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David Brower Center A home for the environmental movement—advocating for the protection of the planet and its people. https://lnk.bio/browercenter

The David Brower Center provides a home for the environmental movement by advocating for the beauty, diversity and ecological integrity of Earth. The Brower Center accomplishes this mission through a distinctive combination of permanent infrastructure and ongoing programs in a unique civic institution that:

* Informs the public about the environmental challenges we face and the bold actions we must take if ours is to remain a living planet.

* Inspires people to recognize their own power and responsibility to act on behalf of the Earth.

* Connects individuals and organizations dedicated to social equity and ecological sustainability. The Brower Center fulfills these commitments through three core programs:

* Art and Education, which offers museum-quality exhibitions and public programs that serve to educate audiences about a wide range of environmental issues and foster a more engaged citizenry.

* Resident Organizations, through which the Center houses 30+ nonprofits and social enterprises and provides capacity building and networking opportunities

*Event Rentals, hosting more than 300 events every year for nonprofit and private businesses, and strengthening the green event industry by requiring clients to abide by low-waste, green principles. Together these programs bring over 50,000 people to the Brower Center each year and draw nonprofit organizations, social entrepreneurs, artists, activists, and the general public to engage in creative dialogue and action.

We’re looking for an organization working toward a more ecologically sustainable future to join our vibrant tenant commu...
10/16/2026

We’re looking for an organization working toward a more ecologically sustainable future to join our vibrant tenant community in Downtown Berkeley! After many years of full occupancy, an office suite at the Brower Center will become available for lease on February 1, 2027. Suite 340 is a bright, daylight-filled suite with 1,458 rentable square feet, operable windows, one private office, and an open, collaborative layout.

Curious about the perks that come with being a Brower Center resident? Our tenants receive annual rental credits for our conference center spaces—including the 178-seat Goldman Theater—along with access to free amenities including a shared conference room, a private outdoor terrace, tenant kitchens, onsite showers, secure bike parking, a meditation room, and monthly coffee and chai socials.

Do you know an environmentally-minded nonprofit organization or mission-aligned business looking for a new home base in the East Bay? We’d love to hear from you. Visit browercenter.org/leasing to learn more and submit an inquiry today.

The Brower Center is hiring! We are seeking a Facilities Director to steward our state-of-the-art, LEED Platinum certifi...
10/07/2026

The Brower Center is hiring! We are seeking a Facilities Director to steward our state-of-the-art, LEED Platinum certified multi-use building. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in facilities management, a teamwork-oriented leadership style, and an authentic commitment to environmental sustainability to our small, highly collaborative team. The annual salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $90,000-$110,000 commensurate with experience. Follow our link in bio to learn more and apply, or visit browercenter.org/jobs

09/16/2026

Join us for our next exhibition opening reception on Thursday, September 24 from 6:30 - 8:30pm! THE LAST COHO by Kaare Iverson combines documentary photography with dramatic large-scale portraiture to tell the story of the Russian River’s endangered coho salmon. Enjoy tasty refreshments and learn how to support local watershed conservation at this free-to-attend event. Go to bit.ly/lastcoho to RSVP, or follow the link in bio.

Our next exhibition opening is just two weeks away—and you’re invited! Join us on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30pm for t...
09/09/2026

Our next exhibition opening is just two weeks away—and you’re invited! Join us on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30pm for the opening reception of THE LAST COHO. This exhibition by photographer Kaare Iverson explores critical efforts to restore endangered coho salmon in the Russian River watershed. We’ll hear from the artist as well as Dr. Jacob Katz, who holds a PH.D. in ecology from the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences, on ways to make an impact in salmonid conservation. Enjoy striking photography, tasty refreshments, and invaluable ecological insights at this free event. To RSVP, visit bit.ly/lastcoho

Image 1: Kaare Iverson, Coho #219 (2023)
Image 2: Kaare Iverson, Ceremony (2023)
Image 3: Kaare Iverson, Pathways (2023)

08/13/2026

Sacramento-based artist Jennifer Peart reimagines landscapes through a lens of possibility and healing. Infused with modern design elements, her paintings hold the tension between violent histories and the potential for regeneration and reconnection to the earth.

There is one week left to check out Peart’s work at the Brower Center! We hope you’ll stop by to check out Flow State, our 2026 juried exhibition, before it closes on August 20. Visit browercenter.org for gallery hours and more information.

08/10/2026

For multimedia artist Liat Berdugo, a childhood experience of planting a tree in the Jerusalem Forest became the starting point for a body of work about how borders are constructed. Through archival research and digital image manipulation, Berdugo examines the Jewish National Fund’s forestation project and interrogates the role of forests in the displacement and erasure of Palestinians.

There’s still time to see Berdugo’s work in person at the Brower Center! Our 2026 juried exhibition, Flow State, is on view until August 20. Visit browercenter.org for gallery hours and more information.

08/04/2026

Artist Simon Tran melds intuitive gestural marks and arresting color in his abstract reflections on memory, generational trauma, and new growth. His latest installation is a playful exploration of resourcefulness inspired by his parents’ migration to the U.S. in the wake of the Vietnam War. Don’t miss your chance to see Tran’s installation and select paintings on view at the Brower Center until August 20 as part of our 2026 juried exhibition, Flow State. Visit browercenter.org for gallery hours and more information.

07/22/2026

South Bay-based artist Piyaali B Samanta creates her own maps tracing her family’s migration history spanning India, her country of birth; Venezuela, where she grew up; and the Bay Area where she currently lives and works. Through her creative practice, she explores transformations in the places she has called home and questions how human-built forms impact communities and natural ecosystems alike.

Experience Samanta’s work in person—check out the Flow State exhibition now on view at the Brower Center until August 20! The show features four jury-selected Northern California artists whose works interrogate the links between borders and the environment. Visit browercenter.org for gallery hours and more information.

The opening reception of the Art/Act: Local 2026 exhibition is less than a week away! Join us at the Brower Center in Do...
06/05/2026

The opening reception of the Art/Act: Local 2026 exhibition is less than a week away! Join us at the Brower Center in Downtown Berkeley on Thursday, June 11 from 6:30 to 8:30pm as we celebrate this year’s immensely talented cohort of Northern California-based artists: Liat Berdugo, Jennifer Peart, Piyaali B Samanta, and Simon Tran. In Flow State, these artists examine the phenomenon of borders, raising timely questions related to migration, ecology, and displacement. All are welcome at this free event. Tasty bites by Gather will be served. RSVP today to reserve your spot—follow our link in bio, or visit bit.ly/flowstateshow

Slide 1: Liat Berdugo, “Tsipori over Safuriyya”
Slide 2: Piyaali B Samanta, “Mappa Mundi Bolpur, India”
Slide 3: Simon Tran, “Plant Hybridity”
Slide 4: Jennifer Peart, “A Great Rendezvous”

04/23/2026

Need a boost of climate optimism this Earth Month? Hear from Berkeley High’s graphic design teacher Gabriel Berent and freshman year student King about their experiences participating in this year’s Art/Act: Youth exhibition!

FYP (For Your Planet) is now on view at the Brower Center through May 14. Don’t miss the chance to see vibrant, activating artwork by talented artists like King. Visit browercenter.org for gallery hours and more information.

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2150 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA
94704

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4am

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