Lafayette Res Run for Education - Support our Schools!

Race day is Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023

5k, 10k, 2 mile fun run + Virtual Challenge

Downtown Lafayette

The Res Run has given back $103,395 over the past 3 years directly to our school organizations! This year’s theme is the 175+ Year Celebration of Lafayette’s History.

REGISTER TO RUN OR MAKE A DONATION HERE

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at East Bay Health Oct. 15 3pm

Lafayette Business Women at Harper Greer Oct. 18 8:45am-10am

Lafayette Res Run for Education Oct. 22 8am

"Coffee" with the Mayor Oct. 27 8am

Trick or Treat Street Oct. 27 4pm-6pm

Save the date for:

Community Thanksgiving Breakfast Nov. 16 7am

It's A Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration Dec. 3 4:30pm

Holiday Mixer at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa Dec. 12 5:15pm

Lafayette Young Professionals Holiday Mixer "After Party" Dec. 12 7:15pm

And more on our Lafayette Community Event Calendar!

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PG&E Corporation Foundation Donates $100,000 to the Park Theater Renovation Campaign

The wide-spread support from individuals, local businesses, and family foundations the all-volunteer Park Theater Trust has garnered thus far for the Park’s rebirth is significant and with the generous donation of $100,000 from the PG&E Corporation Foundation, the Renovation Campaign moves even closer towards its goal.

The Foundation stated the contribution to TPTT was one of the largest they will make in the East Bay outside of Oakland this year. This is a particularly significant grant because it recognizes just how much impact a reopened and re-envisioned Park Theater will have on the entire region. Corporate donations are critical to the success of this project, especially as government funding is scarce with no redevelopment funds available. A major donation from the corporate sector such as this one makes a very significant statement, and TPTT will continue to seek out these opportunities.

TPTT gets asked ALL the time, When are you going to start construction?” The Board's consistent answer: When we have received 80 percent of the renovation funds. Of the total $12 million campaign to purchase, protect, and renovate the Park into the community cultural resource we all envision, TPTT is almost halfway there. To see the renderings of this transformational community-wide initiative and for more information on how you can participate, please visit https://parktheatertrust.org/how-to-help/. 

In the photo from the left: Larry Haydon, Stephanie Isaacson, Executive Director, The PG&E Corporation Foundation; Monica Tell, Senior Manager, Bay Area Region, PG&E; Sarah Yoell, Manager, Local Government Affairs, Bay Area Region, PG&E; Jana Cory; Kathy Bowles; Aaron Johnson, Vice President, Bay Area Region, PG&E; Tracey Farrell; John McCormick

OCTOBER COMING ATTRACTION from the Mountain Shadow Film Society 

Friday, Oct. 13th - 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 14th - 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Oak View Room - Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway

SYNOPSIS: Donya, a former Afghan translator for the U.S. government, lives alone in Fremont, California. When she’s promoted to writing the fortunes at her job at a fortune cookie factory in the city, Donya’s loneliness and longing drive her to send a message out in a cookie, unsure where it may lead. Tenderly sculpted and lyrically shot in black-and-white, Babak Jalali’s Fremont is a wry, deadpan vision of the universal longing for home. 92 min • US • NR • English, Cantonese & Dari, with English subtitles  TRAILER

GENERAL ADMISSION: $13

Ticket sales at the door, beginning 30 minutes before showtimes.

HEALTH SAFETY PROTOCOLS - We've lifted our mask requirement, making it optional, and removed the vaccination/booster requirement and limited room capacity. Our attendance numbers still typically allow for adequate social distancing. Learn more at https://www.mountainshadow.org.

At Town Hall Theatre

The Turn of the Screw

Performances through October 21st

Tickets/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/turnofthescrew

Follow the gripping story of a young governess who is hired to care for two orphaned children in a remote estate. As the governess begins to unravel a family's dark secrets, she becomes convinced that malevolent spirits are haunting the children. But are these apparitions real, or is the governess losing her grasp on reality? Presented by two powerhouse actors with no props, one costume each, and only a chair and the stage for a set, this spine-tingling play will take you on an unforgettable journey into the unknown.

