of a current exhibition, observing and discussing artworks, exploring themes, and developing critical thinking and visual literacy skills. Optional: After a gallery tour, participants can respond to their experience through guided art-making activities in the community classroom.For Adult Groups: We offer guided tours (for certain exhibitions) and self-guided tours for groups of adults or college students. Guided tours of our exhibitions and collections are designed in response to group needs.ASHBY AVE.KALA STUDIOS 1060 HEINZKALA GALLERY2990 SAN PABLO10thHWY. 80Kala Art Institute’s mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education.Kala is a place of creativity, discovery, and equitable engagement, celebrating diverse artists and art practices and building opportunities for inclusion and belonging.Photo by Lee Oscar GomezPhoto by James Ken Butler
artists-in-schools & community programKala’s multi-faceted Artists-in-Schools & Community Program is relevant and engaging, and brings together students, teachers, and families from the East Bay and beyond.The program builds strong connections with schools and community spaces where Kala’s teaching artists lead a series of visual art classes for K–12th grade youth throughout the year. Teaching artists conduct residencies that are tailored to meet the needs of each school and community space by working closely with teachers and staff to develop curricula and art activities that both challenge students and captivate non-standard learners. Many of our projects are interdisciplinary and connect art-making with other academic disciplines. Kala returns to the majority of its schools year after year. Over time, we’ve seen that arts education fosters self-esteem, boosts motivation, creates resilient students, and helps build strong school communities. We reach over 2,500 local children and youth every year.COLLABORATIVE“I like making art using various art materials, and working with friends to come up with new ideas together.”kala isARTIST RESIDENCIESEXHIBITIONSCLASSESStudio & Business Office 1060 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710Gallery & Classrooms 2990 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 facebook.com/KalaArtInstitute twitter.com/KalaInstitute instagram.com/KalaArtInstitutewww.kala.orgARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMSconnect with kala’s education teamGeneral inquiries: education@kala.org Youth, Family & School Programs: 510-841-7000 Ext. 203, youtharts@kala.orgAdult Classes: 510-841-7000 Ext. 202, classes@kala.orgKala gratefully acknowledges support from the following foundations, agencies, and corporations: California Arts Council, California Humanities, City of Emeryville, Clif Bar Family Foundation, Bill Graham Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation, Kala Board of Directors, The Larry Chaset Arts Education Fund, Mechanics Bank, Sharon Simpson/Simpson PSB Fund, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation/Leonard Hunter in memory of Julia Marshall, The Sato Foundation, Richard K. Robbins/Wareham Development, The Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation, and thanks to our many generous individual members and donors.If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a program, service or activity, or require documents in alternative formats, please contact Ellen Lake at 510-520-6438 voice, Dial 711 for CRS, or email at ellen@kala.org.Photos by Kala staff, unless otherwise noted.community & family programsCommunity members and families are invited to visit Kala and participate in hands-on workshops and activities that connect to Kala’s exhibitions on view and/or explore a variety of themes related to the community as we learn new art-making skills. Themes may include family, legacy, culture, belonging, traditions, and identity. group visits/toursWe welcome K–12th grade students, university/college students, and adult group visits to our Kala Gallery & Community Classroom. For School Groups: We offer guided tours for school and youth groups. Teaching artists lead students through a tour of a current exhibition, observing and discussing artworks, exploring themes, and developing critical thinking and visual literacy skills. Optional: After a gallery tour, participants can respond to their experience through guided art-making activities in the community classroom.For Adult Groups: We offer guided tours (for certain exhibitions) and self-guided tours for groups of adults or college students. Guided tours of our exhibitions and collections are designed in response to group needs.ASHBY AVE.KALA STUDIOS 1060 HEINZKALA GALLERY2990 SAN PABLO10thHWY. 80Kala Art Institute’s mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education.Kala is a place of creativity, discovery, and equitable engagement, celebrating diverse artists and art practices and building opportunities for inclusion and belonging.Photo by Lee Oscar GomezPhoto by James Ken Butler