The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation
supports art education programs for children in Palo Alto and neighboring school districts, adult studio art classes, exhibitions and a unique art mentoring program for teenagers.Learn more in our annual report. Join us and support arts education in Silicon Valley.

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Summer Exhibitions

Permutations from Nature's Perimeter: Radius 2009

Radius 2009 features the work of seven regional artists: Tracy Burk, Sukey Bryan, Dana Harel, Amy Hibbs, Ulla de Larios, Catie O'Leary, Sarah Ratchye

Stephen De Staebler: Continuity

pays tribute to a leading American sculptor and master in the California clay movement.

Danae Mattes: Wetlands

premiers new paintings by the Berkeley-based artist whose surface veneers of clay and pigment on canvas evoke striking geologic formations

Gallery Hours
10:00AM-5:00PM Tuesday-Saturday
1:00-5:00PM Sunday
7:00-9:00PM Thursday

Free adult docent-led tours
during the exhibition
Saturdays at 2 PM
Call the Art Center at 650-329-2366 for more information.

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This year, the Palo Alto Art Center's Project LOOK! served over 5,500 students from 40 schools in communities from Fremont to Foster City. These exceptional art experiences depend upon the support of the community. Make your tax-deductible gift to the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation online today.
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Upcoming Events

Summer Exhibition Opening: Foundation members only 6 - 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18. Public preview 7 - 8 p.m. View Invitations (.pdf). Radius. De Staebler. Mattes.

"WHERE ART ORIGINATES: ARTISTS & THE CREATIVE PROCESS": A
lecture series featuring nine 2009 Djerassi Program artists. The series runs April 9 to November 5, 2009 in the Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium.

WHAT DEGAS and MONET SAW: Wednesday June 24, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Combining historical documentation with medical research, Stanford opthamologist Dr. Michael Marmor has computerized images of artworks by Monet and Degas to replicate how the artists saw their creations through their retinal disease. FREE

Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival: July 11 and 12. Mark your calendar for the 17th annual sale of traditional and contemporary clay and glass on the grounds of the Palo Alto Art Center. The several hundred booths are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California. Download Festival announcement (.pdf)

The LOCAL GALLERY LANDSCAPE: Thursday, July 30, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A lively panel discussion featuring galleries in the Palo Alto area. FREE

RADIUS ARTISTS IN DIALOGUE: Thursday, August 6, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join us for a gallery walkthrough with the Radius artists. FREE

Cultural Kaleidoscope Teachers' Corner: Apply now to have your Palo Alto or Ravenswood elementary classroom participate in the upcoming Cultural Kaleidoscope program and download guides to some of CK's cultural-centered art projects. Read about Cultural Kaleidoscope in the Palo Alto Weekly Online.

The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation provides monetary support for a variety of programs offered by the Palo Alto Art Center. A complete list of programs, exhibitions and classes offered by the Palo Alto Art Center can be found on the Art Center's website.