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Welcome to the Peninsula Arts Council's SMart Newsletter!
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About the Peninsula Arts Council
PAC is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting, promoting and advancing the arts in San Mateo County. Funded by memberships and through proceeds from curating three galleries in the San Mateo County Government Center, Redwood City, we:
-Promote and cultivate the arts through marketing, outreach and education initiatives.
-Honor artistic achievement in San Mateo County through an annual Diamond Awards event.
-Provide resources to support and increase county arts in education activities.
-Maintain a monthly event calendar.
-Host an artist's registry to help promote local artists.
-Serve as a community partner and resource.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
8th ANNUAL DIAMOND AWARDS
The Peninsula Arts Council is seeking nominations for its 8th Annual Diamond Awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to the arts made by individual artists, educators, volunteers, foundations, corporations, donors, or by government support in San Mateo County. Please nominate an individual, business, or organization that deserves special recognition. The deadline for submission is Friday, December 4, 2009. View last year's Diamond Award recipients.
The 8th Annual Diamond Awards will be presented on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Redwood Shores Public Library. Please support this exciting countywide event with your attendance and/or contribution. There is no cost to attend, but contributions are gratefully accepted at all levels. Please note that all contributions are tax deductible. Learn more
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Luncheon & Private Tour of The Anderson Collection Celebrates October National Arts & Humanities Month
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 Arts Center at Stanford, and Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.
We thank The Anderson Collection who graciously offered this tour to the Peninsula Arts Council for its annual October National Arts & Humanities Month celebration.
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Seeking Board and Advisory Council Members
Are you interested in joining the Peninsula Arts Council as a Member of the Board of Directors or as an Advisory Member? We are currently seeking candidates for a three year term for our Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who are committed to promoting and cultivating the arts in San Mateo County. In particular, we are looking for
· Representatives from arts organizations in the south county, coastal region and the north county to broaden our areas of reach.
· Members with expertise in grant-writing, photography, graphic design, marketing, public art, or fundraising experience.
The average monthly commitment for a Board member is between 5-8 hours a month which includes attendance at our monthly meetings. Individuals who are interested in serving on the Board or the Advisory Council should send a letter of interest and resume.
Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2009. PAC will review the applications and select the members at the January 5, 2010 meeting. |
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