Platform Artspace, UCB

An audience gathers in an outdoor courtyard for an arts discussion, seated on colorful chairs facing three speakers. A screen displaying “Color Theory,” abstract murals, and string lights decorate the space.
Name
Platform Artspace, UCB
Description
An art venue that features collaborative, participatory art projects and pop up exhibitions. In addition to these programs, public practices courses are also taught at Platform. Platform Artspace features a large projection screen, two studios for exhibitions and workshops, a large area with artificial turf, and café tables for workshops and gatherings.

The space is run collaboratively a faculty director, a student Community Engagement Liaison, and a group of student leaders. Student interns also participate in curating exhibitions and programming events. Platform hosts an internship program where students earn credit while gaining experience planning, curating, maintaining, and publicizing exhibitions and workshops.
Type
en Initiative
Founded
2018
Founder
Jill Miller, Professor
Affiliation
UC Berkeley
Methods & Approaches
Social Practice
Collaborative / Co-Creation
Public Programming
Education and Pedagogy
Discipline / Field
Arts & Design
Environmental Art & Social Practice
Audience / Engagement
Public / General Audience
Geographic Scope
Site-Specific / Single Site
Location
Berkeley, CA
Partners
UC Placemaking Initiative
Website
https://art.berkeley.edu/spaces/platform-artspace
Rights
Rights held by artist or creator
Current Status
Active
Language
English
Item sets
California Art & Climate Archive
UC Berkeley
Media
An audience gathers in an outdoor courtyard for an arts discussion, seated on colorful chairs facing three speakers. A screen displaying “Color Theory,” abstract murals, and string lights decorate the space.Platform Artspace, UCB