Metalsmith Training Program: Grand Opening Event! Sat., March 1st from Noon -3PM
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Come one, come all, come CELEBRATE with us!?
Need some GOOD news??? JOIN US?as we cut the ribbon at the New Berkeley location of?? a FREE metalsmith?training?program for women and girls of African descent.?
- Ribbon cutting ceremony with Berkeley Mayor, Adena Ishii? - Meet founder?Karen Smith and?learn the story - Tour the workshop - Watch Metalsmithing demos - Win Raffle items? - Enjoy the music - Purchase Tee shirts, Aprons, and Tote bags? - Sip and Enjoy delicious refreshments
??When: Saturday March 1, 2025
??12-3 PM ?Where:?2440 Durant Ave,?Berkeley,?CA
???See you there.?Bring your friends. Make a difference.
Want to become a student??
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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BabShad Jazzz at Cheese Board Pizzeria on TUESDAY NEXT!
Friends
of BabShad Jazzz ~~
We are back for lunch
(11:30-2:30),
this time on
Tuesday, at
the Cheese
Board Pizzeria
on Shattuck
Ave. in North
Berkeley.?
Stop by to
listen and
enjoy a slice
and/or a
salad, a beer
or a wine.? We
would love to
see you!
BABSHAD JAZZZ
TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 18th,
11:30 - 2:30
THE CHEESE
BOARD PIZZERIA
1512 SHATTUCK
AVE. (between
Cedar and
Vine)
Featuring
BARBARA
HADENFELDT,
vocals
SUE CROSMAN,
piano
CARLA KAUFMAN,
bass
JEFF
SILBERMAN,
drums
-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Civic Art grants now open, new Cube Space exhibition & other resources!
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Upcoming Civic Art grant deadlines and webinars, new Cube Space exhibition and state and federal resources for organizations and artists
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Berkeley Civic Arts Newsletter |
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The supports a culturally vibrant and diverse arts ecosystem within the City of Berkeley by:
- Funding grants to artists, arts organizations, and festivals.
- Providing opportunities for artists to create and display work in the public realm.
- Ensuring equitable access to high quality arts and culture for residents and visitors alike.
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Upcoming Deadlines for Civic Arts Grants |
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Four Civic Arts grant opportunities are now open with deadlines fast approaching. Get assistance and find application resources on the .
Individual Artist Projects
Individual Artist Project grants support artists living in Berkeley with project-based funding. Projects must include original work created during the Grant Activity Period and a public presentation that engages Berkeley residents in a meaningful way.
NEW THIS YEAR: This grant category is now discipline specific. You must select the primary artistic discipline that aligns with your proposed project and you may only apply once in this two-year span.
The following disciplines will be considered over the next two grant cycles:
FY26 (this application period): Film and New Media, Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary Arts, Social Practice, and Visual Arts. FY27 (next application period): Dance, Folk and Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Music, and Theater.
- Grant Amount: $5,000
- Deadline to apply: February 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2025 ¨C June 30, 2026
Arts Programs
Arts Program grants support arts and cultural programming in the City of Berkeley that fall within one of two categories:
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Non-arts nonprofit organizations located in the City of Berkeley producing arts or cultural programming in Berkeley led by a Berkeley-based partnering arts organization or teaching artist.
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Arts nonprofit organizations located in the Greater Bay Area (outside of Berkeley) producing arts and cultural programming in the City of Berkeley.Grants in this pilot program are supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Grants in this pilot program are supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
- Grant Amount: $5,000
- Deadline to apply: February 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2025 ¨C June 30, 2026
Community Festivals
The Community Festivals grant supports festivals and special events in Berkeley. Grant-funded events must be open to the entire public and have a free component. Grants in this category are awarded annually.
- Grant Amount: up to $7,000
- Deadline to apply: March 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2025 ¨C June 30, 2026
General Operating Support
The General Operating Support grant provides general operating funding for Berkeley-based nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Grants in this category are awarded on a two-year cycle and applications are only accepted every two years.
