What's the difference between a snapshot, a commercial image and a Fine Art photograph? The answer, of course, is subjective and very much "in the eyes" (and minds) of the photographer and individuals viewing the work. This group will consider what makes photography rather unique among the Visual Arts. Light, composition, intent, and technique are a short list of topics we'll explore, both in the studio and on location. Take a look at our past and upcoming meetings and workshops, and consider jo …

-This group is to promote the Pekiti Tirsia System of Kali-   Watch this overview of PTK-http://youtu.be/dTGRe4KDp58   Pekiti Tirsia Kali facts: -Pekiti Tirsia Kali is one of the oldest family martial arts systems in the world -Founded in 1897, PTK is the only FMA system recognized by the Republic of the Philippines as having a centennial -PTK is a complete system covering blade/impact weapons, empty hands, grappling and firearms -PTK is the current blade system used by the Force Recon Marines a …

… Martin Luther King, Jr. This group, dedicated to using the power of community to support each person's healing process, will combine the wisdom of ancient healing practices from cultures around the world, the expressive arts (absolutely no experience necessary!), and research-driven mind-body integration techniques to heal and make space for a *new story* to emerge, both in our individual lives *here and now* AND to enlarge our capacity to re-vision a world that we would be *proud* for our child …

This is an open group for people drawn to graffiti, street art and photography. The Bay Area is home to a great many murals and tags and outdoor art installations and were here to explore and enrich them ;) I encourage you to participate as much or as little as you would like by discussing new and exciting new places to meet and enjoy some art under the sun! or maybe lurk in the moonlight. Welcome!  

Meetup to knit, crochet, doodle, what have you while sipping a beer or coffee.  I hope that through this group I can learn about crafts/arts that I don't know much about.  I have been part of a few knitting groups, but I always wondered about other crafts/hobbies that aren't as "popular."  Hope to see you soon!  This group is open to all ages, sexual and gender identities.    

For those interested in learning about Filipino Martial Arts, otherwise known as Kali, Eskrima or Arnis.

We are a community of entrepreneurs, artists, architects, designers, musicians, painters, photographers, writers, and creative enthusiasts exploring creativity and the intersection of art and entrepreneurship.

Do you enjoy museums and gallery walks? Are you looking for someone to attend a film festival with? This is the group for you! This group is for film, literature, music, arts and culture enthusiasts in the SF Bay Area.  

people who share a love of music and art. An opportunity to meet face-to-face.

BAM/PFA Membership is your direct link to the best in Bay Area culture. We connect you to memorable art experiences and a dynamic community of fellow art and film enthusiasts. Our members make everything that we do possible. Thank you for allowing BAM/PFA to thrive as the cultural epicenter of UC Berkeley and our community. Our new Member Meetups give you the chance to get together with other members and discuss art and film in an informal setting. Examples of Meetups are sharing a coffee at R …

American Canyon Fine Art People Photography + Off Camera Lighting + Beer This Meetup is aimed at photographers of all skill levels that aspire to transcend the “craft” of portrait photography and want to push their work into the realm of Fine Art. What is Fine Art Photography? Fine art photographs are made primarily for aesthetics and concept rather than for a practical purpose. Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s licence photographs are a good example of a portrait done with a practical purpo …

Uninstructed live model figure drawing, figure painting, and figure sculpture are available at this meetup. Easels and small taboret are provided, and we have extra drawing boards. Watermedia are also welcome at any session listed as a drawing workshop. This is a non-profit organization. Fees are low, amounting to $3 an hour for each artist. However, space is limited; we try to keep the group small and with plenty of room for each artist. Please join and register here in advance, because we mig …

This group offers an opportunity to bring people together to learn about Qigong and to practice Tai Chi through various Qigong/Taichi/Bagua regular classes as well as workshops and retreats led by Scott P. Phillips. Scott P. Phillips began training in martial arts and qigong in 1977, he has been teaching for 17 years. While he was in his twenties he trained eight hours a day. For the last five years he has been on the faculty of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM). For t …

We (Mireya and Rosy) are artists and creative arts therapists living in the Bay Area. What began as a longing to create a freeing arts practice for ourselves became a deep desire to provide an authentically enlivening experience for others. For over a year, we explored the questions, "What kind of conditions would just naturally, organically nurture the creative process in people? And, what kind of structure and container could safely hold and guide a diversity of experiences?" Once we found ans …

Presented by the Living Arts Counseling Center No previous theatre experience necessary. Shy people welcome.      - Would you like to feel better about yourself?    - Would you like to improve your relationships with your family, co-workers, or partner?    - Are you lacking the motivation and confidence needed to achieve your dreams? Drama therapy combines theater and therapy to help people move out of rigid roles, express emotions, and discover more satisfying ways of relating to loved ones. At …

Our idea is to create a community of performers and artists in the Tri-Valley area who want to decorate our area with free, spontaneous or planned acts of happy creativity. Whether it's theatrical, musical, clowning, acrobatic, our vision is for the streets of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore and surrounding towns to come alive with art and life. Would you like to come join us? There is a small yearly cost to run this group so we ask you for a small fee to join. The only rule is that you mus …