Art Auction Tonight - Support the Pence Gallery
The Pence Gallery in Davis is a big supporter of art and art education. Tonight is their Art Auction 2016 gala (6:30-9:30pm). Get tickets and support local Davis artists--and support the Pence Gallery.
Fairfield Elementary School Art Walk
I was reading the newest edition of the Davis Visitors' Guide published by The Davis Enterprise during the last week and I noted its promotion of "Art walks/Public art" in Davis:
“One way Davis likes to liven up its landscapes and neighborhoods is through public art. Playful sculptures, functional pieces like a wall or a clock, and much more adorn the downtown area, shopping centers, parks, greenbelts and buildings throughout Davis.”
Missing from their opening paragraph above is a call out of art adorning Davis schools. Fairfield Elementary School is a great example. So, following in the footsteps of the Davis Transmedia Art Walk referenced in the Davis Visitors' Guide, I bring you the Fairfield Elementary School Art Walk below.
Pence Gallery Endowment
Congratulations to the Pence Gallery on their 40th Anniversary and establishing their endowed fund. According to this article in The Davis Enterprise, a significant contribution from Bob and Joanne Andresen, the largest donation the gallery has received, coincides with the launch of Pence's "The Art is Essential" endowment.
“The couple said they recognize the commitment the Pence has made to the community, providing free admission to art exhibits and educating children through the ArtSmart program.”
ArtSmart is part of the Pence Gallery's education outreach, making Pence a field trip destination for school groups. The program emphasizes engaging students in exploring the world through hands-on experiences, learning about the art on display with a docent and then putting what they have learned to work with their own ideas in an art project.
It is nice to see art in Davis being supported and by people who recognize the value of art in a child's life. A nice 40th anniversary gift, too.
Share Your Clay House!
Do you have a clay house? Share it on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook #shareyourclayhouse
If not Instagram, then on Twitter . . .
Do you have a clay house? Share it #shareyourclayhouse pic.twitter.com/JJ8GcJ5wRs
— The Mrs Neu Fund (@MrsNeuFund) June 19, 2016
If not on Twitter, then on Facebook . . .
Or, we will take a comment too.
Clay Houses with my Father
During Mrs Neu's tenure at Fairfield, building clay houses with Mr Neu was a regular part of the curriculum. Fortunately, my father was able to reenact this project with my kids at Fairfield, too. The houses often bring me a smile when I see them in the kid's playroom at home.
Thanks, Dad. Happy Father's Day!
Drawing on the Talent of Mr Neu
Mrs Neu often brought in her husband, Dennis, so her students could draw on his talent as an art teacher.
December 1991 (or 1997?)