Halloween Movie Screenings

10:00pm Screenings

10/14 Scream (1996)

10/21 Get Out

10/28 Poltergeist (1982)

4:00pm Screening

10/15 Hocus Pocus

Tickets/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/movies

Join us for a big screen showing of some classic and spooky Halloween movies! Check out the performance of The Turn of the Screw or Stepsisters and only pay $5 for your movie ticket!

"Yes, and wine!" Adult Improv

October 15th & December 10th at 7:00pm

Tickets/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/adult-education

Are you ready to try something new and have fun doing it? Join us for a beverage and play some improvised theatre games. These one-night-only classes are a great way to stretch your boundaries, meet new people, and have some laughs! Classes are open to improvisers of all skill levels.

Front Porch Presents: Folk Music Showcase

November 3rd at 7:00pm

Tickets/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/front-porch

Front Porch has partnered with the Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette to offer a new series of performances called Front Porch Presents. This exciting collaboration brings together local musicians and performers for a showcase of talent that is both entertaining and inspiring.

There will be a Front Porch happy hour from 6:00pm-6:30pm, including live music and $1 off all beer and wine!

A Christmas Story

December 2nd-17th

Tickets/More Info: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/christmas-story

The classic story of Ralphie Parker’s mission to own a “Red Ryder 220-Shot Carbine Action Range Model Air Rifle, with a compass and a thing which tells the time built right into the stock!” Audiences will delight in both the familiar and unexpected in this stage adaptation of the beloved movie. A romping tale of the joys and woes of childhood (and adulthood!) around the holidays, A Christmas Story is a play for the whole family.

Fall Book Launch with Local Kids' Author Amy Landgraf!

Saturday, October 14, 2023 11:30 AM thru 12:30 PM

Hollie's Homegrown, 998 Moraga Rd, Lafayette

Celebrate local author Amy Landgraf’s new children’s book, Cool to Be You! Just in time for fall and back-to-school season, this new book is a sweet story about fitting in and acceptance. Kids will enjoy a reading by the author as well as a fun pumpkin decorating craft!

This event is free and open to all ages! Please RSVP here.

Amy Landgraf is a UCLA grad has a storied background in the publishing world, bringing her skills in sales and marketing to top names like Time, Inc., The Washington Post Company, and Lonely Planet. Her passion lies in writing children’s books that bring joy and laughter to the little one’s in our lives.

CAMPOLINDO BENEFIT CONCERT – OCTOBER 14 AND 15

AMPLIFY THE ARTS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE: A Celebration of the Arts - A Benefit Concert for the Campolindo Performing Arts Center. Please join Campolindo on October 14 and/or October 15 for a once-in-a-lifetime concert featuring performances from Campolindo’s illustrious performing arts alumni now seen professionally on stage, in the pit and on the screen! Both benefit concerts will be held in the Campolindo Performing Arts Center (CPAC) and will be followed by a reception hosted by Campolindo performing arts parents. Visit the Benefit Concert page for more information. Click here for giving and benefit details.

East Bay Art Gallery Tour Announced With 8 Local Galleries Participating

Lamorinda Arts Alliance is participating in this exciting event. Our members have artwork at aRt Cottage in the “Feast of Color” exhibit during the months of September and October. We are very happy to be a part of the East Bay Gallery Tour!

Eight of the East Bay’s favorite art galleries have teamed up under the guidance of artist Samantha McNally, whose dream it was to create a fun art-lovers event: a gallery tour of the East Bay.

Running through October 15, 2023, the public is encouraged to visit any of the 8 participating galleries (listed below) to collect their free Art Passport, which gets stamped each time a gallery is visited during the event, for a chance to win a gift certificate to be used at any participating gallery.

• aRt Cottage, Concord
• Blackhawk Gallery, Danville
• JOR Fine Art Gallery, Clayton
• Main Street Arts Gallery, Martinez
• Moraga Art Gallery, Moraga
• Valley Art Gallery, Walnut Creek
• Village Theatre Art Gallery, Danville
• Studio 55 & Art Gallery, Martinez

Commented Samantha McNally, “We have a tight-knit art community here in the East Bay. I felt by teaming up to create an East Bay Gallery Tour, we can best showcase our many talented artists and the wonderful galleries where their work is displayed. It’s a fun activity for friends and family to plan their Gallery Tour, and then enjoy a variety of the paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and ceramics on display.