- Grant Amount: up to $10,000 (up to $20,000 over two years)
- Deadline to apply: March 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Grant Activity Period: July 1, 2025 ¨C June 30, 2027
NEW: Applicants using a Fiscal Sponsor must be registered with the as a Nonprofit Corporation.
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New Cube Space Exhibition! |
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In our 2025 exhibition series, curated by curated by William Hernandez Luege, we present (Bolivia, 1988) an artist based in the East Bay who makes work in collaboration with the public, often asking for help in defining, circulating, or discovering their work.
In Rock Paper Scissors, Farthing-Kohl presents a world where perception is turned upside down. Set on curved bleachers¡ªstructures that recall ancient amphitheaters, modern stadiums, and other theatrical seating¡ªthis installation presents sculptures made from decaying industrial materials like concrete, asphalt, and metal. Their surfaces are printed with images of devices like coin-operated viewers, televisions, globes, microscopes, and other devices used to frame, magnify, and control our view of the world. Here, those tools of vision seem to watch us back. Seated on bleachers, these sculptures stare at us, turning this space into a theater, not unlike those on the nearby street.
Follow the artist on .
Rock Paper Scissor is on display at the Cube Space through March 2025.
The City of Berkeley¡¯s Cube Space is a 200 sq. ft. contemporary art gallery located in the heart of downtown Berkeley at 2010 Addison Street. Unlike a traditional exhibition space, curated art displays are viewable 24/7 through surrounding store-front glass walls. Established in 2019, the Cube Space features a rotating series of three-month long exhibitions by emerging and mid-career Bay Area artists.
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New State Funding for Performing Arts Organizations for Payroll Costs |
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Attention nonprofit performing arts organizations ¨C you may be eligible for funding from the State of California to help with payroll costs!
The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund Program supports small nonprofit performing arts organizations with adjusted gross revenue under $2 million to hire and retain employees. The Fund reimburses a portion of payroll costs on a quarterly basis, using a tiered reimbursement schedule where the smallest organizations receive the highest percentage of reimbursement.
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Check out grant opportunities from the NEA! |
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The National Endowment for the Arts has numerous grant opportunities for arts organizations, arts projects, research, and fellowships. Most of these grant programs are accepting applications right now with deadlines ranging from March through July of this year.
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Upcoming Civic Arts Commission Meetings
- February 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Civic Arts Commission
- March 4, 3:30pm - 5:30pm: Public Art Subcommittee?
- March 7, 10:00am - 11:00am: Joint Subcommittee on Affordable Housing for Artists
- March 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Civic Arts Commission?
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Banner Image Credit: Detail from Michael Arcega¡¯s artwork Wildflowers, Bloom! at San Pablo Park.
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
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Left Margin Lit: Spring Classes OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
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Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
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Class Rental Space at Rhythmix Cultural Works, Alameda
Perfect Venue for Dance,
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| Calling all teachers & instructors!?Host your next class at Rhythmix Cultural Works in our beautifully renovated historic building in Alameda. With newly refinished hardwood sprung floors ideal for dance, fitness, and movement classes ¨C?perfect for a wide range of activities, from dance and music to martial arts and more.?? Equipped with everything you need for classes, workshops and rehearsals. Located only 5 minutes from downtown Oakland off Hwy 880 and free street parking!?? ?and offer your students a beautiful and vibrant space to learn and build community at Rhythmix.? Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave,?Alameda
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Daughters of the Delta with CHELLE! & Friends | Saturday, March 1st @ 7pm at Rhythmix in Alameda
Daughters of the Delta with CHELLE! & Friends |
