2024  West Berkeley Community Print Festival

Located in West Berkeley, California, Kala Art Institute is an art-making hub that supports artists and engages the community. Kala offers professional facilities to those working in and across printmaking and digital media, installation, sound, performance, and other interdisiplnary art practices.

Kala Art Institute

Celebrate Spring and the art of printmaking! Join us for a community workshop, artist demonstrations, studio tours, exhibitions, and more!

Kala Art Gallery & Community Classroom

Kala turns 50! Celebrate spring and the art of printmaking and more! Join us for a fun day of art activities! From community art workshops and artist demonstrations to artist vendors and print studio tours, stop by throughout the day and see what’s happening at <a href="https://www.kala.org/" title="https://www.kala.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kala Art Institute. </a>The festival wraps up with an opening reception for Kala’s 50th-anniversary exhibition Under the Sky. We hope to bring together our local community of artists, youth, and families for a day of sharing and experiencing art in West Berkeley. Free and open to all ages.Sign up for our printmaking studio tours (<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/877157420457?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/877157420457?aff=oddtdtcreator">Heinz Print Studio Tours</a>) through Eventbrite or on-site on the day of the event (limited spots available).<h3>SCHEDULE</h3>✿ 12:00- 4:00 pm Community Art Activities, Print Demos, and Artist Vendors share and sell their artwork. View gallery exhibition and youth artwork.✿ 12:00- 4:00 pm Gelli Plate Printing with natural materials and more!✿ 12:00- 3:00 pm Sewing Circle with <a href="https://rhinocerosproject.org/" title="https://rhinocerosproject.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rhinoceros Project</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/michellewilsonprojects/" title="https://www.instagram.com/michellewilsonprojects/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michelle Wilson</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/landlookersociety/" title="https://www.instagram.com/landlookersociety/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Anne Beck</a>),✿ 12:00 pm Heinz Print Studio Tour ➛Printmaking Demo (Etching) with <a href="https://www.meganbroughton.com/" title="https://www.meganbroughton.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Megan Broughton </a>➛Printmaking Demo (Etching) with <a href="https://benjamincrocker.weebly.com/" title="https://benjamincrocker.weebly.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Crocker</a>✿ 1:00 pm Heinz Print Studio Tour ➛Printmaking Demo (Letterpress) with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/quitecontrarypress/" title="https://www.instagram.com/quitecontrarypress/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Quite Contrary Press</a> (<a href="https://mvmarsh.com/home.html" title="https://mvmarsh.com/home.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mary V. Marsh</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonyvictorbellaver/" title="https://www.instagram.com/tonyvictorbellaver/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tony Bellaver</a>) ➛Printmaking Demo (Etching) with <a href="https://www.meganbroughton.com/" title="https://www.meganbroughton.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Megan Broughton</a>✿ 1:00- 3:00 pm Lego Printing with <a href="https://www.kavamorepress.com/" title="https://www.kavamorepress.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Thea Sizemore</a>✿ 1:30- 3:30 pm Screen Printing of T-shirts/Totes (Bring a T-shirt to Print On!)✿ 2:00 pm Heinz Print Studio Tour ➛Printmaking Demo (Letterpress) with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/quitecontrarypress/" title="https://www.instagram.com/quitecontrarypress/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Quite Contrary Press</a> (<a href="https://mvmarsh.com/home.html" title="https://mvmarsh.com/home.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mary V. Marsh</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonyvictorbellaver/" title="https://www.instagram.com/tonyvictorbellaver/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tony Bellaver</a>) ➛Printmaking Demo (Relief Printing ) with <a href="http://www.nicoledikon.com/" title="http://www.nicoledikon.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nicole Dikon</a>✿ 2:00- 3:00 pm Screen Printing Demo and Print Giveaway with <a href="https://www.josart.net/" title="https://www.josart.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jos Sances</a> at Kala San Pablo Ave.✿ 3:00 pm Print Flair: Embellish Your Prints sewing workshop with <a href="http://corduroyjoan.com/" title="http://corduroyjoan.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cordy Joan</a> and Cam McCuskey. Bring a print or leave with one of ours.✿ 3:00 pm Heinz Print Studio Tour ➛Printmaking Demo (Monoprint) with <a href="http://www.ruthanngodollei.com/" title="http://www.ruthanngodollei.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ruthann Godollei</a>✿ 4:00- 6:00 pm Exhibition Opening: <a href="https://www.kala.org/exhibition/under-the-sky/" title="https://www.kala.org/exhibition/under-the-sky/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Under the Sky</a> (artists include <a href="https://www.demetribroxton.com/" title="https://www.demetribroxton.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Demetri Broxton</a>, <a href="https://ryanleegallery.com/artists/kota-ezawa-2/" title="https://ryanleegallery.com/artists/kota-ezawa-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kota Ezawa</a>, <a href="https://cathyclu.com/" title="https://cathyclu.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cathy Lu</a>, <a href="http://adiamillett.com/" title="http://adiamillett.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adia Millett</a>, <a href="https://www.annexgalleries.com/artists/biography/1633/Montoya/Emmanuel" title="https://www.annexgalleries.com/artists/biography/1633/Montoya/Emmanuel" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emmanuel Montoya</a>, <a href="https://www.gregrick.com/" title="https://www.gregrick.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gregory Rick</a>, <a href="https://www.rupyctut.com/" title="https://www.rupyctut.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rupy C. Tut</a>, and <a href="http://rahelehzomorodinia.com/" title="http://rahelehzomorodinia.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Minoosh Zomorodinia</a>)-------------------12:00- 4:00 pm @Kala Gallery &amp; Community Classroom: In the afternoon, drop in for fun hands-on community art workshops to explore and experiment with the wonders of printmaking! Kala teaching artists will be screen printing tote bags. *Bring a t-shirt! We have limited free tote bags for printing!Participate in art-making activities such as gelli plate printing with Kala teaching artists, printing with Legos (<a href="https://www.kavamorepress.com/" title="https://www.kavamorepress.