Don't miss this 14th Annual San Ramon Valley tour of local artists' studios!
As always, this fundraiser directs all sales commissions into grants for art programs in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
OPENING GALA: JUNE 6, 2008 (Friday 6:30-9pm)
Danville Community Center (420 Front St, Danville)
This great party kicks-off the weekend and provides the public and artists a sneak-peek of the Preview Exhibit. VIP invited guests include Mayors of Danville and San Ramon, city officials, SRVUSD school leaders and local media. Free to public, familyfriendly. Includes great food, wine and live music to celebrate local arts! Click here to download your invitation!
OPEN STUDIOS TOUR: JUNE 7-8, 2008 (Sat+Sun 10am-5pm)
Our full-color brochure/map will lead you on a fun journey throughout Danville, Alamo and San Ramon, with the opportunity to meet nearly 100 talented local artists. Bring friends, family and students along to enjoy demonstrations, inquire about the artwork, collect unique masterpieces and support local arts.
PREVIEW EXHIBIT: Danville Community Center (420 Front St, Danville)
Examples of participating artists' work will be displayed; a great opportunity to plan your route and purchase artwork! (Cash or check accepted)
The Community Art Education Program (CAEP) has been raising money since 1992, but we need more support for funding these art grants... our district has grown to 33 schools! Use our Contact Form to get more info.
TOUR MAP: There are two easy ways to get one...
Pick up a printed brochure map at
Danville Community Center
(420 Front St, Danville)
Veterans' Memorial Hall
(400 Hartz Ave, Danville)
Oak Hill Community Building
(3005 Stone Valley Rd, Danville)
Danville Town Offices
(510 La Gonda Way, Danville)
Pioneer Art Gallery
(524 Hartz Ave, Danville)
Village Theater
233 Front St, Danville (limited hours, or go upstairs 9-5 M-F)
San Ramon Community Center
(12501 Alcosta, San Ramon)
Locations where maps can be picked up are also listed on our EVENT HOTLINE (925-314-3470).
- Click the map image shown here to download a PDF file.
And please click here to visit our online preview of all the great artwork being represented in this year's event!
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES:This event is made possible by our three co-sponsors: ADAS, the Town of Danville and the San Ramon Arts Foundation, with support by the City of San Ramon. And we are grateful for the Danville Weekly's continued support in sharing this with their readers.
Much thanks to our advertising sponsors: Action Photo Services, Bridges Restaurant, China Paradise, Design Concepts, Dr. Guri S. Dhaliwal DMD, Margaret Garber / Alain Pinel, Paw Prints Photography and Brenda & Barry Zwahlen / Blackhawk Real Estate. We also wish to thank our growing list of contributors for the Gala Reception: Amber Bistro, Black Pearl Project, Bridges Restaurant, Checkers Catering & Special Events, Deer Ridge Vineyards, Faz Restaurants, Mura Wines, San Ramon Marriott and Thyme to Eat.
More info about these wonderful businesses is on our Donors page. If you have a businesses that would like to support this event, please use our contact form.
VOLUNTEERS: Here are areas we will need volunteers for, so thank you for letting us know how you can help. Use our Contact Form to get more info.
- Artist Relations (recruit participants, pair artists with locations, conduct orientation meeting...)
- Preview Exhibit (receive/hang work, labels, sales, display panels, staffing, guest book, artist binder...)
- Opening Reception (invitations, food/drink, entertainment...)
- Sponsors (enlist 8 advertisers + donations for reception; ADAS will provide a sales kit to support this effort)
- Signage (along tour route: arrows, balloons...)
- Promotion (distribute flyers & maps to businesses, support ADAS Publicity as needed...)
- Post-Event Admin (artist surveys, collect mailing lists & donation commissions…)
Remaining planning schedule includes:
- June 7-8: OPEN STUDIOS (10am-5pm)
- June 6: Gala Reception for Open Studios weekend (6:30-9pm)
- June 6: Drop off preview artwork at Danville Community Center (9am-12pm)
- May 30: Our brochure/map is distributed in Danville Weekly
- May 9: Last day artists can register for event ; will be included in map addendum & online; too late for printed brochure.
- April 21: Artist orientation meeting (6-8pm) at Village Theater (233 Front St, Danville)
PHOTOS:Here are some examples of the types of artwork and studio locations you will find along our tour...
