ARTogether

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic?Program Director to develop, lead, and grow our Arts and Wellness Program. This individual will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that align with ARTogether’s mission to cultivate belonging, healing, and equity through art.? Link in bio for more info!

“The spaces of healing, i’ve come to see, are built with intention,?with integrity woven into every step of their creation. They are the organic result of a process shaped by an ethics of care and a politics of inclusion. What makes ARTogether stand out to me is precisely this commitment—one that isn’t performative or selective, but deeply embedded in how the space is held, how people are welcomed. That integrity transmits itself. It creates an atmosphere that naturally draws like-minded people, forming a community where trust can grow…?“ -Written by guest writer Kiana Karimi READ MORE ON OUR BLOG ?? Link in Bio??

Join us on March 12th! We will be hosting a casual arts and crafts night from 4 -7 pm.? Drop-in and hangout with us, and don’t forget to invite your friends! Basic art supplies will be provided, feel free to bring your own! RSVP #LinkInBio

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Opera Parallèle presents "The Pigeon Keeper" on March 7-9, 2025 at the Cowell Theater at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (@fortmasoncenter). ? This event will also feature a visual arts exhibition and art market featuring Bay Area refugee and immigrant artists weaving stories of belonging and resilience curated and presented by ARTogether.? Featured Artists: Sunroop Kaur, Nimisha Doongarwal, Hargun Mahal Mann, Dalar Alahverdi, Shooting Within (Sarah Espinoza), Eva Agus, Hakim Karimzada, Jun Yang, Ujjayini Sikha, Arina Sarwari-Stadnyk, Romina Zabahian Join us in reflection of the transformative power of compassion and shared humanity. ? @opera_parallele?The Pigeon Keeper, a world-premiere opera explores a magical realist world where themes of otherness and belonging take center stage. Young Orsia and her fisherman father find a refugee boy adrift at sea. On a quest to find him a home, Orsia encounters the mysterious Pigeon Keeper, a village outcast, and learns that compassion can come from the most unlikely places. Through ethereal storytelling and a rich, emotional score, this opera mines the transformative power of the kindness of strangers, and our shared connection to humanity. ?

Have you heard about our new monthly drop-in art-making gathering? Last week we had such a wonderful time welcoming neighbors, friends, and community members while getting creative with watercolors. ?? Join us for our next Gather In arts & crafts night on March 12th — come for the creativity, stay for the community! #Linkinbio for more info and to RSVP to this free arts and crafts night.

Huge thanks to @KaimeraProductions and everyone who joined us for "Voices of Dis(place)ment", an story-sharing workshop on displacement. From deeply personal experiences to collective resilience, this gathering created a space for connection, healing, and artistic expression. We’re honored to witness and hold space for these stories—each one a testament to strength, survival, and community.

?? Exciting Community Events Coming Up! ?? ?? From Chinatown to West Oakland: Community Portraits of Healing Join Asian Health Services x Baywell Health on Friday, Feb. 21, for a powerful celebration of connection, safety, and healing across cultures! Don’t miss this inspiring event that brings our communities together. ?? Emerging Artist Program – Now Open for Registration! East Bay Open Studios is accepting applications for the Emerging Artist Program, designed to support artists with professional development and increased exposure. ?? Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the 3rd annual Lunar New Year Parade & Festival hosted by the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council this Saturday, Feb. 22! ARTogether will have a table—come by and say hello! See you there!

This Thursday, Oakland School for the Arts presents Oakland x Saint-Denis. Students from the 10th and 12th grade will showcase their latest projects, including Black History Display: Oakland Figures and a special collaboration with French artist Vincent Croguennec Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 3:30 - 7 PM Emporium | 1805 Telegraph Ave, Oakland

Opera Parallèle presents "The Pigeon Keeper" on March 7-9, 2025 at the Cowell Theater at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (@fortmasoncenter). ? This event will also feature a visual arts exhibition and art market featuring Bay Area refugee and immigrant artists weaving stories of belonging and resilience curated and presented by ARTogether.? Join us in reflection of the transformative power of compassion and shared humanity. ? @opera_parallele The Pigeon Keeper, a world-premiere opera explores a magical realist world where themes of otherness and belonging take center stage. Young Orsia and her fisherman father find a refugee boy adrift at sea. On a quest to find him a home, Orsia encounters the mysterious Pigeon Keeper, a village outcast, and learns that compassion can come from the most unlikely places. Through ethereal storytelling and a rich, emotional score, this opera mines the transformative power of the kindness of strangers, and our shared connection to humanity. ? ?