The Lamorinda Arts Council invites you join us for free Art Embraces Words (AEW) programs at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Arts & Science Room on June 17 from 2 – 3:30 pm. Local emerging writers read from their work followed by visual artists speaking about their artwork. Patrons are seated in the middle of the room surrounded by artwork from local artists. In this way art literally “embraces” the words spoken by emerging writers who read excerpts from their work from a podium. Programs run from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Reception follows outdoors in the vine covered Library Courtyard. AEW is made possible by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Lafayette. Try something different!

The last date in 2023 is our Halloween Themed October 28 Program. Join the Lamorinda Arts Council for a special free Halloween themed Art Embraces Words program on Sat. Oct. 28 from 2 to 3:30 pm. Readings by authors Lani Longshore, AnneMarie Gouveia & Willa Drew alternate with presentations by artists Helen Chu- Hirschberg and Lance Jackson. Jackson’s Artwork #86, “Bart Fentanyl Tranquil,” is on display in the prestigious 2023 de Young Open through Jan. 7.