News Briefs for August 12, 2022
A McAwesome donation, public art grants, November candidates, our brown Estuary, AFD deployments, and after school programs. McDonald’s donates to FAAS Friends of the Alameda…
Alameda Goes Art Crazy
Bear’s–Eye View of Alameda for August 7, 2022 This past week was a big week for art in Alameda. The massive public art installation is…
News Briefs for August 5, 2022
AFD puts out East End fire, cold case closed, more November candidates, pet adoptions, and surveys. AFD puts out backyard fire Carl Weingarten sent us his photos…
News Briefs for July 22, 2022
Public art feedback sought, candidates pull papers, APD makes theft arrests, and National Night Out 2022. Shape the future of public art The City’s Public…
Think of Rhythmix – Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: When you think of Alameda, what comes to mind? Maybe the island’s many breweries and distilleries, maybe the many delicious eateries along…
News Roundup for July 15, 2022
Island Savoy Market serves coffee Island Savoy Market welcomed customers on Thursday for the first time to the newly-renovated space. Members of the community were…
RFP Issued for Taxiway Asphalt Art Project
West End Arts District seeks creative proposals for giant artwork Do you think big? How big? Could you imagine an artwork that would fill a…
Grants for Cultural Arts Available
The City of Alameda has announced a new program of grants to fund Cultural Arts and Arts Programming. A total of $60,000 will be made available…
Spotted: Dan Fontes’ ‘Egret’ Mural
Local muralist Dan Fontes has completed his work on the ‘Egret’ mural. The mural is painted on the side of the ACR building on Clement…
Two New Public Art Pieces Introduced
It’s an exciting time for public art in Alameda! On Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, the West End Arts District threw a party to celebrate the…
