Public Art

The Dogs of Danville, Unleashed!

On May 9th we launched the first Public Art Program here in downtown Danville: The Dogs of Danville, Unleashed! There are 15 completely unique dog sculptures which are hand painted by local artists.

These works of art will be on view throughout downtown until September 19th. 

  1. Pick up your “Passport” at one of the 15 participating locations and explore our beautiful downtown to discover all 15 dogs. 
  2. Make sure to pop-in to each hosting business to have your "passport" stamped. 
  3. Return your stamped "passport" booklet to the Village Theatre and Art Gallery, the Danville Community Center or the Danville Senior Center for a chance to win prizes!

Please join us at the Village Theatre and Art Gallery on Thursday, September 19 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for the closing reception and one last chance to view all 15 dogs together.

The dog sculptures will be available for purchase at the closing reception at the Village Theatre Art Gallery on September 19th (silent auction). Proceeds will go toward funding another public art project like this for Danville in the future.

Dogs of Danville - Closing Reception & Silent Auction

The countdown starts now. 

Just a little over two weeks until The Dogs of Danville comes to an end. Check them out while you can, and be sure to come to our Closing Reception and Auction.

Each day until the Closing Reception and Auction we will be posting a Dog a Day video.

Meet "Dog on the Go"

Meet "How we Grow"

Meet "Lukey Boy"

Meet "Unconditional Love"

Meet "Desert Mod Dog"

Meet "California Poppies"

Meet "Dog in the Secret Garden"

Meet "Spot"

Meet "Sir Labra-Doodle"

Meet "Cosmo"

Meet "Trouble"

Meet "Beautiful Butterfly (BB)"

Meet "Mr Bones"

Meet "Twirling Vine"

Meet "Sputnik"

To learn more about the Dogs of Danville and their artists during the walking tour, call the Doggy Hotline at 925-314-3470.

Name: Dog on the Go

Sponsor: 
DANVILLE TOWN COUNCIL

Artist: Cheryl Pascual Crider

Where can I see this dog?
Danville Community Center, 420 Front St.

Dogs of Danville Sculpture - Dog Around Town
Dogs of Danville - Here We Grow

Name: How we Grow

Sponsor: 
DANVILLE ARTS COMMISSION

Artist: Molly Keen

Where can I see this dog?
Village Theatre and Art Gallery, 233 Front St.

Name: Lukey Boy

Sponsor: 
PAUL & DANA WEILER BROKER ASSOCIATES - THE AGENCY

Artist: Kappy Venezia

Where can I see this dog?
Danville Chocolates, 175 E. Prospect Ave.

Dogs of Danville Sculpture - Mosaic
Dogs of Danville - Desert Mod Dog

Name: Desert Mod Dog

Sponsor: 
KATHY MURPHY - COMPASS REALTY

Artist: Jan Weiss

Where can I see this dog?
Diablo Design Group, 154 E. Prospect Ave.

Name: California Poppies

Sponsor: 
KIMBERLY WILLIAMS OF PEARSON AND WILLIAMS FOR PROSPECTOR SQUARE 

Artist: Isaac Smith

Where can I see this dog?
Christina’s Fine Clothing, 145 E. Prospect Ave.

Dogs of Danville Sculpture - California Poppies
Dogs of Danville Sculpture - Unconditional Love

Name: Unconditional Love

Sponsor: 
HERITAGE BANK    

Artist: Angelica Molina

Where can I see this dog?
Forward Motion Sports, 432 Hartz Ave.

Name: Dog in the Secret Garden

Sponsor: 
DANVILLE PARKS COMMISSION    

Artist: Sophia Lee 

Where can I see this dog?
Whim House, 485 Hartz Ave.

Dogs of Danville Sculpture - Secret Garden
Dogs of Danville Sculpture - Spot

Name: Spot

Sponsor: 
CLUB K-9   

Artist: Suzanne Gayle  

Where can I see this dog?
Molly's Pup-purr-ee, 425 Hartz Ave.

Name: Trouble

Sponsor: 
DANVILLE ROTARY FOUNDATION

Artist: Jane Yuen Corich

Where can I see this dog?
Danville Brewing Company, 200 Railroad Ave.
Dogs of Danville Sculpture - Trouble
Dogs of Danville Sculpture - Butterfly

Name: BB (Beautiful Butterfly)

Sponsor: 
MARCIA HARMON

Artist: Claudette McDermott 

Where can I see this dog?
Cottage Jewel, 100 W. Prospect Ave.

 

Name: Cosmo

Sponsor: 
TROV    

Artist: Cristian Petschen   

Where can I see this dog?
Senior Center, 115 E Prospect Ave.

Dogs of Danville - Cosmo
Dogs of Danville - Sputnik

Name: Sputnik

Sponsor: 
JANICE JORDAN - REAL ESTATE BROKER

Artist: Lillian Shanahan  

Where can I see this dog?
Sweet Street  301 Hartz Ave., #109

Name: Sir Labra-Doodle

Sponsor: 
KYLIE FAHEY REAL ESTATE; 
EAST BAY DOODLES    

Artist: Janeen Heath    

Where can I see this dog?
Wooden Gate Quilts, 125-F Railroad Ave.

Dogs of Danville Sculpture - Sir Labra Doodle 2
Dogs of Danville Sculpture - no name

Name: Twirling Vine 

Sponsor:
REUTLINGER COMMUNITY

Artist: Julia Albo  

Where can I see this dog?
Ginger Lily,120 W. Linda Mesa Ave.

Name: Mr. Bones

Sponsor: 
BARR & YOUNG ATTORNEYS

Artist: Lee Burg  

Where can I see this dog?
Rakestraw Books, 3 Railroad Ave.
Dogs of Danville Sculpture - Superhero 2