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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CHAIR-ITY art chair fundraiser
Get ready to bid, browse, and be inspired! The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council is excited to present Chair-ity, a one-of-a-kind fundraising event that transforms ordinary chairs into extraordinary works of art. Local artists and community members have creatively reimagined chairs into colorful, imaginative pieces that celebrate art, music, creativity, and community spirit. Each chair is unique, making it the perfect opportunity to take home a functional work of art while supporting arts programs in Pleasanton. View the Chair-ity Art Chairs and find out more!
Play the Art: The Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony at Delucchi Park
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council is proud to have partnered with Nancy and Gary Harrington to bring one of Pleasanton’s most distinctive public art installations to life. The Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony at Delucchi Park is a rare interactive sonic artwork honoring the life and legacy of musician, inventor, educator, and electronic music pioneer Don Lewis. Read more!
2026 Youth Excellence in Arts (YEA!) Awards and Don Lewis “Say Yes to Music” Grants
PCAC is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Youth Excellence in Arts (YEA!) Awards and the Don Lewis “Say Yes to Music” Grants. Hosted by the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council, the awards ceremony took place on March 22 at Valley Community Church in Pleasanton. This event honored the artistic achievements of Pleasanton high school students, recognizing excellence in music, literary arts, and visual arts. The Award Ceremony included inspiring musical performances and showcased exceptional work in multiple artistic disciplines. Congratulations to all our winners for their dedication, passion, and outstanding contributions to the arts community. Visit the YEA! Awards page to learn more.
Pleasanton Veterans Memorial
On a raised bluff in Pleasanton’s historic Pioneer Cemetery on Sunol Blvd stands a place of reverence and remembrance—the Pleasanton Veterans Memorial. Here, bronze, granite, and flags unite to honor those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who never returned. It is both a testament to courage and a quiet invitation to reflect on the enduring cost of freedom. Read more!
Guardians of Memory: Pleasanton’s Centennial Towers
Three 10-foot mosaic towers at Civic Park, 100 Main Street, shimmer in the sun, tracing Pleasanton’s history from Ohlone homelands to Pleasanton’s 1994 Centennial. Artist Guillermo Wagner Granizo designed the kiln-fired tiles like a filmmaker storyboarding a scene, drawing directly on the blank tile without pre-sketching. His cinematic mosaics unfold in colorful layers. Granizo is heralded as one of the prominent tile muralists in the nation. Read more!
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.