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2021 Community Arts Award Supports Local Mural Artist Tim Hon
The Martinez Arts Association (MAA) has selected Tim Hon as the recipient of the second annual MAA Community Arts Award. Tim will receive $500 to support his ongoing efforts to create beautiful public murals around the Martinez community and beyond. For the second time in 52 years, MAA had to cancel this year’s Art in the Park festival due to Covid-19 restrictions. Art in the Park is a much-loved event that typically supports over 60 local artists and several local bands. In 2020, to help compensate for the loss of opportunity and potential income, the MAA Board of Directors decided to create a Community Arts Award to recognize and support an innovative community arts organization or individual. . Tim is part of an art group known as “Illuminaries”, which is known for the 90-foot elephant mural in downtown Oakland, as well as over 100 other public art projects around the state. His mission is to inspire youth and uplift public spaces through wild street art. He grew up around graffiti culture in Berkeley and reluctantly moved to Martinez about six years ago. To his surprise, he grew to love the small town with so much character. He says, “ I had expected it to be just another sterile suburb, but art and culture was everywhere. There is so much history and personality to Martinez.” He couldn't wait to begin adding to the public art scene and is grateful that Martinez has embraced the additions he has been able to make. His latest mural can be seen at Hidden Valley elementary school. It is said that art is a reflection of the community from which it is made, Tim Hon has delighted our community with innovative murals on local walls. It is an honor for MAA to award Tim Hon for his generous donation of time and talent. The MAA is fortunate to be able to fund this new award through past events, grants and membership dues. Founded in 1968 as a nonprofit organization, the MAA organizes and participates in many community events throughout the year. MAA’s goal is to encourage art culture and education for the local community. Fundraising proceeds provide scholarships to graduating seniors as well as art grants for elementary through high school teachers. |
Art in the Park - 2019
50th Annual Art in the Park Coming to Martinez on Sunday August 18th
The Martinez Arts Association (MAA) presents the 50th annual Art in the Park on Sunday, August 18th, at Susana Park in Martinez, from 10 AM through 5 PM. Over 60 artists are expected at this free event. Come and enjoy fine arts and crafts created by local artists, music, food and a sense of community. Live music schedule to be announced soon!
Don’t miss this year’s silent auction of artful donations that will raise money to support the arts in local schools.
There is plenty of free parking in downtown Martinez with a golf cart shuttle from the Farmer’s Market at the Starbucks plaza.
Founded in 1968 as a nonprofit organization, the MAA organizes and participates in many community events throughout the year. Our goal is to encourage art culture and education for local youth. Fundraising proceeds provide scholarships to graduating seniors as well as art grants for elementary through high school teachers. The Martinez Gallery is also a branch of the MAA, and 15% of gallery sales is donated towards the art grant program.. Note: we are currently without a Gallery Space
Information about participating will be posted on the Art in the Park page later in the year
50th Annual Art in the Park Coming to Martinez on Sunday August 18th
The Martinez Arts Association (MAA) presents the 50th annual Art in the Park on Sunday, August 18th, at Susana Park in Martinez, from 10 AM through 5 PM. Over 60 artists are expected at this free event. Come and enjoy fine arts and crafts created by local artists, music, food and a sense of community. Live music schedule to be announced soon!
Don’t miss this year’s silent auction of artful donations that will raise money to support the arts in local schools.
There is plenty of free parking in downtown Martinez with a golf cart shuttle from the Farmer’s Market at the Starbucks plaza.
Founded in 1968 as a nonprofit organization, the MAA organizes and participates in many community events throughout the year. Our goal is to encourage art culture and education for local youth. Fundraising proceeds provide scholarships to graduating seniors as well as art grants for elementary through high school teachers. The Martinez Gallery is also a branch of the MAA, and 15% of gallery sales is donated towards the art grant program.. Note: we are currently without a Gallery Space
Information about participating will be posted on the Art in the Park page later in the year
Pam McCauley and Robert Fox at the Martinez Marina.
​Photography by Molly Weinstein
Art in the Park – 2014
Click here to view the August 13, 2014 article by Janice DeJesus from the Contra Costa Times.
Gardener’s Eden
Click here to view the May 13, 2014 Gazette article.
Art Destination
Click here to view the April 1, 2014 Gazette article: “New businesses help add ‘destination place’ flavor”
Martinez Gallery Looking for a New Home
Click here to view, ”Martinez Gallery to vacate Court Street location”, from the March 13, 2014 Martinez Gazette.
Pam McCauley in the Gazette
Click here to read about Pam’s latest project, “Painting Martinez”, in the January 28, 2014 Martinez Gazette.
Click here for Pam’s letter to the Gazette’s Editor on February 4, 2014.
Collaborating Artist
On Monday, January 20, 2014, Pam McCauley’s video (during production) was covered by Dana Guzzetti
Click on the link below to read the full story.
Contra Costa Times Covers “The Making of” Pam’s Video
A New Look…
Click here to read “Martinez Gallery makes changes” from the July 25, 2013 Martinez Gazette.
Click here to view the August 13, 2014 article by Janice DeJesus from the Contra Costa Times.
Gardener’s Eden
Click here to view the May 13, 2014 Gazette article.
Art Destination
Click here to view the April 1, 2014 Gazette article: “New businesses help add ‘destination place’ flavor”
Martinez Gallery Looking for a New Home
Click here to view, ”Martinez Gallery to vacate Court Street location”, from the March 13, 2014 Martinez Gazette.
Pam McCauley in the Gazette
Click here to read about Pam’s latest project, “Painting Martinez”, in the January 28, 2014 Martinez Gazette.
Click here for Pam’s letter to the Gazette’s Editor on February 4, 2014.
Collaborating Artist
On Monday, January 20, 2014, Pam McCauley’s video (during production) was covered by Dana Guzzetti
Click on the link below to read the full story.
Contra Costa Times Covers “The Making of” Pam’s Video
A New Look…
Click here to read “Martinez Gallery makes changes” from the July 25, 2013 Martinez Gazette.