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| Inspired by?Michelle Jacques¡¯ deep love and admiration for the rich folklore of her birthplace, Louisiana,?Daughters of the Delta?is a compelling project that delves into the often overlooked and underappreciated contributions of women to the unique musical heritage of the Louisiana Gulf region. From the groundbreaking jazz of Lil Hardin Armstrong to the soulful blues of Blue Lou Barker and the powerful gospel of Mahalia Jackson,?Daughters of the Delta?pays tribute to the pivotal role women have played in shaping Louisiana¡¯s musical culture, a living tradition that remains one of the most richly layered and vibrant in the United States. The voices and stories of these extraordinary women?weave a narrative that celebrates their artistic achievements and preserves the collective memory of enduring hardships like hurricanes, poverty, and hunger, while embracing the vibrant celebrations of community life. Daughters of the Delta?illuminates the profound impact of women on the musical soundscape of Louisiana, honoring their legacy, and ensuring that their contributions continue to inspire and resonate with future generations. ¡°Michelle Jacques brings her velvety, hypnotic sound to the songs?she¡¯s curated for Daughters of the Delta. She sings in English, Creole or Kouri-Vini so we can actually hold space for both the haunting history these women composers and singers experienced as well as the ways they still managed to create joy.¡±
¨C?Rachel Medanic, Producer Agile Vocalist podcastDaughters of the Delta is performed by CHELLE! & Friends with special guest vocalists:
Vocals: Michelle Jacques
Vocal: Rhonda Crane
Vocals: Bryan Dyer
Guitar: Eric Swinderman
Alto Sax: Donna Viscuso
Drums: Michaelle Goerlitz
Bass: Kevin Scott
Vocals: Tammi Brown
Vocals: Jay Lamont Saturday, March 1st | 7pm
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave,?Alameda
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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City of Berkeley Arts Grants
Artists, festival organizers, nonprofits seeking to make arts part of their programs, and arts nonprofits can apply for one-time grants to support their work and strengthen the arts culture of Berkeley. These grants allow individual visual artists to fund new individual works; festival organizers can use them to put on events; arts nonprofits can use the money to fund operations; and nonprofits interested in the arts can use them to create new arts programs. - ?in Berkeley can get $5,000 for original work and a public presentation. This year¡¯s grants are for Film, New Media, Multidisciplinary Arts, Social Practice, and Visual Arts (2d and 3d).?
- ?and cultural activities in Berkeley can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to facilitate arts programming collaborations and cultural activities in Berkeley.?
- ?can apply for up to $7,000 to put on events that may be new and small in scale or an established festival.?
- Berkeley-based nonprofit arts organizations can??apply for a two-year grant of up to $10,000 per year, totaling up to $20,000 over the grant period.?
-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Parents Night Out on Valentine¡¯s Day at Casa de Cultura
Hello everyone!
This is an exciting opportunity to have a worry-free date with your loved ones on Valentine¡¯s Day ?
Our Brazilian-themed playgroup ¡°²Ñ°¿³¢·¡°ä´¡¶Ù´¡¡± at Casa de Cultura will have a special edition on February 14th.
Check out more information on the flyer below and .
-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Central Works: PUSH/PULL opens March 1!
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SEASON 2025 OPENS MARCH 1st! | |
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written by Harry Davis & directed by Gary Graves
featuring:
Andre Amarotico* & Matthew Kropschot
March 2-March 31
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Grab a 2025 Season Subscription Pass Now! | |
SEASON SUBSCRIPTION PASSES START AT ONLY $72 | |
Stay safe and well. See you soon! | |
Central Works at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, 94704 | | | | |
-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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When is a good time to sign up for summer camp?
Dear Parents, Families, and Friends,
I just love this mysterious drawing of a person with a clock head! And the feet are not touching the ground - see the space and the shadow underneath?
Please sign up early to ensure we have space for you in the week(s) you want - some weeks are already filling very quickly!
Schedule for Summer Art Camp 2025
Special: June 5?and 6th, Paint and Draw (2-day week)
Week 1: June 9-13?Drawing?
Week 2: June 16-20?Paint: Color
Week 3: June 23-27?Animals & Imaginary Creatures?
Week 4: June 30-July 3 People & Faces (4?day week)
Week 5: July 7-11? Landscape, Still Life & Oceans?
Week 6: July14-18? Drawing
Week 7: July 21-25?Animals & Imaginary Creatures?
Week 8: July 28-August 1?Paint: Color
Week 9: August 4-8?Landscape, Still Life & Oceans?
