Frequently Asked Questions
About ARTogether
ARTogether offers community art programs, supports Refugees and Immigrants through Art-based support systems, and works to present a more authentic narrative of refugees to the public. Our mission is to provide art programs that foster compassionate communities where Refugees and Immigrants can flourish. You learn more about ARTogether’s Programs here and who we are on our About page.
ARTogether’s programs are designed to support Refugees and Immigrants in our community. Our programs welcome Refugee, Immigrant, Black, Indigenous, POC (people of color), LGBTQ+, and ally communities throughout the Bay Area. By principle, the majority of ARTogether’s programs available to all communities in the Bay Area and beyond, and works to build inclusive, dynamic communities without exclusion.
ARTogether hosts events for all ages, including workshops, exhibitions, festivals, and more. You can find all of our events on ARTogether’s Events Calendar. You can also find updates about ARTogether’s programs by following us on social media through our Instagram page.
The ARTogether Center is located at 1200 Harrison Street in Downtown Oakland, CA 94612. Check our events page for upcoming Exhibitions and Workshops! We also host visits by appointment–please email info@artogether.org to schedule.
We host the majority of our programs at the ARTogether Center located at 1200 Harrison St., Oakland, 94612. We also frequently partner with community organizations and schools across the greater Bay Area to offer our programs in different cities and to increase accessibility.
Not at all. We have many programs that reach out to communities of color, LGBTQ+ communities and allies of every color and background. Look at the description of each of our programs to see which events are open to the public, or email us at info@artogether.org if you have any questions about any of our programs.
Absolutely not! All of our public programs welcome first-generation and second-generation refugees and immigrants.
Absolutely! ARTogether recognizes all generations of refugees and immigrants in our public programs.
The ARTogether Center is located at 1200 Harrison Street in Downtown Oakland, CA 94612. Check our events page for upcoming Exhibitions and Workshops! We also host visits by appointment–please email info@artogether.org to schedule.
For Artists
We collaborate with artists from refugee, immigrant, and historically marginalized communities. If you would like to connect with ARTogether, please fill out our Artist Questionnaire or email the Artist Growth Program Director, Michelle Lin, at michelle@artogether.org.
ARTogether primarily supports first and second generation refugee or immigrant artists, artists of color, and artists from historically marginalized communities. If you would like to connect with ARTogether, please fill out our Artist Questionnaire or email the Artist Growth Program Director, Michelle Lin, at michelle@artogether.org.
We offer a range of support for artists including mini-grants, mentorship, grant writing assistance, fiscal sponsorship, professional development, community building opportunities, and more. Learn more about our Artist Growth program here.
We currently do not accept unsolicited proposals for exhibitions. If there is an active Call for Art, you can find it on our website here. Otherwise, please subscribe to our mailing list and follow us on Instagram to receive announcements for future submissions.
Getting Involved
We welcome anyone who wants to get involved with the ARTogether project. If you would like to apply, sign up here to find out about our next Volunteer Information Night. If you have any questions about becoming a volunteer or intern, you can also send us an email at info@artogether.org.
ARTogether is made possible through the support of donors and allies of our community. If you would like to donate to ARTogether, visit our Donate page to make a one-time or recurring donation to support our efforts. If you have art supplies or other items you would like to donate to ARTogether, email us at info@artogether.org to learn how to donate your items. All donations are tax deductible, and we offer receipts for all financial and item donations upon request.
If you would like your donation to be directed to a specific program or event, email us at info@artogether.org. All donations made through our Donate page without an accompanying email request will be spent on programs and efforts that will benefit most.
ARTogether regularly partners with organizations that share our values and goals to offer ARTogether’s programs and events. If you would like to reach out to ARTogether, please email us at leva@artogether.org. You can read our annual reports to learn more about ARTogether and our programs.