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Register for Plein Air Paintout by April 5

Established in 2002, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts is a nonprofit, volunteer-run creative community. Carrying forward the legacy of Frank Bette, who believed deeply in the power of art and community. Upon his passing in 1999, Frank bequeathed his beloved home as "a place for meetings, readings, showings, and other creative doings."

​Upcoming Events & Exhibits

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Classes

Structured, instructor-led sessions you enroll in, focused on teaching a specific skill. They have a set number of sessions, a named instructor, and are organized by medium. Examples of classes we have offered include:

Painting

Drawing

Wood Carving

Watercolor
Oils
Acrylics

Fundamentals
Cartooning

Basics
Advanced relief carving

Creative Gatherings

Recurring, open-format gatherings that are less about instruction and more about community, practice, or creative expression. Examples of some programs we offer:

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Come Paint with Me

A monthly drop-in studio session for finishing or working on your own projects

2nd Wednesday and 4th Saturday 6:30 – 8:00 pm

$5 Donation

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Poetry at the Bette

A monthly poetry reading with open mic and a monthly poetry workshop on Zoom

1st Wednesday and 2nd Thursday
7:00 - 9:00 pm

Donation based

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Life Drawing

A weekly open studio for drawing from a live model

Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm

​$20 / session

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Writer's Group

A monthly story discussion group for writers of any medium

3rd Thursday
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Donation based

Make a tax deductible donation today

Visit

1601 Paru Street

Alameda, CA 94501​

Friday–Sunday

11 am–5 pm

Contact

510-523-6957​

gallery@frankbettecenter.org

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