The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council encourages, supports and promotes the Arts in our Pleasanton schools and local community to reflect our cultural diversity and inspire all.
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PCAC has partnered with Community Health and Education Foundation who will match $1 (up to $5000) for every $2 donated to support our A Night in Paris campaign. Together, we can make a bigger impact! Donate now or find out more!
A Night in Paris: Fundraiser for the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council
Join us for a spectacular evening with dancing, live music, French food and fabulous art! A Night in Paris takes place at the Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, April 13 at 7 PM. Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of Paris, right here in Pleasanton! Get tickets now or find out more about A Night in Paris Sponsorship Levels!
2024 Youth Excellence in Arts (YEA!) Awards and Don Lewis “Say Yes to Music” Grant
PCAC is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Youth Excellence in Arts (YEA!) Awards and the inaugural Don Lewis “Say Yes to Music” Grants. Hosted by the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council, the awards ceremony took place on March 17 at Valley Community Church in Pleasanton. These awards stand as a testament to the remarkable artistic talents and achievements of high school students in Pleasanton, recognizing their brilliance in literary arts, music, and visual arts. While the YEA! Awards have been recognizing our talented youth since their establishment in 1997, this year marks the exciting inception of the Don Lewis “Say Yes to Music” Grants, furthering the celebration of creativity and innovation in the realm of music. Congratulations to all our winners for their dedication, passion, and outstanding contributions to the arts community. Visit our YEA! Awards page to learn more about our winners!
Conversation Banners Unveiling
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council and the City of Pleasanton hosted a presentation of the “Conversation Banners for Youth Engagement”. This event took place September 30, 2023 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Firehouse Arts Center Patio.
Attendees were able to see the banners up close and learn more about the positive expression and collaboration involved in the process. Despite the rainy weather, the Estrella del Puebla Mariachi Orchestra performed at the event inside the Firehouse Theater. City Council member Valerie Arkin spoke at the event along with Thomasin Dewhurst, a local artist who was the creator and organizer of the banner project.
Conversation Banners for the Youth Engagement project was funded in part by the City of Pleasanton Community Grant Program, Civic Arts Category. Read more.
Pleasanton Public Art Murals
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council celebrated the unveiling of two colorful murals on the side of the Cultural Arts Building – “Gentle Beauty” painted by Lynda Briggs and “Joy” painted by Vera Lowdermilk with the permission of Judith Kunzle. The murals are a product of PCAC securing a Civic Arts Commission community grant in 2021-22 entitled “Rebuilding Community Through Art”. The event was attended by PCAC board members; City Staff including Rachel Prater, Lia Bushong, and Director of Library and Recreation, Heidi Murphy; Pleasanton Civic Arts Commission members; Mayor Karla Brown and City Council members Julie Testa and Valeria Arkin; and members of the public including Nancy and Gary Harrington, long time supporters of public arts and the Harrington Art Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center. Read more.