Pacifica Riptide

Golden State Glow: Arts, Culture and Californians

Arts, Culture and Californians, a report published by the Irvine Foundation, takes a look at California’s “arts ecology.” The foundation says: “This new research illustrates that arts and culture plays a significant role in the daily lives of Californians. The state is noteworthy for the avid participation of its people, the diversity and abundance of its arts organizations and the varied regional characteristics of its arts sector. California’s regions reflect distinctive populations, participation rates, numbers and types of arts and culture organizations, and levels of arts funding.”
 
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Roadside Memorial @ North Palmetto

I found this roadside memorial on Palmetto just past the Dollar Radio house.

DAVE YUHAS

West Sharp Park Cottage Thrives Amid Drek

DAVE YUHAS

Rust Never Sleeps

"This is a shot of the metal cladding (I think) on the south side of the pier foundation, taken during a nice sunset. It's a bit abstract."

DAVE YUHAS

Phil Abrams: Bubble Sculpture

 

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Janice Rowell Gallery Closes but Maintains Web Presence

After nearly 12 years, the Janice Rowell Gallery in Rockaway Beach has closed its doors. It has been our great joy to present fine contemporary American art and craft here for all these years. Thanks to those of you in our community who have given us much appreciation and support. We will continue to be involved in Pacifica's arts community and maintain our web presence at janicerowellgallery.com.

Janice & Don Rowell
Janice Rowell Gallery
janicerowell@earthlink.net
650-355-5060

Jerry Barrish's Golden Prince

Golden Prince by Jerry Barrish (installation at Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento)

San Francisco State University's White Elephant: Back to the Drawing Board?

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We're no architects, but we find this proposed design for the Mashouf Performing Arts Center at San Francisco State University more than a bit elephantine. What do you think? Click "Comments" and post your opinion.

Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve: Arts License Plate Fees Are Tax-Deductible

Arts License Plate fees may be considered charitable contributions to the California Arts Council for tax purposes – a boon for individuals and business owners who have the iconic sunset-and-palm-tree plates on their vehicles and are helping support the Million Plates Campaign for the Arts: http://www.cac.ca.gov/artsnews/prdetail.php?id=69

Joanne Shwed: Feeling Joy

Here’s my sixth (very short) story for CoastViews Magazine, called “Feeling Joy.”
http://coastviewsmag.com/feeling-joy-a-story-from-a-coastsider-with-a-happy-ending

You can read my other stories on my website:
http://www.backspaceink.com/BI_short_stories.html

Hope you enjoy them!
 
JOANNE SHWED
650-355-4640 (phone)
650-355-3630 (fax)
 
BACKSPACE INK
Editing and book design—from manuscript to print
joski@backspaceink.com
http://www.backspaceink.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/joanneshwed
 
TAE GALLERY
Original artwork, photography, and poetry
by Thomas A. Ekkens
info@taegallery.com
http://www.taegallery.com/