Week 10: August 11-15?Animals and Imaginary Creatures
If you would like to learn more about the themes for?each week, please click ??We really look forward to having you with us!
Please join our Award-Winning Summer Art Camp for a summer filled with Fun and Creativity! Voted Best of the Bay by Parent's Press, our location is on Solano Avenue, Berkeley, in the Thousand Oaks neighborhood. We are excited to serve our community here!?
We limit each summer camp session to 12-15 students so that each student receives individual attention. Making art develops problem-solving skills, encourages creativity, and develops self-confidence. Our goal is to provide the?materials,?structure, and guidance?to spark creativity in each child, allow them to explore and investigate their own ideas, and have lots of fun in the process. Our philosophy is to encourage students to explore and express themselves, emphasizing practice over product, without judgment, comparison, or criticism.
Each camp day has plenty of structure and practice, and we have lots of fun in the process. I love to work with each student, one-on-one, to see what their unique interests are!?We demonstrate a variety of methods and ways of making art to nurture artistic development. We also provide lessons on color theory, and famous artists in art?history,?and host special guests to spark the creative process. We wholeheartedly encourage individual exploration of personal themes and interests. And we value working together and sharing ideas. Collaboration, cooperation, and community are important!
All art materials are safe and non-toxic. Ages 6-13, regular campers, and 14-17, counselors in training. Please register at?
Tuition: Early Bird Discount, Before April 1st:
Artists Age 6-13 $625/week, 9am-3pm
Counselor-in-Training (CIT¡¯s) age 14-17, siblings, & referrals, $600/week, 9am-3pm
After April 1st:
Artists Age 6-13, $695/week, 9am-3pm;?
Counselor-in-Training (CIT¡¯s) age 14-17, siblings, & referrals,??$675 /week,?9am-3pm?
You may register
Do you need before-care or after-care? 8-9 am or 3-5 pm, $25/hr.?
Do you need a Drop-in Day? ?9 -3, $15o/day
Scroll down to the bottom of the Register Page to find these options!
We are so grateful for your continuing attendance at our camp! This is our 27th year, and we appreciate and celebrate you for coming to us over these many years. We feel lucky to continue to serve the East Bay children and teens, and we look forward to many more years to come! ?
?If you have any questions, please don't?hesitate to call me at 510-604-0036, or email me at Bethpaints@....
Kindest regards,
Beth
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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The Zydeco Flow || Unique 4 Week Progressive Dance Class!
Step into the rhythm of Louisiana with our brand new, unique 4-week Zydeco dance class series at Ashkenaz! Whether you're brand new to Zydeco or ready to take your skills to the next level, this is the only class in the Bay Area that will guide you through the steps, moves, and styling of this dynamic dance.
Taught by Sarah Travis, Executive Director of Ashkenaz, fiddle player, and a seasoned Zydeco dancer with years of experience dancing in both Louisiana and the Bay Area, these classes offer a fun and welcoming environment to learn the moves, connect with the music, and embrace the joy of Zydeco.
? What You'll Learn: Week 1: Introduction to Zydeco Dance Basics Week 2: Partnering Basics and Building Confidence Week 3: Intermediate Moves, Spins, and Styling Week 4: Advanced Combinations, Transitions, and Polishing Your Zydeco Dance *We'll even slip in a line dance!*
? When: 4 consecutive Mondays, starting February 3rd, from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
? Where: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA *Back Studio*
? Cost: $100 for the full 4-week series
? Register now to secure your spot -- the class is capped at a limited number of students. **No drop-ins** -- these classes are progressive, we build skills each week based on the previous weeks' class, so register for all 4 weeks!
Email sarahtravismusic@... for questions! No partner is required¡ªjust bring your energy and a love of music. Let¡¯s dance, celebrate, and bring the spirit of Louisiana to the Bay Area. See you on the dance floor!
