Art Ventures Gallery Presents Silicon Valley Sculpture Fair

The SILICON VALLEY SCULPTURE (SVS) fine art fair is the primary fundraiser for MENLO PARK Public Art (MPPA), a nonprofit organization with the goal of defining SILICON VALLEY THROUGH PUBLIC ART.By exhibiting large scale sculptures in the heart of Silicon Valley, we are increasing access to art in an area where the importance of technology has often surpassed the recognition of other forms of culture. In addition to large-scale fine art sculptures with a narrative exhibited in a natural environment, the event will include performance art pieces that draw attention to pressing issues facing the Silicon Valley community, such as privacy, equality, displacement. This year´s theme is "Past, Present, Progressive." An art walk will guide visitors through sculptures that represent all three ideas, ending at Florence Moore Hall on the Menlo College Campus, where art performances will take place. My profound gratitude goes to the Menlo College community for providing us with a stunning, minimalist environment to showcase these artworks in grand style. Schedule Friday, September 25, 2020 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Art Fair open for visitors, Menlo College Campus 6:00 PM Opening Nite: Enchanted Soirée Featuring: Burning Man CEO, Marian Goodell Chief Curator, Catherine Carlton Art Ventures Gallery Director, Dr. Katharina Powers Menlo College President, Steven Weiner  Guest Artists: Opening Remarks by Rotraut, German-French visual artist & widow of French artist Yves Klein Saturday, September 26, 2020 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Panel Discussions Florence D. Moore Hall, Menlo College Campus. 6:00 PM Artist reception for Rotraut Morquay Klein with art talk, Art Ventures Gallery, Menlo Park Sunday, September 27, 2020 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Art Fair open for visitors, Menlo College Campus 2:00 PM Silent and Live Auction, Menlo College Campus (30% of sales proceeds will support Menlo Park Public Art Program