High School Student Recognition Project Comes to Danville’s Village Theatre

The Town of Danville, in conjunction with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and the Student Recognition Project, presents SRP Visual Artists Paintings and Drawings, an art exhibition opening on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery. The new exhibition features student works from California, Del Amigo, Dougherty Valley, San Ramon Valley, Monte Vista and Venture High Schools. 

 The Student Recognition Project partners with the San Ramon Valley business and arts community and encourages students to gain 21st century skills and knowledge through projects that inspire creative exploration and learning that last a lifetime.  There are 25 categories that showcase students’ skills both within and outside the curriculum.  Project judging is done by professionals with expertise in the categories.  Categories range from science and engineering to fashion design, culinary arts, music and more.  Artwork from the Visual Arts Category, which includes painting and drawings, will be on display at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery through May 6, 2017. 

 An Opening Reception for the Student Recognition Visual Arts exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This is a FREE family friendly event sure to delight people of all ages.  Complimentary refreshments will be served at the opening reception.

 The Village Theatre and Art Gallery is located at 233 Front Street in Danville.  The Gallery is open to visitors Wednesday through Friday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday by appointment only.  The Gallery is always open one hour before performances in the Theatre.  The Art Gallery is closed on Sundays.  Admission is free. The exhibition will run through May 6, 2017.

 For more information, contact Visual Arts Coordinator Marija Nelson Bleier at (925) 314-3460 or mbleier@danville.ca.gov