Celebrating Local Artists 

The Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation (RWCPAF) and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) launched their annual art exhibition March 31 in the CZI Community Space, located at 801 Jefferson Avenue in Redwood City.  The exhibit, “Environments of Emergence: Influences and Inspiration,” aims to create an inclusive, vibrant gathering space and celebrates the unique talents and life experiences of Bay Area artists.

To bring the exhibit to life, RWCPAF made a community-wide call for artists of all ages and abilities who are living or working in San Mateo County, California. Eleven artists — including two life partners who co-produce fine art photography — were selected to exhibit thought-provoking and engaging artwork as part of the annual series. From scratch art to contemporary weaving, the selected artists showcase a unique set of skills that demonstrate the role that art plays in enriching our local communities. 

“Artists are brave people. They share with us a glimpse of their inner selves when they share their art, which is highly personal to them,” says Pamela Estes, President of the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation. “Art is a powerful tool to bring people together, and in coming together, we can learn from different perspectives. We really appreciate the opportunity to work with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to celebrate these local artists and give them a platform to exhibit their work for the community to see.”

The pieces in the exhibit were selected by members of RWCPAF’s art advisory work group, composed of six local community members of diverse backgrounds, to implement annual art exhibitions in the CZI Community Space. CZI and RWCPAF welcomed the 11 artists into the space with a celebration and meet-and-greet on March 31. Their work will remain in the Community Space through the spring of 2024.

The exhibit is open to the public on select Wednesdays and Thursdays. Those interested in visiting can pre-register here.

Sincerely,

Alma Pulido
Community Affairs Manager 
San Mateo County Partnerships