Participants who have all 8 stamps in their Passport will drop them off at the last gallery they visit for a chance to win one of two $300 gift certificates to be used to purchase artwork from one of the participating galleries. The two winners will be chosen at random and announced soon after the East Bay Gallery Tour event is over.

Image: Fused Glass Wall Vase by Jerry Hild

Lamorinda Arts Council Activities

October 2023 Activities

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: Plein Air Painting by The Glover Group & Friends

The Lamorinda Arts Council celebrates the beauty of nature with paintings by 17 artists from The Glover Group & Friends Oct. 1 through Nov. 3 in the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library. The late, great Pam Glover taught at the Orinda Community Center for many years and these artists continue to visit plein air sites favored by Pam. “We plein air painters visit local sites outdoors and work to capture the moment on canvas,” said exhibit organizer Maria SantoStefano. View their work online at https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits/.

Virtual Art Gallery at Wilder: “Bay Area Photography II” by Ryan Magpusao

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents a solo Virtual Wilder Art Gallery exhibit in September featuring photographer Ryan Magpusao.  After immigrating to the US at the age of three he served in the US Marine corps. He uses photography as a creative expression of the peace and beauty he finds in his relationships with people and places. His exhibit runs from Sep. 30 to Nov. 4. View and purchase his photographs with one click online at https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits-wilder/

10th Art of Mixology – Sat. October 14, 4:30 – 7:00 pm at Orinda Theatre Square

The Art of Mixology at Orinda Theatre Square is Lamorinda Arts Council's only fundraiser of the year. Professional and amateur bartenders create luscious craft cocktails as the audience and judges sample and vote for their favorites. Local restaurants provide tasty bites complementing the cocktails. Purchase tickets at https://lamorindaarts.org/product/ticket-mixology-2023/ Email Mixology team at https://lamorindaarts.org/contact-art-of-mixology/ or call 925.359.9940. All funds from this event support the many art programs sponsored by LAC for all ages.

Art Embraces Words: October 28, 2 – 3:30 pm Costume Event with Prizes

The Lamorinda Arts Council invites you to show up as your favorite literary or artistic character at this free program in the Lafayette Library. Writers Lani Longshore, AnneMarie Gouveia and Willa-Drew read from their work surrounded by visual artwork from Lance Jackson (whose work is in the 2023 de Young Open) and Helen Chu-Hirschberg.  In this way art literally “embraces” the spoken word. For more information visit https://lamorindaarts.org/art-embraces-words/. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Lafayette.

November 2023 Activities

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: Four Men And A Gallery – Reception Sat. Nov. 18 3-5 pm

In the past, the Lamorinda Arts Council hosted more than half a dozen exhibits solely with women artists. We're balancing the scales in November by presenting "Four Men and a Gallery." You are invited to view paintings by Lance Jackson and David Lew; ceramics by David Shapiro and small scale framed paintings by Bill Russell from Nov. 4 to Dec. 2. Meet the artists at a reception in their honor on Sat. Nov. 18 from 3-5 p.m. and enjoy light refreshments while viewing their artwork. We will celebrate Lance Jackson’s entry in the de Young Open. View the artwork online at https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits/.

Virtual Art Gallery at Wilder: “Paradise in Portugal” by Cynthia Cotton

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents a solo Virtual Wilder Art Gallery exhibit in November featuring photographer Cynthia Cotton. “I always wanted to travel along the Mediterranean sea from Portugal to Egypt because I’m fascinated by the history of ancient cultures,” she said. Her exhibit runs from Nov. 4 to Dec. 2. View her photographs online at https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits-wilder/

December 2023 Activities

Art Gallery at the Orinda Library: Diablo Valley Printmakers

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents prints from members of the Diablo Valley Printmakers during December in the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library. All eight members showing work are also members of the California Society of Printmakers. View this diverse show at an artist reception in their honor while enjoying light refreshments on Saturday, December 16 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Participating printmakers include Shari Arai DeBoer of El Sobrante. Karen Baden Thapa of Lafayette, Carol Brent Levin of Fairfield, Donna Brown of Alamo, Marian Harris of Walnut Creek, Danguole Rita Kuolas of Lafayette, Donna Westerman of Orinda and Linda Yoshizawa of San Ramon. They are all members of the California Society of Printmakers but have been printing together as Diablo Valley Printmakers (DVP).

