SILICON VALLEY

SCULPTURE

2020

SEPTEMBER 25,6pm

Opening Nite:

Improvisational dance by San Jose based

New Ballet Co, inspired by sculptures 5-6pm

Featuring:

Invitation Only Reception with Menlo College President

Steven Weiner, Presidents House

Atherton Vice Mayor Elizabeth Lewis

Menlo Park Major Cecilia Taylor

MPPA CEO Dr. Katharina Powers

and sculptors Yoko Kubrick, Adam Wiedmann,

Albert Dicruttalo and Oleg Lobykin

SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2020

*The SVS2020 has unofficially started. To ensure that everyone

in Silicon Valley can benefit from viewing monumental sculptures

this year, six sculptures have already been erected.

Send an email to info@artventuresgallery.com for a

socially distanced guided tour.

MENLO COLLEGE

1000 EL CAMINO REAL, ATHERTON CA

www.menlo.edu

All sculptures are available for purchase, please

inquire at info@artventuresgallery.com

Children and students attend for free.

SCHEDULE

September 25, Friday

> 9am to 5pm Private Viewing, Menlo College Campus

> 5 to 6pm Opening Night: Improvisational dance by San Jose based New Ballet Co, inspired by sculptures

> 6pm Invitation Only Reception with Menlo College President Steven Weiner, Presidents House, Atherton Vice Mayor Elizabeth Lewis, Menlo Park Mayor Cecilia Taylor, MPPA CEO Dr. Katharina Powers and sculptors Yoko Kubrick, Adam Wiedmann, Albert Dicruttalo and Oleg Lobykin

September 26, Saturday

> 9am to 6pm Art Fair open for visitors, Menlo College Campus

> 2-3pm Panel 1: “Statues of Limitations - Public Art: Past + Future”

Outdoors, next to Student Union building, Menlo College Campus.

Panelists:

> Dr. Melissa Michelson, Menlo College

> David Middlebrook sculptor

> Moderator: MPPA CEO Dr Katharina Powers

> 6pm Panel 2: “How Outdoor Sculptures can Enrich Public, Private & Commercial Settings”

Outdoors, next to Student Union building, Menlo College Campus.

Panelists:

> Elsa Cameron + Michael Lerner of Community Arts Inc.

> Archie Held, sculptor at SVS

> Keith Willig, Landscape Architect

> Ryan Carrington, sculptor at SVS

> Moderator: Maria Cerrone, SVS2020 Project Manager

Saturday (cont.)

> 8pm Film screening

“Art on Fire”
A Burning Man film
2020 Documentary 1:30 min
Menlo Park Council Member Catherine Carlton will Interview producer Flash right after the screening.
Location: Park James Hotel
Reserve your ticket (SOLD OUT): info@artventuresgallery.com

September 27, Sunday

> 9am to 2pm Art Fair open for visitors, Menlo College Campus

> 2pm Silent and Live Auction, Menlo College Campus (30% of sales) proceeds will support Menlo Park Public Art Program

There will be two entrances into the Menlo College campus. At each location, only 25 guests at a time will be allowed to enter. Masks are required, temperatures will be checked, and social distancing must be observed.

Please reserve a date and time for your visit at info@artventuresgallery.com

Free parking on Menlo College campus, 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton. > see map

ABOUT

The Silicon Valley Sculpture (SVS) fine art fair is the primary fundraiser for Menlo Park Public Art (MPPA), a nonprofit organization with the goal of defining Silicon Valley through public art.

By exhibiting large scale sculptures in the heart of Silicon Valley, we are increasing access to art in an area where the importance of technology has often surpassed the recognition of other forms of culture.

In addition to large-scale fine art sculptures with a narrative exhibited in a natural environment, the event will include performance art that draw attention to pressing issues facing the Silicon Valley community, such as privacy, equality, displacement.

This year´s theme is "Past, Present, Progressive." An art walk will guide visitors through sculptures that represent all three ideas.

My profound gratitude goes to the Menlo College community for providing us with a stunning, minimalist environment to showcase these art works in grand style.

Dr. Katharina Powers, Menlo Park Public Art

PRESS RELEASE

TICKETS

SVS 2020 TICKETS

Once tickets are purchased contact info@artventuresgallery.com for viewing time slots.

A limited number of complementary tickets are available to those who contact us (info@artventuresgallery.com).

Please provide a reason for your request.

All proceeds from ticket purchases will go to MPPA.

(www.menloparkpublicart.org)

Children and students attend for free.

SPONSORS:

SUPPORTERS:

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Become a supporter! Send an email to info@artventuresgallery.com. Supporters receive logo placement and private (corporate parties) on the Menlo College Campus or at Art Ventures Gallery during the fair.