ARTogether

Support Immigrant & Refugee Artists! ARTogether is seeking the following furniture and supplies. We are accepting both donations and purchasing items at budget-friendly prices. New and gently-used items only please! Email Michelle@artogether.org to set up a donation or sale. ARTogether is a 501(c)3 organization and any donations are tax deductible. We are a nonprofit providing art programs that foster compassionate communities where refugees and immigrants can flourish.

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💥 Applications are open!! 💥 ARTogether’s Mini-Grants for Bay Area refugee and immigrant artists awards $500 to artists for work on a current or ongoing art project. For more info and to apply, check link in bio!⁠ ⁠ #grantapplication #artistgrants #bayareaartistgrants #bayareaartists #immigrantandrefugeeartists #immigrantartists #refugeeartists #oaklandarts #artogether

We’re excited to share that a version of @taro_hattori's participatory project “Pedaling Point” is available for viewing at the @richmondartcenter as part of their group exhibition “Right Here, Right Now.”  Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Exhibition Dates: September 4 – November 21, 2024 Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Public Events: Opening Reception: Saturday, September 7th 1-3 PM Community Event / Sunset Social: Friday, September 20, 5pm-8pm Richmond Art Center is proud to present Right Here, Right Now, Richmond. Now in its third iteration, this biennial exhibition celebrates the visionary art and ideas of local artists in Richmond, California. A year ago, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, seven artists who live or make their work in Richmond were invited to create new work that expanded their artistic practices. These artists are: Anthony Delgado, Art Hazelwood, e bond, Erin McCluskey Wheeler, Helia Pouyanfar, Quinn Keck, and Taro Hattori. The resulting exhibition offers a creative lens on Richmond and the Bay Area’s history, environment, and the experiences of its vibrant communities. Learn more about the exhibition here. Pedaling Point is a project that we’ve collaborated on with Taro for the past few years, and the installation includes collaborative artworks from our 14 workshop participants. Learn more about Pedaling Point on our website at https://buff.ly/3MAbb05 #BayAreaArtists #ImmigrantArtists #ARTogether

Keep kids cooler and safer in hot weather / کودکان را در هوای گرم خنکتر و ایمنتر نگه دارید. Heat Advisory: stay cool! An extreme heat event is two or more days and nights of unusually high heat for your region. California is experiencing more frequent episodes of extreme heat, creating a greater danger to Californians from heat-related illness. Extreme heat puts a lot of stress on your body and can be deadly. Take care of yourself, and those in your community! For more info go to HeatReadyCA.Com

New Blog Post! A Creative Haven: ARTogether’s Summer Camp for Immigrant and Refugee Kids Imagine arriving in a new country, where the sounds, sights, and language are all unfamiliar. For refugee and immigrant children, this experience can be overwhelming. The challenges of adapting to a new culture, making friends, and finding a sense of belonging can feel insurmountable. This understanding is what inspired us to create our Summer Art Camp program. We saw the need for a safe, welcoming space where these children could feel understood and free to express themselves. READ MORE ON THE BLOG! Link in bio! #communityart #artcampsforkids #immigrantandrefugeekids #SummerArtCamps

Last week we completed a mural celebrating the community restoration of the Clinton Park community center. Led by our public arts manager Sabina Kariat along with youth volunteers from the neighborhood and our Shadow Movements program, they completed the mural in just under 6 days. We are excited to be a part of this green space restoration in these underserved areas along with other Oakland based organizations like Oakland Trybe. The neighborhood came together for an evening of festivities and celebration of these safe spaces that are being revitalized in the area.

PLACES closing event symposium had an incredible panel discussion, led by the visionary Christine Wong Yap, the group delved into the heart of what it means to build cross-cultural bridges through art and activism. The amazing panelists—Brett Cook, Beatrice Glow, and ARTogether's Michelle Lin—shared their powerful projects and personal experiences, revealing how they've transcended borders and practiced true allyship. From immersive experiences to designing sustainable, human-centered approaches, their insights on collaboration, accountability, and solidarity were nothing short of enlightening. Let's keep the conversation going and continue to explore ways we can foster belonging and resist the forces of commodification and dehumanization. @montalvoarts @icasanjose @christinewongyap @beatriceglow, @brettcookstudio, @firstborncryptid

ARTogether is seeking a Social Media Intern! For role responsibilities, qualifications and how to apply, see link in bio!

We’re honored to award Vairea Tupana Samn (@tanerai_i_nia) with a Mini-Grant in support of her Tahitian dance group. As the group rehearses and prepares to compete in the 2025 Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete dance competition, Vairea will be using the Mini-Grant to purchase materials from Tahiti to hand-sew 20 costumes. Born & raised in Tahiti (French Polynesia), Vairea is indigenous Ma’ohi craftswoman who specializes in traditional weaving & Tahitian dance costume designs. She began dancing at age 4 & continued to learn & perform with her family’s church, Tiroama. In 2009, Vairea did her first Heiva i Tahiti with the legendary troupe Kei Tawhiti. After, she went on to dance with Nohoarii, Ahutoru Nui, Tamariki Oparo, Pupu Tuha’a Pae, Tefana i Ahura’i, Heikura Nui & Tere’ori. Vairea has also worked as part of the costume teams for big groups such as Hei Tahiti, Nuna’a E Hau & Toahiva. In 2017, she moved to California & opened the USA’s 1st Tahitian Cultural Center (Tanera’i i Ni’a) which focuses on helping groups with their costumes, presentation themes, language translation and cultural education. As of July 2024, she is leading a group of 18 performers & 12 musicians to prepare to enter the Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete Dance Competition in March 2025. Her dream is continue sharing the indigenous values of her Ma’ohi ancestors through dance, language and music.