Kala Art Institute’s mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs, and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education.

The heart of Kala’s mission as a vital, California art-making hub is supporting artists and engaging the community. Kala offers professional facilities to those working in and across printmaking and digital media, installation, sound, and performance.

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Kala Art Institute is located in Huichin, the home territory of Chochenyo speaking Ohlone people, on unceded Lisjan Ohlone land. Read more.

Adult Art Classes

July-December 2025 art classes are now open for registration ! Members Receive 10% Off

Whether you’re new to artmaking or looking to expand on your current art practice, our classes are taught by skilled teaching artists who create a supportive and fun learning environment for everyone.

We want to hear from you! What do you want to learn? Take this survey and LET US KNOW!

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Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts Program

Camp Kala 2025 – Registration Now Open!

June 9th – August 8th, 2025
Sign up now for weekly camps for youth ages 6-11 years and 11-17 years.

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Fund For The Future

Thank you for supporting Kala’s FUND FOR THE FUTURE and helping us to raise $500,000+ in 2024 in honor of this milestone year and to support Kala’s mission and work going forward. From these funds $250,000 will support Kala’s core programs – artist residencies, arts education, exhibitions and public programs and $250,000 will support capacity building, renovating art-making space and buying new equipment.

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After School Program (1st-5th)

After School Studio program

After School Studio is a fun, interactive art-making experience designed for young artists in Grades 1-5.

Spring 2025 Classes Are Now Open!

⊕ Tuesdays, Begins January 7 – May 20, 2025: 2:45-5:30 pm

10% Multi-child / Multi-session Discount / Sliding Scale / Tuition- Assistance

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