CLARA Studios

Stop by for a blood drive at CLARA this Saturday 7/18, and you can get a voucher for two tickets to a River Cats game! Register at vitalant.org/rivercats

Vitalant is currently facing a critical shortage of type O blood after donations have steadily declined since May. The supply of type O blood has now fallen to its lowest level in two years. Maintaining an adequate blood supply is critical to ensuring patients receive the transfusions they need without delay. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed.

A critical blood shortage can be overcome when more people step up to give the gift of life. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. receives a blood transfusion.

Make your appointment today!

Register now! https://claramidtown.coursestorm.com/course/stage-combat-bootcamp

Looking for a way to expand your understanding of stagecraft -- or maybe just want to get in a good workout in a unique way? Join us on Saturday, July 25 for crash course in stage combat this summer.

You'll learn the basics of weight sharing and partner work as you’re taught how to safely perform common techniques such as punches, slaps, and hair pulls. Jarod will also give you a brief introduction to several of the most common weapons seen in fight choreography and how they are used on stage.

Whether you’re an actor looking to expand your skillset, or just looking for a fun and educational activity for your Saturday, come fight with us!

Looking for a way to expand your understanding of stagecraft -- or maybe just want to get in a good workout in a unique way? Join us on Saturday, July 25 for crash course in stage combat this summer.

You'll learn the basics of weight sharing and partner work as you’re taught how to safely perform common techniques such as punches, slaps, and hair pulls. Jarod will also give you a brief introduction to several of the most common weapons seen in fight choreography and how they are used on stage.

Whether you’re an actor looking to expand your skillset, or just looking for a fun and educational activity for your Saturday, come fight with us!

🌸🌿 Volunteer Opportunity at CLARA! 🌿🌸

Do you have a green thumb or a passion for gardening?

We’re looking for Garden Volunteers to help bring more beauty and life to CLARA! From flowers and landscaping projects to a future bougainvillea vine along our Annex gate, we’re hoping to create a more vibrant and welcoming environment for everyone who visits our space - including our pollinator friends like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds!

This volunteer role would involve:
🌸 Helping select and care for plants
💧 Monitoring watering needs and irrigation
🌱 Assisting with garden planning and upkeep
🌿 Helping our outdoor spaces thrive year-round

We’re envisioning a commitment of about once per week, with some flexibility depending on the season and project needs.

If you enjoy gardening and would like to make a lasting impact on a community arts center, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested? Send an email to [email protected]

🎭✨ The arts are for everyone! ✨🎭

Join us on Saturday, June 27 for a special 2-hour theatre workshop designed for students under 18 with disabilities and their caregivers to create, play, and explore together.

Participants will:
🎩 Try on fun costumes and props
🎭 Create unique characters
🎲 Play silly theatre games
🌟 Build confidence and creativity alongside other young artists

No theatre experience is needed—just bring your imagination and come exactly as you are!

We are committed to making this experience welcoming and accessible. A designated quiet area, sensory tools, and an ADA-accessible entrance will be available. You’re also welcome to bring headphones or any supports that help you feel comfortable.

💙 Registration is $50 for one caregiver and one child. Additional family members can be added for $10 each.

Register here: https://claramidtown.coursestorm.com/course/neurodiversity-creativity-let-s-explore-theatre

WE NEED YOUR RECYCLABLE ITEMS! ♻️

We are collecting recyclable items for CLARA summer camp art projects, and we’d love to take your items off your hands!

We need:
• Paper Materials (cardboard, egg cartons, paper towel rolls..)
• Plastics (bottles, containers, lids..)
• Magazines

CLARA’s doors are open 7am-7pm M-F and 7am-2pm Sat/Sun. The bin is located at our main entrance, next to the teal doors on N Street.

We have a new community space! In the midst of the summer heat, CLARA has curated a space for you to cool off, hang out, do work, and connect with your community. 🌞🌱

This project was made possible through funding from the California Natural Resources Agency and was beautifully designed by

Thank you for helping us continue building spaces where community and creativity thrive. 🩵

$400 to go in the next 90 minutes -- do you think we can do it?

At CLARA, a lot of what we do comes down to bringing people together: students performing for proud families, artists sharing their work, audiences experiencing live performance together.

And wherever there are audiences…there are chairs. 😊

The chairs we’ve used for the last 10 years were donated when CLARA first opened, and they’ve served us well — but they’re ready for retirement. This Big Day of Giving, we’re raising funds to replace them with safer, easier-to-use seating for our community, while also upgrading our long-overdue website.

We’re incredibly close to our goal — just $3,400 to go!

If CLARA has ever impacted you, your family, or someone you love, we hope you’ll help us cross the finish line today (link in comments). ❤️