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Serving the general public and public schools through a breadth of educational programming, Kala provides opportunities for the next gener-ation of artists and visionaries to experiment, learn, and collaborate under the guidance and support of professional working artists. adult art classesKala offers workshops for adults that range from textiles to printmaking, photography, painting, and drawing. Programs connect learners with diverse teaching artists, exceptional equipment, and creative exchange. community & family programsCommunity members and families are invited to visit Kala and participate in hands-on work-shops that connect to Kala’s exhibitions and explore salient themes such as family, legacy, culture, traditions, belonging, and identity. group visits/toursWe welcome university/college students, adult groups, and K-12th grade student groups to visit Kala’s Gallery, Community Classroom, and Facilities.ARTS EDUCATION“If you can imagine it, you can create it at Kala.” – sharon jueARTIST RESIDENCIESEXHIBITIONSEDUCATIONStudio & 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.orgKala gratefully acknowledges support from the following foundations, agencies, and corporations: Alameda County Arts Commission, Archer Patterson Family Foundation, Artist Communities Alliance, Austin Kahle Foundation, Bayer Healthcare, The Larry Chaset Arts Education Fund, City of Berkeley/Berkeley Civic Arts Program, UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Community Partnership Fund, California Arts Council, California Humanities, Clif Bar Family Foundation, City of Emeryville, Fleishhacker Foundation, Bill Graham Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, Kala Board of Directors, The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation, Mechanics Bank, Meyer Sound, National Endowment for the Arts, The Nicholson Family Foundation, Oliver & Company, The Bernard Osher Foundation, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation/Leonard Hunter in memory of Julia Marshall,The San Francisco Foundation, The Sato Foundation, Sharon Simpson/Simpson PSB Fund, Mercy and Roger Smullen Fund/Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Stopwaste, Sustainable Arts Foundation, Richard K. Robbins/Wareham Development, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, The Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, and thanks to our many generous 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 510-841-7000 x204 voice, Dial 711 for CRS, or email at ellen@kala.orgPhotos by Kala unless otherwise noted.youth art programsAt Kala, we nurture curiosity and creativity through the arts. Instructors are practicing artists who create a fun, responsive, and supportive studio environment. Current youth programs are listed below. Artists-in-Schools: Reaching over 2,500 local K-12 youth every year through extended school residencies, this program fosters self-esteem, boosts motivation and resilience, and helps build strong school communities. After School: Kids ages 6-11 participate in studio activities including art-making, storytelling, gallery tours, and dialogue to build artistic skills and appreciation for art.Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts: Week-long camps offer children and youth a fun and creative experience where they can explore and develop artwork and artistic skills. Field Trips: Teaching artists guide youth groups through the gallery, observing, exploring themes, and developing critical thinking and visual literacy skills. Groups can opt to respond to the experience in a guided art-making activity. .ASHBY AVE.KALA STUDIOS 1060 HEINZKALA GALLERY2990 SAN PABLO10thHWY. 80Kala is a place of creativity, discovery, and equitable engagement, celebrating diverse artists and art practices and building opportunities for inclusion and belonging.support kalaKala is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID number 94-2372185. Your donations support our programs and operations and are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Thank you for supporting Kala’s work and mission and/or joining the Friends of Kala membership program.general inquiries: kala@kala.org exhibitions: gallery@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x201art sales: artsales@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x206membership & donations: development@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x204facility rentals: rentals@kala.org, 510-549-2977 x314artist residencies: kalaair@kala.org, 510-549-2977 x303print studio, digital lab, custom printing: 510-549-2977 x307 and x314education/public programs general inquiries: education@kala.orgyouth, family & school programs: youtharts@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x203adult art classes: classes@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x202connect with kalaSUPPORTING ARTISTS AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1974Photo by Lee Oscar Gomez
