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March 15 - April 7
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Hey, Square Artists!
Since Spring has sprung, it is now time to think about Summer in Redwood City. If we haven't heard from you yet, it's a great time to get your application in for the ever popular and highly successful ART on the Square (AOTS) shows to be held this summer at Courthouse Square, the vibrant heart of Redwood City. This year, we are bringing back the popular JEWELRY on the Square (JOTS) show, and will partner with the Police Athletic League (PAL) Blues, Art and BBQ Festival, which will expand to three days for the first time.
Beth Mostovoy & Christine Oliver, Producers, ART on the Square
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Bay Area Documentary Fund
Bay Area Documentary Fund is now accepting applications for the 2013 cycle. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 are given to support the early production phase of documentary projects by experienced filmmakers living in the Bay Area. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 12. For more details, visit sff.org.
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11th Annual Diamond Awards a Big Success
The Diamond Awards went off without a  hitch as San Mateo County's arts luminaries gathered to celebrate the 2012 honorees: Eric & Lori Lochtefeld-Fox Theatre, Sean Traynor, Bardi Rosman Koodrin, Dr. Bryan Baker, Maureen McVerry, Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission(Warren Dale), Music for Minors-Sonja Palmer, Barbara Pierce and Amanda Odasz. Over 180 guests gathered Friday, January 25th at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos to toast the honorees hosted by Peninsula Arts Council. Guest presenters included County Supervisor Warren Slocum, Keynote Margot H. Knight of Djerassi Resident Artist Program and distinguished former Diamond Award recipients. PAC thanks the hundreds of participants, sponsors, silent auction donators, media and volunteers who were instrumental in producing this countywide event. Like PAC on Facebook to view the Diamond Awards photo album.
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Peninsula Museum of Art Opens in Burlingame
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Photo by Beth Mostovoy
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Peninsula Museum of Art and the new Peninsula Art Institute opened its doors on Saturday, March 16th. Over 18,000 sq ft. of a Burlingame building have been transformed to house the museum and 29 artist working studios. The impressive new cultural destination is the result of more than four decades of work by Ruth Waters, a sculptor, and long-time founder of many of the cultural organizations on the Peninsula and the Coast. The inaugural show features "Ira Yeager: Figurative Painting", the "Legendary Joe Price Serigraph Collection" and "Lori Kay: Recycle, Reuse, cReate", along with the work of 29 in resident artists. The beautiful building at 1777 California Drive features light-filled artist studios, gallery space perfect for mixers, a library meeting room and a gift shop. Congratulations!!
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March is Artist Membership Month
Be part of a group of artists representing the best of the arts in San Mateo County--visible on one highly accessible location on PAC's Artist Registry. Your year-long listing places your artwork in front of art collectors and patrons 24/7/365. In addition, registry members are eligible to be a Featured Artist in PAC's e-newsletter--currently reaching over 800 individuals in San Mateo County.
Update your profiles, submit your new artwork and renew your membership today. Contact info@peninsulartscouncil.org to get started.
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New Arts Profile: The Studio Shop, Burlingame 
PAC's Mary Alice Bowie spoke with Kristen Benson and Janet Martin, the owners of The Studio Shop, a contemporary Art Gallery and Framing Shop in Burlingame. Find out what they have to say about finding artists, working with designers, educating people about the different styles of art, and how art can enrich our lives in this new arts profile. Read the interview
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San Mateo County Art Commission Announces Grants Program & Grant Making Workshop
SMCAC will provide funding to local artists and arts organization through two portfolios: Technical, Program & Project Grants and Arts Education & Educator Innovation grants. Letter of Intent Deadline is FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2013. For additional information visit www.smcgov.org/artsgrants or contact Esther Mallouh, Grant Manager, (415) 699-6800.
Grant Making Workshop
March 28, 2013 from 10:30-12:00 p.m., Laurel Room, San Mateo Public Library
Reservations deadline, March 27, 2013 by noon
Reservations to be submitted to: artsgrants@smcgov.org
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San Mateo County Fair Books Now Available! 