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Bonnie Randall Boller: A Celebration of the Artist and Her Work | Thursday, February 6th @ 6-8pm at Rhythmix in Alameda
Bonnie Randall Boller:
A Celebration of the Artist
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| Bonnie Boller was a visionary Alameda-based artist whose creative journey spanned over 40 years, weaving together the realms of?encaustic painting, pottery, printmaking, and mixed media. Her artistic philosophy was simple yet profound: ¡°Art is about the process, more than the finished product.¡± Throughout her career, Bonnie¡¯s work evolved, shifting from the tactile world of ceramics to the more delicate, pictorial expressions found in printmaking, clay monotype, encaustic painting, and encaustic monoprints. Boller¡¯s work was defined by a unique, almost intimate, perspective and?ability to capture the world?as if viewed through a magnifying glass. This intimate gaze, coupled with a masterful use of color and simplicity of form, created compositions that were both striking and evocative. The complexity of her pieces was woven with a quiet allure, offering a depth that invited viewers to look beyond the surface. Opening Reception:
Thursday, February 6th | 6pm
Exhibit Dates:
January 24 - March 21, 2025
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave,?Alameda
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Flight Lessons | Saturday, February 8th @ 7:00pm at Rhythmix in Alameda
| ?Urban?Wildlife Folk Opera
by Deborah Crooks Flight Lessons, a folk opera by Deborah Crooks, is?inspired by the true story?of Peregrine Falcons and their coexistence with humans at Oakland¡¯s Fruitvale Bridge. It explores themes of home, migration, adaptation, and the limits of the man-made environment. The narrative follows an urban wildlife biologist monitoring a breeding pair of Peregrine Falcons on the bridge, highlighting how their lives intersect with the local community after one of the birds is shot. The opera reflects on life, loss, nature, and humanity, asking how we can better value the wild in urban spaces and how one recovers after loss. "Flight Lessons" prompts us to consider our relationship with nature, resilience, and the deep connections between humans and wildlife. Saturday, February?8th?| 7pm
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave,?Alameda
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Susan Brooks/ Tokens of Love Art Open Studio
? Tiny, 4" "Objects of Desire and Mirth" | I'm looking forward to your visit during my annual Tokens of Love Open Studio Artisan Jewelry in gold and silver, Objects of Desire and Mirth: tiny ceramic and mixed media sculpture, paintings and drawings + Only at the studio, the bead island ??????????????????????????????  Susan Brooks Tokens of Love Open Studio 12-5pm Saturday 2/8 ? +Thursday Friday Saturday 2/13, 2/14, 2/15 +every Thursday The Sawtooth Building 2547 8th St 24a Berkeley ? |
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? I'm looking forward to your visit during my annual Tokens of Love Open Studio ? Artisan Jewelry in gold and silver, Objects of Desire and Mirth: tiny ceramic and mixed media sculpture, paintings and drawings + Only at the studio, the bead island with over 100 pairs of really fun bead earrings + show specials of paintings and drawings, new and from the archives ? Some of my talented neighbors will be open too ? I'll have a fun little gift for you during your visit Just mention that you are on my mailing list
? My website/shop is always OPEN ? If you see anything on my IG or FB that you like that isn't in the online shop, just contact me ? Studio visits are welcome throughout the year. 12-5pm Every Thursday and the First Saturday of the month and during special events + by appointment ? If you enjoy my work please consider sharing my social media posts or bring a friend on your next visit ? For up to the minute info, follow me on and ? Thank you for your amazing support Wishing you a wonderful year warmly, Susan ? |
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The Studio looks best with you in it! |
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Payroll Grants for Performing Arts organizations
? Action Alert, Summit Tickets Launch, Creative and Funding Opportunities, and More!Dear Arts Advocate, ?
2025 is the year to organize. We are at a critical time in our state¡¯s history when hard-won civil liberties and environmental protections are being put to the test.? ?
Arts and culture are not exempt. In the next four years, we must be ready to prove the value of arts, culture, and creativity in public discourse. Now is the time to advance the message of Health, Healing, & Hope, and how our artists and culture bearers are essential to community cohesion, reparative justice, and individual wellbeing. Now is the time to learn and activate. ?
