# Event Details - **Event Name**: OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering - Memory & Storytelling - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a community gathering to share memories and stories of people and places we miss, and that no longer exist.About this EventIn April, the Berkeley Art Center will launch the Open Center, expanding how we use our space beyond traditional gallery exhibitions. The Open Center will serve as a hub where ideas, artists, and community intersect, offering opportunities for interdisciplinary, intercultural, and inter-philosophical dialogue, reflection, and activation.OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering- Memory & StorytellingJoin us for a participatory gathering that invites reflection on the impact of war through memory and storytelling. Please bring an image of a place that holds personal meaning, such as a historical monument, a landscape, or an intimate room connected to memory and belonging. We will share stories of places we miss, places that may have been lost to war, and memories tied to people and spaces that no longer exist. Traditional Persian dishes, ash and shole zard, will be prepared and served to nurture a sense of hospitality, care, and collective reflection. Facilitated by Minoosh Zomorodinia.RSVP required. Thank you!Free and open to all.Sliding-scale fee and Donations are welcome.*Suggested donation $10-$25. Let’s envision the arts ecosystem together, where art and community flourish side by side. Your support matters!This community event is part of Berkeley Art Center's new initiative, Open Center: Artists & Community, and features programming selected through an open call to support community-engaged art and dialogue. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/67b34b00-38dc-11f1-868b-b5484dafacf3-rimg-w1200-h600-dce0d9c4-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/open-center-a-participatory-gathering-memory-and-storytelling/100001987401223559 - **Event Categories**: Art, Nonprofit, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Berkeley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Berkeley Art Center - **lat**: 37.884503 - **long**: -122.268191 - **full address**: Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering - Memory & Storytelling - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/95f1ef45f0987b66c369a1f8b3e77d30b5c22afd48fc04280e568d4aa1cc39c5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcded9c2-gmir.jpg?v=1776265472 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering - Memory & Storytelling being held? - **A:** OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering - Memory & Storytelling takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut Street, Berkeley, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering - Memory & Storytelling? - **A:** Tickets for OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering - Memory & Storytelling are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailableAdmission + Contribution-$25USD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableAdmission + Contribution- $20USD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableAdmission + Contribution- $10USD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering - Memory & Storytelling? - **A:** OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering - Memory & Storytelling is organized by Berkeley Art Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** OPEN CENTER: A Participatory Gathering - Memory & Storytelling is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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