Rhythmix Cultural Works

RCWs programmatic goals are to foster greater participation and inclusion in the arts by spotlighting artists of diverse heritages and increasing cultural understanding among audiences of varied backgrounds. In 2025, Rhythmix presented 40 events including concerts, classes, and outdoor performances at Rhythmix and at locations throughout Alameda. Nearly 300 performing artists were showcased, celebrating over 30 global cultures. RCW is the only organization providing ongoing multicultural arts programming in the City of Alameda and it served approximately 10,000 individuals outside of its arts education programming. Rhythmix presented world music and dance, family programming and free community events including an Asian and Pacific Islander Arts & Culture Festival and 4 climate awareness public art events called Rising Seas. RCWs signature youth arts education program, Performance Art and Learning (PAL), served over 4,000 students with world music and dance assemblies. Assemblies were held at Rhythmix and at Alameda County elementary schools in Hayward and Castro Valley. Programming included 16 live assemblies at RCWs theater, and 4 offsite PAL assemblies. Rhythmix hosted 10 performances in its theater. Performances included: blues, flamenco, Latin jazz, a Bubble show, and Diwali festival, among others. The K Gallery at RCW presented 6 exhibits featuring work from professional and elementary school student artists. In addition, it hosted a free weekly Art Jam, where local artists come together to create in a shared studio environment. RCWs facility hosted a number of local teaching artists including the following ongoing classes: Cuban Salsa, Puerto Rican Bomba, Martial Arts, yoga and Zumba fitness. RCW supported all of its artists/instructors/renters by promoting them on its website (www.rhythmix.org), as well as social media and weekly email newsletter. Rhythmix held its annual Pour Your Heart Out Fundraiser for youth arts education in its courtyard. RCW offered its venue as a community space for meetings, fundraisers, celebrations of life and student recitals in dance and music.