Showcase your talents at the San Mateo County Fair June 8th-16th, 2013! This week-long event showcases the community and provides a platform for everyone to share their stories, cuisine, music and diverse culture. Many contest categories are available including: new technology, DIY and Industrial Arts, painting, floral design, poetry, quilts and more. Contests sponsored by PAC, now in their third year, include the Graphic Novel (pg. 57) and The Best of 2D Digital Arts and The Best of Local Digital Animation (pg. 110). Download the Literary Arts Application or Technology and Industrial Arts Application. All entry forms due by May 15!
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MEASURE A FUNDS- Make Your Voice Heard!
San Mateo County voters in November 2012 approved a half-cent sales tax called Measure A. San Mateo County makes a small amount of general funding available for arts and culture in comparison to our neighbors in San Francisco and San Jose. This can change if there is enough support from the public to support this usage of Measure A funds for cultural programs. This is an opportunity for San Mateo County to be an even better place to work, live, play and visit. If you are a resident of San Mateo County, now is a good time to let YOUR county supervisor know about how you feel these funds should be spent. Go to www.smcspeakout.com and submit your ideas by March 30, 2013.
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Good Luck Julie Goodenough 
The really big news is that former Peninsula Arts Council Board Member and Art on the Square (AOTS) Co-Producer, Julie Goodenough, is moving to Pittsburgh, PA. Julie was on the PAC board for many years and involved in AOTS for the past 6 years. She will be missed. You can stay in touch with Julie thru Facebook.
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Art on the Square 2013 Show Dates
* AOTS - Friday, June 14th - 5-8:30 pm + Music on the Square
* JOTS - Friday, July 12th - 5-8:30 pm + Music on the Square
* PAL Blues Festival:
- Friday, July 26th - 5-8:30 pm
- Saturday, July 27th - 11 am - 8 pm
- Sunday, July 28th - 12-6 pm
* AOTS - Friday, August 23rd - 5-8:30 pm + Music on the Square
Thanks to those of you who have already signed up!!! We are looking forward to seeing you! If you have not applied yet, click here to access the application.
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Redwood City Artists only - Design a T-shirt for Redwood City "On the Square" Summer Events
Submit your original design for Redwood City's first ever "Summer Event T-shirt Contest." We are looking for the artist who creates the image that best captures the excitement and fun of our downtown "on the Square" events, including ART on the Square, Dancing on the Square, Movies on the Square and the wildly popular Music on the Square.
Win $250 courtesy of the Redwood City Parks and Art Foundation, plus exposure on the Redwood City social media sites and at the summer events. Artists: you must live or work in Redwood City to be eligible. For more information and registration form email artsrwc@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions is April 22.
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PAC Welcomes New Board Member: Katherine Phelp s
Katherine played a vital role in producing the recent Diamond Awards and PAC now welcomes her to the board of directors. Katherine is the owner of Vkoos Design, a business specializing in Interior Design and Floral Design. She brings outstanding business development skills to PAC's 20-year organization.
Learn more about Katherine
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Dragon Productions Theatre Company in Redwood City Serves as Venue for Arts Roundtable
Juda Tolmasoff, Chief Legislative Aide to County Supervisor Carole Groom and Robin Rodricks, Chair of the San Mateo County Arts Commission, coordinated "The Arts in San Mateo County " Round Table Discussion on Friday, March 8, 2013 for the San Mateo Chamber of Commerce' Leadership Class of 2012-13. Peninsula Arts Council was very pleased to participate as a guest presenter along with six other arts organizations in the county. It was inspiring to meet this talented class of local leaders and see the gorgeous new venue of Dragon Productions Theatre Company!
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Submit your Art on the Square Postcard Images
Once you have been accepted for AOTS, please send us some 300 dpi jpgs that we can consider for use on our beautiful postcards. This is your chance to get your artwork printed on 7000 postcards that are distributed at all city-wide events and throughout the Bay Area. It will be seen by tons of people and we will gladly provide them to the artists so you can send them to your contacts. We will also post your jpg on our AOTS Facebook page, which has over 230 LIKES. If you haven't already, LIKE us, and share AOTS with your friends and family. Plus you can post your show info and news, and create a buzz for any new work you are creating. Remember - the goal is to get the word out about you and our shows, to as many people as possible, and then share some more!
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2013 Congressional Art Competition
This competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute. Congresswoman Jackie Speier invites all high school students living in the 14th District to participate. Seventh- and eighth-grade students on campuses shared by high schools are also welcome. Artwork must be submitted by April 15th. Learn more
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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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