PAL Gallery – Online Exhibit and Virtual Reception
$ Free
4:30 pm
Saturday, November 7, 2020

Online Exhibit: Saturday, November 7th – December 31st | Visit the online gallery.

Virtual Reception: Saturday, November 7, 2020, 4:30pm. FREE- View the virtual gallery reception.

The PAL Gallery, sponsored by the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF), was inspired by the Rhythmix Performance, Art & Learning (PAL) program, to bring together visual artists whose work celebrates the local cultures and communities that make living in the Bay Area so unique. The PAL Gallery features artwork from Salma Arastu, Virginia Jourdan, Irene Juarez O’Connell and Talavera-Ballon. These artists create work that honors the people who have formed our communities, past and present, acknowledges the contributions of immigrants to our society, gives a new voice to unseen/unsung heroes in everyday life, and shows the interdependence of people, communities and all living beings on our earth.

During the reception, the artists will share characteristic pieces from their collections and discuss the motivations that drive their work.

Rhythmix Performance, Art & Learning (PAL) is a youth arts education program developed in collaboration with the Alameda Unified School District for elementary students in Grades 2-5. PAL fosters awareness about world cultures and empowers underserved youth through exposure to world music and dance. Rhythmix offers this program at no cost to over 3,000 students annually.

Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for Alameda public school students. For the 2020-21 school year, AEF is partnering with Rhythmix to provide a visual art component aligning with RCW’s PAL program that includes a video demonstration by featured artists along with a student project based on each artist’s work.

Artist Bios




Banner image: Excerpt from Mexica Calendar / Calendario Mexica, Panel 6 of the Santa Cruz Beach Flats Mural. Irene Juarez O’Connell (design) and Beach Flats community members.