Located on Walnut Street near Live Oak Park is the impressive building that houses the Berkeley Art Center, which hosts a variety of visual art exhibitions and related programs for the general public. Designed by Robert Radcliff Architects in 1967, the Berkeley Art Center was built by the Rotary Club as a gift to the city, and adopted its private, non-profit status in the late 1970s. In addition, the Berkeley Art Center hosts a bi-annual fundraiser and art auction featuring the work of nearly 75 local artists.
Berkeley Media LLC was formed after the University of California Extension's Center for Media and Independent Learning was closed, threatening the future of more than 600 titles, many of which would have gone out of print. Rather than see that happen, this film distribution company was founded and rescued many of the films. Today, it is one of America's most prominent distributors of educational media and independently produced documentaries.
Ira Fink and Associates offers consulting on university planning. Services include various types of analysis, from demographic, facility, housing market to space utilization. It also offers planning and programming services for college and university planning. The business has been serving clients across the nation since 1978.
The modest goals of the Berkeley Geochronology Center include "establishing the history of the earth, its inhabitants and its interactions with the rest of the solar system." It facilitates collaborations between researchers around the world, examining the geologic record embedded in rocks and other earth materials. Along the way, they learn much about human evolution, climate change and the way the earth has changed over its history. See the website to learn about public events sponsored by the center or to see the latest news in geochronologic research.
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute is one of the premier institutions for mathematical research, hosting more than 2,000 mathematicians and postdoctoral students from the U.S. and abroad. They work collaboratively on issues that affect economics, science, technology and national security. The institute also features educational programs and events for kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as events throughout the year for the general public.
Pixelette Studios is a production and design company. The company offers online advertising, website design, interactive design and more.
The Ecology Center is dedicated to educating the public on strategies and methods of sustainable living. It is in charge of the Berkeley Farmers' Markets and the Farm Fresh Choice food justice program, as well as the residential curbside recycling program. It also runs Ecohouse, a home and garden in North Berkeley that holds workshops on how to make your living space carbon neutral and energy and water efficient. There is also a store on the premises that sells books, gardening supplies, natural fiber clothing, and nontoxic pest control products.
