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Celebrating Don Lewis: A Musical Legacy Lives On
Watch the dedication of the Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony at Delucchi Park! On June 4, 2026, the Pleasanton community gathered for the dedication of the Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony, an interactive public artwork honoring the extraordinary life of musician, inventor, and longtime Pleasanton resident Don Lewis. This five-minute video captures the celebration of Don’s life, his remarkable contributions to music, and the community’s commitment to keeping his musical legacy alive.
Special thanks to Brogan Video Productions and consultant Ned Augustenborg for preserving this memorable occasion.
2026-2027 Pleasanton Cultural Celebration Series
We are proud to partner with the City of Pleasanton to support the Cultural Celebration Series—a year-round lineup of free, family-friendly events honoring the rich cultural traditions that make our community unique. From Día de los Muertos and Diwali to Lunar New Year, Native American Heritage Month, AAPI Heritage Month, and beyond, these events bring people together through live performances, storytelling, hands-on crafts, and interactive activities. Join us as we connect, learn, and celebrate the incredible diversity of Pleasanton! Find out more!
2027 Youth Excellence in Arts (YEA!) Awards – Applications open January 2027!
PCAC is thrilled to announce our 2027 YEA! Awards program. Applications will open in January 2027! YEA! is open to all students in grades 9-12 who are Pleasanton residents. There are three categories – Visual Arts, Music, and Literary Arts with cash prizes awarded to winners of each category. There is a fourth category honoring Don Lewis, an acoustic and electronic instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer. New in 2027 will be a music category that includes music ensembles for 2-6 members. Check back for more information or visit the YEA! Awards page to learn more.
The YEA! Award Art Wall –
Celebrating Student Creativity
The YEA! Award Art Wall celebrates the creativity, talent, and artistic vision of students from Pleasanton high schools who applied for the Visual Arts Category of the YEA! Awards competition. Located in the PUSD District Office Board Room hallway, this special exhibition showcases the creative voices of our next generation of artists. The current collection will be on display through March 2027, when a new group of applicants will have the opportunity to share their work with the community. Through this ongoing showcase, the YEA! Award Art Wall celebrates student achievement, encourages artistic expression, and helps connect young artists with the wider community.
Importance of Arts in Education
Watch Rachel Zhao, 2024 YEA! Awards double winner, speak about the importance of the arts in education. She is the first place winner in Literary Arts with her piece entitled Your Pond and the second place winner in Visual Arts with her watercolor entitled Americana. We are pleased that Rachel is helping us share PCAC’s mission that the arts and arts education are essential to developing creative solutions and innovative ideas to address today’s problems.