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Published on 04/21/1999 All articles from this issue

Artist showcases: 'Paint the Town,' Open Studios

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By Agnes Derbin

On The Arts

All artists living in the greater Los Altos area are invited to participate in an art event in which they will literally "paint the town." This event has two main purposes, organizers say - to record the community for historical purposes and to create an artistic document that expresses the vitality of the community.

The event takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., on June 5. Participating artists must include one or more of the 428 commercial and public buildings in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills in their artwork.

"Paint the Town," an event sponsored by the Town Crier, promises to be lively and fun for artists and the public. Artists wishing to participate in this event must be registered by April 30. To register, call Gail Vanderberg at the Town Crier, 948-9000.

Los Altos and Los Altos Hills artists also will be busy this weekend for the 13th annual self-guided "Open Studios of South Bay Artists" tour. At least 22 local artists will be participating, including: Millie Gallo, Tove Norlander, Dana LaRue, Kathy Sharpe, Patricia Doolittle, Trish Files, Will Maller, Hardy Jones, Pola Harrel, Priscilla Beadle, Carla Showen, Jim Promessi, Marjorie Law, Carol Mead, Nancie Crowley, Bonnie Epstein, Jan Lord, Denise Natanson-Marcus, Patricia Nojima, Joyce Savre, Barbara Hall Ady, and Diane Wallace.

Maps and catalogs are available for this event at Gallery Michael, 164 Main St. Call Liz Kraft at 964-6575 for more information about Open Studios of South Bay Artists or visit the Open Studios Web site at www.svva.org.

Art bits: Gallery 9, 143 Main St., features hand colored etchings and sterling silver jewelry by Judy Miller Johnson through Saturday. Call 941-7969 for more information.

Packard Art Studio features two shows, "Reflections of the 20th Century," through April 29 and watercolors by Claire Flipp at the Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 941-7033 for more information.

Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., features "Harbingers of Spring" through April 30. Call 941-5789 for more information.

Los Altos Hills Town Hall chamber, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, features work by Anna Wu Weakland and Kirsten Stein through May 28.

Pacific Art League, 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto, features "Floral Mania" through April 30. Call 321-3891 for more information.

Agnes Derbin is a working artist and Los Altos resident.