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Kala Art Institute Newsletter - November 30, 2023
Arts and Entertainment
December 1, 2023
From: Kala Art InstituteKala @ SFMOMA Small Press Book Bazaar
Date & Time: Thursday, Dec 7, 1-8pm
Location: SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, San Francisco
Cost: This event takes place on the First Thursday when museum admission is free to Bay Area residents.
Come see our booth at the SFMOMA Small Press Book Bazaar on Thursday, Dec 7, 1-8 pm!
This holiday season, support the Bay Area creative community by shopping this special pop-up sale featuring local presses, zine publishers, artists, and more! From artist books and zines to posters, T-shirts, and mixtapes, you’re sure to find something unique for everyone on your list — including yourself!
Participating artists include: Lindsay Buchman, Paola de la Calle, Cheryl Derricotte, Melanie Dorson, Beth Fein, Cecilia Hamlin, Corrine Hatt, Whitney Humphreys, Susanne Huth, Sharon Jue, Soad Kader, Sasha Kelley, Baharak Khaleghi, Joanna Kidd, Kathya Landeros, Kacie Lees, Jane Marchant, Mary V. Marsh, Graham McDougal, Jessica Mehta, Paula Menchen, Nasim Moghadam, Katie Murken, Karen Olsen-Dunn, Kari Orvik, Jessica Phrogus, Shantré Pinkney, Carrie Ann Plank, Helia Pouyanfar, Manuel Ruelas, Courtney Sennish, Mary Shisler, Siana Smith, Patrick Sumner, Seiko Tachibana, Josh Winkler, Michelle Wilson, Lena Wolff, Wei Han Yang, and Zimo Zhao.
Adult Classes 2024 Registration Open
Check out the wide variety of Adult classes on offer for Jan-June 2024! Looking to add to your skill set - you will find introductory and advanced printing sessions, painting, watercolor and several textile based courses, all now available.
New Adult Class Highlights
Sundays, Dec 10 & 17, 10am-3pm
Instructor: Beth Davila Waldman
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
Work with your own photographic images and mixed media to create layered works. Participants will be introduced to various adhesives and sealants to work with, as well as papers and as the gel photo transfer methods as a method for your work. All levels welcome!
Wednesdays, Jan 10-Feb 28, 6-9pm
Instructor: Tomoko Murakami
Location: Kala Printmaking Studio
This introductory, 8-week course will provide an intensive experience with printmaking. Students will have the chance to learn and work in relief printing, intaglio, monotype, collagraph and more! All levels welcome.
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!
Artechn?: Learning the Art of Botanical Drawings
Tuesdays, Feb 6-March 5, 6-9pm
Instructor: Eva-Maria Spampinato
Location: Kala Community Classroom
Artechn? is the study of art technology and materials. This fall series will be on the foundations of drawing, called observational studies, with focus on the study ‘how to’ draw botanicals from representation.
Holiday Card-Making @ Kala
Spread some holiday cheer with personalized cards created by you!
Teen Studio: Printmaking Holiday Cards
Tuesdays, Dec 7 & 14, 4-5:30pm
Instructor: Yael Levy
Location: Kala Community Classroom
Students will carve their own block prints using easy-to-cut blocks, try printing with a traditional printing press, and experiment with some low-prep screen printing. All levels welcome!
After School Studio Spring 2024 Registration Open
Sign up today for our Spring 2024 After School Programs! We have Tuesday and Thursday sessions available. Both sessions offer fun and interactive art-making experiences designed for young artists in 1st-5th grades.
Monthly themes and project activities incorporate drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media art inspired by the art of local and contemporary artists of various intersections of identities, cultural experiences, and backgrounds. In addition to hands-on art-making, class activities may include visits from guest artists, storytelling, gallery tours, games, movement, and conversational and written reflections to help build an appreciation for art and the role of art(ists) in our community.
After School Studio (Tuesdays)
Tuesdays, Jan 9-May 21, 2:45-5:30pm
No classes April 1-5 (Spring Break)
Instructors: Natalie Palms & Joey Rose
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
After School Studio (Thursdays)
Thursdays, Jan 11-May 23, 2:45-5:30pm
No classes April 1-5 (Spring Break)
Instructor: Jennifer Mazzucco
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
Not sure if you?d like to register yet? Sign up for a Trial Day/Drop-In session now!
10% multi-session / sibling discount and tuition assistance are available.
Teen Studio Winter 2024 Registration Open
Sign up today for our Winter 2024 Teen Studio Programs! We have a Drawing session on Tuesdays and Studio session on Wednesdays available. Both sessions provide skill-based art-making and activities designed for young artists in 6th-12th grades.
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.
Teen Studio After School (Winter)
Wednesdays, Jan 17-March20, 4:30-6:30pm
Instructor: Yael Levy
Location: Kala Gallery & Classroom
During this winter session, teens will continue to explore different modes of expression and creative processes while improving technical, representational, and conceptual skills in a supportive studio environment. All levels welcome!
Not sure if you?d like to register yet? Sign up for a Trial Day/Drop-In session now!
10% multi-session / sibling discount and tuition assistance are available.
More News... In Brief:
- Join us Thursday, Dec 14th at 6pm for an information session on Headlands' Bay Area Fellowship. Registration required.
- Applications for funding opportunities for Oxbow School of Art?s Paper and Book Intensive opens Dec 1st and closes Dec 31st. Application for general admission opens Jan 1st, 2024.
- Kala-affiliated artist, Ron Moultrie Saunders, has work in 120710?s new exhibition, Far away is now. Opening Dec 2nd, 4-8pm, on view through Jan 20th.
- San Francisco State is hiring an Assistant Professor in Studio Art Practice. The call is for an artist who works across disciplines in their studio practice and teaching.
- 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. Thanks to all who have contributed so far. The first $10,000 donated will be matched one-to-one!