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Welcome to PAC
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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 agent and resource.
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Local Arts Events
Music at Kohl Mansion
presents "Trio con Brio Copenhagen"
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Galerie Mistral
Opening Exhibit and
Artist Reception,
January 12, 4:30-6:00 pm
Mark Hanson Concertand Workshop Virtuoso Guitar Series Presented by Pacifica Performances at Pacifica Center for the Arts January 14, 2012 
The Peninsula Symphony presents Taylor Eigsti Returns, plus Julian Lage Jan. 20- Fox Theatre, RWC Jan. 21-Flint Center, Cupertino "Building Community by Painting Murals" with Muralist Ellen Silva
Wednesday afternoons, January 11 - February 15
Adult Community Center
601 Chestnut St.,
San Carlos
For Information/registration: 650-802-4384
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 Join Peninsula Arts Council and Music at Kohl Mansion for a festive evening to recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the arts in San Mateo County. This year's outstanding honorees are:
- Art in Action, Arts Organization
- Troy Paiva, Individual Artist
- Julia Belanoff, Ray Lorenzato Young Artist
- Bonny Zanardi, Arts Volunteer
- Shely Pack-Manning, Arts Educator
- San Mateo Daily Journal, Local Business Support
- Francesca Eastman, Donor Support
- Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee, Government Support
- Neil and Pegi Young, Special Recognition
We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker is Russell Hancock, President & CEO of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, and classical pianist with The Saint Michael Trio, appointed Musicians in Residence at Menlo College.   The 10th Annual Diamond Awards will be presented on Thurs., February 2, 2012 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame. The event is free to the public. RSVP by Monday, Jan. 30 or call PAC at 650. 591.2101. |
Update on B.O.B. 
B.O.B. is the first sculpture in the "Birds on Broadway" public art sculpture project funded by the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission and coordinated by PAC. While B.O.B. waits for final installation guidelines from the City of Redwood City, he is livening up the downtown Gallery Annex window and appears in seasonal dress. See pic. He'll soon be celebrating Chinese New Year, so look for his new themed environment this week! Envisioned by PAC, B.O.B. is part of a planned public art walk designed to encourage visitors and residents to find all six bird sculptures as they venture through the heart of downtown RWC.
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Remembering Local Journalist, Marion Softky 
Marion Softky was a local journalist who wrote about San Mateo County. She was passionate about preserving open space in the county and wrote many articles on local artists. Read more about her life or rediscover an article she wrote about Djerassi Resident Artist Program in 1987. Marian will be missed.
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Call for Florists 
If you would like to showcase your floral design business at the Diamond Awards, please contact us. We need five large vases of flowers to enhance the Kohl Mansion reception space. This year's theme incorporates bronze, gold, silver and purple tones and displays can be wintry and/or arts-themed. Contact us
Silent Auction Donations Deadline Jan. 13
The deadline to submit in-kind donations for the Diamond Awards silent auction has been extended to Friday, January 13. These important donations help underwrite this countywide event. Join these generous sponsors and donators and support the arts while promoting your business. Download the in-kind donation form |
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Gallery Notes
The Gallery Annex announced its first exhibit of the new year on display from Jan. 8 - March 1, 2012. Featured artists are: Bill Szarowicz, showing fascinating work in graphite and charcoal, Alisan Andrews showcasing floral watercolors of spring, and photographers Beth Mostovoy and Marla Lehr show their China Series, and San Francisco Bridge Series, respectively. Also, Tom Chapman, horse and wildlife painter, departs into "Foul" territory, Edna Acri, award-winning artist, features a variety of outstanding watercolors, Amy Peng King, teacher and Master of Chinese Brush painting shares her series and Linda Inson Choy displays her beautiful photographs of sea and sky.
An "Open to the Public" reception/sale will be held on February 4th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the gallery, during the Lunar New Year Celebration in downtown Redwood City on Courthouse Square!
Gallery Annex, subsidiary of Redwood City Art Center, 2625 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063. Contact: Alisan C. Andrews, Director,
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Regional Focus on Arts Education
Arts educators! Network with bay area arts educators to continue the momentum started by the San Francisco Bay Area National Arts in Education Week Planning Committee. PAC was pleased to be a recent panel participant, held January 11.
ARTS EDUCATION BROWN BAG MEETING:
Arts on the Peninsula and in the South Bay
Host: Rica Anderson, Education Programs Administrator, Cal Performances
Speakers:
Julie Fellers, President, Peninsula Arts Council
Lucy Larson, Rappaport Director of Education, San Jose Museum of Art
Connie Martinez, Managing Director & CEO, 1st ACT Silicon Valley
Julie Altree Piemme, Director, Red Ladder Theatre Company, Director of Outreach/Dramaturg, San Jose Repertory Theatre
Judy Sleeth, Executive Director, Art in Action
All meetings are held on Wednesdays from 12 Noon to 1:30 PM in the Latino/Hispanic Community Room A, San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch @ Larkin and Grove. Mark your calendars now for the 3rd Annual National Arts in Education Week held the second week in September. To get involved save the dates for upcoming meetings: March 14, May 16, July 18, Sept 12 (National Arts in Education Week) and Nov. 7, 2012. For more info email PAC.
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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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