Bonnie Boller was a visionary Alameda-based artist whose creative journey spanned over 40 years, weaving together the realms of encaustic painting, pottery, printmaking, and mixed media. Her artistic philosophy was simple yet profound: “Art is about the process, more than the finished product.” Throughout her career, Bonnie’s work evolved, shifting from the tactile world of ceramics to the more delicate, pictorial expressions found in printmaking, clay monotype, encaustic painting, and encaustic monoprints.
Alameda Education Foundation presents another incredible season of student artwork in Art Changes. The theme for this school year, Our Earth: Embracing All Communities, is based on the collage paintings of Salma Arastu as well as the poetry of Maw Shein Win. Salma Arastu’s paintings celebrate nature and the interdependence of all living creatures. Belonging and self-knowledge are important aspects of Maw Shein Win’s poetry. Ancestry and the natural world are both mysterious and clarifying in her work.
Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage with live music, dance, food and family art activities at Alameda’s beautiful Bohol Circle Immigrant Park!
Experience a lively array of music and dance from local performing ensembles including traditional Hawaiian hula from Alameda’s very own Hālau Makana, folk music from the Philippines with The Sampaguitas, exciting Punjabi folk dance with Dholrhythms Dance Company of Non Stop Bhangra and vibrant drumming from South Korea with Korean Culture Center – Urisawe.
Participate in hands-on art activities for kids and tickle your tastebuds with mouthwatering Asian and Pacific inspired foods – all while enjoying the beautiful waterfront views.