DVP is showing a variety of prints and printing plates in one of the display cases so that people understand how prints can be made. The display is a clear example of the “before and after” of printmaking. Examples of media include collagraphic, copper and aluminum plate prints; woodcuts and wood prints, mono prints, lino prints and solar plate etchings. The show runs from Dec. 2 to Jan. 2. View their work online at https://lamorindaarts.org/product-category/orinda-library-online-gallery/ or call 925.359.9940 with questions.

Virtual Art Gallery at Wilde: Paintings and Drawings of Romance & Feminine Poems by Shiva Jafarzadeh

The Lamorinda Arts Council presents artwork and poetry with a focus on romance by Shiva Jafarzadeh in the Art Gallery at Wilder during December. Jafarzadeh is a longtime Lafayette resident who has authored several children’s books. Her drawings and paintings focus on womanhood, motherhood, children, memories of growing up in Iran and anti-war themes. Her virtual exhibit runs from Dec. 2 to Jan. 2, 2024. View her work online at https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits-wilder/ or call 925.359.9940 with questions.

Mocktails & Cocktails Returns Sunday January 28, 4 – 6 pm

The Coop has flown to Walnut Creek to make way for The Hideout Kitchen & Café at 32 Lafayette Circle. Remodeling at The Hideout is scheduled for completion mid-January, 2024 so we’re skipping Oct.-Nov.-Dec. Art lovers from the Lamorinda Arts Council are looking forward to hearing about your creative life on Jan. 28. Questions? Email info@lamorindaarts.org or call 925.359.9940.

International Film Showcase

Our October feature is Bulgaria Oscar submission this year: In the Heart of the Machine. The film will have its USA commercial premiere in Orinda on 10/20/23 and will play at the Jarvis Conservatory , Napa on 10/14/23.

Synopsis: Freedom is in the right to be human. But being human is never easy.

August 1978. Kremikovtsy Steel Plant. Heat, iron, dust and the pervasive smell of oil. A typical workday of a crew of maximum security inmates will prove to be fateful for all of them. They find something extraordinary inside one of the machines and an unexpected wave of compassion makes the prisoners take hostages and block the entrance to the workshop. The men risk their lives willingly because sometimes the desire to be human is stronger than the survival instinct. And the dream of salvation blurs common sense. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/836956013 

Further information is available on the web site at www.internationalshowcase.org.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Contra Costa County cordially invites you to join us for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration and community spirit, all in support of the future of our local youth in foster care.

Saturday, October 21st, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Boundary Oak Golf Course, Walnut Creek.

Register HERE.

"NOW & THEN" DEBUTS AT THE MORAGA ART GALLERY

The Moraga Art Gallery, located at 432 Center Street in the Rheem Shopping Center, announces the opening of its 2023 "holiday" exhibit "Now and Then," a striking array of artwork by more than two dozen member and guest artists, and featuring paintings by two of the gallery's favorites: Susan Erickson and Margaret Lucas-Hill, both at a career nexus as creators of unpredictable, eye-pleasing, paintings in oil, acrylic, and other media on wood, canvas, silk with fabric dyes, and other surfaces. The works of both artists often defy viewers' expectations with playful mixtures of colors, patterns, and verbal messages.  

The exhibit, which also includes work by the gallery's 18 resident artists and a dozen distinguished guests, runs from Wednesday, October 25th until December 31st. As per tradition, the public is cordially invited to a free gala reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, November 18th. Come to meet the artists, view the art, mingle with fellow art lovers, and enjoy wine, light snacks and live music befitting the gallery's sophisticated ambiance. 

By December 1st, the gallery will be bursting with an array of original gifts of art and will be open daily from noon to 5:00 pm. Take note that on Thursday, December 14th from 6-8 pm , the gallery has invited the public to "Shopping Night and Craft Beer," a festive mid-week beer-tasting event with appropriate foodstuffs and holiday entertainment.  

The exhibit also includes a stunning collection of nature's bounty curated by guest artist Linda Ellinwood, whose forte is finding and arranging examples of nature's bounty--seed pods, leaves, branches, and much more --and arranging them into intimate, haunting, and often surprisingly beautiful sculptures.