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Thea Sizemore</a>), a sewing circle with the <a href="https://rhinocerosproject.org/" title="https://rhinocerosproject.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rhinoceros Project</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/michellewilsonprojects/" title="https://www.instagram.com/michellewilsonprojects/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michelle Wilson</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/landlookersociety/" title="https://www.instagram.com/landlookersociety/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Anne Beck</a>), and embellishing prints using sewing techniques (<a href="http://corduroyjoan.com/" title="http://corduroyjoan.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cordy Joan</a> and Cam McCuskey). Fun for all ages! Create spring memories through printmaking, mark-making, layering, and more!Please stop by and chat with local artists sharing and selling their artwork. Participating artists include <a href="http://www.meganbroughton.com/" title="http://www.meganbroughton.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Megan Broughton</a>, <a href="http://www.nicoledikon.com/" title="http://www.nicoledikon.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nicole Dikon</a>, <a href="http://www.gideonegbuchulam.com/" title="http://www.gideonegbuchulam.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gideon O. Egbuchulam</a>, <a href="http://www.ruthanngodollei.com/" title="http://www.ruthanngodollei.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ruthann Godollei</a>, <a href="http://kjonesprints.squarespace.com/" title="http://kjonesprints.squarespace.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kelsey Jones</a>, <a href="http://www.stephaniejucker.com/" title="http://www.stephaniejucker.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stephanie Jucker</a>, <a href="http://www.leahyaellevy.com/" title="http://www.leahyaellevy.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Yael Levy</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/art_by_yj/?hl=en" title="https://www.instagram.com/art_by_yj/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Vyjayanthi Malladi</a>, <a href="http://www.dawlinejaneart.com/" title="http://www.dawlinejaneart.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natalierose_textiles/" title="https://www.instagram.com/natalierose_textiles/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Natalie Palms</a>, <a href="http://smingsming.com/" title="http://smingsming.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Vivian Sming</a>, and more!12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm @Heinz Print Studio Tours: Meet artists and watch demos in etching, letterpress, monoprint, and relief printing. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/877157420457?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/877157420457?aff=oddtdtcreator">Sign up for a Heinz Print Studio Tour on Eventbrite </a>and check out our amazing print studio. Meet Kala staff at the entrance of the Kala Gallery and walk to the studio around the corner (5-8 minutes). The tours are led by Kala staff for 30-45 minutes and include artist demonstrations of various printmaking techniques. Learn more about our <a href="http://www.kala.org/residencies/" title="http://www.kala.org/residencies/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Artist-In-Residence (AIR)</a> Program and <a href="http://www.kala.org/education/adult-classes/" title="http://www.kala.org/education/adult-classes/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adult Art Classes </a>in printmaking and fine arts.<ul><li>PLEASE NOTE: The studio is located on the third floor and is only accessible by going up three flights of stairs. Unfortunately, there is no elevator for public use to the studio at this time, and Kala cannot accommodate people with physical disabilities who may have difficulties going up or down a flight of stairs. If you have any questions please contact education@kala.org.</li></ul>4:00- 6:00 pm @ Kala Gallery: Kala Gallery is excited to present <a href="https://www.kala.org/exhibition/under-the-sky/" title="https://www.kala.org/exhibition/under-the-sky/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Under the Sky</a>, an exhibition celebrating Kala’s 50th-anniversary featuring works by former Kala fellows and honored artists: <a href="https://www.demetribroxton.com/" title="https://www.demetribroxton.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Demetri Broxton</a>, <a href="https://ryanleegallery.com/artists/kota-ezawa-2/" title="https://ryanleegallery.com/artists/kota-ezawa-2/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kota Ezawa</a>, <a href="https://cathyclu.com/" title="https://cathyclu.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cathy Lu</a>, <a href="http://adiamillett.com/" title="http://adiamillett.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adia Millett</a>, <a href="https://www.annexgalleries.com/artists/biography/1633/Montoya/Emmanuel" title="https://www.annexgalleries.com/artists/biography/1633/Montoya/Emmanuel" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emmanuel Montoya</a>, <a href="https://www.gregrick.com/" title="https://www.gregrick.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gregory Rick</a>, <a href="https://www.rupyctut.com/" title="https://www.rupyctut.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rupy C. Tut</a>, and <a href="http://rahelehzomorodinia.com/" title="http://rahelehzomorodinia.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Minoosh Zomorodinia</a>. This exhibition brings artists together to revisit Kala’s core values which include creating a sense of belonging, embracing community wisdom, learning from one another, and building a caring, creative community.As we celebrate Kala’s rich history and current vibrant culture, we also consider what’s to come. At Kala, we hope to continue to be a place where artists and communities come together, create, learn from one another, and expand connections.Poster design by Taller SANAA (<a href="http://jessicasabogal.com/" title="http://jessicasabogal.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jess Sabogal</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.shannastrauss.co/" title="https://www.shannastrauss.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shanna Strauss</a>).This event is made possible through the support of the City of Berkeley and Commotion West Berkeley. <h4>Event Details</h4>Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024Time: 12:00 pm–6:00 pmKala Gallery &amp; Community Classroom <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kala+Gallery+%26+Community+Classroom+2990+San+Pablo+Avenue+Berkeley%2C+CA+94702" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kala+Gallery+%26+Community+Classroom+2990+San+Pablo+Avenue+Berkeley%2C+CA+94702" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2990 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702</a>

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