Castro Valley artist Azar Vaghefi's "Ottoman Princess" 3D Ceramic art will be on view at the Hayward Arts Council 40th Anniversary Juried Exhibition at Hayward City Hall John O'Lague Galleria until August 30. An Anniversary Reception Celebration will be held on Friday, July 14. Public is welcome.
The Hayward Arts Council (HAC) invites you to attend its 40th Anniversary Exhibition Reception in the Hayward City Hall Rotunda, Friday, July 14, 5:30 to 8 pm. This event is open to the public.
“Celebrating 40 Years of Art in the Bay Area” was the theme pursued by eighty Bay Area artists selected by Jurors Rachel Osajima and Amy Diaz-Infante Siqueiros.
The John O’Lague Galleria will be open for viewing during the event showcasing 105 artworks from July 10 to August 30. The galleria is located at 777 B Street and is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
The reception on Friday, July 14 will be a lively evening presenting nineteen awards from Best in Show, Awards of Merit, Honorable mentions to Eupha Thompson and Margaret Robbins Awards, Landeza catering, coffee by Snappy's Cafe, and music by Ray Oducayen. Mayor Mark Salinas and Alameda County Supervisor District 2 Elisa Marquez will speak. Assembly member Liz Ortega will present a proclamation in recognition of the work of Hayward Arts Council.
A silent auction will include gift certificates to local restaurants and experiences, as well as beautiful art donated by local artists.
Proceeds will be used to support the Hayward Arts Council exhibitions and programs. HAC maintains four galleries—John O’Lague Galleria in the City Hall, Chamber of Commerce offices, Hayward Area Senior Center, and the Hayward Public Library galleries. HAC provides scholarships to local high school and college students. HAC collaborates with the Hayward Unified School District Visual and Performing Arts Plan, presents art education exhibits with the Hayward Unified School District schools and local high schools.
HAC collaborates with many organizations – Sun Gallery, Hayward Area Historical Society, A.R.T., Inc., Rotary Club, Literacy Plus, and more.
Please join us to keep the arts alive in the Hayward area by attending HAC’s 40th Anniversary Exhibition Reception!
Visit www.haywardartscouncil.org, call 510-538-2787 or email hac@haywardartsconcil.org.
Winda I. Shimizu is Executive Director of Hayward Arts Council.