Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

The 1947 Partition Archive

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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.

Berkeley Symphony

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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.

Flux Theatre

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About the Organization Theatre and rental space offering small shows and full length productions as well as a place to host events.

Gifts at Luna Dance & Creativity

Luna Dance & Creativity

Address 931 Ashby Ave., Berkeley CA 94710

Phone (510) 883-1118

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About 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.

The Freight (fka Freight & Salvage)

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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.

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