THE NOV 08 SHOWCASE...
Media:
The East Bay Monthly magazine had a nice spotlight on us in their November 2008 issue.
The Montclarion's Nov 14, 2008 edition had us on the front page!
The Piedmont Post introduced KPTT to their community and then did a spotlight on Piedmont High students.
Kids & Community Response:
“Thanks to all the kind businesses that hung our art in their windows! It was amazing to be able to see my art and other people’s art where everyone could enjoy it!” — Anna Wietelman
"The art that was placed in our window made our pumpkin bird toys look even better. Thank you for including us, its a great way to be part of the community" — Your Basic Bird
“It was a really cool experience to see something I had worked on so hard be displayed.” Julia Wakeling
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to show off my work. I greatly appreciate it.” — Max Stugstad
"The art is not only collectable but commercial. Thank you for doing this; I wish they did this when I was a kid" — Local painter
“It was great to have my artwork up for everyone to see. My parents loved seeing it, too!” — Emily Hahn
“I would like to thank all the participating merchants. Exhibiting the student artwork makes College Avenue businesses even more important, as they contribute to our sense of community by recognizing the efforts of local schools and their talented students. When “Kids Paint the Town” happens, College Avenue becomes even more of a destination! — Helen Brainerd, teacher
THE APRIL 08 SHOWCASE...
Media:
The East Bay Monthly magazine covered Spring Into Life in their April 2008 issue.
The Contra Costa Times printed a very nice article on April 25, 2008 in The Montclarion.
H. Tulanian & Sons Rug Cleaning and Repair has been a great supporter of the project and one of our favorite places to hang art.
Landmark Education graduates created a website to share how they are trying to make a difference in the world.
OakBook covered us on March 13, 2008 and March 25, 2008.
Kids Response:
“Thank you for putting my art in the window so every budee cood see.” — Sophia, 1st grade
“It was an amazing feeling walking down College and seeing my art. ” — Miller, 9th grade
“...knowledge that others from the greater community can view your art is incomparable. ” — Tiffany, 11th grade
“Thank you for putting up are art work on your billding. We really appeciatte the nice thing you did.” — Desmond, 1st grade
“It was really fun being able to view my own creation up for the public to see. ” — Jesse, 11th grade