INSPIRING COMMUNITIES.
TRANSFORMING SPACES.

West End Arts District is a community-led initiative to foster and celebrate the performing and visual arts in the West End of Alameda.

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The West End Arts District’s annual fundraising campaign inspired and fueled by local musicians and visual artists is in full swing. Help us raise $10,000 to support arts programming in the West End of Alameda.

Donate today and attend the ArtBeats Soirée & Auction on October 2 at The Yard at Saltbreaker.

People viewing artwork at West End Art Beats exhibit with a call to donate and join the campaign.

UPCOMING SPOTLIGHTS

Event poster for an art auction and party called Soiree at The Yard at Saltbreaker in Alameda, scheduled for October 2, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, featuring DJ Beatz and craft cocktails, with decorative string lights, palm trees, and a sign showing the venue details.

West End ArtBeats
Soirée & Auction
Friday, October 2

Delicious cocktails, joyous beats, fine eats supporting the West End Arts District, including a silent and online art auction.

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Salon Series: Exploring Ceramics with Jane Taylor
Sunday, October 18

Meet local artist and Bay Haven Ceramics Studio founder, Jane Taylor; plus create your own mini ceramic monster.

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Salon Series: Upcycled Costumes with Verasphere
Sunday, September 20

Discover the costume magic of Verasphere with artists David Faulk and Michael Johnstone; plus create something marvelous yourself.

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GET INVOLVED

  • Join Our Advisory Board

    We are seeking art lovers, community leaders, and culture-builders to join our Community Advisory Board (CAB) to help shape our future planning.

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  • Signup to our Newsletter

    Learn about upcoming arts and cultural events happening in the West End, including festivals, visual art exhibits, live music, performing arts, theatre, and more.

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  • Volunteer in the West End

    We produce/support cultural arts programs throughout the year. Let us know if you’d like to volunteer time and/or resources to support local artists and events.

    VOLUNTEER

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