Cultural Arts Facilities
 | Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts 1428 Alice Street Oakland, CA 94612 |
 | Studio One Art Center |
 | Digital Arts and Culinary Academy (DACA) |
Oakland Fine Arts Summer School (OFASS)
International Community School
phone: (510) 597-5027
fax: (510) 985-8290
HOURS OF OPERATION
M-F: 1:30–5p
Karis Griffin
Founded in 1992, Oakland Fine Arts Summer School (OFASS), a successful collaboration between the Oakland Unified School District and Oakland’s Office of Parks and Recreation, is open to students of all levels. Students will exercise their own artistic expression while learning art history and creating individual projects. Every year features a different theme. Each group enjoys a range of art experience, which can include visual, performance, theatrical and literary arts. Students registering for the afternoon camp must be attending K-5th grade as of March 2010. For registration information call (510) 597-5081. Payment plans are available. Registration begins now. Internet registration is available – register early!
For information on the OUSD administered morning program at Glenview Elementary, contact Annie Patton, annie.patton@ousd.k12.ca.us. Hand-delivered applications accepted for morning program at Glenview Elementary School starting March 14 in the Auditorium.
Cultural Arts Programs
ACTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Some of the Bay Area’s most innovative drama teachers, modeling coaches, and costume designers will instruct novices, experienced actors, and models seeking professional coaching. Call (510) 597-5027 for more information.
CITYWIDE DANCE PROGRAM
This program has been a vibrant part of Oakland inspiring youth ages 6-18 to perform dance throughout the Bay Area A variety of dance styles including African, Haitian, tap, modern, ballet and folklorico are offered. For more information, please call (510) 597-5027.
CIVIC ORCHESTRA
The Oakland Civic Orchestra performs four concerts for the public each year. For additional information, visit the Civic Orchestra website or contact Artistic Director, Marty Stoddard at (510) 597-5027 or ococonductor@yahoo.com.
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
Have you always wanted to play in an orchestra? The Community Orchestra is a kind and gentle place to fulfill some of your life’s dreams. Call Gil Gleason at (925) 376-0519.
COMMUNITY THEATRE
Oakland features the best in theatre and drama classes for adults and children. Come out to audition and have fun. Call (510) 597-5027.
FILM CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
If you always wanted to make a film but did not know how to get started, join one of our film classes. Learn how to write a film script, storyboard, film and edit your short movie from the
pros. Call (510) 597-5027.
OAKLAND YOUTH THEATRE
Classes for children, youth and teens that explore the fun of make believe. Look for our Youth Summer Theatre.
READERS’ THEATRE, SPOKEN WORD AND A LITTLE BIT OF MUSIC
Read your short stories and/or poetry to a small audience or listen to musicians play a new riff. Participate in Oakland’s Renaissance at Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts. Call (510) 238-7219 to schedule a time to read.
RECORDING STUDIO
Our recording studio can help you produce your own music. Call the Malonga Studio at (510) 238-7219 for more information.
THE VAGABOND PUPPETS
The show tours during the summer. The Puppet Master teaches one class each year in Puppetry and Magic. If you are interested in having the Vagabond Puppet Show perform at your next event, call (510) 597-5027.
Cultural Arts Events
PLAY DAY IN THE PLAZA
Play in the Plaza brings children and family from all over the Bay Area to Oakland City Hall grounds to help kick-off the National Recreation and Parks month of July. The City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation hosts events throughout the City. Activities include: Rides, Face Painting, Double Dutch, Group Competitions, Drumming, Cultural Arts Presentations, Rock climbing, Basketball and Jumping Castles. Date is Friday, June 29, 2012 from 11am - 2pm. For more information, please call (510) 597-5042.
SUNDAYS IN THE REDWOODS CONCERTS
This concert series at the Woodminster Outdoor Amphitheatre features world-class music. The 2012 series runs weekly runs from Sept. 23 through Oct. 14. For Table Reservations and/or for Food Vendor Opportunities, call Renee Tucker at (510) 597-5081 or visit www.sundaysintheredwoods.com.
OPR HOLIDAY PARADE FLOAT DECORATING CONTEST:
Collaborate with friends and neighbors at your nearest participating recreation centers as you design a parade float for this Oakland tradition! For more information, call (510) 597-5081.
