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Welcome to the Peninsula Arts Council's SMart Newsletter!
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About PAC
-Promotes and cultivates the arts through marketing, outreach and education initiatives.
-Honors artistic achievement in San Mateo County through an annual Diamond Awards event.
-Provides resources to support and increase county arts in education activities.
-Maintains a monthly event calendar.
-Hosts an artist's registry to help promote local artists.
-Serves as a community partner, fiscal sponsor and resource.
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There's an APP for that!
If you thought that fish swimming through an aquarium or a fireplace scene was cool as your monitor wallpaper, wait until you see Wallcast! A new app still in its beta version, converts your photos into an ever changing photo collage. Upload your pictures on their website or have your friends send photos to your unique Wallcast address, and VOILA! You'll have images to smile at when you look at your screen.
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Congratulations to All 2010 Diamond Award Winners!
 Award Recipients included: (left to right) Tom Rogers, San Mateo Credit Union: Cynthia Held, Ercie Santos, Anneke Gaenslen, Lucas Wilder, Chris Beth, Djerassi Resident Artist Program: Dennis O'Leary, Jenna Scandalious, Ehud Krauss, Capezio Dance Theatre Shop: Lisa Forte, Albert Guibara.
Photo Slide Show of Diamond Awards
The Diamond Awards, recognizes outstanding contributions made to the arts in San Mateo County in nine categories. The awards were presented January 27, 2011 at a celebratory evening that included honorary chair, Kory Heinzen from Dreamworks, as well as a reception, silent auction, additional guest presenters and an awards presentation. Thank you to the more than 70 individuals and businesses that helped make this countywide event a big success. |
| Thank You Diamond Award Sponsors
Thank you to our local business community whose members came out in force in support of the Diamond Awards. In addition to sponsorships by Borel Private Bank & Trust Co. and The San Mateo County Fair, 40 silent auction baskets were sold highlighting the best of the arts and offerings in the area. All proceeds underwrote the Diamond Awards and will support the work of the Peninsula Arts Council. See the full list of contributors. |
Featured Artist Profiles: Avenue Art
 Looking for art for your home? Check out Avenue Art in downtown San Mateo which features painting, photography, assemblage, glassware and more - all by a very talented group of local artists. The artwork includes a wide range of styles with something for every taste. Julie Goodenough, PAC Board member interviewed a few of Avenue Art's artists. Visit the gallery and enjoy!
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Last Call for Artists - Deadline Feb. 25th
PAC is hosting a Call for Artists to produce cover artwork for a new art and culture brochure & map guide that will highlight coastal artists and unique offerings on the coast. The guide is geared towards locals and tourists interested in art, food, wine and nature along Hwy 1 between Pacifica and Pescadero. Winner will be selected by a panel of judges at an artist reception, receive $250 and gain exposure for their work by being featured on 10,000 brochures. For contest details
If you know of a coastal business, organization or artist who would like to be highlighted in the new guide, please email us. |
Catalogs for San Mateo County Fair are Here! 
Enter to win any number of awards offered at the San Mateo County Fair this year. Special features include Peninsula Arts
Council awards for Digital Animation or adult and youth awards for the Graphic Novel. See pages 56, 67-68 in the catalog. Learn more
Also of note is a $20,000 Notre Dame de Namur University Creative Writing Scholarship opportunity for high school Juniors and Seniors. Entry and writing due by April 29, 2011. Don't miss out! |
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It's All Here! Arts, Parks, & Culture Year-At-A-Glance Guide
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The Peninsula Arts Council is a non-profit organization serving San Mateo County to enhance opportunities for arts experiences and expression for all ages, promote resource sharing and collaboration, and advocate for the arts.
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