BerkeleyCultureTrust

Berkeley Cultural Trust (BCT) serves as a consortium of artists and individuals representing cultural organizations within the City of Berkeley.

[BerkeleyCultureTrust @BerkeleyCulture]

Arts orgs & artists discuss equity & inclusion. How can we work together to offer support and resources to create a stronger art ecosystem that benefits all? @CityofBerkeley

[BerkeleyCultureTrust @BerkeleyCulture]

Beyond Broadway, the Show Does Go On - “We’d rather go down creating good theater than die the slow death behind our desks,” said Bryan Fonseca, the producing director of Fonseca Theater Company in Indianapolis. https://t.co/VWNSh1Sj5V

[LaPeñaCulturalCenter @LaPenaCultural]

La Peña is turning 45 years old and we are doubling-down on our mission. With your support we will be launching Free Online Classes, Social Justice Dialogues and Artist Sponsorships! We are asking for your support… https://t.co/oOMaEBRfYG

[Shotgun Players @ShotgunPlayers]

Happy Pride!!! Check out these 17 must-read books on LGBTQ+ history:

https://t.co/gvgFhF4B3v

#pride2020 #sfpride #ashbystage #shotgunplayers

[Luna Dance & Creativity @lunadanceinst]

ARTS EDUCATION IS A STUDENT RIGHT “California's Education code promises visual art, music, dance, theater and media arts classes to each K-12 student, but only 12% of our schools are in compliance with that mandate.” Thank you @create_ca!

[Create CA @create_ca]

We must raise our voices and act to address racism and implicit bias, as CA State Superintendent Tony Thurmond says. To provide a full arts education, we must make sure to always be relevant to the lives of Black students and speak out against inequity. #CreateRacialJustice

[Shotgun Players @ShotgunPlayers]

Support the African Advocacy Network (AAN), a San Francisco-based nonprofit founded in 2009 to serve the growing Diaspora of African and Afro-Caribbean immigrants. Learn more at https://t.co/y20XzkuBgK

#blacklivesmatter #africanadvocacynetwork #shotgunplayers #theclaim

[BAMPFA @BAMPFA]

You didn't think the quarantine would stop #BAMPFA from hosting our Monthly Family Days, did you? (Virtually, that is.) 🤓

Be sure to tune into BAMPFA's website this Sat for all kinds of family fun. Learn more here:

https://t.co/ZJ0rDF6Ffh

#MuseumFromHome

[CA for the Arts @CAfortheArts]

#investinarts
this is what we must continue to fight so hard to keep: public investment in the arts. take 5 min. & send a note to your electeds & Share how valuable & necessary this funding is to your community. https://t.co/YJQ7F0Guvb
#artscreateimpact #artistsR2ndResponders

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

🤒 Feel sick? Get tested!
👷🏽‍♂️ Work outside the home? Get tested!
🙋🏾‍♀️ Been to a large group gathering recently? Get tested!

Anyone can now get tested for #COVID19 for free in Berkeley, regardless of whether you have symptoms.

https://t.co/JJRTJwvAht

[Cherie Hill @movedasoul]

Dancing Bodies That Proclaim: Black Lives Matter https://t.co/ABizb0Vg7H

[Luna Dance & Creativity @lunadanceinst]

Leading Foundations Pledge to Give More, Hoping to Upend Philanthropy - a glimpse of economic #hope for #nonprofits https://t.co/u1C0DGhrWH

[City of Berkeley @CityofBerkeley]

A new Health Order issued today and effective Monday June 8 means that everyone in Berkeley will be able to:

- socialize outdoors in stable groups of 12 involving other households
- send their kids to childcare
- (and more)

https://t.co/LU18l7uBBp

[BerkeleyCultureTrust @BerkeleyCulture]

From BCT's Chair of Equity & Inclusion Committee

[Cherie Hill @movedasoul]

Yesssss! Dance Organizations Read this - Op-Ed: Where is Your Outrage? Where is Your Support? #dancemagzine https://t.co/B2lL8jHV3F

[BerkeleyCultureTrust @BerkeleyCulture]

5 Ways to Show Up for Racial Justice Today https://t.co/sPO7G1Brrz

[KQED Arts & Culture @KQEDarts]

Here are ways to contribute to the fight for racial justice during shelter in place:

✊🏿 Support on-the-ground activists
✊🏾 Help when it’s not an emergency
✊🏽 Educate yourself
✊🏼 Call lawmakers and vote
✊🏻 Talk to your community
https://t.co/L0KHLtDomd

[KQED Arts & Culture @KQEDarts]

💥 NEW EPISODE 💥 Take a trip to San Francisco's La Misión to hear the women of La Mezcla make music with their feet through Latinx tap rhythms and traditional zapateado in #IfCitiesCouldDance 👞

WATCH ➡️ https://t.co/RurY6xi3OA

[LaPeñaCulturalCenter @LaPenaCultural]

Bay Area fam, we highly recommend following @APTPaction for information on upcoming protests, how to stay safe and more! Be careful and stay informed! Thank you to everyone that has participated to bring… https://t.co/G6z5nalLKZ

[BerkeleyCultureTrust @BerkeleyCulture]

This Wednesday's BCT Meeting (5/20) focuses on keeping #equity at the center of our work during #COVID__19 featuring guest speakers Stephani McKee & Indi McCasey

[BerkeleyCultureTrust @BerkeleyCulture]

@BAMPFA we're looking forward to that happy day too!

[BAMPFA @BAMPFA]

Happy #InternationalMuseumDay from your friends @BAMPFA! We're working hard to prepare for the happy day when we're able to welcome you back into our space. Until then, hope you enjoy the growing roster of #MuseumFromHome treats on #BAMPFA's website. ♥️

https://t.co/ojH8RoXn8t

[Kenneth Rainin Foundation @KR_Foundation]

East Bay and Oakland artists, teaching artists, culture bearers and nonprofit arts workers urgently need support. We’re proud to join with a group of Bay Area funders to provide a vital safety net. https://t.co/GkQUTMaDTI