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Lynda Briggs, Mayor Karla Brown, and Vera Lowdermilk photoPleasanton 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. Read more.

 

2022 Innovation Fair photoQuest Science Center’s Innovation Fair

In March 2022, PCAC participated in the Quest Science Center’s Innovation Fair at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. As one of the 60 exhibitors, PCAC offered science related art projects and crafts. Over 2400 attendees from the Tri-Valley area participated in the family friendly event. Read more. 

 

2022 Wellness Event photoWellness Event

PCAC was proud to be a part of the Wellness Event at Hart Middle School. This event was created by Grace Mundaden for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. PCAC supported a coloring/painting activity and a banner marking the event with Thomasin Dewhurst.

Treasures of Japan (May 2019, Pleasanton Senior Center)

The City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Community Grant helped provide some funding for the event along with the support of the City’s Library and Recreation Department. Supporters also included the Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco and the Japan Foundation of Los Angeles. Featured at the event were demonstrations and workshops from the collaborating groups and artists including Fumiyo Yoshikawa: sumi-e artist, Robert Lang: origami expert, Charles Harder: Valley Bonsai, Dave Wright and Lisa Rigge: photo haiku, Udagawa-Masako studios: chorus, Yuki Taiko Drummers, Hiroshi Ichimura: kendo demonstrations, Kitoko Hagiwara: tea ceremony, Sakura Gakuen School: language demonstrations, Hiroko Pauling: ikebana, plus student assistance with craft and Japanese fashion corner.

 

Historic Stained Glass Art Piece Returns to Pleasanton through a generous donation to PCAC

‘P-Town Race’ Returns – Pleasanton was a big winner at Sotheby’s auction. Margene Rivara, renowned stained glass artist and creator of the commissioned window “P-Town Race”, saw her masterpiece leave Pleasanton for auction in January, 2009.  Her brother David Gerton bought it in a competitive phone auction and– with the help of the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) and David’s generosity– it has now been returned to Pleasanton.

“P-Town Race” is a unique stained glass artwork, perhaps one of a few in the United States showing harness racing.  Certainly it is the only public stained glass window depicting harness racing in Pleasanton at the oldest one mile track in America. On Nov. 26, 2016 it was reinstalled in its former site in the Pleasanton Hotel where it graced the front window for 27 years. A bar and restaurant now leases the location. You can bet “P-Town Race” will draw many admiring toasts from patrons of Handles on Main.

 

Jon Seeman Sculpture

Also,  PCAC also worked with the Civic Arts Commission, the City, and private financial donors to bring a piece of sculptural art to the Cultural Arts Building on Black Avenue, right next to the Delores Bengtson Aquatic Center. PCAC contributed $11,000 to support the $56,000 Jon Seeman Sculpture.  Other contributors are the City of Pleasanton, Nancy and Gary Harrington, and ardent “Art in Public Places” supporters.