2008 Spring series of events, workshops and exhibitions
February 6, 2008
The Center for Art & Public Life announces our 2008 spring series of events, workshops and exhibitions. Events are open to the public.
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The Future of Culture: Exhibit 1A, 1B, 1C…
The Center Student Cohort is producing an exhibition series to explore the meaning of CCA's slogan "The Future of Culture," and to contribute to the campus dialogue about the issues it raises. This exhibit is part one of a two part series that will culminate next spring at a larger venue.
Exhibit - February 12 through 16. Gallery hours Tues–Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Reception - Wednesday February 13 6-7:30 p.m.
North/South Galleries, CCA Oakland campus, 5241 College Ave.
Learning Lab: Grant Writing Workshop
Grant-writing workshop for CCA Community Student Fellows and anyone interested in learning more about the process of grant writing to support community-based art practice.
March 1, 2008, 2–4:30 pm
Center Gallery, CCA Oakland campus, 5275 Broadway
Whose Education? Teaching, Learning & Creative Practice
This exhibit highlights art and art integrated curricular projects developed and implemented by CCA students from the Art Education Teaching Practices course in collaboration with Far West School.
Exhibit - April 23 through July 30, 9a.m. –5p.m. weekdays.
Reception - April 23, 3–4 p.m.
Center Gallery, CCA Oakland campus, 5275 Broadway
Far West Spring Art Show: Exhibition & Performance
This annual event celebrates the Center’s Mentorship Program partnership with Far West School. Featuring performing and visual art work of 9-12th grade students, including multimedia installations and a fashion show!
Thursday, April 24, 4:30 - 7:30pm
Far West School, 5263 Broadway Terrace, Oakland
Mixing It Up: East Oakland School of the Arts
Exhibition of creative work in a variety of media from East Oakland School of the Arts 10th grade students who have been collaborating with CCA faculty member John Leanos and CCA students in a special mentorship class.
Date and location tba.
“What's the Big Idea?”
CCA Students Collaborate with Bay Area Youth & Community Groups.
In response to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' “Big Ideas”, Community Student Fellows (CSF) work/study students assist young artists as they explore concepts of identity, culture, and humanity. Featuring collaborative work and documentation process between CCA students and youth.
Exhibition: May 22 – June 23
Reception: Thursday, May 22, 6:30 – 8 pm
Gallery Hours: T, W, F, Sat & Sun: 12-5 pm; Th: 12-8 pm.
Reception tba.
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. 701 Mission Street, San Francisco
Art Education Workshops
Workshops for teaching artists and K-12 teachers are available through the Art In Education Teaching Institute offered through the Center in partnership with CCA Office of Special Program and the Alameda County Office of Education. Detailed workshop descriptions, fees and registration information available online at Art In Education Teaching Institute.
A Day in the Life: Conveying Perspectives Through Images and Text
Participants explore different perspectives evident in still photos and then create their own narratives of another’s perspective.
Sunday, March 16. 10am-4pm
Introduction to Theater of the Oppressed
Theater techniques to address issues of equity and social justice in the classroom.
Friday April 11 4-7; Saturday April 12 9-4; Sunday April 13 9-4
