About Us
Board of Directors and Chairpersons
Pat Doyne
President
Azar Vaghefi
Vice President
Richard Geiger
Treasurer
Winnie Thompson
Events Chair
Jay Singh
Membership Chair
Carol Brown
Newsletter Editor
Bev Lindsay
Curator, Ken Aitken Center
Ariel Yi-Ping Chen
Webmaster
Molly Dolly
Board Member
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.
Mission statement
In 1984, A.R.T., Inc. was founded as an Art Association dedicated to:
*Fostering camaraderie among artists and art lovers
*Stimulating interest and participation in the visual arts through education and art programs for all ages
*Promoting appreciation of the visual arts through exhibits and special shows at the Adobe Gallery and other community venues
*Providing financial support to the Adobe Gallery and its programs
*Increasing awareness of the life enhancing quality of art by providing opportunities for community involvement in the visual arts
Our affiliates
Diablo/Alameda Pen Women