ABOUT US

 

 

The Hidden Gem is a creative studio that provides workspace, professional training, culturally competent mentorship and career opportunities for innovative artists from marginalized communities.  Located on the border of Berkeley/Oakland/Emeryville, The Hidden Gem is just a few blocks away from Pixar and is home to a diverse array of entrepreneurs and programs committed to creating socially conscious art, while developing the next generation of artists. 

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Co-founded by various social justice artists who wanted to support displaced youth artists, a handful of independent media professionals came together to form a safe space for artists to build networks and develop media businesses , while helping support the next generation of artists. 

Over the years we have partnered to create innovative content for media campaigns, but also design and implement strategic educational programs to advance underrepresented artists.

Projects we have lead in the past include:

  • Youth UpRising – Go Digital: Media Career Pathways Program
  • United Roots – UR Media Social Enterprise & United Roots Arts Program
  • Mission Neighborhood Centers – Capitol Campaign Initiative
  • Ashland Reach Youth Center – Media Program and Lab Infrastructure
  • Urban Peace Movement – DetermiNation Black Men’s Video Program
  • Oakland Museum – We Customize & Black Panther Exhibits
  • Google – Black History Film Festival & Recruitment Event
  • San Francisco State University – Black Filmmakers Student Group
  • Western Institute of Social Research – Conference for Social Justice Media
  • Schoolzilla National Data Conference for American Public Schools
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