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ATTACHMENT 1 Dublin Fine Arts Foundation In the Tri-Valley: Art takes Place April, 2007 - May, 2008 Introduction Art Takes Place is a year long temporary public art project in the Tri-Valley area centered in Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore promoting public awareness and participation in the arts and defining the area as a diverse, interesting and multifaceted place to be. The goal is to provide opportunities for multigenerational groups, including youth, to be involved in the arts. Further goals are to articulate the diversity and unique qualities of the people and the environment as well as provide an avenue to express the challenges of living and working in a dynamic and changing region. The activities of this project will culminate in a large format book describing the project in relationship to the history and environment ofthe Tri- Valley. The cities in the Tri-Valley, Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville, have worked cooperatively for the last couple of years through the development and distribution of a regional art event calendar. This cooperation has led to discussions of activities and programs that would raise the level of public participation in the arts and promote the Tri- Valley as a region concerned with the overall quality of life of its residents. Because of this attention to the quality of life, the region is becoming known as a haven for the visual and performing arts in California, and a model for others to follow. Art Takes Place is the vehicle for articulating the challenges of living in the 2151 Century. Artists, along with the community participation, can create artworks that engage and promote dialogue about the arts and the changes taking place in the Tri- Valley. The Arts can: *express growth and diversity *provide a sense of identity and place *raise awareness of the built and unbuilt landscape of the Tri-Valley *stimulate community spirit *encourage discussion and exchange between communities P.O. Box 2912. Dublin. CA 94568