Programs

The Carnegie Creativity Center will offer a robust array of services, including a comprehensive visual arts program, diverse performing arts opportunities, and a variety of arts classes—ranging from studio-based instruction to culinary arts. In addition, the Center will provide cultural arts programming designed to foster community engagement, meaningful dialogue, and opportunities for people to gather and connect.

  • Art Gallery

    Local art showcase

    Community market for small arts and crafts businesses

    Connecting businesses with artists

  • Artist in Residence

    Providing art studio space for accepted artists

    Artists in residence teach art classes and give demonstrations or talks

    Artists in residence facilitate community art studio

  • Performing Arts

    Modular stage for performances and speakers

    Sliding scale for local nonprofits

    Community ensembles and showcases

    Partnerships with local music and dance studios

  • Art Education

    Evening and Weekend art lessons

    After school teen maker space

    Art classes for homeschool and afterschool 

    Camps for school breaks and summer

  • Culinary Arts

    Cooking classes: knife skills, multiculutral meals, cooking on SNAP

    Kitchen Rentals for small businesses

    Food recovery and distribution from local restaurants

    Culinary training program for placement in Alameda restaurant kitchens

  • Cultural Arts

    Speaker series: different ways to make art a career, interfaith dialogue, parenting in a digital age

    Mediated civic discussions

    Networking events for local groups or businesses

    Informal gathering space for community uses

  • Equity and Inclusion

    Sliding scale for small businesses

    Community art program and free maker space

    Heritage month celebrations

    Immigrant community outreach

    Disability accommodations

  • Economic Resilience

    Grand hall for parties, performances, lectures

    Commercial kitchen for events or small businesses

    Art sales, fundraisers, classes and camps

    Daytime co-working hours and meeting rooms for rent