Fellowship Exhibition; Photo credit: James Ken Butler
Photo: Christine Huhn
Esy Casey - three channel video installation with audio: No Man Ever Steps in the Same River Twice, 2020.
After School Program
Trina Robinson
Kala student artworks.
After School Program

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, sculpture, 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.

ART KALA 2026 – Exhibition and Auction Benefit

Join us for ART KALA 2026 – an exhibition, auction, and benefit to support Kala!

Kala Art Institute and Honorary Auction Co-Chairs from Artsource Consulting, Kerri Hurtado, Jody Knowlton, and Tessa Wilcox invite you to join us for ART KALA 2026, an exhibition, auction, and benefit to support Kala.

ART KALA 2026 brings together Kala’s creative community and features the inventive and meaningful art being made right here in the Bay Area. We are thrilled this year to celebrate Libby Black and Ron Moultrie Saunders as the 2026 honored artists.

Kala’s auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and the auction directly supports Kala’s arts education, artist residencies, and exhibition programs.

Exhibition
March 26- April 25, 2026

Preview Party – Thursday, March 26, 6-9pm

52nd Anniversary Party w/ live auction and short program – Saturday, April 25, 6-9pm

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Curatorial Fellowship Program

ABOUT KALA CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP

We are excited to launch a new Curatorial Fellowship this cycle at Kala. For the inaugural program we are accepting applications from Bay Area curators, artists, and cultural workers to provide research and exhibition development opportunities. The year-long program culminates in an 8-10 week exhibition in the Kala Gallery.

Deadline: April 1, 2026 (9:00 PM PST)

Visit kala.slideroom.com to begin your application!

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Fund a Fellowship

FUEL ARTISTIC EXPERIMENTATION AND SUPPORT A KALA FELLOWSHIP TODAY!

Kala’s artist residencies and fellowships are at the heart of the work we do, providing artists a unique space for art-making, collaboration, learning, and connection. With a shifting cultural and funding landscape and without funding for Kala’s Artist Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts for the first time in several decades, we are reaching out to you, our community for help. We invite you to support this signature program by funding a fellowship today!

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After School Studio (1st-5th Grade)

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

Spring 2026 Classes Are Now Open!  Join with a friend and get 10% off

10% Multi-child / Multi-session Discount / Reduced Tuition Available

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Adult Art Classes

January-June 2026 art classes are 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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