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On September 14th in West Berkeley, under bright sunshine, the South Asian Women’s History Mural project took a big step forward and brought so many people together. By 3 pm, Vik’s Chaat was buzzing. Grandparents with grandkids, young parents with toddlers, neighbors walking their dogs, people stopping by after lunch—all ages showed up, brush in hand, with Bollywood music blasting in the background. The smell of fresh paint mixed with the smell of chaat drifting

When you enter 1224 Harrison Street in downtown Oakland, it feels less like a studios and more like a shared living room for creativity. Workstations line the walls, easels and art supplies are scattered throughout, and shelves hold everything from paints and brushes to odd objects and plants. In the center, couches and benches create a place to sit, talk, or share tea. Depending on the time of day, you might find artists painting, practicing

Guest blog written by Roger Kim, Interdisciplinary Artist and Artist in resident at ARTogether Studios In 2022, I invited a few people to meet me at Lake Merritt on Thursday mornings so I could teach them samulnori, a traditional Korean percussion practice. At the time I didn’t even have a complete set of instruments, the threat of rain often cancelled our meetings, and my experience with teaching private music lessons to busy adults had led

Image from our Afghan Women’s Art Based Gathering – Arts and Wellness Program Eight years ago, on June 25, 2017, ARTogether held its very first public event. It was a simple gathering in a borrowed space at CERI’s old building on International Boulevard — a day filled with art-making, community dialogue, and shared stories between newcomers and long-time residents. What brought us together then — and still brings us together now — is the deep,