Art in Action schools partner with local public libraries to display student artwork during the school year. School curators select and prepare a variety of art projects inspired by Art in Action lessons from each Program Level, highlighting different projects each month. We work together with children's librarians to provide books and other resources aligned with the featured artists and masterpieces. Artwork is on display at local libraries October through July. Please contact us if you would like to display student artwork from your school in your local library.
Library Art Shows for San Francisco Bay Area
Anza Branch Library
550 37th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121, 415.355.5717
Participating school: Lafayette
Atherton Library
2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton, CA, 650.328.2422
Participating school: Laurel School
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 650.591.8286
Participating schools: Belmont Oaks | Cipriani | Central Elementary | Immaculate Heart of Mary | Notre Dame
East Palo Alto Library
2415 University Ave., East Palo Alto, CA, 650.321.7712
Participating schools: Willow Oaks Elementary
Foster City Library
1000 E. Hillside Blvd., Foster City, CA, 650.574.4842
Participating schools: Audubon | Brewer Island | Foster City Elementary
Half Moon Bay Library
620 Correas St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 650.726.2316
Participating schools: El Granada | Farallone View | Good Shepherd | Hatch | Kings Mountain | La Honda | Pescadero
Hillsdale Library
205 West Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA, 650.522.7880
Participating schools: Abbott | Laurel
Marina Library
1530 Susan Court, San Mateo, CA, 650.522.7880
Participating schools: Parkside
Menlo Park Library
800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA, 650.330.2500
Participating schools: Nativity
Millbrae Library
1 Library Ave, Millbrae, CA, 650.697.7607
Participating schools: Spring Valley | St. Dunstan
Ortega Branch Library
3223 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA 94122, 415.355.5700
Participating schools: Francis Scott Key
Pacifica Sanchez Library
1111 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044, 650.359.3397
Participating schools: Good Shepherd
Pacifica Sharp Park Library
104 Hilton Way, Pacifica, CA 94404, 650.355.5196
Participating schools: Good Shepherd
Redwood City Library
1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA, 650.780.7026
Participating schools: Adelante | Clifford | Henry Ford | Holy Family | North Star | Orion | Redeemer Lutheran | Roy Cloud | Selby Lane
Redwood Shores Library
399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City, CA, 650.780.7018
Participating schools: Nesbit | Redwood Shores | Sandpiper
San Bruno Library
701 Angus Ave W, San Bruno, CA, 650.616.7078
Participating schools: Crestmoor
San Carlos Library
610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 650.591.0341
Participating schools: Arundel | Brittan Acres | Central Middle School | Heather | St. Charles | White Oaks
San Mateo Public Library
55 West Third Ave, San Mateo, CA, 650.552.7802
Participating schools: College Park | Fiesta Gardens | George Hall | Highlands | Meadow Heights | North Shoreview Montessori | St. Catherine | St. Gregory | St. Matthew | St. Timothy | South Hillsborough | Sunnybrae
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave, San José, CA 95125, 408.808.3045
Participating schools: River Glen
Art from each Program Level is displayed for one month.
Program 1: Opens week of October 16, 2012
Program 2: Opens week of November 13, 2012
Program K: Opens week of December 11, 2012
Program 3: Opens week of January 15, 2013
Program 4: Opens week of February 12, 2013
Program 5: Opens week of March 12, 2013
Programs 6-8: Opens week of April 9, 2013
Art in Action schools host spring or end-of-the-year, school-wide art shows showcasing samples of student artwork from every child, displaying their talents and accomplishments. The entire school community enjoys seeing the children's work on display, and students and parents take pride in their achievements. Younger siblings look forward to the projects they will get to do the next year, and older students look back with fond memories at art lessons they remember.
Online pictures and guides for the annual Art Show are included in the special support section of our website for Art in Action schools. These examples illustrate how to organize and host an annual all-school art show, how to prepare art, and how to transform a multipurpose room or gym into a living museum! In addition, the Art in Action staff provides live support, suggestions, and tips for displaying student art in the school and community.
The following Art in Action schools have scheduled art shows in 2012 on the dates shown below:
Art in Action's annual Summer Art Show, “Celebrate Imagination,” features outstanding works of art created by students at Art in Action schools. Student art is selected from each school to display in libraries during the summer. Summer Art Shows are held in June and July, and there is a reception at the opening of each show to honor the student artists, their principals, teachers, School Coordinators, docents and families.
Annual Summer Art Show receptions are held at local libraries.
Atherton Library - student reception Saturday, June 9, 10:30 - 11:30 am
2 Dinkelspiel Station Ln, Atherton, CA, 650.328.2422
Participating schools: Laurel | Nativity
Belmont Library - student reception Sunday, June 3, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, 650.591.8286
Participating schools: Central Elementary | Cipriani | Immaculate Heart of Mary | Notre Dame
Foster City Library - student reception Sunday, June 3, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
1000 E. Hillside Blvd., Foster City, CA, 650.574.4842
Participating schools: Audubon | Brewer Island | Foster City | Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School
Half Moon Bay Library - student reception Saturday, June 2, 1 - 2 pm
620 Correas St., Half Moon Bay, CA, 650.726.2316
Participating schools: El Granada | Farallone View | Hatch | Kings Mountain | La Honda | Pescadero
Redwood City Public Library - student reception Saturday, June 2, 10:30 - 11:30 am
1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA, 650.780.7026
Participating schools: Adelante | Henry Ford | Holy Family | Northstar | Orion | Redeemer Lutheran | Roy Cloud | Selby Lane
Redwood Shores Branch Library - student reception Sunday, June 3, 1 - 2 pm
399 Marine World Parkway, Redwood City, CA, 650.780.7018
Participating schools: Belmont Oaks | Nesbit | Sandpiper
San Bruno Library - student reception Saturday, June 2, 10:30 - 11:30 am
701 Angus Ave W, San Bruno, CA, 650.616.7078
Participating schools: Crestmoor | Spring Valley | St. Dunstan
San Carlos Library - student reception Saturday, June 2, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, 650.591.0341
Participating schools: Arundel | Brittan Acres | Central Middle | Heather | St. Charles | White Oaks
Please note that this show ended June 15, 2012 due to the remodeling of the library. Thanks for your understanding.
San Mateo Public Library
55 West Third Ave, San Mateo, CA, 650.552.7802
Student reception Saturday, June 9, 12 - 1 pm
Participating schools: Abbott Middle | College Park | George Hall | Highlands | Laurel | Meadow Heights | North Hillsborough
Student reception Saturday, June 9, 1 - 2 pm
Participating schools: North Shoreview Montessori | Parkside | South Hillsborough | St. Catherine | St. Gregory | St. Matthew | Sunnybrae
