Juried Art Exhibition, Mosaic Mural Unveiling Coming To San Ramon

SAN RAMON, CA — The Visual Arts Society of San Ramon is sponsoring its second annual Juried Art Exhibition "Nature's Whispers," which will open Friday at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center.

This year's exhibition drew over 100 entries, and a jury chose 50 works to be featured. The art features a broad variety of artistic styles and mediums, but all are inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

For the first year, visitors will be able to cast votes for their favorite artwork using an onsite ballot box. The winner of the People's Choice Award will be announced during the Artist Reception, which will take place Friday from 5-7 p.m.

This is an art-heavy week in San Ramon. In addition to the opening of the "Nature's Whispers" exhibit, Wednesday will feature the unveiling of a 21-foot mosaic-style mural "Dancing for Our Lives" by Debbie Koppman at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center Tuesday at 4 p.m. After the mural unveiling, the community is invited to participate in the San Ramon Arts Summit, where they can learn about arts programs in the community and share their ideas for future programming.