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SUMMARY:Circle & Alliance PAACF Day Trip to San Francisco: Black Gold and More!
DESCRIPTION:Circle & Alliance Members Event:\n\n\nJoin us for a special day trip to San Francisco anchored by the site-specific exhibition Black Gold: Stories Untold at historic Fort Point. Organized by FOR-SITE Foundation\, this unique presentation showcases 17 contemporary artist and collectives responding to the resilience\, struggles\, and triumphs of African Americans who lived in California from the Gold Rush to the post-Civil War era through newly commissioned and recent artworks. \nWe’ll hear from one of the artists in the exhibition\, Demetri Broxton\, who is also the guest curator for our fall Pushing Boundaries exhibition. After lunch at Colibri Mexican Bistro in the historic Presidio\, we will then head to the Mission District to visit the studios of artists Andy Diaz Hope and Laurel Roth Hope (who had work in past Art Center exhibition) and Chelsea Wong (whose work was included in the In Feast or Famine show). \nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn more about California history and our region’s historic sites through a uniquely contemporary lens\, and get acquainted with some stellar contemporary artists in the process.
URL:https://paacf.org/event/paacf-day-trip-to-san-francisco-black-gold-and-more/
LOCATION:Private: Fort Point National Historic Site\, 201 Marine Drive\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alliance,Circle
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SUMMARY:Friday Night at the Art Center—"Pushing Boundaries" Members-Only Preview
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate “Pushing Boundaries: Ceramic Artists and Identity” alongside the curator & artists! Enjoy artmaking\, a cash bar\, & food!\n\n\nFriday Night at the Art Center: Members-Only Preview\n🗓️ Friday\, June 20 | 🕕 5–6 PM | 📍 Palo Alto Art Center \n\nJoin us for an exclusive Members-Only Preview of Forming Function: Pushing Boundaries: Ceramic Artists and Identity and the debut of Ashwini Bhat: Being\, Longing… \nEnjoy a special welcome and introduction from guest curator Demetri Broxton\, along with the opportunity to hear from some of the featured artists themselves. You’ll get behind-the-scenes insights into the exhibition’s contemporary California-based artists who use clay to explore identity\, value\, place\, and the body. You’ll also get a first look at Ashwini Bhat’s striking installation — blending sculpture\, unfired clay\, neon\, and performance to reflect on belonging\, transformation\, and sustainability. \n🍸 Enjoy complimentary drink tickets as part of your membership! \nWant to share the experience? Invite a friend to join as a member and enjoy the perks together! \n\n\n✨ What to Expect\n🎨 Art Activity (FREE) \n🕺💃Performances by Mosaic America \n🍹 Specialty Cocktails + More at Our Cash Bar (2 Free Drink Tickets Included!) \nEach membership entails to two complimentary drink tickets to enjoy at the bar. Choose from speciality cocktails\, beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic options \nSip for a cause—additional drink sales support the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation!