If you didn¡¯t get the chance to attend our Activate ACCM Locally webinar, and . We also have an upcoming webinar on February 6th: Shaping the Future: CA Arts Advocacy, which offers insights into our research canvassing statewide advocacy needs for a thriving arts and culture sector. .
? This newsletter is full of opportunities for you to organize, get ready, and activate. Read through the entire newsletter and ? The CA for the Arts Team |
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Members-Only Presale Ends in One Week |
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The countdown is on! Secure your spot at the CA Arts & Culture Summit before the members-only presale ends in just one week. This year¡¯s event, themed Health, Healing, & Hope, is more than a gathering¡ªit¡¯s a call to action for artists, creatives, and cultural leaders to come together, share ideas, and build stronger, more resilient communities. Through the arts, we can foster emotional well-being, support recovery, and inspire hope in times of challenge and change, making them essential to the health of our communities.
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Taking place at our new, larger venue¡ªthe Sacramento Memorial Auditorium and SAFE Credit Union Convention Center¡ªthis year¡¯s summit promises dynamic panels, unforgettable performances, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Highlights include a powerful plenary panel, Health, Healing, & Hope: The Role of Arts in Community Resilience, and sessions on topics like disaster preparedness for creatives, funding strategies, arts in rural California, and the transformative impact of arts in corrections.
? Tickets go on sale to the general public on February 5th, but members get exclusive early access now. Act fast¡ªthis is your moment to be part of California¡¯s arts and culture movement! Get your tickets today and join us in creating a healthier, more hopeful future through the arts. |
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Attention Performing Arts Organizations! The grant program Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund (PAEPF) will be opening in Early March, and now is the time to get ready.? Be sure to sign up for an informational webinar with our community partners around the state. All of the webinars will cover the same material and include a Q&A period.? You are welcome to attend any session. Learn about eligibility requirements and how you can apply. |
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Never doubt that collective advocacy works! This just in: the temporary freeze on federal spending that caused a lot of confusion over the last 24 + hours has been rescinded by the White House. A federal judge had temporarily blocked it on Tuesday,
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We will do our best to track the ever changing federal landscape and issues impacting arts and culture and will lead a delegation to Washington D.C. in March for Arts Advocacy Day. We also encourage you to visit for up to date information on federal issues impacting nonprofits.
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Bring Your Voice To Sacramento on April 23rd, 2025 |
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The advocacy space needs you! Join us this year for Arts Advocacy Day. First we get fired up with a rally and press conference and then we meet with our state lawmakers to talk about the power of arts and culture and the policies and investments we need to thrive. CA Arts Advocates (CAA) will provide talking points and resources you need to have fun, effective, game-changing, relationship-building conversations.
Calling all Captains! We need leaders who will coordinate their team of advocates in meeting with lawmakers. Discounted Summit tickets and a free individual membership to CAA offered to captains. |
Interested in serving as a Captain? Email Tracy@... |
Kick off California's 2025 Legislative Session with a Welcome Letter to Your Representatives |
Did you know that 25% of the California Legislature is NEW to office? Take 2-minutes now to send your representatives an email congratulating them and letting them know how important the arts are to their districts. You can also add a personalized message. to access their websites and social media handles. Building relationships is key to effective arts advocacy - let¡¯s start now! |
Arts Jobs and Funding Opportunities
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Every month, we share career and grant opportunities so you can invest in your creative career and future. Be sure to share these listings with your community and networks! |
Resources for Artists and Art Workers Impacted by the Wildfires
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Arts for LA and California Community Foundation are tracking and aggregating relief resources available to artists & arts workers impacted by the LA wildfires. Together, they're working with a network of partners to ensure this mutual aid resource listing is being distributed far and wide to reach artists & arts workers in need.
If you're an organization with resources to provide, click the link below and fill out the Artist & Creative Workers Mutual Aid Wildfire Resources Form so your resource can be added to the list. Please share with your community and friends! |
Consuming Arts and Culture is Good for Your Health and Wellbeing
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reports how consuming culture is good for your health and wellbeing ¨C and generates ?8bn a year worth of improvements in people¡¯s quality of life and higher productivity. ? Going to an arts event or taking part in a cultural activity, even only occasionally such as every few months, confers an array of ¡°significant¡± benefits that can include alleviating pain, frailty, depression and dependence on medication, the government-commissioned review has found.