MISSION + CORE VALUES“Kala Art Institute is an amazing space of creative growth and experimentation.” – tavarus blackmonARTIST RESIDENCIES“Thank you Kala for believing in marginalized voices, and for providing a platform for us to reclaim space.” – antonius buiEXHIBITIONS“It’s rare to find residencies that culminate in an art exhibition, let alone both a film screening and an exhibition.” – jamal ademolaKala Art Institute’s mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its artist residencies and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education.Kala has evolved over five decades from a garage studio with an etching press and a single hot plate to a 15,200-square-foot facility in the historic West Berkeley Heinz building. Kala has grown steadily in the breadth of its art-making equipment, programs, and in the size of its operation, yet remains true to its mission to be a workshop of ideas.Grounded by the spirit of exchange and a culture of equitable engagement, Kala fosters deep community connections and a fresh approach to artistic experimentation.core valuesCreativity and Transformation: Providing a high-quality space for experimentation, reciprocity, and empowerment.Equity: Reducing barriers to participation and amplifying diverse experiences, particularly from historically marginalized communities.Access and Belonging: A creative and welcoming culture with access to art-making resources and platforms to share stories and experiences.Collaboration and Interdependence: Embracing community wisdom, learning from one another, and fostering a spirit of exchange.Integrity: Approaching work, art, and life authentically and with purpose.artist-in-residence programKala’s residency program serves over 150 artists annually. Artist-in-residence (AIR) share space, equipment, techniques, and ideas and are a vital constituency of the diverse Kala community. AIRs receive 24/7 access to Kala’s facilities, including an 8,000-square-foot printmaking facility, a black-and-white darkroom, a digital lab, and artist project spaces. Kala has two, two-bedroom apartments across the street available for visiting artists.Residencies span from one to twelve months with the option of renewal. Artists pay modest monthly lab fees, subsidized through Kala’s fundraising. Residency applications are accepted online three times per year. Kala seeks applicants who demonstrate conceptual creativity and technical knowledge.custom printingKala offers limited custom printing and editioning services in the print studio and digital lab focusing on projects working in collaboration with artists producing original artwork.fellowships and special residenciesFellowships are awarded to artists from the US and worldwide who demonstrate artistic adventurousness, conceptual creativity, outstanding bodies of work, and whose projects benefit from Kala’s specialized equipment. Artists receive a stipend, one month of housing at Kala’s apartments, a complimentary art class, technical support, 24/7 use of Kala’s facilities for one to nine months, a culminating exhibition as a cohort in the Kala Gallery, and opportunities to engage the public in discourse. Kala offers additional fellowships with stipends that depend on funding and community partnerships and currently include residencies through CEC Artslink, California College of the Arts (CCA) Hamaguchi award, Artist Communities Alliance/McKnight cohort, and special programs for Parent Artists, Media Artists, Veteran Artists, and a Municipal Artist-in-Residence collaboration with the City of Berkeley.the kala galleryA light-filled 2,200-square-foot exhibition space, Kala Gallery presents five to six exhibitions each year highlighting work by both emerging and recognized artists. Some of the exhibitions feature new works by Kala fellowship and residency artists. The remainder of Kala’s annual programming focuses on curated exhibitions assembled around a unifying theme, process, or media.off-site exhibitionsKala Art Institute develops small, in-house curated exhibitions for businesses, public facilities, and special interest groups. On-going projects include Kala’s Milvia/Addison Windows display in downtown Berkeley, CA.kala art sales and consulting Kala’s expanded Art Sales and Consulting Program supports exceptional work by local, national, and international artists, many of whom have participated in Kala’s artist residency programs. By helping place art in private, corporate, municipal, and museum collections, our sales program furthers Kala’s mission of helping artists sustain their creative work over time.Artwork displayed in the Kala Gallery and the Mercy and Roger Smullen Print and Media Center changes frequently. View available artworks on our Arsty page or visit the gallery. Appointments are recommended.facility rentals Make your event a work of art! The Kala Gallery is available for parties, receptions, book launches, film screenings, and special events.Land acknowledgment: Kala Art Institute is located in Huichin, the home territory of Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people, on unceded Lisjan Ohlone land.Photo by James Butler
