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Peninsula Arts Council is partnering with Sustainable San Mateo County and Goodwill Industries to bring an inaugural art auction to San Mateo County this summer.
Organizers are asking prominent artists in our community to donate paintings, sculptures, and other art forms which will be displayed and sold at the event on August 12th, 2010.
The theme of the auction is “Sustainability for Positive Change”. Ideas for this theme include but are not limited to recycling, environmental conservation, and clean energy. They are encouraging donors to use goods from their stores and their electronic recycling facility in their work. If you are interested in doing so, please don’t hesitate to contact Susan Harkness, Sustainable San Mateo County at Susanne@sustainablesanmateo.org , tel. 650-638-2323 or Arnab Pal, Goodwill Industries at: apal@sfgoodwill.org, tel. 925-699-9681.
Digital pictures of your work will be displayed on Goodwill’s online store prior to the auction. All donated art will be displayed by the Peninsula Arts Council at the event. Contributing artists will receive 2 free tickets to the event and their works will be sold via silent auction. The proceeds from all donations will be equally distributed between Sustainable San Mateo County and Goodwill Industries and will directly serve members of our community. Organizers are expecting over 150 local business owners and residents to attend. The material costs of your donated work will also be tax deductible.
… Organizers are expecting over 150 local business owners and residents to attend. The material costs of your donated work will also be tax deductible. Download Donation Form. ___________________________________________________________________________________
August Artist Lecture Series – Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26
Save the Date(s) for an August lecture series at Little House in Menlo Park. This new speaker series is designed to provide networking opportunities and resources for artists and will run every Thursday in August from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at Little House, 800 Middle Ave. in Menlo Park. The schedule for Thursday, August 12th includes:
Julie Fellers: President, Peninsula Arts Council
Topic: The need to get connected, stay informed and speak up for the arts in today’s economic and political environment
Alison Andrews: Artist
Topic: The Redwood City ARTWALK and the RWC Art Center and Society of Western Artists Gallery (SWA).
Beth Mostovoy: Artist/Organizer, PAC Boardmember
Topic: Art on the Square, Art at the Port and the Redwood City Art Planners
Jonathan Cranch, Founder and Megan Rosenhart, Artist
Topic: The creation of Fabmo, redistribution of textile resources.
There will be an informal reception immediately following the presentations on the courtside. For a list of topics for additional days in the series, please contact Little House at http://www.penvol.org/
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Filoli Student Appreciation Day
Saturday, August 14, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All students, grades K through 12, receive complimentary admission on August 14, 2010.
Filoli will show its appreciation for the many Bay Area students participating in the "America the Beautiful" exhibit by hosting a Student Appreciation Day. In addition to celebrating the artists and their achievements, all students entering grades K through 12 and the class of 2010 receive complimentary admission to Filoli. There will be sketching in the garden, art projects, nature hikes, garden explorations and other activities for all young visitors. Reservations are not necessary. For more information about the entire "America the Beautiful" exhibit that runs from August 3 - September 12, 2010, please visit our web site at www.filoli.org. Peninsula Arts Council is a proud supporter of the Filoli Student Appreciation Day.
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You’re Invited! Celebrate Silicon Valley Open Studios 24th Year!
Hundreds of Artists, Thousands of Stories, Unlimited Imagination...
Over the first three weekends in May emerging and established artists throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties will open their studios to show and sell their work. SVOS is free to the public and runs from 11am until 5pm all three weekends. www.svos.org
Discover the tremendous diversity and wealth of talent in Silicon Valley. Visiting open studios gives you time to see an artist's body of work and discuss his/her creative process and inspirations. It is the arguably one of the best ways to understand their philosophy and motivation as well as find pieces that speak to you.
To help you plan your route of San Mateo County artists on Weekend 2, May 8-9, 2010, Peninsula Arts Council has charted all participating artists onto a convenient Google Map. Click on the link Silicon Valley Open Studios- Weekend Two- Google Map! Or download the map to your phone by texting the word “GMAPS” to 466453. Whether you're a serious collector or looking for a unique Mother's Day gift, go out and enjoy some wonderful art!
Highlights of SVOS San Mateo County Artists
Here are details on just three of the 90 fantastic artists exhibiting in San Mateo County.
 Rob Browne (Site 12, Weekend 2) specializes in portraits in addition to whimsical wall and pedestal creations made with materials ranging from plaster to bronze. He will be in the studio 11am - 5pm on May 8 and 9. Address: 1870 Art Center 1870 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002.
