Arts Los Altos Events

Photo Credits: Joel Bartlett

Our events promote camaraderie among fellow supporters and introduce them to incredible artists and their work. These events provide more insight into the projects and a chance for individuals to learn more from the artists themselves.

City of Los Altos and Town of Los Altos Hills present
The Joint Community Volunteer Service Awards
Friday, December 8, 2023
Crowne Plaza, Palo Alto, CA

Maddy McBirney and Karen Zucker, co-founders of Arts Los Altos, were honored for their volunteer contributions and dedication to bringing public art to private property in downtown Los Altos.

For 40 years, the City of Los Altos and the Town of Los Altos Hills have held a luncheon to recognize a few select individuals who have provided extraordinary volunteer services in our community. The awardees are selected by a 12-member committee, who are appointed by the two City Councils.

Congratulations for this well-deserved recognition!

Los Altos Community Mural
Meet the Artist ~ Art Opening
First Friday, December 1st at 6pm
Reitmeir’s Werkstatt, 309 First Street, Los Altos

Art, music, and community came alive under the stars. At 6pm on Friday December 1st, an Arts Los Altos Walking Tour of twenty-five people shining flashlights arrived on foot and Cameron Moberg, the mural artist, arrived by vintage VW bug. A large crowd assembled to celebrate a new mural, enjoy a glass or wine, and hear Cameron speak about how 100 community members donned protective gear, shook cans and leaned in to give the Reitmeir’s Werkstatt building a one-of-a-kind showcase mural.

Community Mural Event
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Arts Los Altos organized and sponsored a Community Mural Event which included a 100-person sold-out workshop by SF street artist Cameron Moberg of Talking Walls. Staggered groups of workshop participants (many students from local high schools) learned spray paint techniques on a practice wall and together completed a public art masterpiece on Reitmeir Werkstatt’s wall off First Street. A continuous gallery of spectators enjoyed the food truck and music, while watching the mural come to life. It was a festive day of art, music, creativity and community!

Public Art Opening: California Birds, Stewards of the Environment
Friday, July 7, 2023

Arts Los Altos hosted an event to celebrate the completion of a mural, California Birds, Stewards of the Environment by artist Roan Victor. Co-founders Maddy McBirney and Karen Zucker thanked the artist, as well as Comerica Bank representatives, Suresh Nair - VP Banking Center Manager, Cathy Hedges - District Manager and John Fitzgerald - Regional Manager, for giving permission to use two walls at their 275 Third Street location in downtown Los Altos.

Attendees were treated to wine and small bites, as well as live music provided by First Friday festivities.

Art Opening for La Cosecha (The Harvest)
Friday, April 7, 2023

Arts Los Altos and Tal Palo jointly hosted an event to celebrate the completion of La Cosecha (The Harvest), a mural designed by artist Rocca Luis César from Guadalajara, Mexico who created the design, and local muralist Nigel Sussman who implemented the artwork in Tal Palo’s patio. The sold-out crowd enjoyed treats from Tal Palo’s kitchen and live entertainment by Mexican dancers and musicians.