Thank you for contributing to Kala's annual fund, helping us exceed our fundraising goal, and preparing us for the adventures ahead in 2023! We are so grateful to this resilient and generous community for all that you do to support Kala. We're feeling optimistic and lifted up by your support. We're looking forward to investing in facility improvements and new artist opportunities and giving back to the community in the coming year.

Thank you!

(image) Kala Printmaking Studio

Artist-in-Residence Application Deadline - Jan 15, 2023

Are you interested in becoming an artist-in-residence (AIR) at Kala? Applications are due via slideroom January 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. Limited housing is available (a 2-bedroom unit across the street from Kala) for artists coming from outside of Northern California.

(Images) Left: Printmaking Studio, Right: Chloe Alexander

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Adult Class Highlights

Painting Pastries: Sculpting with Acrylic Paint
Friday, February 3 - 17, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Instructor: Heather Yeo
Location: San Pablo Community Classroom

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Project Management for Creatives (Virtual)
Wednesdays, Feb 8 - March 1,
6:30pm-8:30pm
Instructor: Sue Mark
Location: Online via Zoom

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Modern Lithography: Mokulito and Polyester Plate Overlay
Saturday & Sunday, February 11, 12, 18 & 19, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Instructor: Karen Olsen-Dunn
Location: Heinz Printmaking Studio

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More Adult Classes

Kala offers tuition assistance and sliding scale for Kala adult and youth classes.

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After School Programs

Studio Tuesdays (Spring 2023)

Tuesdays, Jan 3 - May 23,
2:45pm-5:30pm
Instructors: Natalie Palms & Joey Rose
Grades: 1st-5th
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
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Studio Thursdays (Spring 2023)

Thursdays, Jan 5 - May 25,
2:45pm-5:30pm
Instructors: Natalie Palms & Joey Rose
Grades: 1st-5th
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
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Arts Enrichment Wednesdays (Spring 2023)

Wednesdays, Jan 11 - May 17,
2:45pm-5:30pm
Instructor: Joey Rose
Grades: K-5th (Now open to Kindergarteners)
Location: Kala Community Classroom
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Teen Studio Programs - Grades 6-12

Drawing for Teens (Winter)

Tuesdays, Jan 10 - March 14, 4pm-5:30pm
Instructor: Ali Vaughan
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
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Teen Studio After School (Winter)

Wednesdays, Jan 11 - March 8, 4pm-6pm
Instructors: Yael Levy & Erina Davidson
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
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More News... In Brief
Kala's 2022-2023 Artists' Annual is on view now - Jan 13th, 2023 in the Kala Gallery. Stop by Tues - Fri, noon - 5pm to see work by Kala's diverse community of artists in a variety of media.

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!