 Rochelle Carr (Site 459, Weekend 2) strives to share beauty, art and elegance from the world surrounding her. The playful style she uses blends the tactile depth of sculpture (using paint or wall plaster) with the rich tones of acrylics, oils and 23-karat gold leaf. She will be in her studio 11am - 5pm on May 8 and 9. Address: Rochelle Carr Studio and Gallery, 560 Island Place, Redwood City, CA 94065.
 Fred Holle (Site 12, Weekend 2) is a figurative "Expressionist" artist. As a painter and printmaker he knows that drawing is the genesis of all his work, so constantly draws from models. He will be in the studio 11am - 5pm on May 8 and 9. Address: 1870 Art Center 1870 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002.
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Call for Women Artists Who Live or Work in San Mateo County
In honor of Women’s History Month recognized nationally in March each year, the San Mateo County Arts Commission, The Commission on the Status of Women of San Mateo and the Peninsula Arts Council are hosting a gallery show for women artists who live or work in San Mateo County.
Entry: Up to two (2) wall-hung artworks that must meet the following criteria for eligibility;
• Minimum size is 20-inch x 30-inch; maximum weight is 30 pounds
• Large works are welcome, but must fit through the entry doors and security system
• Framed and wired for hanging (unfinished work or unprepared for hanging, or wet work will not be accepted)
• Labeled on the back with the artist's name, address, phone number, and price (if “not for sale” show “NFS”)
• Delivered to the Caldwell Gallery, 400 County Center, Redwood City, on Monday, March 1, 2010, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Payable upon entry: $10 flat entry fee
• Work previously shown in the Caldwell Gallery is NOT eligible.
Statement: Artists are encouraged to write a brief statement (maximum 50 words) about their work for inclusion on the wall label.
Exhibit: March and April 2010 in the Caldwell Gallery or Community Gallery, 400 County Center, Redwood City. Galleries are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. (Note: The Galleries are located within the County’s Hall of Justice, which conducts business for the public. Artwork with images of nudes will not be accepted.)
Juror: Ms. Karen Gutfreund, formerly with the Andre Emmerick Gallery and the Museum of Modern
Art in New York City, currently an independent curator and San Francisco gallerist, will serve as Juror. She will select a limited number of artworks for display in the Caldwell Gallery; all other eligible artwork will be displayed in the Community Gallery, same location, different floor.
Awards: Three (3) $100 awards to be determined by the Juror.
Artists’ Reception: Thursday, March 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Caldwell Gallery.
Pickup of Artwork: Artwork must be picked up Friday, April 30, between 12 noon and 5 p.m. from 400 County Center, Redwood City. There are no facilities to store artwork. Exhibit receipt for artwork must be presented to claim your work.
Questions: Contact Brenda Bennett, bbennett@co.sanmateo.ca.us or (650) 599-1393. |
October National Arts & Humanities Month
Luncheon & Private Tour of The Anderson Collection
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The Peninsula Arts Council hosted a luncheon and private tour of The Anderson Collection on Thursday, October 29, 2009.
The Anderson Collection, located in Menlo Park, is one of the largest and most outstanding private collections of 20th century American art in the world.
The collection has been built over the last 40 years by Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson, and by their daughter, Mary Patricia Anderson Pence.
Currently, there are about 820 artworks by over 220 artists in the Anderson Collection. Works from the notable collection can currently be seen at the Anderson Gallery of Graphic Art at the de Young Museum, as well as The Cantor Center for the Arts, and Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. http://www.aacollection.com/
The Anderson Collection graciously offered this private tour to the Peninsula Arts Council for its annual October is National Arts & Humanities Month celebration.
October Arts & Humanities Month
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Held every October, National Arts and Humanities Month is a coast-to-coast collective celebration of culture in America. Coordinated by the organization, Americans for the Arts, it is the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation. www.americansforthearts.org.
The California Arts Council also participates in this campaign and offers an annual Arts Day Celebration held on the first Friday of October, 2, 2009. http://www.cac.ca.gov/artsday/index.php
This is the fifth year that the Peninsula Arts Council has participated in this visibility campaign. The tour and luncheon also marks the first of many future cultural excursions planned by the Peninsula Arts Council. By showcasing the County’s many, often hidden, cultural offerings, the PAC hopes to foster development of San Mateo County as a Destination for Arts, Parks and Culture.
The Peninsula Arts Council
The Peninsula Arts Council is a non-profit organization serving San Mateo County to enhance opportunities for arts experiences and expression for all ages, promote resource sharing and collaboration, and advocate for the arts. http://www.peninsulaartscouncil.org
The Peninsula Arts Council | 10 Twin Pines Lane | Belmont, CA 94402
Tel. 650. 591- 2101 | Fax 650. 591-2024 | info@peninsulaartscouncil.org
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