, better quality of life, and higher productivity. The study, undertaken for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), was a collaboration between Frontier and the World Health Organization¡¯s Collaborating Centre for Arts and Health.? ? |
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Member Opportunities Not to Miss
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Members Only Presale for the Summit On Now! |
- Members at the $250 level get access to discount pricing - $50 off the Summit Ticket Price (Full price $300)
- Make sure you are a current member to get access to the presale.
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Individual Members: Check your membership status .
- Organization Members: Contact jennica@...?to confirm your membership status/giving level.
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Member Meet Ups are Coming Up!
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Members are invited to join us on February 13th for our next Member Meetup for an Activate State Lawmakers Training Preview. |
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-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Summer Art Camp on Solano Ave! Registration now open!
Please join our Award-Winning Summer Art Camp for a summer filled with Fun and Creativity - voted Best of the Bay by Parent's Press! We are located on Solano Avenue, Berkeley, in the heart of the Thousand Oaks neighborhood. We are so excited to serve our community here!We limit each summer camp session to 12-15 students so that each student receives individual attention. Schedule for Summer Art Camp 2025 Special: June 5 and 6th, Paint and Draw (2-day week) Week 1: June 9-13?Drawing? Week 2: June 16-20?Paint: Color Week 3: June 23-27?Animals & Imaginary Creatures? Week 4: June 30-July 3 People & Faces (4?day week) Week 5: July 7-11? Landscape, Still Life & Oceans? Week 6: July 14-18? Drawing Week 7: July 21-25?Animals & Imaginary Creatures? Week 8: July 28-August 1?Paint: Color Week 9: August 4-8?Landscape, Still Life & Oceans? Week 10: August 11-15?Animals and Imaginary Creatures All fine art materials are safe and non-toxic. Ages 6-13, regular campers, and 14-17, counselors in training. Please register at? We look forward to having you with us!
Beth Hird
Founder and Director,
www.DancingPaintbrushStudio.com
www.ElizabethHird.com
www.SoloTravelSmarts.com
510-604-0036
¡°The Sea, once it casts its spell,?holds one?in its net of wonder?forever. ~?Jacques?Cousteau
Even after all this time, the sun?never says?to the earth,"You?owe me." Look what?happens?with a love like that. It lights the?whole sky. ~ Hafiz
Beth Hird
Founder and Director,
www.DancingPaintbrushStudio.com
www.SoloTravelSmarts.com 510-604-0036
¡°The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."¨D?Jacques Cousteau
Even after all this?time, the sun never?says to the earth,"You?owe me." Look what?happens with a love?like that. It lights the?whole sky.? ~Hafiz
-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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BabShad Jazzz at Cheese Board Pizzeria on FRIDAY!
Friends
of BabShad Jazzz ~~
We are back for lunch
(11:30-2:30)
ON THE LAST
DAY OF JANUARY
at the Cheese
Board Pizzeria
on Shattuck
Ave. in North
Berkeley.?
Stop by to
listen and
enjoy a slice
and/or a
salad, a beer
or a wine.? We
would love to
see you!
BABSHAD JAZZZ
FRIDAY,
JANUARY 31st,
11:30 - 2:30
THE CHEESE
BOARD PIZZERIA
1512 SHATTUCK
AVE. (between
Cedar and
Vine)
Featuring
BARBARA
HADENFELDT,
vocals
ANDY OSTWALD,
piano
CARLA KAUFMAN,
bass
JEFF
SILBERMAN,
drums
-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Seeking artists for youth center mosaic art
Professional
artists and teams can apply online to be considered for a mosaic or
tile-based public art project at a newly renovated youth services center
adjacent to one of the City¡¯s parks.
The
public art piece will span approximately 885 square feet, covering a
20-foot by 35-foot exterior wall and extend into the interior lobby,
which measures 20 feet by 18 feet. It will be visible from both inside
and outside the center at Grove Park in South Berkeley.
