My son connects with the classes and teaching artists at Junior Center in a way that he doesn’t connect with any other activity or teacher in his life.
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coming up…
- Opening Reception – What We SowFriday, Feb 13th from 6:30-8:30pm Opening reception of What We Sow—in collaboration with Lake Merritt’s very own Trash Falcons! One person’s trash isn’t just treasure—it’s a masterpiece. What We Sow invites viewers into a reimagined landscape composed of the forgotten remnants of Adams Point, Lakeside Park, and…
- Karma Cinema at The New ParkwayWe are very excited to be chosen as The New Parkway Theater’s Karma Cinema partner for the month of January! Every Wednesday in January, 20% of all movie ticket sales at the The New Parkway Theater (474 24th St, Oakland) will be donated to the…

in the gallery
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What We Sow—A Trash Falcon Exhibition
One person’s trash isn’t just treasure—it’s a masterpiece. What We Sow invites viewers into a reimagined landscape composed of the forgotten remnants of Adams Point, Lakeside Park, and Lake Merritt. Through a lens of radical optimism, the Trash Falcons transform the discarded debris of urban life into works that are at once whimsical, provocative, and…
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Birthday Parties
$400-$600
Art Parties and science celebrations designed for creatives & explorers aged 5-12

Field Trips & Workshops
$250/session
Calling all Teachers & PTAs! Schedule a creative experience for your Students either at our Center our in your classroom!

Rent our Space
Starting at just $85/hour
From board retreats to casual wedding receptions, book our creative oasis on the lake for your next event




