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“It’s about quality of life; to cele-
brate the creativity of so many of
the artists and so much of the Arts
& Entertainment District that
already exists, it’s really like com-
ing out of the closet, if you will,”
said Donch. “The thing about art,
and public art particularly, is that
it humanizes an environment.”
Creating a more visually stunning
arts district will only mean bigger
and better things for the down-
town, as doing so has been so suc-
cessful in other communities as he
mentioned before. By creating a
more visually stunning arts district,
he says, “It tends to draw businesses
and people into a place.” That’s the
goal is to create a more vibrant,
lively downtown experience.
“With the grant in process we’re just starting to get our contracts with Join the Art & Architecture dedication at 5 p.m. on May 30th to be a
the city,” said Donch. “We will be doing a total of almost 20 projects part of Vallejo’s history. Try and come earlier in the day to see if any-
over the next year, so it’s going to be pretty significant in terms of how thing else is going on. Remain posted at www.artsvallejo.com.
much happens over the next year in the arts.” It’s going to be exciting
to watch, and no one really knows what to expect. “I don’t really know Matt Larson is a writer/actor/comedian who
what those pieces are going to be yet; that’s what’s special about public shamelessly promotes his Vallejo Comedy shows
art is the surprise. I’m certainly looking forward to the new work by in his byline. He encourages you to visit www.
Vallejo artists coming in and I’m just hoping to see it grow into some- vallejocomedy.com. Woot!
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