3 WEEKENDS IN JULY we gathered in community with Artists @jackiefawn @slateandrust and @ladyreniart. We identified the native plants of the region. We discussing invasive plants that now cover much of Tamal-Liwa, as we walked down to Felix Cove, to say HELLO to the water. Spotting an Eagle along the way the day was nothing short of magical. In our third gathering we foraged equisetum, artemisia vulgaris and rubus armeniacus to make dye baths. Closing out the series doing short studies using our observational drawing skills. Painting with an oak & eucalyptus botanical ink made by @slateandustthat. That gave off a warm, rich brown to create with. This artist was in puree bliss. Greatful to the @alliance4felixcove and their team for organizing the Rematriation series song and music, art & natural color.

Thank you to the community that came out yesterday to see the Art Near BART. @temescalartscommunity held a really nice opening reception. We saw many artists whose faces were beaming as they proudly presented their work. The work will remain up throughout the year. Take a moment to walk around the building @macarthurcommons across the street from the MacArthur BART station next time you are in the area. @deborahsamiaartist @peaceindustryrugs @tamilandtami @caroline.stern @temescaloakland @novadominique @joaniebatik108 #temescaloakland #macarthurbart #oaklandartist #communityarts #vacantspaces #suportlocalartists

MOBILIZE, ORGANIZE, OCCUPY ‘Three Moments of Bay Area Activism Through the Lens of Kenneth P. Green Sr.’ A wonderful way to commemorate Black August, deepen your political awareness of three grassroots movements that took place between 1960-1970 in the Bay Area. These movements laid the ground work for the social and political resistance that shapes the Bay to this day. This exhibition highlights three actions from the Kenneth P. Green Sr. Photography Archive: a Black Panther rally in Richmond following the police killing of Denzil Dowell; the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Laney College’s March Against Repression; and the 19-month Occupation of Alcatraz asserting Indigenous rights. Through his camera, Green documented these pivotal and interconnected events, plus many others, telling a story of self-determination and the ongoing fight for justice – when individuals across different communities mobilized, organized, and stood together. Kenneth P. Green Sr. was the first African American staff photographer for the Oakland Tribune, a position he held from 1968 until his untimely death in 1982. In just over a decade, Green captured some of the most significant social and political changes of his time. Learn more an about the context and history behind Black August at Liberation School. @richmondartcenter @artistasfirstresponder

Our first wedding event. By special request of the bride ‘Pressed Flower Book Marks’, Combing two of her favorite loves books and flowers guests created a personalized book mark as a take home piece to remeber Ashley & Chris’s special day. 🍾🥂 CONGRATULATIONS 🍾🥂 @afrodescendiente #manyhappyyearstocome #weddingdaybliss

Our youth art classes are more than just creative play — they’re building blocks for your child’s whole development. Through guided exploration, kids strengthen their social-emotional well-being, sharpen cognitive skills, and unlock critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Most importantly? They build confidence in their power to imagine, express, and create. 🧠 Cognitive Skills: Kids engage in hands-on projects that improve focus, memory, and fine motor skills — all while learning about color, shape, form, and design. 💬 Social-Emotional Growth: Our classroom is a safe space where kids express feelings, build empathy, and develop self-awareness through creative storytelling and reflection. 🧩 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Each project challenges students to make choices, experiment with materials, and adapt their ideas — skills they’ll carry into every part of life. 🌟 Creative Confidence: We nurture the belief that everyone is an artist. Watching students take pride in their creations is why we do what we do. Partner with us and let’s instill creative, imaginative, innovative thinking into the our future leaders. Contact link in Bio or send us a DM #YouthArtMatters #AséArts #OaklandYouth #CreativeConfidence #ArtsEducation #SocialEmotionalLearning #ProblemSolvingSkills #OaklandKids #BayAreaMoms #BIPOCYouthVoices #CriticalThinkingThroughArt #OaklandYouthArts #ArtsEducation #SocialEmotionalLearning #BuildingYoungMinds #CriticalThinking #ConfidenceThroughArt #OaklandMoms #BayAreaKids #CreateWithAsé

Find us throughout August, closing out the season at SF Public Libraries for Summer Stride! 🌞📚 Asé Arts workshops are more than just creative activities—they’re intentional spaces to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself through art. Whether you’re stitching, collaging, printing, or dyeing. Through our process based experience you’ll build your creative confidence, learn new techniques and build connections. 💬 Looking to offer something special at your next event or team gathering? DM us—our hands-on workshops are perfect for creating meaningful, memorable experiences.