MISSION + CORE VALUES“Kala Art Institute is an amazing space of creative growth and experimentation.” – tavarus blackmonARTIST RESIDENCIES“Thank you Kala for believing in marginalized voices, and for providing a platform for us to reclaim space.” – antonius buiEXHIBITIONS“It’s rare to find residencies that culminate in an art exhibition, let alone both a film screening and an exhibition.” – jamal ademolaKala Art Institute’s mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its artist residencies and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education.Kala has evolved over five decades from a garage studio with an etching press and a single hot plate to a 15,200-square-foot facility in the historic West Berkeley Heinz building. Kala has grown steadily in the breadth of its art-making equipment, programs, and in the size of its operation, yet remains true to its mission to be a workshop of ideas.Grounded by the spirit of exchange and a culture of equitable engagement, Kala fosters deep community connections and a fresh approach to artistic experimentation.core valuesCreativity and Transformation: Providing a high-quality space for experimentation, reciprocity, and empowerment.Equity: Reducing barriers to participation and amplifying diverse experiences, particularly from historically marginalized communities.Access and Belonging: A creative and welcoming culture with access to art-making resources and platforms to share stories and experiences.Collaboration and Interdependence: Embracing community wisdom, learning from one another, and fostering a spirit of exchange.Integrity: Approaching work, art, and life authentically and with purpose.artist-in-residence programKala’s residency program serves over 150 artists annually. Artist-in-residence (AIR) share space, equipment, techniques, and ideas and are a vital constituency of the diverse Kala community. AIRs receive 24/7 access to Kala’s facilities, including an 8,000-square-foot printmaking facility, a black-and-white darkroom, a digital lab, and artist project spaces. Kala has two, two-bedroom apartments across the street available for visiting artists.Residencies span from one to twelve months with the option of renewal. Artists pay modest monthly lab fees, subsidized through Kala’s fundraising. Residency applications are accepted online three times per year. Kala seeks applicants who demonstrate conceptual creativity and technical knowledge.custom printingKala offers limited custom printing and editioning services in the print studio and digital lab focusing on projects working in collaboration with artists producing original artwork.fellowships and special residenciesFellowships are awarded to artists from the US and worldwide who demonstrate artistic adventurousness, conceptual creativity, outstanding bodies of work, and whose projects benefit from Kala’s specialized equipment. Artists receive a stipend, one month of housing at Kala’s apartments, a complimentary art class, technical support, 24/7 use of Kala’s facilities for one to nine months, a culminating exhibition as a cohort in the Kala Gallery, and opportunities to engage the public in discourse. Kala offers additional fellowships with stipends that depend on funding and community partnerships and currently include residencies through CEC Artslink, California College of the Arts (CCA) Hamaguchi award, Artist Communities Alliance/McKnight cohort, and special programs for Parent Artists, Media Artists, Veteran Artists, and a Municipal Artist-in-Residence collaboration with the City of Berkeley.the kala galleryA light-filled 2,200-square-foot exhibition space, Kala Gallery presents five to six exhibitions each year highlighting work by both emerging and recognized artists. Some of the exhibitions feature new works by Kala fellowship and residency artists. The remainder of Kala’s annual programming focuses on curated exhibitions assembled around a unifying theme, process, or media.off-site exhibitionsKala Art Institute develops small, in-house curated exhibitions for businesses, public facilities, and special interest groups. On-going projects include Kala’s Milvia/Addison Windows display in downtown Berkeley, CA.kala art sales and consulting Kala’s expanded Art Sales and Consulting Program supports exceptional work by local, national, and international artists, many of whom have participated in Kala’s artist residency programs. By helping place art in private, corporate, municipal, and museum collections, our sales program furthers Kala’s mission of helping artists sustain their creative work over time.Artwork displayed in the Kala Gallery and the Mercy and Roger Smullen Print and Media Center changes frequently. View available artworks on our Arsty page or visit the gallery. Appointments are recommended.facility rentals Make your event a work of art! The Kala Gallery is available for parties, receptions, book launches, film screenings, and special events.Land acknowledgment: Kala Art Institute is located in Huichin, the home territory of Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people, on unceded Lisjan Ohlone land.Photo by James Butler
