Berkeley Art Center

Berkeley Art Center (BAC) has a unique seven sided gallery that was designed and built by the Ratcliff architecture firm and donated by Rotary International to the city of Berkeley in 1967. BAC presents visual art exhibitions, musical performances and literary programs. It is located in Live Oak Park, set in a grove of trees along Codornices Creek that is one of Berkeleys eight artesian springs. Visual art presentations may include a film festival, an exhibition of the works of Berkeley school students, video installations, weaving, and photography. Musical presentations include jazz, classical chamber ensembles and solo piano or voice recitals. Literary arts include drama and poetry, and numerous authors have launched their books and conducted book signings and readings.