For more information, visit moragaartgallery.com or call (925)376-5407.

Lamorinda Arts Alliance Announces "A Feast of Color" 

It has been said that art is food for the soul. As the fall colors emerge around us, we invite you to come see artists’ food inspired and colorful works of art.  A Feast of Color, will be a deliciously vivid and unforgettable exhibit nourishing everyone’s soul!  

The exhibit will be available for viewing through October 27^th.  

The address of the aRt Cottage is 2238 Mt. Diablo Street, Concord CA. Hours are Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm.

Lamorinda Arts Alliance is an organization of local artists and friends who reside or work in the area. Its purpose is to provide coordination, education, and service to promote and increase knowledge, appreciation, and practice of the arts, and to enhance the cultural development of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and the surrounding communities.  The group seeks to foster a better understanding of art within the community and encourage the exchange of ideas for the mutual benefit of all members through its programs, exhibits and other activities within the community. www.laa4art.org

Images: “Pastry Window” by Carla W. Gelbaum & “Brick Beach” by Nancy Roberts

Join us for GATHER Fundraiser - October 28th!

Lafayette Chamber member, Grateful Gatherings, is thrilled to present GATHER, a special evening to celebrate 10 years of Grateful Gatherings and raise funds to provide more families with a place to call home.

Come one, come all … Join us on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the gorgeous Grand Hall at St. Perpetua. GATHER will feature a family-style dinner, entertainment, presentation, Live Auction, and a Fund-a-Need to grow our organization and help more families thrive!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Tickets now available! Visit this link to purchase your tickets today!

About Grateful Gatherings: 

Grateful Gatherings is an East Bay-based non-profit that helps families, foster youth, veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and others transitioning out of homelessness, poverty and crisis. We transform their housing into safe, comfortable, and equipped real homes by providing new or gently used furniture and home goods. This gives families a sense of dignity and hope, helping families build a healthier and brighter future. To date, we have helped over 400 households, providing 1,300 children and adults with the basics they need to thrive.

Looking for that perfect fall children's book? 

You can't go wrong with a story about a jack-o-lantern-turned-scarecrow named "Octobert." His story is available now at Reasonable Books in Lafayette!  Octobert is put to work as a scarecrow only to find that birds love him. Forced to travel from farm to farm in hopes of keeping a job, Octobert’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, friendship, and… dominoes? Art teacher, painter, and indie comic artist Robert Anke Fine Art & Author Illustrator’s second children’s book is a warm, humorous tale proving that home really is where the heart is. 

Diablo Ballet's 30^th Season

Join Diablo Ballet for its 30^th Season presenting iconic classic ballets such as "The Nutcracker Suite" and "Sleeping Beauty's Wedding" and exciting new works at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Become a season subscriber today! Learn more at https://diabloballet.org/performances.

Sydney Paige Foundation Annual Benefit

Saturday, November 4, 6pm, Orinda

Join the Sydney Paige Foundation for a magical evening under the stars celebrating 10 years of divergence driven initiatives and to support our continued commitment to drive real and electrifying change for kids in need, one back pack at a time.

Tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/x3U/

For sponsorship opportunities contact sharon@sydneypaige.org.

California Independent Film Festival 2023

November 9-16, 2023

Orinda Theatre, 4 Orinda Theatre Sq, Orinda

View on Eventbrite

Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art Exhibitions and Programming

Visit Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art through December 10, 2023 to view our current exhibitions exploring radical joy through the work of Corita Kent and Lisa Congdon. Kent’s heroes and sheroes series, created between 1968 and 1969, comments on the social unrest of the era through the visual language of pop art. Congdon’s Hold it Lightly, created in response to Kent’s work, promotes liberation and inclusion through its bold, colorful illustrations and hand lettering.

Regular museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Public tours are offered Wednesdays at 11 AM and Saturdays at 2 PM. Expect them to take between 20-45 minutes. Upcoming programs include a screening of Rebel Hearts on November 15 and a family screenprint day on November 20 from 2 to 5:30 PM. Admission, tours, and programs are free and open to the public.