MISSION + CORE VALUES“Kala Art Institute is an amazing space of creative growth and experimentation.” – tavarus blackmonARTIST RESIDENCIES“Thank you Kala for believing in marginalized voices, and for providing a platform for us to reclaim space.” – antonius buiEXHIBITIONS“It’s rare to find residencies that culminate in an art exhibition, let alone both a film screening and an exhibition.” – jamal ademolaKala Art Institute’s mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its artist residencies and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education.Kala has evolved over five decades from a garage studio with an etching press and a single hot plate to a 15,200-square-foot facility in the historic West Berkeley Heinz building. Kala has grown steadily in the breadth of its art-making equipment, programs, and in the size of its operation, yet remains true to its mission to be a workshop of ideas.Grounded by the spirit of exchange and a culture of equitable engagement, Kala fosters deep community connections and a fresh approach to artistic experimentation.core valuesCreativity and Transformation: Providing a high-quality space for experimentation, reciprocity, and empowerment.Equity: Reducing barriers to participation and amplifying diverse experiences, particularly from historically marginalized communities.Access and Belonging: A creative and welcoming culture with access to art-making resources and platforms to share stories and experiences.Collaboration and Interdependence: Embracing community wisdom, learning from one another, and fostering a spirit of exchange.Integrity: Approaching work, art, and life authentically and with purpose.artist-in-residence programKala’s residency program serves over 150 artists annually. Artist-in-residence (AIR) share space, equipment, techniques, and ideas and are a vital constituency of the diverse Kala community. AIRs receive 24/7 access to Kala’s facilities, including an 8,000-square-foot printmaking facility, a black-and-white darkroom, a digital lab, and artist project spaces. Kala has two, two-bedroom apartments across the street available for visiting artists.Residencies span from one to twelve months with the option of renewal. Artists pay modest monthly lab fees, subsidized through Kala’s fundraising. Residency applications are accepted online three times per year. Kala seeks applicants who demonstrate conceptual creativity and technical knowledge.custom printingKala offers limited custom printing and editioning services in the print studio and digital lab focusing on projects working in collaboration with artists producing original artwork.fellowships and special residenciesFellowships are awarded to artists from the US and worldwide who demonstrate artistic adventurousness, conceptual creativity, outstanding bodies of work, and whose projects benefit from Kala’s specialized equipment. Artists receive a stipend, one month of housing at Kala’s apartments, a complimentary art class, technical support, 24/7 use of Kala’s facilities for one to nine months, a culminating exhibition as a cohort in the Kala Gallery, and opportunities to engage the public in discourse. Kala offers additional fellowships with stipends that depend on funding and community partnerships and currently include residencies through CEC Artslink, California College of the Arts (CCA) Hamaguchi award, Artist Communities Alliance/McKnight cohort, and special programs for Parent Artists, Media Artists, Veteran Artists, and a Municipal Artist-in-Residence collaboration with the City of Berkeley.the kala galleryA light-filled 2,200-square-foot exhibition space, Kala Gallery presents five to six exhibitions each year highlighting work by both emerging and recognized artists. Some of the exhibitions feature new works by Kala fellowship and residency artists. The remainder of Kala’s annual programming focuses on curated exhibitions assembled around a unifying theme, process, or media.off-site exhibitionsKala Art Institute develops small, in-house curated exhibitions for businesses, public facilities, and special interest groups. On-going projects include Kala’s Milvia/Addison Windows display in downtown Berkeley, CA.kala art sales and consulting Kala’s expanded Art Sales and Consulting Program supports exceptional work by local, national, and international artists, many of whom have participated in Kala’s artist residency programs. By helping place art in private, corporate, municipal, and museum collections, our sales program furthers Kala’s mission of helping artists sustain their creative work over time.Artwork displayed in the Kala Gallery and the Mercy and Roger Smullen Print and Media Center changes frequently. View available artworks on our Arsty page or visit the gallery. Appointments are recommended.facility rentals Make your event a work of art! The Kala Gallery is available for parties, receptions, book launches, film screenings, and special events.Land acknowledgment: Kala Art Institute is located in Huichin, the home territory of Chochenyo-speaking Ohlone people, on unceded Lisjan Ohlone land.Photo by James Butler
