‘Dreamscape’ winner
Monta Vista High School junior Claire Ma was among the winners in ArtNow 2025, the annual juried art show for high school artists produced by New Museum Los Gatos, aka NUMU.
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Ma’s acrylic and oil pastel painting “Looking Back Into The Past” won a Judges’ Recognition award in the painting category.
In total, NUMU awarded over $10,000 in cash prizes, scholarships, and University Art gift certificates at a May 3 ceremony.
The ArtNow exhibit features works by 83 students from across Santa Clara County, all on the theme of “Dreamscapes.” It’s on view at the museum, located at 106 E. Main St. in Los Gatos, through July 20.
Granting access to nature
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is accepting proposals for its 2025 Urban Grant Program, which funds local projects that connect people in urban communities to nature. Grants from $30,000 to $75,000 are available to nonprofits, schools and public agencies for projects such as environmental education, outdoor events, classes and programs.
Since 2016 the Urban Grant Program has awarded $5.6 million to 74 community projects, serving every district within the authority’s jurisdiction, especially underserved and park-poor areas in San José, Campbell, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara and unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County.
The authority is hosting a virtual grant application workshop on Wednesday, May 28, 11 a.m.-noon. The workshop will provide guidance on eligibility, application procedures and how to submit a competitive proposal. Register at https://bit.ly/4dimjeF to attend.
