Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council

06/14/2026

Save the date for a special “fun raiser” for PCAC’s Arts Programs.

06/13/2026

Thanks to the efforts of the Bankhead Visual Arts Gallery in Livermore and the Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton, artists have had several opportunities to share their creations with the community. Check out the latest collaboration to bring visual arts to the region.

🎨Call for Art!🎨 The City of Pleasanton's Harrington Gallery and the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater invite artists to submit work for "Yesterday Once More: Scenes from the Past."

This juried exhibition steps through the present and into the echoes of what once was. Through artworks of evocative imagery and bygone moments, it explores the dialogue between nostalgia and personal history.



🖼️ Entries accepted through Friday, July 24
📅 Exhibition runs August 13 – October 10
🔗Link to apply & details: https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=58994

06/12/2026

PCAC was grateful to help represent the interests of donors Nancy and Gary Harrington and work with so many individuals and groups to see this fabulous art installation finally come to our community. Our fellow board member, Jan Coleman Knight, has worked hard to help this get approved by the Civic Arts Commission and the final approval of the City Council. Thanks to all those who helped along the way!

PLEASANTON — On June 4, the City of Pleasanton unveiled the Maestro, a handcrafted abstract sculpture of the late musical pioneer and longtime Pleasanton resident Don Lewis, completing the public

06/06/2026

Check out this exciting new public art installation at Delucchi Park on First St. and create a sound that inspires!

05/30/2026

We are happy to be a part of bringing this great art installation to Pleasanton.

🎵 Join Us for the Unveiling of the Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony 🎵

The community is invited to celebrate the unveiling of the Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony on Thursday, June 4, at 4:00 p.m. at Delucchi Park.

This new interactive public artwork honors pioneering musician, inventor, and educator Don Lewis while creating a unique space for creativity, exploration, and community connection. Designed to be explored and played by visitors of all ages, the installation encourages hands-on creativity, collaboration, and shared musical experiences.

The sculptural centerpiece, Maestro!, created by artist Anton Standteiner of Mountain Forge, honors Lewis' legacy as a groundbreaking electronic musician and advocate for youth music education.

Made possible through a partnership between Nancy and Gary Harrington's H.A.P.P.Y. program and the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council, the installation reflects Pleasanton's continued investment in public art, community gathering spaces, and cultural experiences.

📍 Delucchi Park I 4501 First Street,
⏰ Thursday, June 4 I 4:00 p.m.

We hope you'll join us in celebrating this exciting new addition to Pleasanton's public art collection.

05/17/2026

PCAC is very excited to see their efforts and the work of many people including the City of Pleasanton staff, Civic Arts Commissioners and the generous donors, Nancy and Gary Harrington whose vision was the spark to this interactive art installation to bring the Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony to life. Join us at the unveiling ceremony on June 4th at 4:00.

05/17/2026

Have you seen the newest installment of The City of Pleasanton’s exciting new art installation of the Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony? There are 6 tonal instruments to play with mallets. No musical talents are needed to make them sound good together. The final part of the ensemble is a commissioned sculpture called “Maestro”to be unveiled on June 4th, starting at 4 pm in Downtown’s DeLucci Park.

05/16/2026

The participants at the City of Pleasanton’s APPI cultural celebration had many activities, entertainment and opportunities to learn about the cultures that showcase their gifts and customs. The PCAC tables featured stamping activity on “tapa” cloth, origami and an Art Hunt to identify the many pieces of public art around the Firehouse Arts Center

05/12/2026

PCAC and helpers have finished the second mural at Harvest Park Middle School and starting on a 3rd. Thanks to all the work done by volunteers, Dipti and Anne for their effort to complete two murals before the end of the school year.

03/01/2026

PCAC shared 10 African Djembe drums and coloring activities featuring the drums with the attendees at the City of Pleasanton Library’s Black History Month Celebration on Saturday.