Serving the general public and public schools through a breadth of educational programming, Kala provides opportunities for the next gener-ation of artists and visionaries to experiment, learn, and collaborate under the guidance and support of professional working artists. adult art classesKala offers workshops for adults that range from textiles to printmaking, photography, painting, and drawing. Programs connect learners with diverse teaching artists, exceptional equipment, and creative exchange. community & family programsCommunity members and families are invited to visit Kala and participate in hands-on work-shops that connect to Kala’s exhibitions and explore salient themes such as family, legacy, culture, traditions, belonging, and identity. group visits/toursWe welcome university/college students, adult groups, and K-12th grade student groups to visit Kala’s Gallery, Community Classroom, and Facilities.ARTS EDUCATION“If you can imagine it, you can create it at Kala.” – sharon jueARTIST RESIDENCIESEXHIBITIONSEDUCATIONStudio & 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.orgKala gratefully acknowledges support from the following foundations, agencies, and corporations: Alameda County Arts Commission, Archer Patterson Family Foundation, Artist Communities Alliance, Austin Kahle Foundation, Bayer Healthcare, The Larry Chaset Arts Education Fund, City of Berkeley/Berkeley Civic Arts Program, UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Community Partnership Fund, California Arts Council, California Humanities, Clif Bar Family Foundation, City of Emeryville, Fleishhacker Foundation, Bill Graham Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, Kala Board of Directors, The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation, Mechanics Bank, Meyer Sound, National Endowment for the Arts, The Nicholson Family Foundation, Oliver & Company, The Bernard Osher Foundation, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation/Leonard Hunter in memory of Julia Marshall,The San Francisco Foundation, The Sato Foundation, Sharon Simpson/Simpson PSB Fund, Mercy and Roger Smullen Fund/Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Stopwaste, Sustainable Arts Foundation, Richard K. Robbins/Wareham Development, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, The Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, and thanks to our many generous 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 510-841-7000 x204 voice, Dial 711 for CRS, or email at ellen@kala.orgPhotos by Kala unless otherwise noted.youth art programsAt Kala, we nurture curiosity and creativity through the arts. Instructors are practicing artists who create a fun, responsive, and supportive studio environment. Current youth programs are listed below. Artists-in-Schools: Reaching over 2,500 local K-12 youth every year through extended school residencies, this program fosters self-esteem, boosts motivation and resilience, and helps build strong school communities. After School: Kids ages 6-11 participate in studio activities including art-making, storytelling, gallery tours, and dialogue to build artistic skills and appreciation for art.Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts: Week-long camps offer children and youth a fun and creative experience where they can explore and develop artwork and artistic skills. Field Trips: Teaching artists guide youth groups through the gallery, observing, exploring themes, and developing critical thinking and visual literacy skills. Groups can opt to respond to the experience in a guided art-making activity. .ASHBY AVE.KALA STUDIOS 1060 HEINZKALA GALLERY2990 SAN PABLO10thHWY. 80Kala is a place of creativity, discovery, and equitable engagement, celebrating diverse artists and art practices and building opportunities for inclusion and belonging.support kalaKala is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID number 94-2372185. Your donations support our programs and operations and are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Thank you for supporting Kala’s work and mission and/or joining the Friends of Kala membership program.general inquiries: kala@kala.org exhibitions: gallery@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x201art sales: artsales@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x206membership & donations: development@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x204facility rentals: rentals@kala.org, 510-549-2977 x314artist residencies: kalaair@kala.org, 510-549-2977 x303print studio, digital lab, custom printing: 510-549-2977 x307 and x314education/public programs general inquiries: education@kala.orgyouth, family & school programs: youtharts@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x203adult art classes: classes@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x202connect with kalaSUPPORTING ARTISTS AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1974Photo by Lee Oscar Gomez
