Public Art
Bound for Books: An Artful Book Bench Project
Bound for Books: An Artful Book Bench Project is the Town's latest public art project, for which artists were invited to paint and embellish fiberglass benches in the shape of open books, drawing on themes and inspiration for their designs from their favorite books. After a public call for entries in December, 10 artists were selected to participate in this year’s Town public art project. The benches depict scenes from beloved children’s tales, classic novels, and even a cookbook.
The book benches will be on display in Downtown Danville until the week of September 25 when they will move back to the Village Theatre and Art Gallery patio for a closing reception and auction, with proceeds benefiting future public art projects. The closing reception is Thursday, September 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the gallery. Patrons can view the benches there through October 2, and participate in an online auction September 29–October 2. The entire community is invited to participate in the closing reception and auction, to help support public art in our community.
September 28: Bound for Books Closing Reception
Village Theatre Art Gallery
The closing reception is Thursday, September 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
September 29–October 2: Bound for Books Online Auction and
Bound for Books Display
Village Theatre Patio
Patrons can view the benches there through October 2, and participate in an online auction September 29–October 2. The entire community is invited to participate in the closing reception and auction, to help support public art in our community.
The 10 benches in Bound for Books depict classic children's tales, favorite novels, and even a cookbook. A list of the benches with artist names and locations is available here.
You can also pick up a Bound for Books passport starting Monday, July 24 at any Town facility, including the Gallery, Danville Community Center, and Senior Center, with information on each bench so you can visit them all.
The Town of Danville thanks the following “Bound for Books” bench sponsors:
FOR the Valley | In Honor of Sandra E. Paiva, an extraordinary friend, mentor, and professional who appreciated and loved family, friends, life and the beauty of books. Sponsor: Seng Lovan | |
Sponsor a Bench
The Town of Danville is seeking sponsors for its third annual public art exhibit, Bound for Books, an Artful Book Bench Project. Local businesses, individuals, and organizations can help support the Town’s public art program and its goal to create temporary and permanent outdoor public art exhibits.
For a sponsorship fee of $1,000 per bench, each sponsor will receive the following benefits:
- A custom placard to include name of sponsor, logo, and QR code to sponsor's business or website; or the name of the individual sponsor and the name of the person the sponsorship is honoring.
- Logo and sponsor name included on printed materials; or the name of the individual sponsor and the name of the person the sponsorship is honoring.
- Logo and sponsor name included on Bound For Books webpage on the Town of Danville website; or the name of the individual sponsor and the name of the person the sponsorship is honoring.
- Promotion of the sponsor name on social media during the exhibit
At the end of the exhibit, the book benches will be sold in a public auction, with proceeds returning to promote public art, in a fund the Town uses to coordinate future public art experiences. Bound For Books Sponsorship Opportunity Application (PDF)
If you are interested in sponsoring a bench for the Bound For Books exhibit, download the application form. The form and check should be mailed or dropped off at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery at 233 Front Street in Danville. For more information or questions, contact Marija Nelson-Bleier at mnelsonbleier@danville.ca.gov or 925-314-3460.
We appreciate your consideration to support his innovative program in our community.
Previous & Ongoing Public Art Projects
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Village Theatre Art Gallery
Physical Address
233 Front Street
Danville, CA 94526
Phone: 925-314-3467