Current Exhibits

Current Exhibits

Untitled artwork by Joyce Nojima
Artwork: Joyce Nojima, Untitled, 2023, Acrylic gouache on paper.

Colors of the Infinite: Contemporary Buddhist Art

Exhibit Dates: March 9 through April 23, 2024

Gallery Hours: March 23, April 6 and April 20 from 1:00-3:00pm; or by Appointment.

Closing Reception: Sunday, April 21, 2024, 4:30-6:30pm | Free; RSVP recommended

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What is Contemporary Buddhist Art? Is it art about Buddhism? Is it art by Buddhists? Is it about spiritual growth and expansion? Awakening and Enlightenment? Movement beyond the personal towards the infinite? Yes and No and It Depends.

The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) and The Buddhist Temple of Alameda have joined with Rhythmix Cultural Works to present a curated collection of works by contemporary Buddhist artists Betty Nobue Kano, Joyce Nojima, Kai Issei Fujioka, Valerie Pham and Joan Di Stefano.

Each of these artists have been participants in the BCA Virtual Art Exhibit presented by the BCA Art Committee over the past 3 years. Artists from Shin Buddhist temples throughout the United States have displayed their works each fall. Experienced professionals with decades of dedication to school aged dabblers have shown their artwork side by side. From paintings and sketches to metal and wood sculptures, Sumi E calligraphy to Ikebana flower arrangements, cyr wheel performances to WWII camp creations have all been displayed.

Art carries spiritual expression from the depths of each individual to touch us, the viewer, in a temporary pause as it moves on into the infinite universe. Contemporary Buddhist Art is this.

“We are deeply indebted to the staff of The Rhythmix Cultural Works, The Buddhist Churches of America, and The Buddhist Temple of Alameda for their guidance and support to share this exhibit with you. We thank the artists for providing their efforts and inspiration”Rev. Joshin Dennis Fujimoto, BCA Art Committee Chair, Minister, Buddhist Temple of Alameda & Enmanji Buddhist Temple


About the Artists






2021 Virtual Galleries

2020 Virtual Galleries


About the K Gallery

2016 Best of Alameda

The K Gallery at Rhythmix Cultural Works supports RCW’s mission to bring people together and build community by inspiring engagement in the arts. Exhibitions in the K Gallery reflect the vitality of local artists in the Bay Area community. K Gallery was chosen BEST art gallery in Alameda, by an Alameda Magazine ballot in 2016.

K Gallery presents six visual art exhibitions annually and a weekly Art Jam, where local artists create in a shared studio environment. (pre-covid19). During this time, K Gallery continues to support artists by providing a virtual gallery of exhibitions and receptions.

K Gallery is named for Kazuko (Kay) Koike, one of Rhythmix’s founding donors.
“Kazu” is the Japanese word for “peace,” “ko” means “child ”.
Kazuko Koike, child of peace 1919-2020.


In the Media

Alameda Post, May 9, 2023. Student Artwork on Display at Rhythmix. By Adam Gillitt.

Alameda Sun, August 18, 2021. Meet Cameraman, Cameradog. By Sun Staff Reports.

Daily Republic, June 27, 2021. Exhibit features life-size sculpture made from cameras. By Daily Republic Syndicated Content.

The Styrous Viewfinder, May 17, 2021. K Gallery – Mother Tree Opening Reception. By Styrous.

Los Angeles Times, February 11, 2020. With canvas and Quran, one artist aims to make Islamic calligraphy a universal language. By Kimberly Winston.

The Styrous Viewfinder, May 4, 2019. Mother @ the K Gallery. By Styrous.

SF Chronicle, May 6, 2018. Explore the Island City through lively events. By Jeanne Cooper.

Alameda Magazine, October 2017. The Fine Art of Flotsam. By Anneli Star Josselin Rufus.

Alameda Sun, February 23, 2017. Last Chance to Take in Coupled: The Art of Love. By Van Le.