For more information, visit: https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum-art

Diablo Symphony

All ages are invited to attend the DSO’s holiday concert at the Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 2, featuring master storyteller Susan Strauss and local choir WomenSing. Beginning at 2:00 p.m., the program includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s fantasy-like Symphony No. 1 (named “Winter Dreams”), as well as the new commissioned work “Winter Stories” by composer Chris Castro, with narration by Susan Strauss. A series of holiday songs by WomenSing (well-known for its vibrant and beautifully blended sound) and holiday orchestral favorites — from Hannukah Overture: to “Sleigh Ride” — will delight all. Tickets are available at the Lesher Center for the Arts box office (925-943-7469; 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek) or online through the DSO's website www.diablosymphony.org.

The Diablo Symphony Association is also accepting applications for the DSO’s Yen Liang Young Artist Competition—this season for string players—that will bring an exceptional young musician to the stage in March, 2024. Potential candidates will audition with memorized string concertos of their own choosing. The first prize winner will receive a $1500 cash honorarium and the opportunity to perform the auditioned concerto with the DSO. The second-prize winner will receive a $750 cash honorarium. Full details and the application form are available on the DSO’s website. Questions can be sent to Christine Hsia at christinehsia@gmail.com.

See Teresa Onoda's work at her open studio on December 2 & 3! OnodaArt.com

Orinda Oak Trees Focus of Series by Lafayette Chamber Member Jeff Heyman At de Young Museum

A series of photographs of Orinda oak trees by Lafayette Chamber member, Jeff Heyman, are in the de Young Museum in San Francisco. “Oak Scars No. 3,” as the nine-photograph series is known, was selected by a jury to be part of this year’s de Young Open 2023, an exhibit showcasing Bay Area artists. The exhibit runs now through January 7, 2024.

The black and white photographs consist of closeup images of oak trees in Orinda. The series is presented together in a 20-inch by 20-inch print that captures the unique scars left on these old growth oak trees from decades of limb cutting.

“These images are a different view of something most of us in Orinda see everyday – oak trees,” Jeff said. “The beauty of photography is that it allows us to see the commonplace in an entirely new way,” he added.

First taking photography classes at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Jeff went on to earn a degree from San Francisco State University in Fine Art Photography. Along the way he learned Ansel Adams’s Zone System and met a number of noted photographers, including Ruth Bernhard, Jack Welpott and Don Worth.

Heyman visited the de Young Museum frequently with his parents while growing up in San Francisco and he knows they would be proud of his accomplishment of having a series of his photographs on the museum’s walls. When they moved to Alamo in the 1970s, Jeff and his family spent many years frequenting Lafayette business. Jeff’s photographs are regularly featured in other local publications and in local exhibits. You can see his work, including “Oak Scars No. 3,” at https://heymanfoto.smugmug.com. More information about The de Young Open 2023, including exhibit hours, can be found here: https://www.famsf.org/exhibitions/de-young-open-2023.

Public Art Committee, City of Lafayette

Murals!

The Lafayette Downtown Mural Program will create four murals over four years to evoke inspiration and enhance the vitality of downtown Lafayette. If you are the property owner of a high visibility site in the downtown area and are interested in having a mural painted on your wall, please visit the Murals page through the City web portal at www.lovelafayette.org to indicate your interest in consideration. Please visit the Murals page to learn more!

Whitchurch Glass Designs

Curved Sun Catchers, $48

Sunlight radiates through this free-standing curved glass sun catcher. This 15" x 6" fused glass piece transmits beautiful colors when placed in a window or near light. Sun catchers are currently for available online at www.WhitchurchGlassDesigns.com.

Whitchurch Glass Designs was so grateful to the Lafayette Chamber the Lafayette Art and Wine Festival for such a successful event. She made lots of contacts, received many special orders, and is working towards getting into one of our local retail stores! Learn how Cynthia makes her designs and keep up to date on studio projects by following her on Instagram @WhitchurchGlassDesigns or website at www.WhitchurchGlassDesigns.com

Lafayette artist and resident, Cynthia Whitchurch creates her art by melting and bending colored glass into custom molds producing beautiful pieces including panels, bowls, plates, dishes, coasters, night lights and more. Her work is available at the Red Door Gift Shop in Brentwood, CA. She welcomes the opportunity to partner with local retailers to showcase her work. Contact Cynthia at WhitchurchGlassDesigns@yahoo.com.

