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Art Embraces Words Halloween Costume Event!
The Lamorinda Arts Council hosted a special free Halloween-themed Art Embraces Words program on Sat. Oct. 28 at the Lafayette Library. The event featured readings by authors Lani Longshore, AnneMarie Gouveia & Willa Drew and presentations by artists Helen Chu-Hirschberg and Lance Jackson, followed by an outdoor reception and costume contest. Attendees were encouraged to come in costume as their favorite literary or artistic characters. Art Embraces Words and Art Embraces Poetry will be back in 2024.
A series of engaging and inspiring Saturday afternoon events to showcase emerging writers and local artists
The Art Gallery at the Orinda Library and the Art Gallery at Wilder host monthly exhibits and artist receptions
Annual craft cocktail competition open to Bay Area bartenders and the largest fundraising event of the year for the LAC
A series of original artwork created to "artify" blank or unsightly spaces and buildings in downtown Orinda
A virtual gallery launched to showcase and sell work created at home by Bay Area artists during the Covid-19 pandemic
Annual youth singing competition offering performance and coaching opportunities for K-12 students in Lamorinda
A 3-minute movie challenge to encourage filmmakers of all ages and abilities to be creative at home during the pandemic
Annual art competition for local high school students with prizes awarded in 2D, 3D, photography, and digital artwork categories