URL:https://paacf.org/event/friday-night-at-the-art-center-pushing-boundaries-members-only-preview/
LOCATION:Palo Alto Art Center\, 1313 Newell Rd\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250919T180000
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SUMMARY:Friday Night at the Art Center—"Pushing Boundaries" Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate “Pushing Boundaries: Ceramic Artists and Identity” alongside the curator & artists! Enjoy artmaking\, a cash bar\, & food!\n\n\nFriday Night at the Art Center Opening Celebration\n🗓️ Friday\, Sept 19 | 🕕 6–8 PM | 📍 Palo Alto Art Center \n🎟️ FREE & open to all!\nJoin us for a free opening celebration of the exhibition Forming Function: Pushing Boundaries: Ceramic Artists and Identity and the debut of Ashwini Bhat: Being\, Longing… \nAcross cultures and centuries\, clay has been seen as the material from which humanity is formed — a powerful symbol of our connection to the earth and to each other. Pushing Boundaries: Ceramic Artists and Identity brings together contemporary California-based artists who use clay to explore themes of value\, place\, and corporeality. From the body and race to gender\, sexuality\, and the environment\, these artists push the medium’s potential as a tool for artistic and social inquiry. \nThis evening also debuts Ashwini Bhat: Being\, Longing…\, a site-specific installation by Bay Area artist Ashwini Bhat. Coming from a background in literature and classical Indian dance\, Bhat works across sculpture\, installation\, ceramics\, video\, text\, and performance to create a unique visual language exploring the intersections of body and nature\, self and other. The installation features a performance video projected on unfired clay\, a neon installation\, and a large-scale ceramic mandala created with public participation\, speaking to themes of belonging\, transformation\, and sustainability. \n\n\n✨ What to Expect\n🎨 Art Activity (FREE) \n🕺💃Performances by Mosaic America \n🍹 Specialty Cocktails + More at Our Cash Bar ($ – Sip for a cause! Proceeds benefit the the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation) Drinks available for purchase\, including: beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic options \n— \n💛 Want FREE Drinks?\nBecome a Palo Alto Art Center Foundation member! Members enjoy: \n\nEarly access to the opening\, where you’ll meet the curator and artists & get behind-the-scenes insights\nComplimentary cocktails at Friday Night events\nExclusive experiences year-roundMemberships start at just $6.25/month. Join today →
URL:https://paacf.org/event/friday-night-at-the-art-center-pushing-boundaries-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Palo Alto Art Center\, 1313 Newell Rd\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:A Day of Art\, Glass\, and Connection Presented by BAGI & PAACF
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special day with private studio experiences\, live glassblowing\, delicious bites and a intimate reception.\n\n\nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind day celebrating creativity and community. Enjoy private studio experiences\, live glassblowing\, delicious bites\, and an intimate reception—all in support of the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) and the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation (PAACF). \nTickets: $110 per guest ($50 is tax-deductible; proceeds benefit BAGI & PAACF) \nSpecial Perk: Guests will receive an invitation to early shopping for upcoming events. \nReserve your spot & you will receive an email confirmation with addresses and parking information of locations. \nSpace is limited to 20 guests. RSVP early to secure your place for this rare behind-the-scenes art experience.
URL:https://paacf.org/event/a-day-of-art-glass-and-connection-presented-by-bagi-paacf/
LOCATION:Private: Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI)\, 635 Phelan Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T090000
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Early Shopping at the 30th Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Get first dibs on pumpkins at GGPP with early shopping. Sign up now to let us know you’ll be there! Exclusive to PAACF members & BAGI Donors\n\n\nMembers’ Exclusive Early Shopping at GGPP \nCome join us for a special event just for our members! Get early access to shop at GGPP before anyone else. Discover unique items and beat the crowds. This event is happening at the Palo Alto Art Center on September 27 at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m\, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
URL:https://paacf.org/event/exclusive-early-shopping-at-the-30th-great-glass-pumpkin-patch/
LOCATION:Palo Alto Art Center\, 1313 Newell Rd\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T100000
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SUMMARY:30th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love a pumpkin patch? Especially one made of thousands of hand-crafted glass pumpkins!\n \nThe 30th annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to Palo Alto Sept. 27 & 28\, 2025 from 10am to 5pm. Benefitting the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI)\, the Palo Alto Art Center\, the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation\, and the participating glass artists\, this pumpkin patch features more than 10\,000 unique glass pumpkins\, gourds\, and autumnal keepsakes for sale\, glass demonstrations\, treats\, and more! \nDETAILS:\nWHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 & 28\, 2025 \nWHERE: Palo Alto Art Center\, 1313 Newell Road\, Palo Alto\, CA 94303 \nADMISSION: Free \nDIRECTIONS: The Palo Alto Art Center is at the corner of Embarcadero and Newell roads in Palo Alto. \nPARKING: Plenty of free street parking is available at the Palo Alto Art Center.
URL:https://paacf.org/event/30th-annual-great-glass-pumpkin-patch/
LOCATION:Palo Alto Art Center\, 1313 Newell Rd\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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