West Coast Vibez

The artists at West Coast Vibez can’t wait to see you again at this year’s festival! They create ocean-inspired resin designs on charcuterie boards, serving trays, jewelry dishes and more, including their NEW resin turtles, octopus and skulls. These little statues take a week to make, so quantities are limited. Come take a look and let them know which one you like the best! And, yes, they still have that signature beachy vibe you all know and love. https://www.westcoastvibez.com

"Forget Me Not 1"

Mixed Media Original 20 x 24" painting on stretched canvas. Collage materials include: dyed dryer sheets, sewing floor scraps, acrylic paint, embroidery, vintage scientific print of the brain, colored pencils, heirloom needlepoint, painter's tape paper and thread. The Forget Me Not Series is an exploration of the dementia journey that continues for our family as we watch my Mom lose a little more of herself as the days go by. As I paint it helps ease my emotions and each layer adds to the texture and depth of the painting. This painting is featured in the publication: Creative Strength Training: 2022 Member's Exhibition by Jane Dunnewold. You can follow Susan Goldie Art - Susan’s Art journey by subscribing to her newsletter, and you can also see into her art studio practice on Instagram or Facebook (@susangoldie)

Raphael Originals Jellyfish

We raise our Jellyfish in saltwater tanks. They are allowed to die naturally. We add a phosphorescent die to mimic their glowing in nature so they will fluoresce. Some are left in their natural color and some we enhance. They are enclosed in resin. We offer a light stand to bring a beautiful color change to the Jellyfish. They range from 2 1/2" to 12" in height. Each Jellyfish is unique and it's exciting to find the one that you are connected with. Visit Raphael Originals Jellyfish online at https://www.etsy.com/shop/RaphaelOriginals. 

Massaro’s Market

Hello! I’m Samantha Massaro, the creator and maker behind Massaro’s Market. I’m passionate about all thing’s art, and the emotions it releases. It’s something that’s always been calming, sort of grounding to me. I’m an absolute mess when I’m creating, but the chaos adds to the beauty. When I think about what led me to this small business gig my answer isn’t some amazing revelation other than simply being happy creating. Each piece starts as a digital drawing. Once finalized I transfer the design to be cut on both my laser and CNC machines. Pieces are then hand sanded, hand painted, glued, distressed, and stamped to sell. I am honored to have my pieces displayed in your homes.  https://massarosmarket.com

KinCraft

We are 3, Karen Cordill, George Smith, Bryan Cordill, joined together as family and our creative quests, to design and build useful, aesthetically pleasing items to share with our family, friends and customers. Learn more about KinCraft at https://smithwrx.com.

Enumero Cribbage Boards

Enumero Cribbage Boards are hand crafted in small batches using beautiful, warm hardwoods and richly colored inlay. Each and every board is unique in its appearance, name, and the series (or batch) it belongs to.

I humbly believe that an Enumero Cribbage Board will be played on and enjoyed for generations to come.

Enumero is derived from the latin word "enumeratus" which means "to count". Cribbage has been played for over 400 years and continues to grow in popularity.

An Enumero Cribbage board can enhance your playing experience or can be given as a memorable gift to your favorite Cribbage Player. Each Enumero Cribbage Board comes with metal pegs that are kept in a small storage compartment at one end of the board. This compartment is secured with a small threaded hardwood cap.

Cribbage and cutting boards have been recently re-photographed to show the exquisite detail. View etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/enumerocribbageboard, learn more at http://www.enumerocribbageboards.com.

Art Room by Chari

Chari Worster is local artist specializing in acrylic on canvas.

"Painting is a way for me to share my thoughts through colors or shapes or a combination of both. I define what it is going to be. But my form can be anyone else’s interpretation. It is not meant to end." See more on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/art_room_by_chari.

Amber DeSilva Art

Amber DeSilva is a mixed media artist - I work in collage, acrylic, oils, pen and whatever else seems right now! I grew up in Napa, Ca. and am still enchanted and inspired by the rich and beautiful land there. Art has surrounded me all my life as both my mother and father were artists and art has been my anchor throughout my life. I live in Orinda currently and started my art journey during quarantine starting with collaged greeting cards, and then in 2021 began to allow myself to expand and try every medium I could. I work largely with art as a healing tool, allowing intuition to lead the way. https://amberdesilvaart.com

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