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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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The Art of Hello
The San Mateo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the city of San Carlos are jointly hosting a design competition to beautify and identify the city's primary and secondary entrances or "gateways."
The Gateway Design Competition is open to architects, artists, design students and design professionals who wish to participate. The City is lookingfor a palette of designs that could include signs, structural elements, landscaping, statues, major works of public art, or any landmark feature or element that would help orient people and identify the City's entrances. |
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Students win cash, ribbons and prizes at the San Mateo County Fair! Submit your applications for digital animation, the graphic novel or new technology creations to the county fair. Deadline May 25, 5:00 p.m.
Learn more |
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Conversation with Troy Paiva, local photographer and author
PAC Board member, Mary Alice Bowie, recently met with Troy Paiva of Re dwood City. Troy is a renowned night photographer and award-winning author of two books, "Night Vision: The Art of Urban Exploration" and "Lost America: The Abandoned Roadside West". Troy's evocative photographs of abandoned places has inspired a global audience and his website boasts tens of millions of viewers. Read the interview, See Paiva's unique work |
2011 Congressional Arts Competition
A reception for the winners of the 2011 Congressional Arts Competition for high school students was held on April 27, 2011. The event, hosted by Congresswoman Jackie Speier, District 12, highlighted the 36 entries. Prizes were awarded for grand prize, second and third place. Grand prize went to high school junior David Gao, SF SOTA  (Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts), for his piece "Artistic Heritage". His work, along with all of the other grand prize winners, will be displayed in the halls of congress for a year. Southwest Airlines provides tickets for the winning student and one adult to attend the opening reception held in Washington DC June 22, 2011. The second place and third place winners were Emma Phillips and Betty Shen, respectively, both from San Mateo High School. Congratulations to you all! |
| Featured Artist: Jan Schachter
Award-winning Portola Valley ceramic artist, Jan Schachter creates gorgeous hand  thrown works of art. "I enjoy making pots for everyday use; each is a subtle variation of a form - usually thrown in a series. I am a perfectionist (as much as the process allows) and am constantly in search of the perfect surface and ideal form while striving to create pots that have life and vitality. I have a casserole included in the permanent collection of the Renwick Gallery, National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC." Jan's work also has won awards in Michigan, California, Massachusetts and Minnesota. For more info on Jan |
California Story Fund
(CSF) is a competitive grant program of the California Council for the Humanities (CCH). The purpose of CSF is to capture genuine and compelling stories from and about California's diverse communities, and to ensure that those stories can be shared widely. The Council seeks proposals for story-based projects that are informed by humanities perspectives, methods, and content; that reveal the realities of California and its cultures, peoples, and histories; and that will be of interest to local, statewide, and potentially even national and global audiences. Applicants may request up to $10,000. PAC is available for fiscal sponsorship. Receipt Deadline: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 5:00 pm For more info visit the PAC Artist Opportunities |
Public At Project for Laurel Street Park The City of San Carlos, CA announced a Public Art Project for Laurel Street Park, located in the heart of the City's downtown commercial district. The Request for Proposals is being solicited by the San Carlos Arts & Culture Commission in alignment with the City's proposed draft Public Art Master Plan to enhance civic pride, create a visually stimulating environment, and define the City's image to the outside world. For more information or to download the Request For Qualification |
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Arts Education Resource Fair at SMCOE
San Mateo County Office of Education is happy to announce the first annual Arts Education Resource Fair at the County Office in Redwood City on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The fair is intended to bring together artists and arts organizations that provide services in our schools.
SMCOE is also developing an Arts Education Resource Guide to assist schools in finding organizations within our community that support arts in education endeavors.
The goal is to enhance existing partnerships and build new ones to strengthen arts education in our public schools.
For more info contact Audra Pittman, Coordinator Secondary Education Curriculum Services, SMCOE at (650) 802-5350. |
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Second Annual Author's Book Day - June 18
The literary division of the SM Fair Fine Arts Dept. will be hosting its 2nd Annual Author Book Day on Saturday, June 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. People with published books in hand (not in process) can come and promote their books without paying a vendor's fee. Any sales will be handled by the author and he/she will be responsible for tax, etc. Books can be fiction or nonfiction, as well as photography and art themed books. Details:
- The MC will introduce each author and give time for a synopsis, etc.
- Each author will be given a free entry ticket to the fair. Parking passes are limited so carpooling is advised.
- Please "Bring your own audience" of fans, friends and family to come out to the fair and support your efforts. After the event, attendees are free to enjoy everything the fair has to offer.
Please respond to this announcement asap so they can ensure enough spots for Author Book Day. Contact Bardi Rosman Koodrin, Literary Director |
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Set Design, Literary Display & Art Installation Volunteers Urgently Needed at SM County Fair
Opportunity for High School Students to Earn Community Service Hours!
The San Mateo County Fair Fine Arts Department is in need of additional volunteers this year. Literary Dept. Director, Bardi Rosman Koodrin will need to step back because of health problems. Boris Koodrin, Fine Arts Coordinator, fractured his pelvis while walking his dog in the rain. He will be present as Coordinator, but certainly won't be climbing any 8-ft ladders! Sign-ups start now for all volunteer teams. Contact Kayte or call 559-477-7752. For Award Sponsorships or Stage Presenter Opportunities, please contact Boris or call 650-872-2534.
Community Service hours are available to high school students. I.E. A crew of table movers to be on hand on May 30, 31, June 8, 9, 10 & June 18. As well as volunteers to serve on the gallery floor to answer questions and keep an eye on things during the nine day run of the fair. There will be free fair admission and parking tickets awarded for those who volunteer for each four hour shift.
This is a golden opportunity for local participants to play a role in owning this great venue. Let's all help to "Carry the Light" at this year's county fair.
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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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