Serving the general public and public schools through a breadth of educational programming, Kala provides opportunities for the next gener-ation of artists and visionaries to experiment, learn, and collaborate under the guidance and support of professional working artists. adult art classesKala offers workshops for adults that range from textiles to printmaking, photography, painting, and drawing. Programs connect learners with diverse teaching artists, exceptional equipment, and creative exchange. community & family programsCommunity members and families are invited to visit Kala and participate in hands-on work-shops that connect to Kala’s exhibitions and explore salient themes such as family, legacy, culture, traditions, belonging, and identity. group visits/toursWe welcome university/college students, adult groups, and K-12th grade student groups to visit Kala’s Gallery, Community Classroom, and Facilities.ARTS EDUCATION“If you can imagine it, you can create it at Kala.” – sharon jueARTIST RESIDENCIESEXHIBITIONSEDUCATIONStudio & 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.orgKala gratefully acknowledges support from the following foundations, agencies, and corporations: Alameda County Arts Commission, Archer Patterson Family Foundation, Artist Communities Alliance, Austin Kahle Foundation, Bayer Healthcare, The Larry Chaset Arts Education Fund, City of Berkeley/Berkeley Civic Arts Program, UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Community Partnership Fund, California Arts Council, California Humanities, Clif Bar Family Foundation, City of Emeryville, Fleishhacker Foundation, Bill Graham Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, Kala Board of Directors, The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation, Mechanics Bank, Meyer Sound, National Endowment for the Arts, The Nicholson Family Foundation, Oliver & Company, The Bernard Osher Foundation, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation/Leonard Hunter in memory of Julia Marshall,The San Francisco Foundation, The Sato Foundation, Sharon Simpson/Simpson PSB Fund, Mercy and Roger Smullen Fund/Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Stopwaste, Sustainable Arts Foundation, Richard K. Robbins/Wareham Development, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, The Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation, Zellerbach Family Foundation, and thanks to our many generous 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 510-841-7000 x204 voice, Dial 711 for CRS, or email at ellen@kala.orgPhotos by Kala unless otherwise noted.youth art programsAt Kala, we nurture curiosity and creativity through the arts. Instructors are practicing artists who create a fun, responsive, and supportive studio environment. Current youth programs are listed below. Artists-in-Schools: Reaching over 2,500 local K-12 youth every year through extended school residencies, this program fosters self-esteem, boosts motivation and resilience, and helps build strong school communities. After School: Kids ages 6-11 participate in studio activities including art-making, storytelling, gallery tours, and dialogue to build artistic skills and appreciation for art.Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts: Week-long camps offer children and youth a fun and creative experience where they can explore and develop artwork and artistic skills. Field Trips: Teaching artists guide youth groups through the gallery, observing, exploring themes, and developing critical thinking and visual literacy skills. Groups can opt to respond to the experience in a guided art-making activity. .ASHBY AVE.KALA STUDIOS 1060 HEINZKALA GALLERY2990 SAN PABLO10thHWY. 80Kala is a place of creativity, discovery, and equitable engagement, celebrating diverse artists and art practices and building opportunities for inclusion and belonging.support kalaKala is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Tax ID number 94-2372185. Your donations support our programs and operations and are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Thank you for supporting Kala’s work and mission and/or joining the Friends of Kala membership program.general inquiries: kala@kala.org exhibitions: gallery@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x201art sales: artsales@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x206membership & donations: development@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x204facility rentals: rentals@kala.org, 510-549-2977 x314artist residencies: kalaair@kala.org, 510-549-2977 x303print studio, digital lab, custom printing: 510-549-2977 x307 and x314education/public programs general inquiries: education@kala.orgyouth, family & school programs: youtharts@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x203adult art classes: classes@kala.org, 510-841-7000 x202connect with kalaSUPPORTING ARTISTS AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1974Photo by Lee Oscar Gomez