The
theme of the artwork may connect to the site, the youth center¡¯s
programming, the park¡¯s history, or the diverse cultures and experiences
of people in South Berkeley.
Any
artist and creative team in the United States or its Territories can
apply for the $442,000 contract. Artists from historically
underrepresented populations, including African, Latinx, Asian, Arab,
and Native American communities, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply on the??by 5:00pm PST on January 31, 2025.
-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Call for Art: Joie Debris - ACCI GALLERY
Call for Art:
Joie Debris
A Celebration of Recycled Art?
Deadline to Apply: Monday, February 10, 2025
Exhibition: April 5 - May 4, 2025
About the Exhibition:?Joie Debris
invites artists to explore the beauty, creativity, and possibilities
found in discarded materials. The title is inspired by the French phrase
"joie de vivre", often translated as "the joy of living." With that in
mind, this exhibition celebrates the circular nature of life and art.
The reuse and repurposing of materials - the transformation of waste
into art, highlighting how recycled elements can spark joy, provoke
thought, and inspire change. We are looking for works that reimagine and
repurpose materials¡ªgiving them new life, new meaning, and new
purpose.?Works that make a statement about
sustainability, consumer culture, or the environmental impact of waste
are especially encouraged.Eligibility:?- Art must meet specifications to fit the Recycled theme. See "Recycled Art Checklist" in the application portion for details.
- Open nationally?to artists of all backgrounds and ages.
?Submission Guidelines:- Artists may submit up to three pieces of original artwork for consideration.
- Work must have been made within the last two years.
- Submissions
must be accompanied by a brief artist statement (100-200 words)
explaining the inspiration and significance of the artwork in relation
to the exhibition theme.?
- Artists
should include a short bio (100-150 words) highlighting their
background, artistic journey, and any relevant experiences or
achievements.?
Exhibition Details:- Venue: ACCI Gallery Berkeley, CA
- Admission to view the exhibition: free and open to the public
- Submission Deadline: February 10, 2025
- Exhibition dates: Saturday April 5 - Sunday May 4, 2025
- Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5, 4-6pm
- Pick Up Artwork:?Monday, May 5
How to Apply:- Complete the online application at the bottom of this page.
- Pay the submission fee of $35.00
? Selected artists will be notified via email and will have the opportunity to participate in the exhibition. Join us in celebrating the beauty of recycled art! SPECIFICATIONS? - Artists may submit up to three pieces of art for consideration.?
- All
pieces in the exhibition must be for sale. The artist will receive 50%
of the sales price and the ACCI Gallery will take a 50% commission. An
ACCI consignment agreement will be required for all exhibiting artists.
- Image files must be .jpg file format, minimum 900 pixels on long edge.
- Participating work must be delivered ready to hang/install.
- ACCI MEMBERS: DO NOT PAY THE ENTRY FEE. Simple close your browser window after you are redirected to the entry fee page.
For questions about this exhibition, please email info@...
-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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Hillside Echoes Concerts presents guitarist composer from Italy: Beppe Gambetta
Beppe GambettaSunday, February 9 ¡¤ 7:30 - 9:30pm? The Hillside Club? ?2286 Cedar Street Berkeley, CA 94709 For more information on performances and to get tickets, go to:??? Beppe?Gambetta blends energetic grooves with passionate melodies, giving new life to sources from different times, periods and places. His latest?CD Terra Madre?(Mother Earth) is a musical key to open a world of tales and dreams related to the motherlands of infinite possible itineraries, and to the cries of pain and hope that rise from them. In?2019 Beppe was awarded with the title of ¡°Genoa Ambassador To The World¡± by the Genoa Mayor Marco Bucci : ¡°Beppe Gambetta has built countless bridges between Genoa and the Americas, combining the rich culture of his hometown with the beauty of the American roots and adding in his compositions contemporary influences to the traditions he mastered."
-- LISA BULLWINKEL
Berkeley Art & Culture Hotline
www.AnotherBullwinkelShow.com/BACHotline
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