High School Artists & Musicians are Showcased in Downtown Danville

January 25-27, 2008 -- High School Artists & Musicians are Showcased in Downtown Danville

The Pioneer Art Gallery in downtown Danville (sponsored by the Alamo Danville Artists Society (ADAS)) is hosting an exhibit of students' work from the six San Ramon Valley High Schools: California, Del Amigo, Dougherty, Monte Vista, San Ramon and Venture. Musical entertainment will be provided by San Ramon High School.

This is a unique opportunity for young artists to publicly display their work, win awards and gain recognition in our local press. And folks who attend the exhibit can gain further appreciation for:

* The importance of encouraging our young people to develop their creative talents.
* How the arts are an integral part of all professions that students are encouraged to pursue these days.
* And that art can be a viable career path, too!

Each school's art department will do an initial jurying of their students' work, and then submit up to two 3-D and four 2-D pieces per school; show could have up to twelve 3-D and twenty-four 2-D works. The Danville Arts Commission will judge the finalists and award ribbons.

There are so few opportunities and venues for artists (of all ages & abilities) to be showcased along the I-680 corridor, so this is a very important event. We have invited the Mayors, Council members and city staff of both Danville and San Ramon to attend the reception to help us bring attention to the creative achievements of these students.

The exhibit will be at the ADAS Pioneer Art Gallery from January 25-27, with a reception on Sunday, Jan. 27 (3-6pm) for the artists and their families -- public is welcome, FREE!

The ADAS Pioneer Art Gallery is Danville's newest and largest fine art gallery; open for your enjoyment through Spring 2008. All sales support local artists and arts education grants in the San Ramon Valley Schools. 524 Hartz Ave, Danville. Weekly gallery hours: Fri 3-7p, Sat 11a-7p, Sun 1-5p. For more info, email artpromoter@sbcglobal.net or visit www.adas4art.org

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