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Call for Artists, Sponsors & Visitors! Pianos of Petaluma Arts Center Exhibit - April 1st, 2021.

Artist Donna De La Briandais just finished painting this classic antique upright they have owned for over 30 years and will now be featured at the Petaluma Arts... Center Petaluma River Promenade "Pianos of Petaluma" EXPO starting April 1st. Gotta love the chicken G clef. Don't you just LOVE this town? :-) Click this link for the video and we’ll see you there: https://www.facebook.com/john.maher.16503/posts/10220344344132769 See more

We have raised $300.00 of our $1000.00 goal. Every donation helps to support our program of mentoring Teens in public art. See the piano live and in person on April 1st at the Petaluma Arts Center.

Creative Director Jennifer Mygatt Tatum and Lead artist Justin Ringlein delivering the first 50 parts of 2 large community murals commissioned by Recology. 450 parts of the mural will be painted by Recology employees, students from Elsie Allen High school, and artstart artists and apprentices. This project connects and builds community. #creatingtogetherwhileapart #growwithus #artstartsr

The Grouting and polishing phase of a new driveway sign post. This post was designed by teen apprentice 2 Elizabeth. Fabricated together with Creative Director Jennifer Mygatt Tatum. #artstartsr

Mosaic driveway signposts. Private commissions that offer the opportunity for teens to learn the skills required to make mosaics. #artstartsr

How to paint a blue butterfly. Time lapse painting of a butterfly . One element of our distance learning through community murals with CASA Grande High School and with Recology. Creating together while apart.#casagrandehighschool #recology

14-20 year olds have something to say. Are we listening? #shelterinplaceavisualportrayal #publicart#muralarts

The first 50 pieces of a large community mural put into the hands of Recology! These two large community murals will be created by Recology employees , artstart artists and students at Elsie Allen High School placing the experience of art into the hands of 450 people. Creating together while apart.#artstartsr

The Shelter in Place mural gains more detail by the day. Powerful and relevant.#artstartsr

What’s up at Artstart? Thank you Gio Benedetti for weaving your video magic!

Wings of Flight distance mural project with Rincon Valley Charter School . Lead artist Hannah Day , apprentices Isabella and Sophia along with 60 students from RVCS are making this come to life ! Stay tuned for the finished product in February.#artstartsr

Apprentices Elizabeth and Kate working out design layouts for two new fence post mosaics commissions.

Yesterday was apprentice Kate’s last day with Artstart. She has been a stellar apprentice, consistent and talented. We wish her and her family the best of luck in their move. We hope kate will continue to be part of brainstorm sessions and projects with Artstart from afar.

Shelter in Place a Visual Portrayal. The making of the documentary. Teen voices expressing opinions and experiences about our world since quarantine. #shelterinplaceavisualportrayal

At night with lights and the fountain running. The Judy Sousa mosaic.

Another positive day Mentoring teens in public art.

Installing the Judy Sousa mosaic yesterday. One more day of final details and the fountain will be complete with lights and water. Thank you Judy Sousa and Roger Moore it seems like a lifetime ago we sat at the kitchen table discussing ideas and concepts. This project has been a supportive journey of creativity for all involved. May the peaceful spirit of the Wandering Women bring you daily peace and joy. When the garden is enveloped with music may she encourage you to dance@the_wandering_women#glassmosaic#mentorship

Shelter in Place mural project mini documentary interviews phase one. The powerful voice of teens and the essential role art plays in their lives. Thank you Michael Woolsey, Andy Sewell, Gio Benedetti and Joshua Peterson for the filming, sound, interview skills and fabulous space. Thank you to the teens participating so far, Alina , Melia and Isabella. Your words remain powerfully present in our minds.

Shelter in Place a Visual Portrayal. The mural continues to be an opportunity to hear and see our teen artists voices reflecting their experience of these times. Adding detail and more color to the mock up. This is mural eventually will be on a city wall in Sonoma County. The wall has not been chosen yet but we are actively looking.

The Times that Be mural coming along. Peace and humanity is always a choice. Mentoring teens in public art.

Newly completed mosaic post and lending library for a community in Santarosa. More public art and mentoring of teen artists.