About
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The Peninsula Arts Council is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Mission
Peninsula Arts Council’s mission is to advance the arts in San Mateo County.
Areas of Focus
Three key areas of focus that have long-term benefits for San Mateo County include: public art, arts in education, developing San Mateo County into a destination for the arts, parks and culture.
Major Activities
Current
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Produce annual Diamond Awards, San Mateo County’s Art Hall of Fame, art recognition event to honor outstanding achievements in the arts |
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Maintain a growing on-line Artist Registry that showcases the work of artists in San Mateo County |
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Serve as advisor to San Mateo County Poet Laureate Inaugural Advisory Committee established April 23, 2013 |
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Host workshops to provide technical support to artists |
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Collaborate with San Mateo County Fair organizers to foster support and recognition for new contests in the Technology and Literary Divisions |
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Provide arts information, news and resources via monthly newsletter, Facebook page and website |
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Participate in annual national arts visibility campaigns: April National Poetry Month, October Arts and Humanities Month, The Arts Ask For More and National Arts in Education Week (September) |
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Provide support to artists and arts organizations via fiscal agency |
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Attend cultural events, community meetings and networking events to ensure visibility for the arts county-wide |
Past
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Served as Arts Partner to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors 2002-2010 |
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Produced two Arts Forums: Developing San Mateo County into a destination for the arts, parks and culture (2008, 2009) |
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Curated three gallery spaces at Redwood City’s Downtown Government Center |
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Curated special art shows, “The Female Gaze” in collaboration with the Arts Commission of San Mateo County and the Commission on the Status of Women for San Mateo County and annual “Artists with Disabilities” art show |
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Produced series of youth art outreach activities at Kepler’s Bookstore in Menlo Park |
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Participated in arts outreach event at the San Carlos Art and Wine Festival |
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As ARTshare, led the development of the 2002 Cultural Plan for San Mateo County |
Funding
Peninsula Arts Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that relies on contributions from members, individuals and philanthropic organizations for its operations. Additional sources include board support, fiscal agency, special events and grants.
Governing Board
The Council is guided by a board of directors, each of whom reside and/or work in San Mateo County. The board currently represents Art in Action, Art on the Square, Gallery Annex, San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau Film Commission, Capezio Dance Theatre Shops, Linden Street Warehouse Artists, Vkoos Design, and arts advocates. The advisory board represents Burlingame Art Society and City Arts of San Mateo.
The Board meets every first Tuesday of the month or as needed.
Officers
Julie Fellers, President, Designer [BIO]
Mara Grimes, Vice President, Art in Action, [BIO]
Interim Secretary: Alisan Andrews, Gallery Annex, [BIO]
Treasurer: Accounting and Tax Preparation Services provided by Bramasol
Board Members
Brena Bailey, San Mateo County Film Commission, [BIO]
Mary Alice Bowie, Linden Street Warehouse Artists, [BIO]
Lisa Forte, Capezio Dance Theatre Shops
Beth Mostovoy, Art on the Square, [BIO]
Jason Newblanc, Advocate for Public Art, [BIO]
Katherine Phelps, Vkoos Design, [BIO]
Advisory Council Members
Don Mulliken, Burlingame Art Society, [BIO]
Bonny Zanardi, City Arts of San Mateo [BIO]
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