About the Organization The 1947 Partition Archive is racing against time to document the last forgotten stories of those who experienced the colossal 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, as well as World War II in South Asia.
About the Organization Actors Ensemble is an all volunteer community theater that has been producing plays in Berkeley since 1957. We currently present several shows a year at John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre and other local venues with free or very low cost for admission. AE provides opportunities for members of the community to become involved in the art of theater without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity or physical ability.
About the Organization Ashkenaz is a 53-year-old nonprofit music and dance venue in Berkeley dedicated to building community through global culture. Every week, we present live music, dance lessons, family programs, and cultural events rooted in traditions from around the world - Balkan, Cajun and Creole, Latin American, African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and more.
As one of the longest-running community arts spaces in the Bay Area, Ashkenaz offers an all-ages, alcohol-free, radically inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can come together to dance, learn, celebrate, and connect. Your support helps us preserve cultural traditions, uplift local and international artists, provide accessible programming, and keep this beloved community hub thriving for generations to come.
About the Organization Berkeley Symphony celebrates our unique and diverse community through music — creating live performances and educational programs to engage the curiosity, spirit, and intellect of our audiences.
Inspired by our home city’s long-standing legacy of innovation and inclusion, Berkeley Symphony presents unique and accessible musical experiences that respond to the shifting needs of our community. We believe that music is a living art form that must resonate with the cultural demands of our time and place. By courageously exploring diverse avenues of music and education, we create a greater sense of belonging.
About the Organization Your gift to Caz makes a real difference.
Here’s a glimpse of what we achieved with the help of our donors this year.
Providing Camp Experiences: We welcomed 647 young musicians to our summer camp and 505 local youth to our JumpStart in Music programs. Cazadero Music Camp inspires a love of music and learning in youth. We provide a nurturing, inspirational environment for young musicians ages 9-18. For more than 65 years, Caz has offered a dynamic program that strikes a thoughtful balance between in-depth music education and summer camp fun.
Scholarships: This year Caz was able to award over $133,900 in scholarships thus breaking through financial barriers faced by some young musicians. This is thanks to the generosity of friends like you!
Addressing urgent facility needs: Managing big projects with a small staff is challenging. Recently, we’ve taken on more than our fair share: creek erosion control, replacing the main electrical panel, replacing failing kitchen appliances and our camp truck, a new roof on the dining hall, electrical updates in the dining hall, structural work on the kitchen wall and floor, repairing roofs, decks and tent frames that sustained damage in storms, identifying and replacing rotten wood, surprise kitchen waste water issues, termite tenting, and more.
Awesome Camp Staff: Our music staff sits amongst the students during ensemble rehearsals and they lead sectionals to offer instrument-specific lessons. Thanks to the exceptional music-staff-to-camper ratio of 1 to 4 at most, each student receives excellent individual attention. In order to provide a top-quality music camp program, we hired over 140 camp staff this year to make sure all our camper’s needs are met, and giving them transformative experiences.
About the Organization Flux Theatre is a Berkeley-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dance and performance company dedicated to bold, immersive storytelling. What began as a small collective of artists has grown into a vibrant community hub where dance, aerial arts, pole, theatre, and live music collide to create unforgettable experiences.
We offer a wide range of movement classes, artist training, performance opportunities, and affordable rehearsal and theatre rentals. Our work blends elegance and edge, inviting audiences and performers alike to step into emotionally charged, visually striking worlds.
Flux Theatre produces original full-length shows throughout the year, including our annual Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy — a seductive, high-energy reimagining of the holiday classic featuring pole, aerial, dance, and dark fairytale theatrics.
As part of Berkeley’s rich arts landscape, Flux Theatre provides accessible performance opportunities, nurtures local talent, and creates space for community to come together through movement, artistry, and storytelling.
Special Offer: Use code BerkeleyHolidays for 10% off tickets to Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy (excluding VIP options).
Address 931 Ashby Ave., Berkeley CA 94710
Phone (510) 883-1118
Go to WebsiteAbout the Organization Luna Dance & Creativity is a nationally recognized arts organization and the most comprehensive dance education provider on the West Coast. Founded in 1992, Luna promotes creativity and self-determination through the transformative power of dance, with a focus on serving children and families who are least likely to have access to arts education—including those in the dependency system, living in poverty, or with disabilities. As California’s only dance school grounded in a creativity-based pedagogy, Luna partners with schools, social service agencies, and cultural organizations to reach youth and caregivers across diverse communities. Luna’s unique approach integrates research in play, neuroscience, child development, and cultural responsiveness, fostering the choreographer in every child and nurturing the artist in educators, caregivers, and dancers. Through movement and creativity, Luna nourishes familial bonds, deepens community connections, and inspires life-long learners and future creative thinkers.
Last year, 130 families, 1,894 teachers, artists, and caregivers, at least 28,975 students, 4,056 with disabilities and special needs, from eleven counties across the country (Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Shelby TN, Honolulu HI, and Kings NY), twelve public school districts (Berkeley, Fontana, Los Angeles, Miller Creek, Novato, NYC District #13 & #32, Oakland, Reed Union, Ross Valley, San Rafael, and Sausalito), six independent schools, and three universities (Cal State East Bay, University of San Francisco and College of Marin) received Luna’s programs and resources. Discover more at lunadancecreativity.org.
About the Organization The Freight has become a world famous venue for music that celebrates cultures, connects communities, and inspires creativity.
We are a nonprofit community arts organization aiming to be a center for the discovery and exploration of music from around the world that welcomes curiosity, pushes boundaries, and champions inclusivity.
About the Organization The Berkeley Music Group (BMG) was founded in 2012 as a 501 c3 non-profit organization. We operate The UC Theatre as a community-minded multi-tiered independent live music venue with culturally diverse music programming featuring Local, National, & International Touring Artists, as well as transformative workforce development programs removing the barriers of entry/advancement for young adults from marginalized communities. We’re sustained by a blend of earned revenue (tickets and ancillary revenue sales) and contributed support from generous donors and local, city, and state grants.
The UC Theatre’s Concert Career Pathways workforce development program (CCP) (now in it’s 10th year) is a comprehensive workforce development training program designed to remove barriers to entry and provide to provide participants from marginalized communities with industry-relevant training, work-based learning experiences, and career placement support in the live music, performing arts, and nonprofit sectors. CCP is a nine-month workforce development program for young people ages 17 to 25, centered on hands-on, experiential learning that cultivates critical thinking, creativity, and the career skills essential to thrive in today’s job market. From training to job placement, we collaborate with Industry professionals who not only to teach/train/mentor the nuanced skills for a successful career, but also participate in our Profession Partner Network to drive job placement. In many cases our program gets a foot in the door for CCP Grads where a college degree could not.
