Happy Holidays from Kala!

We wish you all a joyous, peaceful, and creative holiday season! As we mark Kala's 50th anniversary, we celebrate Kala's rich history and thank you for supporting Kala's cultural programs and providing new opportunities for artists and the community.

Holiday Schedule: Kala Gallery will close for the holidays Friday, December 22. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 9 with regular gallery hours (12-5pm).

Annual Fund: Thank you for your generosity and year-end contributions. Together we are making great progress funding Kala's core programs. Keep the love and encouragement coming. Donations of all sizes make a big difference! We have a new $10,000 matching donation meaning your gift will be matched one-to-one doubling your impact supporting Kala's mission and work. Thank you for donating to Kala this holiday season!

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Teen Programs - The Embodied Press: queer abstraction and the artists' book

Join us for two Teen workshops celebrating queer abstraction and self-empowered narrative art! Using the current exhibition, The Embodied Press: queer abstraction and the artists’ book as a reference point teens are encouraged to use visual abstraction to explore their identities.

The Face As Canvas: An Abstract Drag Workshop for Teens

Saturday, Jan 27, 1-3 pm

Instructor: Obsidienne Obsurd & Kala Staff

Tuition: $5-15 (sliding scale, includes take home cosmetics), RSVP required

Come celebrate creative expression at our abstract drag workshop! This workshop will be hosted by Obsidienne Obsurd, an incredible performer who embodies the exuberant and wildly creative spirit of the Bay Area drag community. After a Q&A and performance, teens will create original “abstract” makeup looks inspired by our current exhibition and make them come to life. Teens will also get to take home all of the makeup, thanks to donations from Trixie Cosmetics, Mehron, The Creative Makeup and Project Glimmer!"

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Zines for Teens

Saturday, Jan 13, 1-3pm

Instructor: Elaine Ponce

Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom

Tuition: $10

Working with the exhibition as inspiration and a variety of materials, this workshop will cover different formats, layouts, and subject matter to explore how zines are a vehicle for independent publishing.

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Veterans Artist Residency Program + AIR Deadline

We are proud to welcome the 2023-2024 Kala Veterans Residency artists - Emilio Gallegos, John Yoyogi Fortes, Phil Jones and Amber Zora! 

The Veterans AIR Program is generously supported by the California Arts Council (Impact Projects) and the National Endowment for the Arts (Fellowship Program). The Veterans artist residency program includes a stipend, a studio residency, housing for artists outside of the Bay Area, a Kala class to provide training in printmaking and/or digital media, access to Kala’s creative community and a network of approximately 75 artists working at Kala each month, participation in Kala events, and support of Kala staff.

Are you interested in becoming an Artist-in-Residence (AIR) at Kala?

Apply in Slideroom by January 15th 9pm! 

Kala's AIR program is a subsidized fee-based artist residency that provides 24/7 access to Kala's printshop, digital lab, black and white darkroom, and more. Residents also receive individual storage space including a flat file and cubby, and opportunities to participate in Kala exhibitions. Kala’s shared artist apartments house four artists each month coming from outside of Northern California (Kala has two, 2 bedroom apartments, meaning AIRs staying in these units will be living with a roommate and sharing a kitchen, living room, and bathroom).

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Registration is Open for a New Season of Art Classes & Workshops (Jan-June 2024)

Tuition assistance and sliding scale are available for all classes. Friends of Kala members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Not a member? member? Join or renew to receive your discount.

Intro to Reductive Linocut

Saturdays, Jan 13-27, 10am-4pm

Instructor: Rich Fowler

Location: Kala Printmaking Studio

An introduction to relief printing with linoleum. Topics covered include linocut supplies, carving techniques, print registration and printing with an etching press. Students will learn the step-by-step process to take their initial design ideas to a small edition of prints. No prior experience necessary!

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All Adult Classes

After School Studio Programs

After School Studio (Tuesdays)

Tuesdays, Jan 9-May 21, 2:45-5:30pm

No classes April 1-5 (Spring Break)

Instructors: Natalie Palms

Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom

Tuesday Registration

Teen Studio Programs

Drawing for Teens (Winter)

Tuesdays, Jan 16-March 12, 4-5:30pm
Instructor: Ali Vaughan
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
During this 9-week winter session, the class will focus on contemporary methods and techniques in drawing.
All levels are welcome! Differentiated instruction is provided to meet each student’s interests, needs, and strengths.

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More News... In Brief

- This year marks fifty years of Kala supporting artists and engaging the community. We have exciting plans ahead to make sure Kala is thriving for the next fifty years. Donate today to help launch Kala's Fund for the Future.

- Oxbow School of Art's application for general admission to their Paper and Book Intensive opens January 1st with priority given to applications submitted in the first two weeks.