FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Livermore Valley Arts
Contact:
Ruth Egherman (925) 583-2306
Anne Giancola (978) 852-6333
A Collaborative, Locomotive New Exhibit on Display at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery
Livermore, CA – (July 12, 2024) – A dynamic new exhibit, “Rails Connect: A Livermore-Pleasanton Railroad Journey through Art & History,” will be on display later this summer at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery from August 8 to October 6, 2024. A collaborative art exhibit with the Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton and in partnership with Niles Canyon Railway, this is a group exhibition featuring artists and photographers with artwork that highlights Livermore and the Amador Valley’s rich railway history and culture. Free and open to the public, this interactive exhibit will have something for all ages to appreciate and relish. Viewers are invited to experience this special exhibit in person in Downtown Livermore at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater Thursdays through Sundays, 1 pm—5 pm.
A joint exhibit born of our region, Rails Connect is a visual history of the importance of rails through our valleys. Attendees can see historical photography, artwork in all media, and photography that highlights the railroad stories in the Livermore and Amador Valleys. Additionally, on display from the Niles Canyon Railway will be items that further showcase the rich rail history of this part of California. Viewers will not want to miss this multi-dimensional exhibit, where they can visit an interactive train tool table to see historic unique hand tools created specifically for railroad work. Created by educator Jan Coleman-Knight and Niles Canyon Railway, this table is a family-friendly mecca for hand tool aficionados of all ages to enjoy. Altamont Corridor Express is also represented through photography, in addition to current timetables to show the modern use of rails in juxtaposition to the past. A special takeaway for this multi-space exhibit, visitors can also collect a free ‘passport,’ which will be an exciting way for one to visit all of the Rails Connect sites in both Livermore and Pleasanton before October 6.
The UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery is in the lobby of the beautiful Bankhead Theater at 2400 First Street, Livermore, and the Harrington Gallery is at the charming Firehouse Arts Center at 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton. “Rails Connect: A Livermore-Pleasanton Railroad Journey through Art & History” is free and open to enjoy in Livermore by ticketed patrons during performances and by the general public, Thursdays through Sundays, 1 pm—5 pm, while in Pleasanton, hours for the exhibit are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 am—5 pm, Fridays, 10 am—6 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am—3 pm, August 8 to October 6, 2024. There will be an official Opening Reception of this locomotive exhibit at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery on Saturday, August 10, from 1 pm—4 pm. Family-friendly and free admission, the reception will exclusively feature Diablo Pacific Short Line with a portable, large-scale model railroad set up outside on the sidewalk for all ages to try their hand at running such an exciting piece. The event will also feature Livermore City Historian Alan Frank, who will be presenting a talk on Rail History in Livermore from 3 pm—4 pm. It will be an informative and entertaining afternoon filled with excitement and stories of Livermore’s Wild West start. An official Closing Reception will be at the Harrington Gallery on Saturday, October 5 (interested attendees should check out Livermore Valley Arts’ website closer to the date this fall for more information). Rails Connect and its accompanying art receptions are free and open to the public, with wine, light refreshments, and music available for those in attendance. The public is invited to share in this thrilling exhibit and receptions to learn about the history of our region in a very unique, interactive way, both at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery and Harrington Gallery.
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Livermore Valley Arts is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit offering wide-ranging programs that provide access to the arts for the Tri-Valley community and beyond. The Bankhead Theater and Bothwell Arts Center are home to nine resident performing arts companies and over 40 studio artists and cultural arts instructors. LivermoreArts.org
Exhibit: Rails Connect: A Livermore-Pleasanton Railroad Journey through Art & History Dates/Times: August 8—October 6, 2024
Livermore: Thursdays—Sundays, 1 pm—5 pm
Pleasanton: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10 am—5 pm
Fridays, 10 am—6 pm, Saturdays, 10 am—3 pm
Opening Reception: 1 pm—4 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2024, Livermore
Closing Reception: Saturday, October 5, 2024, Pleasanton
Tickets: Free and open to the public; light refreshments provided at art receptions Dates, times, and ticket prices for other events available at www.LivermoreArts.org
