Creative ⭕️ Circle

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It usually takes place in September. I think you will be happier here.

This site you have landed on is for the creative circle and other artists who will be participating in the arts fest. Of course, you are welcome to poke around all you like, and if you would like even more information about the creative circle, please drop us a line at pvcreativecircle@gmail.com.

Dorothy Parker once said:

Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye.

The creative circle encourages the wild and supports the discipline we each need to reach our goals in our individual creative practice.

Art Shares

Creating Together

Studio Visits

Exhibition Outings

Photographers, writers, potters, musicians, painters, gardeners! -- we are creative people of every persuasion. We meet monthly in the San Francisco Bay Area for a free exchange of ideas, a sharing of creative work, and a discussion of the ups and downs of our creative practice. We also attend arts events together, pursue our creative activities in community, and occasionally host creative events.

In Zen, an ensō (円相, "circular form") is a circle that is hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create. — Wkp.

Happy Connections and Extentions from the Arts Fest

After Libby Raab's work was noted in the Group Exhibition at the Arts Fest, she was invited to have a solo show at the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View last October. What a great success! Her work looked beautiful in the space, and she sold nearly all her pieces.

Singing in Harmony

The magic of meeting may lead to interesting future collaborations for performers at the PVAF.

Just as Luc Pardehpoosh from the Blue Lemonade Band was moving to Santa Cruz, he met Molly and Maceo from Hats Off. They are integral to the Santa Cruz music scene, playing also with the band Tiny Trees. It sounds like fabulous jamming is in their futures.

Collaboration Catalyst

Though they knew of each other before, it was reconnecting at the Arts Fest that got Laura Engdahl and Ellen Brook to take the next step, exchanging expertise to learn new skills and collaborate on their art.

The DeYoung Open

Arts Fest painters Jean Pettigrew Whelan and Kevin Gill were both selected for the last Open.

The Arts Fest is for All Artists

You don't need to be a professional to participate and get a lot out of the Arts Fest. This is a show for everybody. We want to help you achieve your goals regardless of the level of your practice. -- Pat Baenan took the leap to apply to her first juried exhibition after having a booth at the show.

Creative ⭕️ Circle

Portola Valley Arts Fest

⭕️ Look for us in September ⭕️

For another wonderful event!

Exhibition and Sale

Here is your chance to show off your favorites or empty those closets of accumulated work.

Thanks to Patrice for organizing the group exhibition!

Who else would like to work on the show?

Readings and Book Sales

Thanks to coordinators Ellen, Ateret and all the wonderful authors over the years who have delighted us with their stories.

Who's next!?

And thanks, too, to the Portola Valley Library for helping children learn how books are made and the basics of printing among other art projects.

Endless possibilities

Each year the Arts Fest grows to incorporate new arts largely because of who takes part.

Portola Valley Theater Conservancy brings their sparkle and fun. Local children's authors expanded our literature programming in charming ways. What about adult theater or dance!?

Do you have a special interest? You can make it happen.

Want to take part in putting on the Arts Fest? Just say the word! -- pvcreativecircle@gmail.com

Pictures from Circle Events:

Indigo Workshop

With renown shibori artist Analisa Hedstrom

What fun we had! So much to learn, but such magical beauty easily achieved.

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