Artistry in Action: Live Art Demos by the Pacific Art League
New to the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Artistry in Action invites visitors to step inside the creative process through a series of live artist demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend.
For its inaugural year, Artistry in Action is proud to partner with Pacific Art League, one of the Bay Area's longest-standing arts organizations. Since 1921, Pacific Art League has inspired creativity, curiosity, and artistic growth by providing access to high-quality arts education, exhibitions, and community programs for artists of all ages and experience levels.
Throughout the festival, Pacific Art League artists and instructors will demonstrate a variety of artistic techniques and mediums, offering visitors an opportunity to observe, ask questions, and gain insight into how works of art come to life. From first sketch to final brushstroke, each demonstration provides a unique window into the artistic journey.
Whether you're an artist, an art lover, or simply curious about the creative process, Artistry in Action offers an engaging and accessible way to connect with the arts.
Join us at the corner of University Avenue and Tasso Street and experience the energy, craftsmanship, and imagination that make our creative community thrive.
Participating artists include:
Saturday, Aug. 22
- 12:00–1:30 PM — Em Sweet (oil paint)
- 2:00–3:30 PM — John Spotorno (watercolor)
- 4:00–5:30 PM — Richard Man (Chinese calligraphy)
Sunday, Aug. 23
- 12:00–1:30 PM — Robert Dvorak (watercolor)
- 2:00–3:30 PM — Kelly Hughes (watercolor)
- 4:00–5:30 PM — Raphael De Soto Jr. (watercolor)
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