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Sunday, April 25, 2021
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Mikhail Kalatozov,
USSR,
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(98 mins)
Mikhail Kalatozov’s stunning visualized drama of young love and ambition destroyed by war. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.
Free for BAMPFA members only. Password required.
Available April 23–25
Sunday, April 25, 2021
7:00 PM
Choreographer Kathryn Roszak presents recent ballet works by local women choreographers, featuring Smuin Ballet, Berkeley Ballet Theater, Diablo Ballet, and Danse Lumière.
Presented Sunday, April 25, 7 PM PDT
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Monday, April 26, 2021
6:30 PM
Join two socially minded visual artists as they continue their examination of public art commissions, artwork removal, and the impact of such activity on local communities.
This event has been postponed.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Black Life co-curator Ryanaustin Dennis interviews mixed-media artist Adrian Octavius Walker at Pt. 2 Gallery in Downtown Oakland a day before the opening of the Represented Group Exhibition, where Walker will be exhibiting new print work.
Presented Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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Sunday, May 2, 2021
11:00 AM
In the spirit of the BAMPFA Art Lab, let’s hang out and make some art together. Guest artist Nat Russell joins us from his studio to share work and chat about recent inspirations.
Recorded Sunday, May 2, 11 AM PDT
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Saturday, May 8, 2021
11:00 AM
In the evolving context of “public space” in response to COVID-19, artist Zeph Fishlyn takes you on a live journey through the landscapes of your neighborhood, exploring notions of habit and perception. Begin at your own front door and join a Zoom call via cellphone. 
Presented Saturday, May 8, 2021
12:30 PM
Saturday, May 8, 2021
12:30 PM

For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)

Make your own beautiful takarabako (treasure-chest box) from a simple pattern and materials found at home in this workshop with artist Beth Krebs.
Presented Saturday, May 8, 12:30 PM PDT
Advance registration required. The registration form will be available on Wednesday and Thursday, May 5 and 6. You will receive a Zoom link on Saturday, May 8.
  • Beth Krebs
    With artist
    Beth Krebs is an artist and educator with an MFA from Rutgers University.
Series Family Events
Saturday, May 8, 2021
2:30 PM

Recommended for ages 8 and up

Hannah thinks it might be up to her to save the world! As she and her best friend Mia investigate the mysterious spaceship hovering in the stratosphere, they find unexpected clues to other unsolved mysteries in their town. Enjoy reading from this sci-fi/mystery adventure story with other kids!
Presented Saturday, May 8, 2:30 PM PDT
  • Vickie Price
    Reading led by
    Vickie Price is a school librarian for the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
6:00 PM
In conjunction with BAMPFA’s presentation of Tell Them We Were Here, watch a live conversation with the film’s directors, Griff and Keelan Williams; artist Nigel Poor; and BAMPFA Director Julie Rodrigues Widholm.
Recorded Tuesday, May 11, 6 PM PDT
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Sunday, May 16, 2021
2:00 PM

Programmed by Alayna Tinney

Join artist and educator Sara Knight to explore storytelling through textile collage in this workshop for all ages and skill levels.
Presented Sunday, May 16
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Friday, May 21, 2021
All Day
Marcie Begleiter,
Germany, United States,
2016,
(108 mins)
An inspiring, heartbreaking profile of the artist Eva Hesse, one of the most significant American artists of the last century. “An indispensable aid to understanding and appreciating a fascinating artist” (New York Times).

Free for BAMPFA members only. Password required.

Available May 21–23

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Saturday, May 22, 2021
All Day
Marcie Begleiter,
Germany, United States,
2016,
(108 mins)
An inspiring, heartbreaking profile of the artist Eva Hesse, one of the most significant American artists of the last century. “An indispensable aid to understanding and appreciating a fascinating artist” (New York Times).

Free for BAMPFA members only. Password required.

Available May 21–23

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Sunday, May 23, 2021
All Day
Marcie Begleiter,
Germany, United States,
2016,
(108 mins)
An inspiring, heartbreaking profile of the artist Eva Hesse, one of the most significant American artists of the last century. “An indispensable aid to understanding and appreciating a fascinating artist” (New York Times).

Free for BAMPFA members only. Password required.

Available May 21–23

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
7:00 PM

Programmed by Kathryn Roszak

Choreographer Kathryn Roszak presents a second program of recent ballet works by local women choreographers, featuring Smuin Ballet, Berkeley Ballet Theater, Diablo Ballet, and Danse Lumière.
Recorded Wednesday, May 26, 7 PM PDT
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
1:00 PM
Artists Indira Allegra and Josh Faught talk with Jenelle Porter, guest curator of Kay Sekimachi: Geometries, about how Sekimachi has impacted their approaches to working with fiber and about the history of teaching and learning weaving in the Bay Area. 
Presented Thursday, May 27, 1 PM PDT
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
4 PM

Open to Curator’s Circle members at the $1,000 level and above.

Join us online for KAY SEKIMACHI: Geometries, a conversation with Jenelle Porter, BAMPFA guest curator. 
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
6:00 PM
In conjunction with BAMPFA’s presentation of Kathleen Collins’s Losing Ground, watch a live conversation and Q&A about Collins’s work with Nina Collins, Eisa Davis, Geetha Ramanathan, Dawn L. Troupe, and John Wilkins.
Recorded Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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Thursday, June 3, 2021
4:30 PM
Hear the 2020 graduates of UC Berkeley’s Master of Fine Arts program talk about their work on view at BAMPFA.
Presented Thursday, June 3, 4:30 PM PDT
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