When the County Museum moved to the old courthouse in Redwood City in 1998 the front entrance was blocked by a County annex building. A partnership between the county, city and redevelopment groups led to demolition of the annex thus opening up the entrance and the creation of a newly designed plaza. The stately 1910 County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic places. It’s front facade boasts a Roman renaissance-style portico, and a magnificent stained glass dome (even more stunning from within) surrounded by eagle sculptures. For more on the history the building refer to the following link:
Several of the photos taken at our Paintsites are taken by naturalist, artist and photographer, Edward Rooks. Check out his Flickr album for more photos of this Paintsite:
Upcoming paintsites: See the SCVWS website or the February Newsletter for details:
- Thursday, Feb 27, The Alameda, San Jose
- Thursday, March 5, Los Gatos Creek Trail Hike and Sketch, Los Gatos
- Thursday, March12, Santa Clara Central Park, Santa Clara
- Thursday, March 19, Los Altos Heritage Orchard, Los Altos
- Thursday, March 26, Kirk-Farrington House, San Jose
Other News
Be sure to check out the May Silicon Valley Open Studio listings for Paintsites members including Edward Rooks, Annie Haines, Elaine Goldstone, Kathy Kleinsteiber, Tanvi Buch and John Ediger:
Artists and their Artwork
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Linda's watercolor of the San Mateo County History
Museum viewed from the plaza |
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| Linda |
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| Alison's watercolor of the Fox Theatre |
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| Alison |
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| Elaine's watercolor of the Museum |
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| Elaine |
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| Helen's watercolor of the SMC History Museum |
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| Dick's watercolor of the Museum's dome |
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| Dick |
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| Mary's watercolor of the Museum |
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| Mary |
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| Jane S, Paintsites co-coordinator |
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| Edward's watercolor of the SM County History Museum |
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| Edward |
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| Leslie's watercolor of the cafe and fountains on the plaza |
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| Leslie |
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| Salinda's watercolor of the Museum dome |
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| Salinda |
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| Lauren |
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| SM County Museum by Lorraine |
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| Lorraine |
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| The San Mateo County History Museum (the old Courthouse) |
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| Paintsites members meet for lunch and display their artwork |
