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Meet Sylvie Levesque: Mixed Media Artist
Today we’d like to introduce you to Sylvie Levesque. Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours? I express myself better with a paintbrush than with words. I am a self-taught artist, and I came to painting because I needed a way to capture feelings that are hard to say out loud. I started painting in 2006, but moving into my space here in 2013 at The Alameda Artworks truly felt like coming home. I love being part of this creative community, and I a


The Alameda ArtWorks in collaboration with the Cambrian Symphony
This Fall, The Alameda ArtWorks has invited a local south bay orchestra, Cambrian Symphony, to collaborate with us during our November Open Studios event. The Cambrian Symphony is a non profit, community orchestra made up of volunteer musicians dedicated to supporting and mentoring young musicians by engaging students in performance side by side with professionals. Through this unique collaboration, Cambrian Symphony strives to share the joy of creating music not only with


Alameda Artworks Art Student Mural Project For Memory Care Community
Alameda ArtWorks Art Student, Keane Wong, designed eleven murals featuring iconic American landmarks aimed to enhance sensory stimulation...


Meet Lynne Strom-Berg: Mosaic Artist
Today we’d like to introduce you to Lynne Strom-Berg. Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours? I’m a Bay...


Meet Renée Switkes - Floral Painter
Today we’d like to introduce you to Renée Switkes. Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours? My passion for...


Supporting Community Service through Murals at Hearts and Minds Activity Center
Hearts and Minds Activity Center, near the Valley Medical Center in San Jose, is a very special place that provides activities and...


Meet Belinda Lima - Painter
Today we’d like to introduce you to Belinda Lima. 1. Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours? I was born...


Meet Lucy Liew - Painter
Today we’d like to introduce you to Lucy Liew. Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours? I grew up in...


Meet Stephanie Metz - Sculptor
Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephanie Metz. Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours? I’ve...


Meet Anne Pegolotti - Acrylic Painter
Today we’d like to introduce you to Anne Pegolotti. Nice to meet you Anne! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I was born and...


"Urban Tree Challenge" by Pat Johnson & AAW Art Students
Thanks to the success they enjoyed by participating in the 2022 Winter Open Studios Tree Challenge, the ArtWorks Studio 7 art students...


Meet Marie Serda - Oil Painter
Today we’d like to introduce you to Marie Serda. Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours? I started to...


Meet Chieko Shimizu - Glass Mosaic Artist
Today we’d like to introduce you to Chieko Shimizu. Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours? My passion...
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