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Artist and architect John Sutti, left, and Art Attack owner Nancy Torres stand near Art Attack students who worked on Oct. 21 to turn operational fire hydrants into works of art.
SAN MATEO FIRE HYDRANTS BECOME FUNCTIONAL WORKS OF ART. The Baywood Beautification Committee, a group of San Mateo neighbors, is working with Cal Water, the San Mateo Deputy Fire Chief and Art Attack, a local youth art program, to turn rusted but operational fire hydrants into works of art. Cal Water fully funded the first group of painted hydrants. Deputy Fire Marshall Ray Iverson created a safety protocol and inspection process for each hydrant before and after the painting.
Family owned Art Attack engaged its students to create a design befitting the community and came out Oct. 21 to paint the first set of eight hydrants with one of three designs — roses, lavender and poppies — all plants and landscapes found in Baywood. Art Attack organizers said: “At Art Attack we really pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive atmosphere that focuses on positivity and togetherness. As a local family-run business, we also make a point to give back to our community. We jumped at the chance to be a part of the Baywood Beautification Project because it perfectly encapsulates everything we believe in: bringing people together through art. The results were immediate and obvious; every passerby stopped to interact with the young artists, and the smiles were contagious. It’s important to have pride in your neighborhood, and to feel connected to your neighbors, and we are happy to help foster that environment.”
The members of the Baywood Beautification committee plan to roll out painted hydrants to the rest of the neighborhood over the next year. The Baywood Beautification committee said: “The most meaningful part of this project, aside from adding beauty to our neighborhood, is how so many community members came together — from Cal Water, the Fire Marshall, neighbors and the Art Attack family, all with the singular goal of doing something special and lasting.”
Those who would like to have a hydrant near their home painted or would like to donate towards this effort contact BeautifulBaywood@gmail.com.
‘J.T. Plein-air Painter’ is among the works of artist William Rushton on view at the Peninsula Museum of Art in Burlingame through Jan. 27, 2019.
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SNAPS AND SCULPTURES: NEW EXHIBITS AT THE PENINSULA MUSEUM OF ART. The Peninsula Museum of Art invites the public to enjoy two new exhibitions. “Snaps — Paintings by William Rushton” gathers mostly autobiographical works based on the artist’s childhood memories, capturing fleeting glimpses of active figures within landscapes. Rushton said: “I paint in order to find a painting, the subject is not always important. Surrendering and listening to what the painting is telling me is paramount. I don’t always know where it is all going, but I know how to get there. This facilitates endless discoveries and new directions that keep me inspired. The most satisfying work is done when I paint faster than I can think.”
For “Sculpture Now: Works by Pacific Rim Sculptors,” members of Pacific Rim Sculptors were invited to submit works in any media focusing on the serious social or environmental issues currently challenging our country and planet. Pacific Rim Sculptors is a chapter of the International Sculpture Center (ISC), a member-supported, nonprofit organization that champions the creation and understanding of sculpture and its vital contribution to society. Members of ISC include sculptors, collectors, patrons, architects, developers, journalists, curators, historians, critics, educators, foundries, galleries and museums — anyone with an interest in and commitment to the field of sculpture.
The Peninsula Museum of Art is a nonprofit visual arts complex housing five museum exhibit galleries, a children’s art program, a library resource center and a gift shop. Its focus is art created by living artists with a Greater Bay Area connection. PMA is also home to the Museum Studios, 30 studios where visual artists work and exhibit their creations in painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, jewelry, fiber art and millinery. 1777 California Drive, Burlingame. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Free admission. For more information visit peninsulamuseum.org or call 692-2101. “Snaps — Paintings by William Rushton” and “Sculpture Now: Works by Pacific Rim Sculptors” may be seen from Nov. 18 through Jan. 27, 2019. A public reception is scheduled for Nov. 18 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
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