About
OUR MISSION
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Fostering camaraderie among artists & art lovers
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Stimulating interest & participation in the visual arts through education & art programs for all ages
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Promoting appreciation of the visual arts through exhibits & special shows at the Adobe Gallery & other venues in the community
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Providing financial support to the Adobe Gallery & its programs
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Increasing awareness of the life enhancing quality of art by providing opportunities for community involvement in the visual arts
OUR STORY
In 1984, A.R.T., Inc. was founded by a group of artists at the Adobe Art Gallery in Castro Valley. The organization promotes art by encouraging artists to meet and exhibit their work. The group offers free art demonstrations, community exhibits, and social events.
A.R.T., Inc. is associated with the Castro Valley Unified School District, which provides access to the Adobe Art Gallery and with Hayward Area Recreation & Park District, which provides access to the Adobe Art Center. A.R.T., Inc. is funded by its members and grants from the Alameda County Arts Commission.
Board of Directors and Chairpersons
President
Pat Doyne
pat_doyne@yahoo.com
Vice President
Azar Vaghefi
azarvaghefi3@gmail.com
Treasurer
Richard Geiger
richard.geiger@gmail.com
Demo Chair
Winifred Thompson winigerry@gmail.com
Membership Chair
Jay Singh
jayendra06@gmail.com
Hospitality
Molly Dolly
dollyart14@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor
Carol Brown
caroljonesbrown7@gmail.com
Members at Large
Bev Lindsay
bev.lindsay@gmail.com
Al Murdach
allisonandjo@hotmail.com
Usha Shukla
ushaartmail@yahoo.com
Chandana Srinathchandanasrinath35@gmail.com
Webmaster
Ariel Yi-Ping Chen
yipingfly@gmail.com
Board Meetings
Meetings are open to everyone
Board of Directors meet once a month. Meetings are posted on the Home page calendar.
Adobe Art Center & Gallery
20395 San Miguel Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Due to the pandemic, board meetings are held virtually. If you would like to attend a meeting, please go to "Contact Us" page and we will send you a Zoom invite.
Artwork From Board Members
 Azar Vaghefi The Red Lady Clay sculpture 12’’ x 6” x 6” $600 |  Richard Geiger Peace Is Fleeting Watercolor 24” x 18” $400 |  Chandana Srinath Prasanta Acrylic painting 26” x 33” $1800 |
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 Storm Wave Watercolor |  Magic Colors Collage, Paper, Paint 12" x 22" $100 |  Ersatz Catz Acrylic 24" x 30" $500 |
 |  Cuban Bananas Photography 8" x 11" NFS |  Beautiful Dreamer Acrylic 36" x 24" $400 Unframed |
 Boulder Design Watercolor 22" x 28" $280 Matted & Framed |  Friends Graphite 11" x 13" $30 |  Delphinium Oil on canvas 24" x 24" NFS |
 Acrylic and Ink 18" x 26" NFS |  Vadhu Acrylic 20 x 24 x 1 $1100 |