Building Community Through Creativity
Since 1975, the Sun Gallery/Hayward Area Forum of the Arts, a non-profit, community based arts organization, has provided exhibit space for artists, art education for children, a venue for artists to sell their creations and a rehearsal space for non-profit performing arts organizations.
The Gallery has a classroom for student art programs and classes given by professional artists to community members; has an after school program for middle school students; operates summer art camp; has a twice monthly free Saturday Art for Families program; and exhibits art shows that reflect the diverse interests of our community. We are also the rehearsal site for a ballet folkloric dance troupe. We provide art experiences for many who would normally not have the opportunity.
In short, the Gallery serves the community as a meeting place and venue for social and cultural events of interest to the East Bay.
The Sun Gallery is funded by the City of Hayward, it’s membership, its programming, fundraising activities, and donations from businesses and individuals.
